Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter is a story Family, honor, and sorrow all contribute to a girl’s maturation within her culture.

This is the tale of Desert Flower, a small child who is experiencing the biggest nightmare in the annals of our people. Her life as an Apache starts in 1871, when she loses both of her parents to smallpox. She endures famine, boarding schools, reservations, and war as she matures. She grows up to be a strong, proud young woman who works to protect her family, her tribe, and her land despite the hardships she was born into.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into the native peoples world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can’t imagine the strength it took to write this. While it was heartfelt and empowering I still just felt like their was pieces missing or being glamorized.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. I am not one for historical fiction usually but I decided to give this one a try.
Young Talks Like Thunder lost her father early in life. Though she was without a father her mother cared for her and she was happy in tribe life.
Then her mother dies and everything changes. Her grandfather comes to claim her to take her to his tribe and she is scared and doesn’t want to leave her friends, tribe and start anew. But it’s clear her grandfather does care for her as she is assigned the name “talks like thunder” as part of her assimilation into the tribe.
Unfortunately she’s captured again this time by the white man and put on a reservation and forced to learn their culture and disregard her own.
Many harrowing situations will greet her. Can she grow up to a powerful warrior and seek revenge on those who kidnapped her? Will she make it back to her home and family?
This is a must read. Great strong female lead.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Trista Martin

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author did an incredible job of bringing this story to life. It is a heartbreaking yet inspiring story about a Native American girl who was orphaned early in her life. Yet, that is only the beginning of the trials and tribulations this courageous woman will go through. While this is a fictional book, knowing it is so similar to things, many Native Americans experienced in the past is heartbreaking. I will be reading more for these authors.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder is the first novella in the Red With Native Blood series. This is a historical fiction story of a young Native American girl in 1871. At only 7 years old, Talks Like Thunder finds herself orphaned. Though her people want to care for her, it is during a time of disease and famine. Luckily, her grandfather finds her and takes her to Chiricahua village. The story seems well-researched and interesting because it is primarily from a child’s point of view. I enjoyed learning more about the culture and lives in 19th-century America of Indigenous people. Talks Like Thunder grows so much in this short read. I am curious as to how the series will progress. I look forward to reading more in this series in the future.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.
Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is just brilliant with children’s books!
This book you meet Colleen and her dad. Her dad is a giant and holds up the sky as his job. People fear this giant man and claim he’s making up his story about holding up the sky.
Colleen decides to have a party for all the townsfolk who are scared of her dad. Her dad let’s his hands down for a minute during this party and people learn that he is not a scary cruel giant but just another person like them.
Very cute story with lots of good educational lessons built in

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories)Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti. This is a super steamy series about a dominant and a submissive. Ethan has been left humiliated and defeated by a woman named Joyce so he has decided he wants nothing but revenge. When he meets Siena, Joyce’s cousin, he decides to use her to get back at Joyce. Siena is nothing but a victim in this whole thing. Siena needs a investor to get her fashion design brand out there. Her cousin Joyce invested a small amount and she is sad to see that only Ethan agrees to invest in her company but with his conditions. When she finds out her brother Bart, her last hope, is in major debt and owes the mob she realizes Ethan is the only choice she has. Once they begin to spend time together Ethan begins to realize that this is far more than revenge. A real person with feelings and feelings he actually cares about now exists. Ethan and Siena both teach each other a lot about all kinds of things the bedroom being one of them. This story is full of lust, greed, family betrayal and humiliation. You will keep flipping the pages late in the night.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love and hate in one book. A great thriller and love story ending. I can usually guess who the killer is but this one was different. It kept you guessing until the end. Very good read!

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Red with Native Blood series. While I was expecting this to be a powerful emotional read, I don’t think I was fully prepared for the emotional impact it would have.

There is clearly research which has gone into this book and the history that went into it is truly heartbreaking. While I will never know what the pain and suffering they endured feels like, reading this build on my own knowledge making it feel more real and devastating that I could have imagined previously. It’s opened my eyes further in a well-written story following Talks Like Thunder. You can’t help but get emotionally invested in her and root for her beginning to end.

I look forward to getting started on the next book in the series, it’s a powerful piece of writing which highlights parts of history that aren’t always known.

