Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Domestic violence is so common and I think it’s been for years which is heartbreaking but these days woman speak out which they didn’t in the days past and I commend every brave woman who said NO MORE , left , battled and survived!

Elle arrived in Sweet Valley with next to no money and basically the clothes on her back and some really nasty bruises 🥲what better place to heal than home with your family and loved ones .,,,

Elle suffered at the hands of Aaron both physically and emotionally and those wounds take time to heal and I’m so grateful Elle had her family …

Blake and Elle share a history and he had the potential to be a brilliant vet but life happened and Blake hasn’t had it easy but one has to hit rock bottom before you can rise from the ashes …

I cried … ALOT … this story and it’s characters just played my heart strings like a harp I felt compassion , empathy , fear , anger , frustration , love and so many other things all I can say is have a huge box of tissues on hand and the biggest bar of chocolate for comfort when you read this !

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Heidi Sturgess

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m glad to see the suit is back 😉🔥

Grayson is no stranger to deceit and betrayal and it’s almost made him jaded but once bitten , twice shy , right ?! He’s a brilliant architect at that and all men have an Achilles heel ….

Natalie is a real family girl and she’s willing to “ degrade” herself to save her family and her legacy and that speaks volumes of her humble character already …

Grayson is connected with both Remington and Royce and their childhood experience , it’s his turn to do over secrets and connections

At times I really felt sorry for Natalie because Grayson was not be taken on without gloves , he’s a grumpy force to be reckoned with .,,

Together Natalie and Grayson kept me on the edge of my seat with hidden secrets and agendas and the intensity these 2 share 🫶🏼🔥

Holding my breath for the next instalment 😉

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Obedience: A Student Teacher Romantic Suspense (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chandler Moreau is a teacher at the prestigious Rêveur Academy in Acrefort New York, he is a professional silk aerialist who is renowned for his skills and complicated routines and has performed in many places in front of the public, on many occasions. Cassandra Blackstone is a young woman with a lot of potential who has dreamed about performing with her idol for many years and now she is shocked that sh is auditioningin front of him, so that she can be accepted in to her chosen academy and with it take the first step to fulfilling her dreams and when she finds out that she has succeeded and with a full scholarship, she is full of hope.

This dream, however is partially dashed on her first day when she again is shocked to come face to face with him in her class, the morning hasn’t gone to plan and his attitude just increases the frustration she is already feeling, but she remains as professional as she can until the class ends and she decides to give him a piece of her mind. Chandler is both shocked and intrigued by her outburst and cannot decide how to react, but he still warns her that the attitude she has and her first impressions aren’t satisfactory and that it shouldn’t happen again, although annoyed, Cassandra agrees and leaves the classroom.

One evening, both Chandler and Cassandra’s private lives mix in an unexpected and intimate way, but this is just the beginning and although it puts a strain on their student, teacher relationship, they try to push past it and remain on the right side of the line, but when their pasts catch up to them and the dark demons within them come to the fore, they find out that they are more intricately linked than they first thought, but will they be able to fight for the future, or will the past bring them back into a darkness they can’t escape from?

This is a forbidden romance with a suspenseful streak and plenty of action as two people fight for their future while battling the past and present at the same time in this story you will not want to put down.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Heidi Sturgess

The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So it’s off with the suit and on with leather jacket and I’m still weak at the knees 🤣🙈

Royce is a volcanist and very much like the volcanoes he studies he’s unpredictable and volatile but there’s a healing balm out there and she’ll see the man that is hiding behind the facade ….

Michelle is a traveller and blogger and emotionally detached due to the demons that haunt her ,that gnaw away at her self confidence and self worth , she needs a man stronger than her demons ….

We met Michelle and Royce briefly in “ The Mastermind “ and I was eager to see how their story unfolded and date I say it but this book was more enjoyable than the first and that says alot !

It was fun travelling through Michelle’s eyes and it makes you itch to travel . I just want to thank NadiaHan for broaching the subject of ED , so many folks think it’s a “ teen thing” , Michelle is fortunate to have Royce on her side and his support and the way he build her just makes me love him even more ….

