Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Savage Truth is the second book in the Hidden Valley Elite duo and the end of Cole and Riley’s story. Make sure you read the prequel first Savage Start. You must read them all in order as they follow on from each other with the same characters. Savage Truth is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, high school bully romance.

This intriguing and scandalous high school romance, it is full of hatred is palpable and angst, fiery passion and drama, dark lies and secrets, jealousy and fury and bullying.

One kiss and she was on his radar. She became his deadly enemy. He wants to play games? She can play games too. She has nothing to lose.

The deadly Elite, the Academy’s football stars rule on and off the ground. One kiss and now he can’t get her out of his head. One that may just be his undoing. One where the lies and secrets of others may be his undoing. Revenge has never tasted so sweet.

They are playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse one they might not survive.

There are characters you will love to hate and others you will hate to love and others you just want to reduce to ashes.

Who will be the victor?

I can’t wait for the other Elite to get their own books.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Healing KissHealing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Healing Kiss is a new adult paranormal story. Amanda’s writing style flowed well and was an enjoyable and easy to read. The concept is original and the plot is well laid out.
There is magical and supernatural elements with some humour, fear, danger, lots of drama, thick desperation and palpable tensions running at an all-time high. This suspense tale is fast paced and enjoyable and is told in the third person narrative.
The lead characters Lillian and Tristian are interesting and the attraction is fast and hard.
Lillian is a nurse with a pure gift she heals the sick by taking energy from healthy people. She is in hiding as she is being chased by an underground group called Kinetica. They want Lillian for their own gain and will stop at nothing to get what they want. She will do whatever it takes to save her sister.
Tristian is a man after one special woman and he is determined to discover her secrets no matter the cost.
The story which took me a little time to get into as I enjoy a story told in multiple POV as you get to see inside the characters better.

I wonder if Hannah and Brian will get their own story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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

Jacqueline Duval and her twin sister Angelique Laforge are on a locomotive when it suddenly comes to a dead halt on the tracks. As they get out to investigate what could have possibly caused the locomotive to grind to a halt Jacqueline discovers something she has never seen before. It seems that a metal man has slammed into the locomotive full force. When Jacqueline pries open the helmet on the metal man something supernatural escapes. She decides to take the metal man home to look it over in her workshop. When someone breaks into her workshop and tries to steal the metal man it sets off a chain of events that lead them straight into danger as they try to stop a war.

This was a fun read, and I loved the setting. It was well written and vividly described which pulled me right into the story alongside the characters. Angelique and Jacqueline are interesting characters that I immediately loved. Both women were intelligent, brave, and faced danger head-on. A fantastic steampunk fantasy filled with danger, suspense, supernatural, shapeshifting, mystery, and drama.

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Shannen Kern

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series was the first I had picked up by author Andrea Matthews, and I fell in love with it. I’m a sucker for time traveling and historical romance, so this was just the perfect pick for me. This was a thrilling adventure as Will and Maggie thought they could finally settle down in the twentieth century only to find that they have to go back to save their current timelines. I won’t give away any spoilers, but I was sure gripping the edge of my seat until the very end! How can Will and Maggie return to the past to help mend the rip in the fabric of time when they no longer have the stone? Will history be forever altered by their inability to jump back, or will they risk their lives trying to fix it all? I love the way the author created this world and these characters with such depth that it all feels so relatable. I highly recommend picking up this entire series if you enjoy historical romances and time travel!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this final tale of The Crown of Stones series, we are excited to find out what the fate of Ian Troy will be. The rebellion has been destroyed, and so many have passed due to the violence. Mirra’kelan is now under new rule with another self-appointed emperor, the people are even more fearful for their lives. Ian Troy will have to come out of hiding to help save his friends and family. Will he be able to continue to utilize his magic and not fully give over to the beast inside of him or will he be able to hold onto his humanity? Will Ian’s premonitions come to pass, or will his trip to the ancient past bring about peace and serenity for his people? This book series just continues to grow in suspense and the thrill of watching Ian Troy strive to undo everything he had brought to pass from his first run-in with the Crown of Stones. This book has amazing characters that you will be so in-depth that you may lose yourself in the pages as you ride along this exciting journey of war, love, and the drive to never give up.
@Brandy Rymer 04/2023

