Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Susan Ratchford

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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
By: Laura Koerber
Review by: Susan Ratchford
4 Stars

Not at all what I was expecting but Murder In A Gated Community by Laura Koerber was a really good read and a unique look on suburbia. Koerber put such wit and humor into this book I couldn’t help but smile the whole way through! With moments that are tragic yet beautiful and also very relatable! I loved Hazel’s story and the meaning behind every word! This novella is definitely worth your time if you want a meaningful story full of laugh out loud moments. This book was definitely deep and made me think about growing older and how life changes. Please if you have the time check out this unexpected gem you will be glad you did!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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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

Love this author for children’s books. My kids are becoming big fans. A loosely base retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, but this is in the POV of the Giant. Great illustrations and a great deal of lessons to be learned here.

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Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Stephanie Robb

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

Planting Hope is a lovely contemporary romance following Holly and Kit as they navigate his gardening project. Jennifer writes really emotively and has well-developed characters. I would highly recommend this book.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goldilocks retelling. Great teaching about simple machines, I especially like that at the end of the story there is a description of each machine she used. The childlike illustrations just made the whole thing kids friendly. I like that her books are educational and fun.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hole In the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff, is a unique coming-of-age story. It’s a fast-paced middle-grade novel inspired by an actual cave house in Moab, Utah. I remembered that I had driven but it several times on my road trips back and forth to my home state of Washington! Painted in huge white letters on the canyon walls is Hole In The Rock. It’s fantastic the author was inspired by the landmark to create this wonderful story. The characters come alive in the setting and have all kinds of family issues that young readers will relate to!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Parisian Intrigue (Notebook Mysteries Book 6) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Parisian Intrigue (Notebook Mysteries #6)Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in a cosy series, this time we are transported to Paris. The author is fantastic at transporting us to around the world. She brings to life the action, characters and historical setting.

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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an explosive start to what looks like an amazing series! I have not read anything from this author before, but I will definitely be checking out her other works ASAP. The book starts off strong with action right from the start and we see the intense chemistry between Keira and Cade and it was steamy. He was such a strong and sexy hero and Keira was such an amazing heroine. She had a rough past that had definitely colored her present, but she pushed through. This book definitely had you feeling the suspense of who is after Keira and the author did an amazing job of multiple red herrings. I couldn’t put the book down until I finished the last page. It definitely had me guessing until the final reveal. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful retelling of Goldilocks and the three bears using STEM. This book is well written and beautifully illustrated. Another gem from Lois.

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Shannen Kern

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always love this author’s books, and this dark romance is no different. You jump immediately into a tense situation in the very beginning, and it only gets more interesting from there. You can feel the chemistry between Riordan and Priscilla which gets steamier by the second. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this whole book with the drama, violence, and heated scenes full of passion. This author has such a way of writing that will hold your attention from the very first page to the very last. She knows exactly how to keep you engaged, not to mention creating a perfect story flow. I found myself completely invested in these characters just mere minutes after being introduced to them. If you love dark mafia romances, don’t pass on this on or you’ll definitely regret it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos always love it when I bring home a book by this author because they are always so fun! This one is a fun retelling of a classic children’s story with a nice change in character for Goldilocks. Instead of coming in and haphazardly going through the three bears’ house, she fixes items in their house! It is an interesting focus on STEM which we love in our house. The illustrations were simple and seemed almost like watercolors which was refreshing as they weren’t overwhelming with too many details. I also liked that the font would sometimes change to describe the words which I hadn’t seen before. We really enjoyed this book, and it sparked some creative ideas for both of my kids to see what they could ‘fix’ around the house with simple machines!

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Love Is What It Is: A holiday RomanceLove Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It was sweet & spicy. Of course some drama from the exes. Love is What it is, a book I wanted more from. By the time I got all cozy it was over. I felt there were some spots that were a little rushed but overall it was a sweet & spicy short romance.
Toni goes on vacation to get away with one man, which ends up being a disaster. When she takes initiative she never expects the results to change her life.
Mickey doesn’t want or is looking for love. A good time sure. He’s been there done that in the marriage department and he wasn’t impressed. What happens when he meets Toni and she completely tilts his access. Being in a place of money and power he needs to make sure this isn’t going to be another attempt at that.
Again I’ll say I enjoyed the book. The way the author wrote Mickey, he transformed, and that transformation worked out beautifully.
I intend to look into other books by this author because I’m intrigued and want some more.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Goodman

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My daughter loves all this authors kids books. This one wasn’t any different. She has a way of drawing you in and keeping you drawn in throughout the whole book. The watercolor like drawings in this book make it more appealing.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has done it again. This Goldilocks and the Six machines was a twist from the original story. I love how Goldilocks helped the bear fixed things. The pictures matched the story. The illustration was very colorful. The plot was well thought out. This was a cute and fun book for any 8-9 year old.

