Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Megan Conley

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I honestly didn’t know what to expect out of this book other than I knew that it was way out of my typical genre choices (but I was really intrigued by the cover so…). I’m so glad I gave it a chance! Between the character development and the world-building I was enamored with Warren’s writing style. This is a fantasy novel that is action packed and laugh out loud funny and I had a hard time putting it down to get anything done because I wanted to know what was going to happen. Even if fantasy isn’t your “thing” give this book a try because it will have you laughing.

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The Secret Humankind (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1)The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I read by Gloria Oliver, and it was quite enjoyable! I love a fantasy novel that is rooted in reality- Julia’s character leads a life and has had experiences that reflect modern day society, and the fantasy aspect becomes interwoven throughout the story, naturally. The character dialogue and interactions develop with the ups and downs one usually encounters when meeting new people and starting a new job, which adds to the relatability of the story as well. Groundwork was nicely laid for the continuation of the series, and I am eager to read the next installment of The Secret Humankind!

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Love Bites More (The Darkness & Light Duology, and the Love Bites World) by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love Bites MoreLove Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the next installment in the Darkness and Light Duology series but was written as a standalone. This book has got to be my favourite of them so far. I loved immersing myself in this world again and relearning about the characters. It took no time at all for me to be swept up by everything happening. The book was well written, exciting and a pure pleasure to read.
Right from the start, this book was imaginative and refreshing to read. It is so unique compared to other fantasy books I have read and I feel like I could read this series for a long time to come. I would highly recommend this book to any fan of the genre and I cannot wait to see what else this author will produce.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading and look forward to seeing what is next for them in the future. I found this book to be well written, engaging and hard to put down. A romance story where two days, one cabin and two people who have a strong attraction. What will fate have in store for them once they are back in their real lives? Will they find themselves gravitating back to each other? I enjoyed watching the chemistry and growth with Ali and Joe. They are great, strong, connectable, engaging characters that made the story easy to read. They had me hoping they would find their HEA for sure. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down and is entertaining to read. I enjoyed reading Ali and Joe’s story for sure. I highly recommend this book.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading her children’s books from the first one. This one just might be my favorite. The characters are engaging and bring the story to life. I enjoyed the illustrations that will keep your child engaged and asking questions to expand the story some. A story where a giant needs to eat and little boys are just his flavor. This is a fun story that any child would enjoy. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with the Giant setting a trap to catch little boys to eat. Jack though has his own plan to thwart the Giant.

Great illustrations and a unique twist to this story.

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The Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw is the fourth installment of The Gods Scion Series. As always, I recommend you read this series in order. Winnifred once again sucks us into her unique and immersive world of fantasy. This time we follow Arcelia and Prince Rodrick as they navigate the city of Siesa Arid. This book is full of twists and turns, lies and deception. As the two fall for each other they are forced to fight for their love as well as their world.

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren. This is not my favorite genre so I wasn’t too sure about this book but I actually loved it! Its so fast paced and it kept me up way late reading. Its a fantasy story about divinity ruling everything and without your divinity you are really nothing. Marluck was in good shape for a while and then he lost his divinity so he’s trying desperately to get it back. Going to the Oathbreakers Guild ( a place where people who have lost their divinity go to complain) and hearing all the talk Marluck hears there may be 4 places that they can find a key to regain his old life. Reading this book made me want to be friends with Marluck and I could relate to him so much. Its bad enough that Marluck has lost everything but he has no idea why. Will he be able to regain his life back or will he be a member of the Oathbreakers Guild forever? Read this fun, fast paced book to find out!

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4)Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson- 5 out of 5 stars

Forbidden Blood is the fourth installment of The Shadow Chronicles. That being said, this is the first installment I have read. Not only is this book fast-paced, action-packed, and drool worthy but it also functioned great as a stand alone! I had a hard time putting it down.
Kimber’s life became a whirlwind of new possibilities when a mystery man entered her life. She had been treated as a weapon and kept captive for years. Fabian showed her compassion and understanding as her powers grew day by the day. He was the only person who had ever believed in her. He made her feel safe while encouraging Kimber to reach her full powerful potential.
I loved it!

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Tequila MidnightTequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson. I LOVED this book. I can’t wait to read the next one. Its the story of Jessica who is a broker making real estate deals across the border. She is a hard nosed woman who has been hurt in the past and drinks her problems away. She picks up guys in the bars she drinks in and only has one night stands. Never getting attached so no feelings are involved. Jessica’s past has traumatized her so much she has major walls up and wont’ let anyone in. When she is asked to help find a missing crime Lord’s daughter she doesn’t want to but it actually pulls at her heart strings. Dealing with trying to find a drug Lord’s daughter is a lot more than Jessica signed up for. Will she even survive this task? This book is fast paced and I kept flipping pages late in the night. I can’t wait to read the next one.