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Christine Baranek

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories, #2)Undeniable by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Undeniable
By: Victoria Saccenti

This book is filled with so many twists and turns. It is definitely a thriller that you cannot put down until you finish this book. It features a man who suffers from PTSD following his military background. This book is BDSM themed and some of what that entails definitely needs a trigger warning. But I truly loved this book. The characters are very well written, have fantastic depth and are flawed in many ways. These flaws are what make this a tremendous read. It features characters that are reunited after many many years apart (think childhood). There is so much more to this story than the BDSM which makes it even more wonderful. I definitely recommend picking this series up as I definitely don’t regret it at all and cannot wait to read the next book!

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Deception (Central Florida Stories, #1)Deception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book I have read from this author, I was intrigued by the snyposis of the story-line and the cover and decided give it a try. The story of Joe and Hunter gave plenty of intrigue, spice of the charts, seduction, revenge….I wish I had felt a bit more of a connection with the characters. It is a good story to start the Central Florida Stories series and I am already read to continue to book 2.

Joe, a marine hurt in combat, has only one plan when he came home….revenge on a woman that hurt one of his fellow comrades while oversees to the breaking point. The perfect plan is in place when he learns of Hunter, the woman who hurt is friend dearly….seduce this woman and leave….no question and no looking back…..

Hunter is working hard to make herself a better, more stable life so she can have her son be with her after years of running away from danger. Hunter holds some deep secrets and insecurity… but is totally taken back when she meets Joe. Spark and sizzle…the attraction runs deep for both of them.

Will past demons and lies come back to haunt both Joe and Hunter? Will Joe be able to protect Hunter when she needs him the most?

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better and better.
Damon and Sky’s storie continues after the major cliffhanger… and the author did not disappoint.
The angst, tension and you know what kind of tension I’m talking about…. builds to an all time high in the conclusion of their story.
It does have a HEA but first the author takes you on an intense rollercoaster ride.
These two are my absolute favorite characters in this series so far.
Amazing read with top shelf writing!!

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. I think it is a good story for parents with children who are getting ready to start school as it provides them with the knowledge that although teachers come in many shapes and sizes they all have something in common, the desire to spread knowledge. I think that knowledge will help the kids who have some fear when starting school. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who has children who are getting ready to start school.

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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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My Goodbye GirlMy Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So first off, the vivid descriptions in this story were off the charts imagery. I could absolutely picture the characters and the locations that were described in the story. This book was so sweet and just when I thought I had everything figured out, the author threw in a new twist that completely threw me for a loop. Tessa and Simon are absolutely amazing together and while I can’t exactly relate to the jet setting lifestyle they have, the relationship problems they experienced were extremely realistic. I literally couldn’t put this book down until I had finished the last page. I absolutely fell in love with the characters and definitely alternated between laughing and crying throughout the book. I have not read anything from this author before, but I will definitely be checking out her other books, I will just make sure to keep tissues handy. If you are looking for an amazing book that will leave your heart filled, this is a great book to check out.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Kerry Carr

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life and giving people an insight into Native American life.
I loved the character Talks like Thunder. Through her life she had a lot of hurdles to overcome and she takes each one head on. She is a very determined and confident woman who knows what she want and doesn’t let anything stop her.
I loved seeing and feeling the growth of Talk with Thunder. From a quiet and uncertain girl into a confident,determined warrior who will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares about and her tribe.
This is a beautiful written story which will have you completely invested in her life and her journey.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Michelle Austin

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Stalked by the DevilStalked by the Devil by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning and didn’t want to put it down. Melody gets a creeper vibe from her sister’s boyfriend, Keith. I did not like him at all, she had valid reasons to be concerned about her sister. However things go south when she tries to tell her sister her feelings. Then we throw in a stalker which makes things even more interesting.
The twists and turns kept my head spinning. This was a great romantic suspense and the stalker which kept me guessing until the shocking reveal/. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I was on the edge of my seat until I finished. This author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more. You can read this book as a stand alone but I suggest starting with the first one. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh man was this was everything; mysterious handsome bachelor? Or who plays bachelor with skeletons in the closet. Almost literally. What would you do when the devil shows up? Try to warn your loved one that’s warming his bed ?

