The Lone Star Child (The Gods’ Scion Book 3) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Lone Star Child (The Gods' Scion Book 3)The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
The Lone Star Child is the third instalment of The Gods’ Scion series and was an intriguing read. This Young Adult sci-fiish story is full of revenge and hatred, want and fear, action and drama, broken dreams and promises, betrayal and greed, monsters and war, family and relationships. The fantasy world Winnifred has created different and unique as it combines astrology, mythology, magic and more. The story is fast moving
After a millennia of being outcasts, thrown out into space like they were nothing they have had more than a life time to want, a long time to plot, to want revenge, to crush those who imprisoned them. Now their wait is over their wants and hopes of freedom are so close they can taste it. It all pins on one Space Acolyte, Caro. The Gods don’t even know what is coming for them.
Caro is missing and try as they might they can’t find her. What trouble has she gotten herself into? What secrets and lies are keeping the other Acolytes from finding her?
This intriguing story showcases Winnifred’s creativeness. I enjoyed the characters and the world she has created.
I wonder where things continue from here.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian (Morris Valley Gang Book 1)Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Right in Front of You is the first book in the Morris Valley Gang romantic series. I really enjoy Brooke’s stories and was excited to see this new book was out. This is one of my favourites from her. It is easy to fall in love with the characters and the charming small town and the locals.
Brinley Moore comes back to the one place that felt like home Morris Valley. To the friends she left behind. However, she finds more than she bargained for in one tall dark and quiet cowboy. The only thing was coming home was supposed to keep her safe.
Adrian Cook came to the small town to start a new life leaving his past in the past. Unfortunately it is that same past that isn’t quite conducive to relationships. That is until a one Brinley Moore breezes into town and in to his life. The only thing is can he keep her safe?
With good friends, one hot rancher, a stalker and a steamy romance Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian has everything you need to escape for a few hours with a glass of wine.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Esprit de CorpseEsprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I jumped into this one and had to finish it in one setting. Somehow, Jacqueline’s twin sister is a she-wolf, and they find an automaton. I saw hints of steampunk and a bit of paranormal with suspense. Oh, this was such a fun treat. I have not had the pleasure of reading anything like this. It will make you chuckle and had has a few surprises. There are adventures, some drama and a bit of romance. A story that flows well, has entertaining characters and a plot that comes together just right sure does make for a must read.

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The Silent Road By S.N. McKibben – Review by Jules Herbert

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The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must admit when I first started reading this book I was really unsure that I was going to like one of the main characters, Dan. His attitudes at the start really annoyed me but this creative author weaved a storyline that not only keeps you interested but shows real development in Dan. It didn’t take me long to see beneath his initial attitudes and feel for him. There is just enough steamy moments to see the bond building between Dan and Jake even if Dan wants to strongly deny it. I really enjoyed this authors writing and will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian (Morris Valley Gang Book 1)Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one heck of an exciting romance. Brinley just wants some peace. She’s trying to get away from a stalker. She goes to visit friends and meets the hot Adrian. Oh my, do the sparks fly. I love the chemistry with these two. The interactions are witty and quite entertaining. Their friends, seeing as they both know the same people, are quite relatable and entertaining also. There is some baggage and drama in the group that I look forward to reading about in further books. The story is feels like you’re hanging out with them. This author has a way of writing that puts you right into the story also so that you are experiencing everything. You feel the emotions, etc. It’s a terrific romance that I recommend you must read. Adrian and Brinley are now on my list of favorite characters.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Esprit de CorpseEsprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
French author Ef Deal gives us her debut novel, Esprit de Corpse. It is an original and quirky historical paranormal steampunk tale. This intriguing tale is set in 1840’s France and is full of Ef Deal’s imagination of many unusual and unique marvels. Having been to France it’s easy to imagine the world in which Ef Deal has created. What is really in the underground of the Parisian world.
Jacky loves tinkering anything mechanical is her thing. But when she comes across a mechanical man everything changes. Suddenly she and her sister Angé find themselves trying to unravel the mystery and stop a war.
With wolf shifters, British agents, French spies, not to mention an occult they soon find themselves in danger when things turn dicey.
The plot and subplots keep you on your toes as we journey along with the characters and their exciting world.
If you like steampunk, something a little different and unusual you will definitely like Esprit de Corpse.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing historical fiction book. It is normally not my usual genre but I was caught up in the story from the first page. I am not familiar with the characters of this book, so it felt like an actual story but knowing that it is based off of actual figures, blows my mind. I feel like I might have said more attention in history classes growing up if they were presented like this. I can’t speak on how it portrays the charters based upon the actual events but I can say that this book kept me riveted the whole time. The mystery, the intrigue, the feelings these characters have, the dangers that come with being in the time period they are, all make for a page turning book. I understand that this book is only based off of the actual people and events and has a lot of fictional areas to the story. Knowing that doesn’t ready change anything for me because I didn’t know anything about these characters going into it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Russian history, loves a good historical genre book, and who just wants to escape. I will definitely be reading more books like this. I feel it is a good start at getting your feet wet in this genre if you don’t normally read it.
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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Jules Herbert