Strange and unexplainable things happen in Royce’s business and it impact on both him and Michelle and he’s determined to protect Michelle at any cost , this man really is a keeper

There was murder , revenge , dark twists and turns and of course there was spice and all things nice to add a well rounded effect , love you guys 🥰

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Heidi Sturgess

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There’s nothing that makes a girl weak at the knees like a man in a suit and this cover had me looking for a seat before I swooned 🙈🤣

Remington Starke is a man with a vision and he’s dangerous on so many levels , he’s a delectable speciMAN and he has a past , a frightful one at that big that just adds to his “ Yumminess” I know I’m such a weakling just to cave to these alphas ❣️🤣🙈

Audri is bright , creative and consumed by guilt and she’s got it bad for the man that is jut only her boss but her brother’s best friend and his past can threaten the both of them ….

This was a first read for me from this author and it was good ! It had mystery , suspense , thrills , chills and spice ! It was intense at times and other times there was just good old fashioned fun between friends 😉looking forward to the rest of the series 👍

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Alison Risher

The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The author shares details of his spiritual journey. From a lapsed Catholic, to an unbeliever, to a self-proclaimed mystic- the author unabashedly provides his story. There is original poetry interspersed throughout the memoir. Aside from the actual poetry, the book is quite poetic in and of itself. The editing is fantastic, which makes for seamless reading and enjoyment.

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher

This is the third book in The Bennetts of Langston Falls series and is a Contemporary Romance/Friends to Lover’s Romance that I absolutely loved reading . I’m a huge fan of not only this author but this series is hands down one of the best I’ve read in a while. Each book is about a different member of the Bennett family. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading this series in order as each book is just as good as the last and you get to know the characters better plus you get to fall in love with Langston Falls. This is Hank and Ella Mae’s story and let me tell you my emotions were all over the place. This one definitely pulled at my heart strings. Hank dreams of being a Country music star and it hasn’t been easy for him but a chance of a lifetime comes his way and he finds himself tagging along with Country Music Royalty on his latest tour. Ella Mae is a Nashville royalty songwriter. These two have great chemistry between them. Will this tour bring them together? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow I cannot say enough good things about this book! From the first moments where the characters were introduced, I was hooked! Celia and Kyle had the perfect whirlwind romance when they met and broke up when he had to go off to pursue his dream, baseball. Celia kept a secret from him that she did not carry lightly. A chance encounter brought them back into each other’s lives making this book get really suspenseful! I could not put this book down as I had to know what was to happen between them! I cannot wait to read more of these books!

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey

Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy and is a wonderfully written Fantasy that is hard to put down. If you haven’t already started the first book id recommend reading it as well it will help you the characters and what has been going on. This author has written an epic fantasy his skills, attention to detail pulls you in and takes you on a adventure that fells so real. His characters are fully developed and supportive they had me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen next. Get ready to be taken on quite the adventure where the true purpose of hope for the world is revealed. I highly recommend reading this book and I can’t wait for the next book in this Trilogy.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Stephanie Robb

Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julie, Terry, Paige, and Marie survived a plane crash twenty years ago, we follow their grief, dysfunction, and pain. The author tore my emotions apart as we followed the stories of these amazing women. This author really brought these people and lives to life on the page it felt almost like a true story. She really writes characters and emotive situations well and sensitively. Highly recommend.

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The Passion Of 3 by Ariella Talix Review by Anastasia Dodson

The Passion of 3The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good second chance romance that I enjoyed reading this weekend. It was a steamy story that pulled me in and I couldn’t put down. The chemistry was fire and it was a MMF story and that made it even more steamy. I thought the author had a good writing style and I am looking forward to more by them in the future!!

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Obedience (Ties that Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Samantha Snow

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my Lanta 🤩 Love, love, LOVED this read!! It was amazing! I’m a sucker for a good suspenseful, STEAMY 🔥 romance read! The characters were the BEST. The plot/storyline was perfect! Once I started reading I finished it, in the same sitting ( couldn’t set it aside) 🙊 The author most certainly WOWED me with this book. Soo can’t wait to read the next in this series 😁

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

I love sports romance books and this book was definitely hard to put down….I LOVED this story and I totally devoured every page. This story has everything that I love in a romance….second chances, emotions running high, endearing moments, hot spicy moments and secrets that you can live to regret.