The intrigue of the stalker just keeps you in anticipation. Steamy, passion and more.

World building was great and details were *chefs kiss*

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Amy Dean June 2023

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Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella OneTalks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella One by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One small seven year old’s life falls apart after her parents pass away from deadly disease. This story follows Talks Like Thunder as she grows up being ripped from what she knows not once but twice and how she had to adapt to be able to survive to make it back to her family. This book kept me turning pages as it was unbelievably easy to read and open my heart to the main character. Her triumphant and determined spirit was refreshing to see such a young girl go through her life.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson is a sweet story following Hudson and his family as they learn a helpful lesson somethings you can be too helpful. You can help others but first, you need to look after yourself. I really enjoyed the importance of self-care explained in a child-friendly way.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another gem from Lois Wickstrom with beautiful illustrations. Chester is very relatable and like most children doesn’t want to clean his room. We follow a very messy tale as Chester meets the messy kids.

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Emma Samways

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was amazing! Gripped me from the first page! There’s lots of moving parts to this and I loved it. It kept me guessing right till the end and the ending was great. You think you know who the stalker is then nope, not the person you thought it was. This was so well written and was such a page turner. Highly recommend

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an adorable story for young children. The graphics are pleasing to the eye and include diverse representation of teachers. I read this to my three-year-old grandson and it kept his attention the whole story. The text reads like poetry and the illustrations match nicely to capture a young imagination!

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I feel like this series is a guilty pleasure series for me. I’m almost 40 and I’m sucked into the drama and everything this author is putting on the page. She puts these high school kids through the ringer. Brutal Nights is the duet to Brutal Days and I can say I read and love them both. Damon and Skylar’s story is a whirlwind. You can see the similarities between Cole and Riley’s and Damon and Skylar’s stories. However at the same time I enjoyed Damon and Sky’s story more.
Damon is damaged from his mom’s suicide. Skylar is damaged from her abusive father. Typically 2 damaged souls can be the glue to put the other back together. But when 2 people as stubborn as these 2 are fighting the attraction, How’s that possible?
Book 4 in the series and book 2 in the duet picks up right where Brutal Days left off. Full of betrayal and true colors coming to the surface. Will Sky and Damon open their eyes to see what’s right in front of them? Will they be the savior the other needs?
Time to read and find out. I hope you read Brutal Days first. If not, you must do so before jumping into Brutal Nights.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Gillian Fawell

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say? This book was absolutely beautiful. It captured all the aspects of different teacher styles and most importantly underlined the true essence of a teacher’s heart and why they do what they do. As an Early Childhood Education student myself, I resonated with the thoughts in this book and felt it was perfectly written for its target age group. A lovely gift for teachers or students!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this fast paced intense thriller! Was incredibly written and I LOVE when a book has me turning the pages to find out what happens next! I needed answers which kept me on my toes and interested the entire time! I connected with the characters and I simply couldn’t put this down.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first thing I loved about this book was the dynamic between Bailey and her brother. The list of ways to improve herself is such a brother thing to do. She meets Tanner who is a regular customer at her froyo job asks her out and she outright refuses, and then she sees Tanner and her brother, and he adds yet another thing to his list for her to improve on. The synergy between Bailey and Tanner made me laugh till I cried. This book is such a cute story about self-improvement, and putting yourself out there. I loved the word building and the setup. I’m excited to read other books by this author!

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Colleen’s dad holds up the sky all day long come summer and winter. No one believed her dad held up the sky until he took a break to play with the kids. Cute book, very colorful, beautiful pictures.

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Christine Baranek

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Deception (Central Florida Stories, #1)Deception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deception
By: Victoria Saccenti

This is a fantastic romance that is filled with twists and turns. It features a man named Joe who has lost an eye trying to save his friend who committed suicide. He returns home to try to live a quiet life and work for his family’s company. However, it is his life’s mission to exact revenge upon the woman who drove his friend to suicide. Once he finds her, however, he realizes things are way more complicated than what he once thought.
This book definitely focuses on the complication of interpersonal relationships. It is definitely a fantastic book that I didn’t want to put down. This story is very well written and the characters are so well developed. I definitely recommend reading this and I cannot wait to read more of the series.

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