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The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Tina Vega

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The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when am author can transport me to a different world! This world mixes a fantasy magical world with elements from our own world which gives it a real feel I wasn’t expecting. The characters have depth, motives, and complex relationships. The details … amazing. I found this story to be exciting and unpredictable! If you need a fresh feel to your book reading, give this one a try!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom. I LOVE this author and her books. My nephews love them too. This is another retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk but with a twist. The Giant is makes a plan to catch a boy and eat him. Enter Jack who is fascinated with the giant stalk and wantt to check it out. Will Jack get eaten by the Giant? Read this fun filled book to find out. The story and pictures are wonderful! These books make great gifts and like I said my 5 and 10 year old nephews both love them!

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Bared. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bared starts out so tragically. You can feel the pain but then as it goes further you learn more about Athena. Will Tru be enough for her or is he just like everyone else who is intimidated by her? You’ll love the sexual tension and the way everything is written. A good romance story with some sports.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you have read Bared you’ll love Broken. It starts out with the same tragedy but from Indy’s point of view. This is the second in the Green St Girls series but can be read alone. I’m stickler for the name Gideon so I’m pretty partial to this book. The characters are written so well. Read both books in the series in one day.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in Olympic Peninsula series.
This is a sweet contemporary romance. This is quite a unique story and the author does an amazing job with the characters. You can’t help fall in love for them both as you learn their stories.
Joe is a country singer who has been hiding away in a log cabin trying to recover from surgery on his voice. He’s been told he can’t talk until his voice is healed else he risks losing his singing voice for good.
While he is hiding a young woman appears on the doorstep. She is drenched from the storm so he offers her shelter.

Ali is a young womnen struggling to come to terms with her brothers disappearance and maybe death. She visits the woods trying to connect with him but when the weather turns she finds herself lost and in need of shelter.
When she turns up on the doorstep of Joe’s cabin she doesn’t know who he is, and when he offers her shelter she takes it. Over 2 days they grow close but what happens when they leave and go back to their own lives?
Will they both be able to move on from each other? What happens when the feelings are too strong to ignore? After over a year will their connection still exist?

This is a moving, heartwarming story which has so many twists and turns you never know what to expect. The connection that was built between Ali and Joe even know he could not communicate with words made it all the more unique as he can only communicate by writing but the connection between them was very strong and felt from every interaction they had. I can’t wait to read more.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading this book gave me all sorts of emotions. First and foremost, at the beginning I did not like Wyatt at all. I just couldn’t get behind him and felt like this book was going to drag on because of it. However, that is not what happened. I actually read this book pretty quickly and got over my dislike for Wyatt throughout the book. He has some redeeming qualities that only Serena and his team mates can help him find and figure out. In this book Serena has a job that requires her creative thinking and always seeming to be on call to handle any bad situation that the team comes across. This sounds like a draining job to me but the way it is written makes me think that maybe in another lifetime I should do this. She deals with a lot in this book not just professional but personally as well. This is where we get to see the character growth of Wyatt in the book. He steps up and helps Serena. This book has a lot to offer the reader. It has the slow burn romance, the character growth and development, the page turning urgency, and it is a quick read that leaves you feeling good after you finish it.
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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We all know the girls who know everything but keep their heads down and their circle small. Girls who can answer any question before anyone else has time to process the question. Those girls are typically anti-social, quiet, and lonely. This girl, Indigo, is no different. However, the circumstances that surrounds her have her increasing her strength, courage, and bravery. I enjoyed every minute of reading Indigo’s transformation and feeling her ambition, drive, and determination. I loved the emotions and the effortless read. This book continued to have twists, adventures, danger, and challenging situations. I highly recommend this feel good read!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A super cute story. A cross between Jack and The Beanstalk and Hansel & Gretel, but retold to be more modernized. My 3 yr old nephew loved it. I feel that older kids would probably enjoy it more, as they would understand it a bit more. The pictures are cute and engaging. Awesome world building and interactions between the characters. I would absolutely recommend this for a classroom book for grade 1 & 2 teachers.

Review by Manda Kelly 2023

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a retelling of the beloved and well known children’s tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This time a little more science has been thrown in for more educating fun! Goldilocks helps the Bear family in this version instead of being an intruder.

This author writes the best kids stories. I wish I had known about her when I was a preschool teacher. Now, I am looking forward to sharing her stories with my granddaughter and future grandchildren..

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Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Planting HopePlanting Hope by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines

Planting Hope is a Contemporary Romance that is fast paced and hard to put down once you start reading. This is a story about love,loss and hope. Holly is a nurse and loved it till she witnessed a horrible accident that had her feeling like she did as a child of not belonging anywhere. Kit is a gardener who is doing a research project in which he needs a nurse. Can gardening help one heal after domestic violence? That’s what kit is trying to figure out. These two botj have hidden issues. But can he see past her wild hair and her free spirit? Will these to give Romance a chance? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So original! Drew me in from the first and kept me interested. Very original storyline! The only thing I wish were different is shorter time skips. The gaps seem to include critical points of character relationship building that just appear to be there but you weren’t told how it happened. I love the characters and flow of the book all together and can’t wait for the next one!!