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

Nate and Abby grabbed my heart right from the start and they still haven’t let go! They have been best friends and always there for each other since they were 7 years old. When Abby feels her biological clock ticking away they decide to have a baby together and that’s when the fun really starts! These wonderful characters created by this truly talented author keep you completely captivated right until the very last word and even beyond that! I can’t wait to return to Beaumont Creek, I just know there is more fun and love waiting for us there!

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis
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Genre – MM, Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 262
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Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.

Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.

Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.

Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.

Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.

 

Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal

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Genre – Steampunk, Paranormal
Page Count – 220
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What secrets lay beneath Parisian Streets? And who will kill to keep them?

When a malfunctioning automaton runs full force into their locomotive on the new Paris-Orléans railway, Jacqueline Duval and her bohemian twin sister Angélique Laforge become embroiled in a mystery deeply rooted in their tragic past.

A polytech and famed engineering prodigy, Jacqueline is fascinated by the metal man, even more so when she discovers it is powered not by steam, but by the supernatural. Her investigation puts the sisters on a path both dangerous and mysterious as they must foil a plot to employ the dead to power a mechanical army aimed at international conquest.

Aid comes from unexpected sources as the twins rush to avert this engineered war, but will they be in time?

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Ef Deal is a new voice in the genre of speculative steampunk with her debut novel, Esprit de Corpse, but she is not new to publishing. Her short fiction has appeared in various magazines and ezines over the years. Her short story “Czesko,” published in the March 2006 F&SF, was given honorable mention in Gardner Dozois’ Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, which gave both her and Gardner great delight. They laughed and laughed and sipped Scotch (not cognac, alas) over the last line.

Despite her preoccupation with old-school drum and bugle corps ~ playing, composing, arranging, and teaching ~ Ef Deal can usually be found at the keyboard of her computer rather than her piano. She is Assistant Fiction Editor at Abyss & Apex magazine and edits videos for the YouTube channel Strong Women ~ Strange Worlds Quick Reads.

Esprit de Corpse from eSpec Books is the first of a series featuring the brilliant 19th-century sisters, the Twins of Bellesfées Jacqueline and Angélique. Hard science blends with the paranormal as they challenge the supernatural invasion of France in 1843.

When she’s not lost in her imagination, Ef Deal can be found in historic Haddonfield, NJ, in a once-haunted Victorian with her husband and two chows. She is an associate member of SFWA and an affiliate member of HWA.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May
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Page Count – 181
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Friends forever.

That’s what I promised my friends before I was forced to leave them behind.

Throughout the years, we remained as close as distance would allow and now I’m heading back to the one place I always felt was home.

With a stalker hopefully not in tow, I’m making my comeback to Morris Valley and becoming one of the tribe again.

Enter the tall, dark, and quiet cowboy, Adrian Cook.

Being a rancher isn’t what TV makes it out to be. I love what I do with my life but once a woman finds out the truth, they’re gone.

I’m done with all that until she comes into my life. Brinley Moore is a blast of fresh mountain air I didn’t know I needed.

A protector by nature, when I learn she needs safe keeping, I’ll do anything and everything to make sure of it.

Is this just a fling or is there something deeper right in front of us?

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Brooke lives in North Central Wyoming with her husband she affectionately refers to as the warden, their two wild and crazy boys, and her yellow lab, Timber.