Celia and Kyle had a summer love that was to last a lifetime years ago, but when circumstances change the course of their life path, it only ended up in heartbreak and things that are said that are unimaginable and hurtful. Years later, both Celia and Kyle reconnect at a mutual friends wedding… lots of initial emotions with hot and heavy moments lead to the spark that Celia and Kyle always had for each other….but what happens when Celia needs to come to terms with telling Kyle the truth on a secret that she has hidden for the past 8 years? Will Kyle be able to move past the hurt and secrets that Celia has?

This was a fantastic book and I already looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommended read!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series!! Usually by book 5 in a series, the story has started to wane some and the action isn’t quite what you expected but that is definitely not true in this saga!!

I highly recommend reading these books in order. Failure to do so will lead to much confusion amongst the characters and the situations. There is a lot of backstory to this saga that is necessary in order to enjoy this series as it’s intended.

Julia is just now learning about her powers and the ones she possessess haven’t been seen in other vampires in centuries. Not really knowing how to best manifest them, Julia has to rely on her katet to help her hone her skills and use them for the best benefit to everyone. At the same time, Julia is concerned that Valentino is doing his dead level best to destroy her katet and all the humans too.

There is a lot I want to say about this book but I’m not going to ruin it for anyone. There is a lot of action, loose ends tied up, more loose ends created, and emerging storylines for future books in this series. This made for an enjoyable afternoon read!

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan-Reviewed by MaY Leadstone

Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story is forced proximity with a touch of surprise set in Hollywood. Catrina is an ambitious lawyer and Nate is a movie star who crosses paths in an unlikely scenario! Cat is determined to make a partner and nothing will stand in her way, not even being tall, English, and handsome. The writing is good and easy to follow along, however, it did move a little too fast in the flow for me. Overall, if you are looking for a day read this one is for you!

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Obedience centers around Cassandra, who has decided since she was young that she wants to be a silk aerialist, and attend circus college, due to seeing a performance when she was a child of a famous circus aerialist. Our other main character is that aerialist Cassandra saw when she was a child. Chandler definitely isn’t all that she expected as she discovers his “night life” in a club while attending school but it only causes her attraction to run deeper. I enjoyed their journey in finding their way to each other, the background story with Cassandra trying to prosecute her uncle, and would definitely look forward to reading more from this author. Well done!

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Audrie Harrington

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

What a fun and quick read! The main characters are so relatable. Bailey is a university student and works at Froyo. She lives with Dayton, her older brother, because her parents moved away and they preferred to stay in their hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. She has never left Arizona and wants to travel the world, but she is scared. Tanner is a flannel wearing, dorky math professor who comes into Froyo every single day. He always gets the same order, always leaves a big tip, and sits in the corner working on a computer. Bailey finds herself on a date with Tanner when he catches her phone, then she tries to get out of it. Her brother is challenging her to make improvements in her life and has made a list of ways to improve her, including to stop lying, so she goes on the date. It seems like Tanner is hiding something so she keeps hanging out with him trying to learn more about his family that he doesn’t like to talk about. Dayton and Bailey’s best friend, Marnie, are crushing on each other. Keith is the owner of Froyo and like an uncle to Bailey. In one chapter there were multiple pages talking about running out of El Pato sauce and I laughed out loud because we feel the same in our house when we think we are out! There are so many story lines happening in this book but they are so easy to follow and so much fun. I hope that there is more to come in this story or at least from the author!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by La Toya Lewis

Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker is about 4 survivors of a plane crash. The story tells the survivors’ stories beautifully. The plot is very intriguing. The characters are rich and diverse. The author does an amazing job of pulling you in and experiencing the heartbreak and guilt that they all feel. Watching these women try to make it through life after an event that has devastated them all and how they handle day trials of being in survival mode is gut-wrenching. This is my first book by this author and it did not miss. This is a must-read story.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maria Colon

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Savage brothers are back, and Damon is on the scene.
What would one best friend do for another during their senior year…Skylar goes above and beyond for Gia. Choices are made; good? Bad? Depends on how you perceive this entanglement.
This is book one of their duet. The author leaves us with a cliffhanger worthy of more than a gasp and throwing a Kindle.

