Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Alison Risher

Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a treat! This book features strong family ties. A forbidden romance begins to bloom between two members of feuding families. This is not the typical Hatfield-McCoy feud, but the twist is that these family groups each have special powers. The magic of Christmas is juxtaposed against the power of the solstice. This book is the fabulous first in the beginning of a wonderful series!

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Melissa Saxton

Mission 3047Mission 3047 by Stuart Ledwith PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A story about love, devotion hard work and Aliens!
Joe, June’s husband suffers a severe accident leaving him in a permanent comatose state. June cares for him along with her daughters Liv and Cora. They are a tight knit family who works hard to take care of their family their homestead. They are also close with Barb the caretaker.
June’s job is to work with extra terrestrial life as well as real estate, research and so many other things. She goes on many missions with her Partner Sarg who she has a strong relationship with. It was pretty unclear if this was because they were also together despite her taking care of her comatose husband or if they were really just work partners which left me a little confused.
This is a fast paced story line with a strong female lead in the setting of a science fiction which was a great combination

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shelly Kittell

4/5 stars

This is book 2 of the series and it’s just as good as the previous book. It’s a fast-paced story of two duos and this book will have you wanting to see what’s coming next. I was pulled right back into the story. It was kind of interesting to hear it in audio. The narrator has a good voice. I do wish she had a little more variety to the voices. There was a touch of monotone but I still thought it was good. She still made it thrilling. The variety and excitement that might have been added would have made the story jump to another level. Everything did flow pretty good. Overall, a story that I would recommend to all.

Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Brittany Angel

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author’s storytelling has me hooked. The character development and banter are unmatched. Here, we dive into Zoey/Shadow’s story, and it is dark. What’s amazing and consistent is those she is surrounded by and their love and concern for her. How she learns to navigate that and grow by the end is wonderful. I would read 100 mire stories about Zoey.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Brittany Angel

Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you get when you have a badass female biker gang blowing up sex trafficking rings and helping the victims heal? A fantastic story, that’s what. I went into this one, assuming there would be quite a bit of smut, and was thoroughly surprised to find very little smut and a full-on plot. Though I wished we had a full-blown action scene during the big climax, I’m happy with how things went and am immediately jumping into the second installment.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another family favourite in our household and I’m really not surprised that it is by the author. All of her books are so fun and engaging and this one is no exception. Both my kids enjoyed this book and, as usual, we have already read it multiple times. Another successful book and I look forward to the next.

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A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Amanda Swindle

A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Stranger in Disguise is book #4 in this series, but I was easily able to read it as a stand-alone. A brilliantly written murder mystery, set in Rome, Italy, and centered around an acting group and the cursed performance of Macbeth….this caught my attention straight away! An actor from a foreign acting performance winds up dead, and Detective Maurizio Scala is given the case. The case, at first, seems very open and closed. The initial suspect, who was last seen on surveillance with the deceased actor, seems the obvious candidate. That is, until they also turn up dead. What started as a simple case turns into a very complex and different case entirely. Now the well versed detective must step into one of his least favorite places…the theatre…and get the answers before more bodies turn up. This murder mystery is full of plot twists and turns, realistic banter between the detective team, and a lead character that simply does not give up.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I never think it can be possible and yet each book in this series just keeps getting better and better. I was pulled in straight away to this story and could not stop reading. Everything matched up perfectly in this book. The story was fantastic and the characters were just as good. This author is one that I have really cone to enjoy, so much that I don’t even read the descriptions to her book any more, I just pick them up. This series us absolutely brilliant and I can’t wait for the next book.

 

 

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute adventure centering on a boy named Caspian and his grandfather. Every year, he gets a special gift from his grandfather on his Unbirthday that has special, magical properties. When Caspian gets what seems to be an empty box he soon discovers the gift within will not only change his special day but his life. I love how the book is easy to read and had such a fantastical aspect to it that leads the reader to expand their imagination! The illustrations are easy to follow and reflect the story as it takes place.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This one started out good and held my interest. Sadly it really went downhill after that. The relationship seemed rushed. Maybe more time spent on character building would have taken care of a few of these issues. She did not seem interested in him romantically but all of a sudden she loves him. Also there is a grand gesture at the end and I am just thinking..nothing was mentioned in reference to her liking baking.

I was very interested with this story due to the storyline. The author did an good job with Frank’s story. I did speed through this as it does have a nice flow.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Toni Sellers

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

This is the second book in The Millersville Series, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first.
A great quick, fast paced, very entertaining thriller. Loved the characters, they were very well written and funny also, I found myself laughing quite a few times. You’ll find some great twists and a fantastic surprise ending. I do look forward to more in this series.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Erin Vosters

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Action packed and truly a page turned. Very well written story with defined characters. This is one of those thrillers that will keep you up late. Definitely recommend!