When she doesn’t have her nose in a good story, Brooke enjoys spending as much time as she can outside. Walking around town, fishing, hunting, hiking, and messing around the mountains, Brooke loves the great outdoors which shows up quite a bit in her works.

Brooke has been writing and telling stories since she was old enough to get someone to sit and listen to her, mainly being her best friend. She started off posting fanfictions and then decided to publish when she was on maternity leave with her youngest. A year later My Cowboy came out.

Brooke doesn’t just write one type of romances, but loves to explore as many as her mind can come up with.

Her hobbies outside of reading are landscape photography, drawing, and just being outside where she can get dirty.

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The Lone Star Child (The Gods’ Scion Book 3) by Winnifred Tataw

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Ophiuchus was cursed to imprisonment in space for wanting to share their gifts with the world. For millennia, they have been alone and forgotten. But Caro, the Space Acolyte, is their new chance at freedom. They’ve had a long time to think about what they’ll do once they’re freed. Which, with Caro’s help, will soon become a reality. Finally, they will be able to crush all those who ever forsake them in the past. But this time around, it will be different. This time they won’t show any mercy. Every person that ever abandoned them will feel their wrath. The Gods called them a monster. Well now, they’ve got one.

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Winnifred, or as most know her by Winnie, is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of her debut series: The Gods’ Scion. Winnie has had a lifelong love of literature and art. She wants to create a beautiful fantasy world with compelling and intriguing characters as a writer. Winnie loves to spread positivity and joy to those around her and look at the world through a glittery pink lens.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, sweet illustrations, some adventure, a touch of drama, and messages/lessons.
Grammie knits a poncho for Lila- but this isn’t just any poncho- it’s special. Grab a copy and follow along on this cute adventure to find out what happens and why this poncho is special.
This cute story is engaging and fun, feeding both the imagination, as well as imparting a few important messages on pulling together, being kind, forgiveness, problem solving, bullying, family, friendship, fostering togetherness, cooperation, helpfulness, and more.
Happy reading!

 

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by M Policicchio

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not quite what I expected but a good read. The characters seem a little larger than life with the name and label dropping. I get that it describes the level of money and celebrity but not my thing.

Flynn has had some hard knocks in life. She found out accidentally that she was adopted. Her birth mother died months before locating her. Her tennis career ended in a white water rafting accident on a trip that she should have never been on that also left her then boyfriend in a wheelchair. There is more but that is just the highlights. When she meets Chavez, he makes her feel things that she has not felt in a very long time. But Flynn has never been good at relationships and finds self-sabotage works well as an exit.

Chavez has never had to stop proving things in his life. He has to continue to prove to the tennis world that he deserves to be where he is, on top. A couple of recent hits in his personal life has made keeping his famous temper under control a little more difficult. That is until he meets Flynn. Flynn seems to be the thing in life that helps him keep it all together. Now Chavez just has to find a way to not only not scare Flynn off but break through all the walls she has built around herself.

When all the secrets that Flynn has managed to keep from Chavez’s all-seeing eyes threaten to derail Chavez’s rebuilt career, Flynn must find a way to let him in and save his career. I want a man so dedicated to knowing, pleasing, supporting, protecting his woman as Chavez. I am all in on him. Although I may not understand all the labels, I understand his loyalty to familia and the woman he wants to be in his life forever. Their chemistry is palpable. Totally worth the read.

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This was my first read by the author and it took me off guard. For some reason when I read the description I didn’t put two and two together that it was a MM romance. The writing is well done, however, this genre just isn’t something I’m interested in. I would be interested in other works of this author in different genres.

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben was a different type of story than I would usually read. It was my first by this author and I really enjoyed it. Dan has screwed up a lot in his life and he is trying to make it better. As a long haul trucker, he has always enjoyed the road. That is until another screwup forces a codriver on him. Jake has a secret that Dan has found out about. And since he found out, he’s realized that he’s a lot more curious than he would like. I found that I read this book rather quickly. It felt a little dry at first but because you’re reading from Dans perspective, it came off as his personality. This was quite the emotional journey for the characters, I’d recommend it to others with an open mind.