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Murder in a Gated CommunityMurder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in a Gated Community is an entertaining short story about life after retirement. When all you have to worry about is which neighbor is doing what, there is bound to be some drama involved! The quirky characters match wits as they fight over things like community gardens, pets, and who does what behind closed doors. If you are looking for a quick but entertaining read, look no further and pick up this story!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Kasandra Nunez

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an original, laugh out loud, action packed book. I loved it. The cover of the book did throw me off at first, but it really was worth the read! The characters and the ability that the author has to write these amazing stories, and overall have the ability to really grab you and put you there!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/7 Stars
I read this and Bared in one day. This is such a good series. The author really did her thing with these books. They are very well written and so good. I wish this was a tv series 😭.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.6/5 Stars
This book is sooo well written. It’s so good and captivating that I couldn’t put it down. It gives me Kennedy Ryan vibes in terms of the writing and the plot so if you like her books you’ll like this one. I went ahead and read the 2nd book and ugh, I can’t wait for more.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been a while since I read book 1, but guess what I like book 2 better. Broken has so much more to offer. The author doesn’t disappoint in the 2nd installment of The Green Street Girls. I would think there will be one more book since there’s one more girl left, but we shall see.
These books are a series but are very much standalone novels as well. Do you benefit from reading both, absolutely, but it’s not required.
These girls fought from the trenches to where they are today. This book specifically focuses on Indigo. And Indigo is in the exact state as the title Broken. She’s been abused in ways that could trigger some, so read with caution. Never in a million years did she think the one that could set her on the path to being mended is right under her nose.
Enter Gideon, he best friend’s baby brother, who just happens to be living on her property. We he’s tasked to protect from threats on her life, things change and evolve.
How does Indigo respond to how she feels for Gideon?
The author wrote the perfect man in Gideon. Sweet, friendly, protective, caring all the things women dream of.
But the justice the author did Indigo is leaps and bounds ahead of that. The growth and mending the dhe experienced throughout was written beautifully.
This book had me wanting more. Though I figured part of it out early on, it was the chemistry between the two characters that kept me intrigued.
A wonderful series that exudes “girl power.” If you’re looking for a book or series with strong female characters, these books are for you!

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
Narrated by Cat Treadgold

I always love finding new to me authors, there is something about discovering how they write.

I found myself getting lost in the book as I was listening to it, think part of it was her voice. I would get so caught up that I forgot a few times that this wasn’t set in current times and couldn’t figure out why they weren’t using the internet to search, etc. for a second then I realized.

Allie and Joe fit together the moment they met and fate continued to intervene to find a way to get them together. It wasn’t the easiest of paths for them but it worked in the end. I feel like everyone deserves a Becca in their life. She seemed to be the voice of reason and fiercely protective of Allie. I have my own Becca and I would be lost without her.

I was intrigued by the twin connection and have seen it in real life between my mother in law and her sister a few times. That is definitely an interesting bind.

I’m looking forward to reading/listening to more books by Ms. Treadgold and getting to know the next one to fall.

Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sage advice was such a fun book. It took me right back to high school and it’s drama. I loved the way everything unfolded, but really wished prom night went a little longer. I want to see what happens with all of Pyper’s friends- Leah, Will, Sam and Brooklyn. So, if you plan to write a sequel, you’ve got an audience for it! Landen and Pyper were well written and very likeable characters. I liked the light hearted feeling of the book, with some funny parts and serious parts. I like how the story of Jason unraveled and the resolution with Travis. This book could be enjoyed by teen and up and I look forward to more from the author. I really like her style.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust is a great suspense romance book.

This is the third year of Lily and Zeke’s story. Alex continues to remain fixated on Lily, despises Zeke, and makes every effort to separate the two of them. This is extremely dark, precisely what I would anticipate from the author, especially when you add treachery, general MC brutality, and tons of triggers. Zeke does his hardest to protect Lily.

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 dark romance world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Mandy Ott

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading Cori Cooper so I was pleasantly surprised by Sage Advice. This coming-of-age, clean romance finds Pyper in her Senior year of high school and struggling to find the balance in being able to offer great advice but being unable to take any advice to heart. Cori Cooper did an amazing job capturing the “essence” of high school, from the drama and angst to the peer pressure and young love. I felt like I was walking the halls of high school all over again. The characters she created are so believable, likeable, and realistically flawed. This fast-paced read was very wholesome and relaxing and I can’t wait to read more by Cori Cooper!

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