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ian Troy is back in this second installment of The Crown of Stones series, Magic-Scars. I was so excited to jump right into this book to follow the fate that Ian had befallen after his tragic mistakes had come about from wishing with the Crown of Stones. Now that Ian’s finally freed from his captivity he enters a world full of people being unsettled and fearful for their lives. Ian’s old enemy Draken of Langor has taken control of Mirra’kelan and is a terrifying king who rules with an iron fist. Ian finds himself amongst a group of rebels who are seeking a way out of their situation. As Ian tries to find and put back together the Crown of Stones, he is faced with odd marks appearing across his skin, that continue to multiply in number as his search continues. What is the meaning of these magical scars that are appearing, do they have anything to do with the Crown of Stones? Will he be able to help the group of rebels to find their freedom, and regain his use of magic without overloading his addictions? You will not want to set this book down as you follow Ian Troy’s latest adventure.
@Brandy Rymer 04/2023

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White picket fences by Kyle Ann Robertson Review by Melancholy Rose

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White Picket FencesWhite Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

White picket fences by Kyle Ann Robertson is a great look into how a family deals with an unexpected death.
Follow Julie Scott and her family through picking up the pieces after her son Curtis passes due to aneurysm. This is a wonderful book for someone who is grieving an unexpected death, it shows that grief is different for everyone. About a year has passed when you meet the family, stuck in not knowing how to move on, but keep his memory alive. Through the story Julie, Michael, Nicole, and heather find a way to bring the family back together as a unit. They create new traditions and start healing. A very wholesome, heart felt read.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

C. L. Scheider outdid herself in this magical book of perseverance and tough life decisions. It definitely reminds the reader to think before you act. There are consequences to every wish we make in life. I love that this story takes us through Ian Troy’s life, showing us where he is before he found the Crown of Stones and how he feels about being a magic user. Then allows us to see the consequences his wish has caused to himself and everyone. Fast forward ten years later, when all Ian wants to do is forget that he’s ever been a magic user, causing his mind to remain in a fog with his drinking habits, when everything he had been running from has caught up to him. What will Ian do, will he go back to his old ways and use his magical abilities or will he remain constantly on the run? Read this first book to find out…I am so excited to start book #2!
@Brandy Rymer 4/2023

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Carr

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Hidden Valley Elite series and I really can’t express how much I love this series. I do really recommend you read the books in order so you get the full story between Riley and Cole because wow what a story.
We are back with Riley and her mum having moved into Coles home. The tension between Riley and Cole is crazy and they have a sort of cat and mouse game going on where one is always trying to out do the other. From the outside it looks like pure hatred between them but if you look closer you see something sizzling under the surface.
Riley is still holding secrets about her past and Cole is determined to find them and get rid of Riley and her mum for good.
But when Riley’s past comes out in the open in a terrifying and brutal way it leaves Cole and Riley with the shocking realisation about their feelings and what it means.
This story has some steam, lots of sexual tension and chemistry, some truelly emotional moment as both Riley and Cole learn to trust and open up and the danger of Riley’s past which could force them apart forever.

Amazingly written. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next in this series.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Consigliere’s Revenge is Book Three in the Sicilian Gods series. When beautiful reporter Izzy Arden shows up uninvited to the Larussio Crime Family’s nightclub, Lorenzo Larussio is immediately hit with a wave of anger. As Consigliere to the crime family, it is up to him to seek retribution towards anyone who threatens their position in the crime world. Izzy is nosy and poses a threat to the Larussio family as she digs for dirt on the family to expose them. Lorenzo’s job is to control Izzy but instead he finds himself drawn not only to her immense beauty but her feisty attitude.

As Izzy delves deeper into the Larussio Crime Family and exposes their secrets through her articles she knows the danger it poses for her. Stories and photos of the going-ons of the Larussio’s sell papers because people want to know about them. Women, especially, fawn over the Larussio men and she fails to understand the attraction. Or she did, up until she met Lorenzo. Although she knows the family is heavily involved in the criminal underworld, she cannot help but be attracted to Lorenzo Larussio. Can a relationship between them even be a possibility?