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love a small town romance and this story was fantastic. Mix in romance, friends to lovers, biological clock ticking away and a bit of angst and this is definitely the story of Abby and Nate.

Abby and Nate have been best friends since they were 7 years old. When Abby feels that her biological clock is ticking and time is running short as she turns 40, Nate proposes for her dream to become a mother to come true. The hitch, Abby becoming pregnant the “old fashioned” way. When Abby is all in with Nate, even through their friendship……the sparks are off the roof!!!! Technically both Abby and Nate were thinking “just one time”….but the passion and heat they feel for each other leads to many more times…..but then again lead to feelings that are more than being best friends and never telling each other due to fear.

When lines are crossed, communication not so clear….will Abby and Nate be able to be more than friends….definitely read and find out. You will not be disappointed.

I loved this story of Nate and Abby so much. I am totally looking forward to reading more in this series of books.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grandma is knitting a poncho for Lila but it’s no ordinary poncho. This one has three heads! Lila is confused but Grandma keeps saying, “We all pull together!” Lila goes out to see her friends. They aren’t as kind as they should be about her poncho but when the things get tough, the poncho will pull everyone together.

I love how this story features a grandmother knitting her grandchild something! I am a crafter and I can appreciate this sentiment so much! Many times things are gifted that aren’t immediately appreciated but then something happens and the thing that the receiver thinks they didn’t want becomes a treasure. I love the relationship that Lila has with her grandmother too! There’s nothing like a grandmother!

This is a great book to read with your favorite youngsters about friendship and bullying. It’s also a great lesson in respecting those around you, including elders. I highly recommend this one!

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Dawn Brown

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek, #1)Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forty year old Abby is still single and craving a baby. When she and her sister devise a plan to find a donor, they decide that her best friend, Nate, is the perfect guy. He is single too, loves her, is sexy and will help her. What Abby did not foresee was her old boyfriend coming back to town.
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This book was fantastic. It alternated views back and forth between Abby and Nate making it easy to know what is going through each characters minds. The hot scenes were just enough spice to not overdue it. Many scenes had laugh out loud comedic situations. I found this a perfect read for the stressful week I had at work.
This is the first book in the series and I’m interested to learn more about her sister and Nate’s coworker.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Kat Mellon

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Romanov Heiress, by Jennifer Laam, was not what I expected! I knew I would enjoy it, as I usually do period books and I am completely fascinated by the Tsars and their history. What was unexpected for me was not being able to put it down! It was very easy to read, with wonderful characters that were relatable. There was a twist with the “villain” that surprised me as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait until the next!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Lies is the first book (minus a short prequel) to Riley and Cole’s story. I just finished this book and I am itching to get the rest in the series!! So far the set is so good! In Savage Lies, Riley and her mom, move back to California, again for a fresh start. Her mom swears this time will be different, but Riley’s not convinced. Her mom drags her into a new town, house, and identity that is supposed to keep her safe, but it quickly brings her into the cross hairs of Cole. Him and his band of untouchable academy football elites plan to freeze her out. From day one he puts a huge target on her back. Bully her but no one can touch her. She is his! Her secrets make her a target, but so do his’s. Her mom is determined to become a part of the elite’s family, but if Cole has a say they’ll both be run out of town before his dad can get them settled into their McMansion house. Riley and Cole are facing mutual destruction, but have they met their match? Both hate each other and both are so determined to take each other down. The war has begone and both might get burned!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah King

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This adorable story can teach kids it is ok to have different interests and still be friends. There is nothing wrong with being different. Being kind and caring is truly what friendship comes down to.

Wickstrom had become a go-to purchase for me when shopping for my nieces and nephews. The stories are always well written, and the illustrations are on point as well. I would recommend this book to others.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read several books by Lois Wickstrom and I love the way she weaves important messages/ themes within fun stories. Pulling Together is a fun read about pulling together with friends and with people who you may not feel deserve it. This is such a great message and way to deal with someone who was bullying them. The subtle message that grandma didn’t make a mistake but knew what she was doing and how her granddaughter was smart enough to trust and listen to her was touching as well.