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A Dress to Remember: A Fairy Tale by KL Small – Review by Emma Samways

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

I really liked this one! It follows Zarina as her selfish ways lead her into trouble. The only thing she can think about I’d getting another beautiful dress for her special gala but when she goes to an unlikely source for her dress her world is turned upside down. She’s alone and scared and she must learn not to be so selfish. There are lots of twists and turns along the way. She has a little help along the way but it’s her journey I loved so much!

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The Thieves (The Millersville Series)Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

What started out like a robbery gone wrong turned into a quirky adventure. I was moved by Jas’ motivation for the heist in the first place and felt a connection with her purpose. The adventure was more dramatic and entertaining because of the multiple views from the other characters and gave the story more depth. The author gave the characters their own flaws and made them all the more realistic with the oddities that gave the tale a slightly humorous aspect. I enjoyed listening to the twists and turns the novel took and was pleasantly surprised by the end!

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Erin Vosters

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

I really love this series! It is so well written that I can’t hardly wait for the next book! Madame Chalamet is at it again, figuring out the next mystery while still trying to figure out her personal mystery.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This is the second book in The Millersville Series. This book isn’t as much of a dark psychological Thriller as the first book The Lodge but it is still an entertaining Thriller that will grip you from beginning to end.
This is a story about theft, danger, family, friendship and its full of twists and turns along the way. The characters are well developed and as a reader you feel that you are right along with them. The story is told by alternative characters which keeps the story interesting and allows the reader to get both sides of the story.

Jas and Paul thought they had pulled off the perfect robbery. When Jas’s father has been found to have a lung disease she knows she will stop at nothing to get him treatment to prolong his life. Even if that means stealing the money for the treatment. They think they are in the clear until they are stopped by a couple of “officers” but they were wrong and when they then find themselves being the victims of robbery they lose everything.
This other couple Bets and Zerk are seasoned criminals and they think they have finally got their win fall and could retire. However they didn’t get away a free as they thought and they really underestimated the determination of Jas to get back the money.

What follows is an action packed story full of twists and turns as Jas fights against time to retrieve the money to help her Dad but will she be too late?

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

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

I read Saving The Gingerbread House to my 6 year old daughter and she really enjoyed the story, declaring “it was the best book ever.”. My favorite part was all of the animals and illustrations, listing each of the birds by their actual type. My daughter liked that the animals nibbled at the gingerbread house. Overall, it was a sweet story that lightly illustrated accountability and helping others.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book right away. Tink is a strong, independent women and when she put her mind to something she did it no matter what got in her way. the trauma she endured in her childhood really made it her life’s mission to save as many as she can from human traffickers. The roller coaster of a ride this book took me on was so entertaining and wonderful I couldn’t put it down. The suspense in this book really kept me reading to know what was going to happen next. I was hoked and on the edge of my seat to know what and how Tink and the noodles were going to do next and figure out everything. Amazing read and can’t wait for the next one.

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Ashley Johnson

Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was sooo good! I couldn’t put it down, I read it in one sitting. It has everything you want and need in a reverse harem. I love that is has multiple POV, I don’t like to read books without them now. You get the full story this way. I love how Brooklyn’s past trauma only makes the guys care and love her more. The cliffy at the end almost gave me a heart attack but on to book two!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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

The emotions I felt while reading this book was like they were on a roller coaster. It was gripping and thrilling and really kept me on the edge that I couldn’t put it down wanting to know what was happing next. The twists and turns really had me guessing throughout this book the hole time which had me intrigued. The characters once again were so well written I felt like i know them personally, and the book all around was an amazing read I felt like i was right in the book with everyone. I recommend this book if you love thrills and mysteries so great to read this book.

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

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

This book had so many twists and turns in it that it really kept me intrigued to keep reading and finding out what was going to happen next, and of curse the little bit of romance thrown in really made for an all-around wonderful read. this is a Gaslamp fantasy historical series is absolutely amazing, filled with ghosts, history, seances, kidnapping and so much more. Elinor and Tristan have an amazing relationship and it was great to see how it was progressing and growing in the book. The mystery behind who and what Twyla is up too was very interesting to read and find out if she was a friend or foe. This book was very good and highly suggest to start at the beginning.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great children’s story by an author that makes her stories come to life with her writing skills. The pictures are interactive and help pull your children into the story. There is always a great meaning behind this author’s books. This book is no different. A story where a magic wand can control time. You don’t want to miss what happens with this wand. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites of this series. I highly recommend this children’s book.