Luckily, we won’t have too long to wait to see the conclusion of this fiery duo.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Sara Grantham

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story took me by surprise, and left me wanting so much more! I cannot wait to see where this story goes… This first book was so emotional. It truly had it all – romance and suspense and intimacy and secrets and darkness all rolled into one. This was a very dynamic story, and I am glad I found Liza Snow. I cannot wait to see what else she writes!

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Carla Clemmons

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great second in the series! This author definitely has a unique writing style. They are very in depth with their characters and the descriptions of the world. I recommend reading the first book so you have a better understanding of the characters and you can see all their growth. And there is so much character growth in this book. Ruarnon grows more into their role as a leader. There is a lot of action in the book as they are challenged more by the sorcery king. This book is a YA book but can definitely be enjoyed by an adult audience as well. If you are into fantasy stories this is definitely worth the read! Will be looking forward to book 3 when it comes out!

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Sheri Schrader

Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Earl of Griffith is the sixth book in the Once Upon a Widow series. The Regency romance drew me in, and I finished this in one go. I haven’t read other books in this series, but I was not lost with the story. Lady Helen is widowed with a toddler. Will she ever let anyone in romantically again? While escorted by Conway to London, they develop a friendship that evolves into more. I enjoyed this sweet story of finding and giving love a chance after being hurt. The characters were delightful and charming. I had been looking for a romance that wasn’t overly erotic, and this hit the right spot. The story is not complex and full of deep meaning. Instead, this is a sweet, historical romance that reminds one that love can be found anywhere. I look forward to picking up more from this author in the future.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Heidi

Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hello the cover art is enough to make you combust 😉🔥

So I get why Riley has a jaded view on life and love after all she’s seen in her line of work as a PI and her mother leaving her and her dad when she was little shes on her latest case and as she’s about to leave armed with evidence she gets knocked out …..

In and out of consciousness and the smell of smoke lingering before Riley can actually panic her firefighter cones to get rescue , again ….

Tristan and Riley met by accident , literally , she was involved in an accident and he was on hand to help her

Tristan has a stage 5 clinger though and I think Shannon is a tad unstable and she just creeps me out and rightly so ! She does however add drama and suspense to the story

I just loved how Tristan watched over Riley the whole time and how protective he is , these 2 have some serious chemistry and left my kindle a little hot and bothered 😉

A quick hot read 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Kerry Carr

Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical romance. It is a very sweet story about love, heartache and finding love again when you least expect it. The author does an amazing job of transporting the reader to that time period and really bringing it to life.

Helen was swept away by love at a young age, so much so that she leaves her home where she is a Lady, travels to Ireland and gets married against her parents wishes. She was young and thought she knew it all but how wrong she was.
Fast forward and she now finds herself alone with a 3 year old daughter. Returning to her family home all she wants is to be safe. Romance is the last thing on her mind. Until the Earl of Griffith walks into her life.
Their meeting was a act of fate you might say when Helen’s brother asks him to collect her from the ship. As soon as he lays eyes on Helen he knows she is the one for him and when he finds out the truth about her being widowed he plans to make Helen his.

This story is beautiful. Helen is dealing with a lot of grief and doubts about her judgement after everything she has been through and she is scared to let Conway close to her incase she gets hurt. But Conway is a patient man and I found it so beautiful how patient he was in allowing her to realise what he knew all along that they were meant to be together.

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a romance of a different kind. Celia has a young daughter and her father Kyle has no clue. Knowing time was running out Celia had to come clean. Telling Kyle will be the hardest thing she has ever had to face. Next to breaking up with him. But she had her reasons and I understand them all too well. Kyle is a baseball player who has lost his first and only love. Eight years later both Kyle and Celia are face to face for the first time. Celia and Kyle may love each other in their hearts, but will Celia’s secret separate them?
What a strong independent female character Celia is. Kyle too is so strong in his convictions. This author has brought romance out in this story. Her wording is enough to keep you reading. I was caught up in this story before I ended the first chapter. I enjoyed this story and look forward to the next in this series.