This book was intense from the first few pages as Lorenzo, Consigliere to the Larussio Crime Family, sets his sights on Izzy. His job is to protect his family at all costs and her stories exposing his family’s dark secrets threatens to destroy all they have worked for. Lorenzo is dark, sinister, and deadly which makes him the perfect person to keep his family safe. Yet, when he meets Izzy, something about the stunningly beautiful reporter causes a shift in him. Izzy knows her job is dangerous, but she does not back down easily. She is determined to fight for the truth even if it puts her life at risk. When Izzy meets Lorenzo, she too feels a strong attraction to him that cannot be denied. As the passion between them intensifies, so does the danger. When Izzy’s life is in jeopardy Lorenzo will do anything to keep the woman, he loves safe. Brace yourself for an intense read full of action, suspense, danger, passion, intrigue, and violence as Lorenzo and Izzy work through the complexities of their relationship.

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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Christine Baranek

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Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Small Fry
By: Stephenie Wilson Peterson

This is such a fantastic book. It is a middle grade book that tells such an important story. Silas is starting middle school, as if that isn’t bad enough he’s moved to a brand new town. More importantly he has a growth hormone deficiency. This makes him much smaller than the average middle schooler. Oh and did I mention that his grandfather is no longer living near by and is going through some changes of his own. Which means his grandfather isn’t the steadfast rock that he is used to leaning on. Silas ends up being bullied by the students, and honestly by some teachers at his new school. But he won’t take being bullied lying down, he ends up running for class president. Which definitely has its ups and its downs.
This is such an amazing book. It holds so many positive messages. This is one that I will be using as a read aloud next school year. I really enjoyed Silas and how he persevered through difficult challenges. I definitely recommend this story!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book first. This second book is the conclusion to Riley and Cole’s story. It will also help you understand where they come from and enhance your enjoyment of this author’s writing skills. I was a little sad to see this story end but I also look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I found this book to be fast paced and hard to put down. The characters pulled me into the story from the beginning. They kept me coming back for more for sure. I enjoyed watching their growth and steamy chemistry throughout. I enjoyed these two characters and what they brought to the story. They made it easy and entertaining to read. Find out how one kiss changes everything for these two. This is a series you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With the fate of everything hanging over Ian Troy, the question soon becomes ‘How much will this cost our hero in the end?’ This story delivered on the promise of a brilliant ending and more! Though I’m feeling a little emotionally wrung out after getting past the last few pages of this conclusion to the series, I have a sense of contentment at it all concluding as well. This third book pulled me through so many emotions that I find myself still reflecting on certain scenes despite a few days passing since I read the last page. The author has this way of making you both hate and empathetically understand the villains, a superpower in this series that I noted along with the depth of the characters. I generally don’t read epics and steer toward more urban fantasy books, but I just couldn’t resist this story after the first page of book one and can’t feel even the slightest hint of regret.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth
By: Isla Vaughn

This is the continuation of the story that was started in Savage Lies. It picks up right where we left off with Cole and Riley. There is so much tension. There is still a lot of banter and a lot of button pushing, but this time it finally spills over into the steam that we were all expecting. Once they get to the steamy scenes the book gets even more suspenseful as Riley’s past comes back to haunt her. This book is excellent and I definitely recommend it!

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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Silas Fitzpatrick is used to being small for his age because of a Growth Hormone Disorder but that does not prepare him for what happens to him on his first day of sixth grade. When he walks into class the teacher mistakes him for a lost elementary school student because of his small size. When Silas tries to explain to her that he is eleven years old she still does not believe him and sends him to the Principal’s Office. The Principal also does not believe him so the first day of middle school starts off bad.

Silas does not let the mishaps surrounding his small size on the first day of middle school stop him from making friends. He joins band class where he meets a group of other students who also face challenges because they are different. These differences have resulted in the school bully, Chad, calling them names and picking on them. Although Chad still picks on the others his bullying seems to be focused solely on Silas. He follows Silas around calling him names, throws spitballs at him, and pushes him around every chance he gets.

When Silas discovers that Chad is running for sixth grade class president he decides to run as well. Along with his friends they decide to start a misfit revolution as their way of standing up to the school bully. However, Chad wants to win and will do so at any cost. Silas must be brave enough to stand up to his bully and overcome his fear of what others think of him because of his small size. As he struggles through the challenges he faces at middle school he finds small comfort in emails he sends to his grandfather. The two have always been close and his grandfather is good at keeping the secrets Silas tells him. Sadly, his grandfather is starting to lose his memory and does not always remember who Silas is.