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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I enjoy her writing skills and her attention to details that make her stories realistic. This book is no different. This is a well developed paranormal/fantasy story that you don’t want to miss. It is full of magic and will take you on an adventure like no other. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They are creative, strong, supportive characters that bring the story to life. They add so much to the story which makes it easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced, engaging story that is hard to put down. I really enjoyed reading this book and the adventure it took me on. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. I highly recommend this book.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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

This was a strange story with what felt like a bunch of random thoughts being thrown together and I really didn’t feel like it was a thriller. However, this book read super fast and I really enjoyed it. The title is so fitting for the book as it follows the story of several thieves and their bizarre interactions. If you want a quick and entertaining book, this is it. You’ll find yourself cheering on both the good and bad guys. The ending was perfect and brought everything full circle.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cute story with our friend Caspian and his adventure of what present he will get on this Unbirthday from his grandfather.

When Caspian opens up his special box from his grandfather for his Unbirthday, he notices that his box is empty. What magic awaits for Caspian with his day and the time. Grandpa teaches Caspian all about time, does this magic help Caspian make a basket during his basketball game?

This is a good story, I love the magic of time…..and the story is enjoyable for any age. As an adult I wish I had a little magic of time :).

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kimberly Filer

Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy (Pierce Brothers Book 4)Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Pierce Brothers Series and brings us the story of Noah and Amy. Filled with such wonderful, relatable characters and storylines it’s a hard to put down book. Amy has a new job, being a nanny. She seems perfectly suited to it because she has a positive outlook on life, and the first meeting with baby Amelia proves she has a way with children. Noah is very different from Amelia. He is single and has no intention of settling down any time soon and is pretty cynical. The two characters have an instant spark, but their personalities clash at first. However, as they get to know each other better, they begin to fall for each other. The book is a slow-burn romance, which means that the relationship between the characters develops gradually over time. A great read.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love this author’s books and the story of Chicken Little and their friends was adorable and engaging with wonderful illustrations on each page.

The sky is falling!! Or at least that what Chicken Little feels when an acorn falls and causes a bump on their head. Chicken Little investigates with their friend Henny Penny other items when they fall what does happen. On the adventure and finding items to do their experiments, Chicken Little and Henny Penny also run into other friends to bring them into the investigations as well and the end result of them wanting to go to the King to find out what to call it?

Wonderful story, love the characters and this book can be enjoyed by all ages which is what I love. Just wonderful!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ashley McMillon

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

Where do I even begin! I love this author and her amazing stories. I only put the book down bc I had places to go people to see and puppies to watch! This was an automatic don’t put that book down kinda book! The story was extremely well written, fast paced, and captivating. You’ll jump from character to character, scene to scene, and won’t miss a beat. Jasmine is out to save her fathers life with a healing surgery in Mexico. Of course it is extremely expensive, so this amateur concocts this plan to steal enough money to take care of him and extend her father’s life! Well as she is robbed by clearly knowledgeable crooks, she decides to keep fighting and not give up! You will be surprised at this series of unfortunate events! This is a must read! Also check out her other physiological thriller! It’s cinema worthy!!!

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok so pink is my favourite colour so I just loved the cover 😉

While I’d not read the previous 3 books I didn’t feel lost but rest assured I have one clicked them so I can start at the beginning ❣️📚

Amy gets a desperate phone call for help from her bestie Victoria , her husband’s brother is now the sole guardian of a baby , his best dies to Covid and now he’s got to care for her daughter !

It was hard at first to read this because like Noah I lost a very dear friend to Covid and the wounds are still very raw and the missing is still very real but there is healing and little Amelia is so hard to resist ❣️😉

Beth never told Noah who Amelia’s father is and Beth’s mum is fighting cancer so Noah is in a tough spot and Amy is good with kids so she’s offered to help Noah and Amelia , she’s a nanny of sorts ….

Amelia adores Amy and watching them one would say they’re a perfect family❣️ as with matters of the heart Noah makes a decision than makes Amy leave but he goes and fetches the love of his life and they have their own HEA 🥰

I love Amelia , Amy and yes Noah made me swoon , a good read that showed you can rise from the ashes and I’m sure Beth was watching from above with pride and joy ❣️

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness this must be one of the best books I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of reading ! I laughed hard , she’d a year or 2 but more than anything I thoroughly enjoyed it , now I love reading like I need the air I breathe so when I rave about a book I really jean it ❣️😉

Hollis is the worst neighbour according to Cash but ask anyone else you’ll be told she’s loving , kind , nurturing and caring and the townsfolk love her and Hollis isn’t blind he can see she’s easy on the eye but the rest of him will catch up soon enough 😉

Now if you were to ask Hollis what she thinks of Cash she’ll tell you he’s an arrogant , brooding and HOT know it all 😉

Cash and Hollis were so much fun ! The teasing and banter between them had me in stitches but when the going gets tough , the tough get going and Hollis is all in to support Cash .

Both have loving friends and family which just adds to the “vibe” and the side characters were just as entertaining 😉

I enjoyed this read so much I had friends popping in on their tea break to be read to #truestory#everyone was hooked 😉

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