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Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Nicole Thompson

As a devoted cat lover, I couldn’t resist being captivated by the utterly adorable cover of the book, Editor Kill Fee by GG Collins. While I typically don’t judge a book by its cover, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the story itself was equally delightful. Choosing books solely based on their covers isn’t my usual approach, but this time it truly paid off.

What truly whiskered its way into my heart was the Santa Fe/New Mexico ambience infused throughout the pages. As someone who often embarks on literary adventures to compensate for the inability to afford actual travel, I was absolutely thrilled by GG Collins’ purrfectly vivid portrayal of the buildings, food, and overall culture of the Southwest. Every turn of the page transported me to a feline-fascinating world.

Now, I must admit that the plot meandered down a somewhat predictable path. However, given the cozy mystery genre, a touch of predictability is often expected. Fortunately, the dialogues and characters more than made up for any lack of surprise. They truly brought the story to life, whiskers and all. I found myself utterly engrossed in their interactions, purrfectly poised on the edge of my seat, eagerly lapping up each and every word.

While this book stands beautifully on its own, I’m positively purring with anticipation at the thought of sinking my claws into the first two books of the series. I have no doubt that they will provide even more delightful adventures for me to embark upon with these captivating characters.

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by M Policicchio

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMFG!!!!!!!!! My friends are back and they brought some new people. I am down for that. I have missed these characters. On a side note, I should totally take stars off my rating for that ending. I knew it was going to end on a cliffhanger but Uhhhhhhhh, I was not expecting to be there dangling just by my fingertips on my strong hand waiting on the rescue of the next book.

Okay, let’s catch up on what happened. Riley and Cole have gone off to college leaving behind the rest of the Elite. Damon, Phoenix and Shane are starting their senior year of high school. Skylar, who made a brief appearance in Riley & Cole’s story, is a reporter writing for the school’s blog on the football team. This is where the conflict begins. Skylar writes an unflattering article on Damon and now he is out for blood but as much as he wants to take her down, he finds her intriguing.

Skylar is in the midst of her drama. Her best friend is on a mission to complete a list of goals to make senior year awesome, Skylar is not interested. Skylar’s abusive father is about to get out of jail. She just needs to get through the year to get the heck out of dodge, as the saying goes. She might have written that article to rile Damon but also because it was how she saw it. Now, Skylar needs Damon’s help to make the best friend’s senior year goal list a reality. It just comes with a price.

The consequences of Skylar’s actions are catching up to her and now she is caught between a rock and a hard demon. Will her choices justify the ends? I sure don’t know but I hope the next book will tell me!!!

This author, this series….UHHH-effing-mazing!!!! The author draws you and then teases you with crumbs of information that will make sense later when you realize you know. The characters’ emotions are as real as the pages on which they are written. Beautiful. I crave the next book but know that when I devour it, it will only leave me wanting more.

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Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Huff... Puff... Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get SmartHuff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting take on the original version. But I always love to see over people perspective and view on what they think something should be or written. So having these pigs build some incredible houses and then outsmarting the wolf and having him run the windmill was an incredible part of the story. my children who are 4 and 6 found this book very fascinated and wanted me to keep reading till the end. The excitement and guessing what was going to happen on the next page really made them think because this does not follow the normal fairy tale, which was why it brought so much joy to the kids.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Trish Ann

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a quick read. I had a little trouble staying connected to the story. The story did flow well and the characters were good. The overall plot just didn’t hit with me. I would read others by the author because her writing style is well done.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was hard for me to put down, I was in the zone constantly with this book. It as like nothing else existed. It was just as amazing as the first one maybe even a little bit better. Fantasy is my favorite type of genre, and this book didn’t disappoint. I couldn’t read this book fast enough to know what was going to happen next to Ruanon, Linh and the others. This time on a quest to find out if King Nartzeer was up to no good. The characters were once again well written into the book that it makes you feel like you have known them all your life. The setting and everything around it made you also feel like you were watching everything unfold right before your eyes. I can’t wait to see what is in story for this adventure next.

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