Throughout the book Silas messages his grandfather and tells him how school is going and the struggles he is facing, not just with the school bully but with one of the teachers as well. His English teacher hates him and does not treat him well because she believes his small size is a barrier. As Silas confides in his grandfather through messages, he also struggles with how his grandfather is slowing losing his memory because of Alzheimer’s. My heart broke for Silas as he had to come to terms with his grandfather not always remembering who he was.

This was a beautifully written story as told from the point of view of an eleven-year-old boy about how he navigates through the challenges he faces because he is small for his age. It is a heartfelt story geared towards middle school children and discusses the sensitive topic of being bullied for being different. Silas might be small, but he is mighty as he does not allow the bully to get the best of him. He perseveres and overcomes anything thrown at him, no matter how difficult it may be. No matter how badly he was treated he still chose to stand up for others. Silas is a true inspiration with a pure heart and courageous nature.

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Baker

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant series and this book is a great addition to it. I really enjoy reading about these characters and the fantastic journey they have been on. Each time I pick up a new book I can’t decide where I think they might end up or which way the story might go. I simply let myself be taken on the ride.
This book I think has to be my favourite so far. The author has done such an amazing job at developing both the story and the characters. The book is well written and thoroughly enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this book and series.

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White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Kerry Baker

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White Picket FencesWhite Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was so immensely easy to connect with and I loved reading every second of it. The author really managed to capture what mothers go through, the feelings and emotions that that overwhelm them on a daily basis. I engaged with the story and the main character and found the whole book to be fantastic.
This is a completely new author to me and I went into this blind. I didn’t know what to expect going in and I loved what I got. I am already looking forward to seeing what else this author has to offer.

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Amy’s Rebellion (Gemstone Massacre Book 1) by Julia Goldhirsh – Review by Kerry Baker

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Amy's RebellionAmy’s Rebellion by Julia Goldhirsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first story I have read where the character is referred to as “they” and it made for a unique reading experience. I like that this is a topic the author has chosen to tackle, although a times it did feel a little clumsy. The overall story was well written though and easy to get into. I enjoyed reading about the characters too. They all seemed to add so much to the story and fitted well with each other.
This is a pretty new author to me and I think her work shows promise. I think the more of her work that I read the more I will enjoy. I am looking forward to discovering more from her.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Heather Goodman

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the last installment of The Crown of Stones series and it doesn’t disappoint. Ian is trying to learn how to balance things and there is not a lack of excitement in this book. The author has such a way of pulling you in in the very first moments of the book and keep you drawn in until the very last word.

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A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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A Spot of Earl SlayA Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a new to me author and I really enjoyed this story!
I’m usually pretty good at figuring out either who the bad guy is but this one I was wrong! (Which was a good thing means the author left you guessing)

I really liked the characters in this book, they were relatable and realistic. I want to get to know more of this small town and all the different people we met or hear about in this book.
I will be reading more from this author if this book is anything to go off of.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2)by C.L. Schneider – Review by Heather Goodman

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book continues the journey with Ian. There is a perfect blend of magic, mystery, and action in this book. You get lost in the journey with Ian and feel like you are right there with them. You will not be disappointed with this book.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Tausha Treadway

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I'll Love You Tomorrow: Book Three in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI’ll Love You Tomorrow: Book Three in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas. This is such a good second chance love story. Its Lauren & Mitch’s story. They have been married for a while and they are having a rough go of it lately. They have known each other since they were tiny and Lauren always said she would marry Mitch. Now that she has, she wonders if she made a mistake. Lauren opens a restaurant and pours herself into that and Mitch flips houses so he spends all his time there. When they decide to take a trip to Vegas again they realize how much they love each other and without all the “stuff” from home their problems seem small. Will they be able to work it out or will the past cause them to give up their dreams? This is a great series!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book and the conclusion of this story line (although there are more books in the series). You have to read the first book to be able to read this book (and the prequel would be good too but not necessary). Riley, the fmc, and Cole, the MMC, pick up where they left off in the first book with secrets and sparks. Dark truths are revealed and Riley and Cole have to decide if they will fight for each other or if the past is too much. The conclusion to this couple’s story will keep you reading!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Trista Priest

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book two in this bully romance series. This is a series you definitely need to read in order. We get more details and answers to the secrets and questions left unanswered in book one.
I look forward to reading the rest of this series. It is a good one so far.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I really liked how this duology ended while still setting up some stuff that could happen in the next books in the series. I still think some of the sex scenes were weird because the main female character was still 17 but besides that I enjoyed it. The ending was very thrilling and action packed and even faster paced than the previous first half of the book. I’m glad the secrets from the prequel and the first book were finally revealed in this one. I’m excited to see where the rest of the series goes from here!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Holy Smokes!!!!! I had to adjust my heart rate after this book for sure! This has everything that I love about this series and more….lies, blackmail, danger, banter, hot sizzling moments and hate to love between Cole and Riley.