I also enjoyed the colorfully rendered illustrations in this book. They make the story come alive so beautifully. I have several books by Wickstrom that I like, but this is by far my favorite.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Truex

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is another wonderful children’s book. The illustrations are very well done and there’s always a good message for the kids to learn. I shared this with my 4 year old granddaughter and she really enjoyed it. We giggled at some parts and she recognized the slight bullying. I definitely recommend this story, or any of Lois Wickstrom’s stories.

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Under My Care (Chase Care Book 3) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Ashley Mertz

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

Under My Care by R.L. Dunn is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Under My Care is the third installment of the Chase Care Series. Although part of a series, this can be read as a standalone without any confusion. This medical romantic thriller features heroes with hearts and healing hands. Pete Walter and Rowena Andersen share quite the history. Years ago they were in the Air Force together where they endured many obstacles that caused tension between the two. When they are reunited during an emergency situation the chemistry immediately resurfaces.

If you are a lover of medical dramas, this one’s for you. Full of secrets, evil intentions, and risks this medical romance thriller will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, frantically flipping pages, while you impatiently try to determine what happens next. The characters are strong and full of adventure. The steamy scenes are definitely geared towards a mature 18+ audience. I am in the medical field, and these medical dramas always draw me in. I don’t regret it! This was my first time reading a novel by R.L. Dunn, and it won’t be my last! I can’t wait to get my hands on the remainder of this series.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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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

What a great book! It was funny, it was sweet, it had everything a good romance needs.
When a misunderstanding causes a prank war between neighboring businesses, things take a turn when the health inspector shows up.
I loved the chemistry these two had and their banter and caring nature for each other despite denying their attraction for so long.
I felt like I knew these characters from the start and loved watching their enemies to not unfold.
Highly recommend

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start is a short Prequel that ends with a cliffhanger which continues on with Savage Lies. This isn’t a standalone, but it gives you a little more back story with the characters in Savage Lies. In Savage Start, Riley and Cole are the main characters. Riley and her mother move to a new town in California. They move a lot and are almost always on the run. Her mom says it will be different this time, but it never is. She can’t trust being safe, ever! It doesn’t take her long to get caught stealing at a McMansion party and the guy who catches her not only takes her “souvenir”, but he also steals a kiss! Thrown off balance by his dangerous and sexy kiss, she’s distracted. And she got caught! She NEVER gets caught!! Leaving this town sooner rather than later might be the best. Cole, catching a little thief at his cousins party, is equally caught off guard by the mysterious girl. He was a little drunk, so he doesn’t remember all the details of her features, but he can’t stop thinking about the kiss and what it did to him. He’s never reacted like that before with anyone. When he catches wind of who she is, or more importantly who her mother is, all bets are off. This book is a new adult bully romance prequel about Riley and Cole’s story. I haven’t yet read the last of their story (Savage Truth), but I can’t wait to get my hands on it and all the books to this Hidden Valley Elite series! If you like enemies to lovers romance books this is a great set! I can’t wait to finish it all, but let me tell you that this prequel and the first book were enough to hook me in!!

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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Kerry Baker

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Other People's Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7)Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another fantastic addition to this series, full of plot twists at every turn. I always find it so easy to get back into one of these books, connecting with the characters again straight away. I always enjoy how interesting these stories are. Usually this far into a series it starts to lose steam but the author has done a great job of keeping up the momentum.
This book is exciting to read. I found myself trying to put the pieces together and yet the author does so well to keep you guessing. I am still really enjoying this series and I cannot wait for whatever the author produces next.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is another wonderful children’s book with a great lesson. Lila’s Grandma knits her a poncho with three head holes and Lila is certain Grandma must have made a mistake. As Lila goes out to play she learns what Grandma meant by pulling together. It is a wonderful lesson that teaches how we can set children on the path and allow them to learn the lessons of kindness, gratitude, and “pulling together”. I really enjoyed reading this story with my children. The lessons are easy to grasp and the illustrations are beautiful. This is a winner of a story!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christine Baranek

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together
By: Lois Wickstrom

I have read many of Lois Wickstrom’s books and I always have high expectations when I am able to read a new one. This one rose to those expectations and exceeded them. As always, this book features such sweet characters and an amazing plot. I truly loved this story. This is a great story to discuss inclusion and getting along with others. I definitely enjoy this story and will be rereading with both my students and my niece and nephew.

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