This story picks up right after Book 1 and I totally recommend reading this series in order including the prequel, as the characters are in each book and the story really continues and takes off……you will not be disappointed.

Cole and Riley are still at each other….banter and love to hate each other….Cole feel’s like he is onto Riley and her half truths…trying to figure out “why” she is living with the Savage Family when the truth comes out between Cole’s dad and Riley’s mom….but Cole cannot keep away from Riley no matter what….he wants to hate her but he can’t. When they connect in a way that consumes each other, there is no going back. When the past comes back to haunt Riley and her mother, the danger and chaos it creates…its takes every ounce of Riley and Raelyn not to run away like they are used to to keep the Savage family safe…but will the past come back with a vengeance that puts everyone in danger? Is anyone safe?

This story is FANTASTIC! It had me at the edge of my seat…the danger and lies mixed in with the pieces of the storyline that I finally got some answers!!!!!! I am already looking forward to the next book in this series and I am all in!!

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Devon Pulliam

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in this series and now I’m off to read the first 3! I love time travel books and this one kept me locked in. It did take me a few chapters to catch on to who is who and all the connections since I have not read the previous 3 books in the series. Also the language in which it is written slightly threw me off at first but after chapter 2 I had it down. I think this would also be a great audio book to listen to.

Will and Maggie go to the future and have to come back to help Dylan. The question is can they get back? Can they help in the past to keep both worlds from colliding? Can they make it to where the past and future are as it should be?

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom. This is such a fun little story. I love this author so I wasn’t surprised at how fun it was. Its the story of Lila’s grandmother knitting her a poncho but its no ordinary poncho it has 3 head holes. Lila is very confused by this but her grandmother just says “We all pull together”. When Lila wears the poncho she comes across the neighborhood bully so she finds some friends who need help and she tries to help them. Such a sweet read and my nephews truly enjoyed it. This would be a sweet gift as well. Fun for the whole family.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is amazing!!! You will not be disappointed when reading it. It picks up where book one left off. You definitely will want to read book one before this one. It has the main male character being the one you want to have but just can’t. The leading female is still a kicking butt and taking names kind of girl and I am here for it. This book has all the steam that you could possibly want in a high school bully romance. You will have all the answers to everything that you were hoping form book one. This book will definitely leave you wanting more stories with the rest of the friend group. It makes you want to be part of that friend group. It was a very fast paced read because I was constantly turning pages to see what was going to happen next. There is suspense as well which just takes things to the next level for me. I highly suggest reading this when you have a day to dedicate to doing nothing but reading it, you won’t want to put it down.
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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Julie Johnson

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Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Silas Fitzpatrick is starting his sixth grade year at Frederick Middle School. He’s heard horror stories from Grandpa about the sixth grade. Silas has a pretty optimistic attitude about sixth grade and on top of that, at a new school in a new community for him. The first day of school, he finds his way to English class to have his teacher dismiss him immediately. You see, Silas is much smaller than most kids his age due to a growth hormone issue. Things just seemed to go downhill for Silas in his sixth grade journey until he decides to run for class president. A good friend that he makes along the day comes along to save the day and his birthday!

This book evoked many emotions as I read it!! I love the relationship that Silas has with his Grandpa and the emails that they send back and forth. They had an understanding of each other that no one else had with either of them. I love the band of misfits and I understood them all too well, as I am/was a misfit! (view spoiler)[I severely disliked Chad and Kyle but the actions of the English teacher had me incredibly incensed. The nerve of that teacher!!!! ACK!!! (hide spoiler)]

This book is going to stick with me for awhile. I’m not a fan of bullying at all! The medical complexities that this young man, who is inspired by the author’s son, along with those of the Grandfather really tug at my heart. However, there is a happy ending on this one!

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