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

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122752753-tempting-fate” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676658081l/122752753._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122752753-tempting-fate”>Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21631216.Bella_Faust”>Bella Faust</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5712614907″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Oh my lanta! Okay first thing I absolutely love that we get a playlist of songs to listen to during the book.<br />Lilly is born into the biker world, when she was a teen she used Alex to make Zeke jealous. It ended up almost costing her life. Zeke swears he will do everything to protect Lilly forever. But when Lilly gets kidnapped by Alex the day he is released, what Zeke does. All the twists and turns you are not expecting! This book had me gasping for air through the whole thing!! I cannot wait to read the rest!!
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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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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 a very unique and creative read. It’s a combination of Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel and Gretel. The story is very busy, and has a lot to keep up with what is going on. The illustrations are very well done. The author has done a great job in keeping the reader’s interest in the story.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Betsy Melano

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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

A modern and cute retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk. The story has a twist at the end that made me giggle! The illustrations are great and the storyline is easily understood by young readers. I think some older elementary age kids would enjoy reading this too, especially if they have younger siblings, a great way to help kids who might need help reading out loud.

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

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Love Bites MoreLove Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An interesting story about the strength of love. Friends Elan and Arwyn soon find that friendship may just be the beginning of what they want. When Hassan enters their world things begin to change. Emotions play a big role in this book and you are taken on a ride full of ups and downs. There is no stopping fate and these three men learn to follow their hearts. It was nice to see the way that their relationship grows and deepens. Each man has a distinct personality and together they are something that no one can tear apart. Theirs is a fast-paced story full of a good mix of emotion and action.

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Christina Ford

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

Oathbreakers Anonymous was written with me in mind! It’s an epic adventure with some very unlikely heroes who are all trying to retain favor of the Gods. Aren’t we all, eh? I thought it was hilarious and read it in a day. I can’t wait to see more!

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Tequila Midnight
By: Kathryn Dodson

Oh my goodness, this is such an amazing story. I definitely did not want to put it down at all, I tried my best to read it in one sitting. Kathryn Dodson has created the perfect main character in Jessica Watts. Jessica Watts is quite honestly the perfect gritty heroine in my opinion. She keeps everyone at arms length and has a bit of a drinking problem. She was so relatable in so many ways to me. The setting of the borderlands is the perfect setting for this book, for Jessica Watts. It is gritty and filled with people who are escaping / hiding from something, including Jessica. She’s trying to hide from the pain of her past. She also has a dangerous job, working as a private investigator. She goes looking for a missing girl and definitely gets more than she anticipated. Jessica is the type of character that you find yourself rooting for, hoping for a happy ending, but knowing full well that you might not get it. I am glad to find out that there will be more books in this series as I truly loved this one. It had the perfect amount of suspense and grit and realism.

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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

Kimber has been hidden away for the majority of her life. When she gets to her tipping point, she finds her destiny in Fabian. He sees her for who she really is and teachers her how to come into her power to take her rightful place in the role of the war they are in. Everything isn’t simple though and there are other entities at play that have only been watching for far too long; refusing to intervene. Can Kimber reach her full potential before they can be ripped apart? Or are they doomed to find each other only to lose everything to the war at hand?

I really enjoy this series. I love seeing the characters find their people and new ways to beat back evil. Fabian was a wonderful addition to the storyline. He brings his unique perspective to the table and calls out a lot of mistaken thought processes. He single handedly manages to baffle every one of the team at one point or another too. I look forward to more of this series!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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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

I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it; this author does an incredible job at taking classic stories and making them educational and fun for kids.

The story itself is clearly similar to the original so that the children can understand and guess what will happen. As the story progresses, the kids start seeing the difference and learning. The information on the simple machines at the end was helpful to both kids and even I got something out of it.

The only negative aspect was the illustrations, they weren’t to my taste, but I’m sure that there are others who enjoyed them.

I haven’t come across a book by this author that hasn’t been great and always look forward to discovering the next book.

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

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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

Guarding the Crease
By: G.K. Brady

This is another book in the Playmakers Series. I have read several, but not all of the series. I can say that each book functions as a standalone, however, I definitely have enjoyed each and every book I have read and will be going back to read the ones I have missed so far.
G.K. Brady has created main characters who are hockey players, but who have more depth to them than that. Wyatt is definitely one of those characters. In the beginning, it was hard to find anything good about Wyatt, he was one of the bad boys of hockey. But as Brady always does, Wyatt was written with so much depth and so many redeemable qualities found underneath his tough exterior. Additionally, she has created such a lovable character in Serena. Serena is the PR girl who can’t ever see herself falling for Wyatt – she is so responsible, where he is so … Not. Their interactions together and their banter is absolutely so enjoyable. I absolutely loved this story and recommend it to everyone!

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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

I really didn’t think that I would be in love with a paranormal romance series like I am with this one. I have red all 4 books and I have not been disappointed since. I highly recommend that you start from the beginning because this book starts with Tasha’s sister Kimber. The first three books focused on Tasha’s story and now this book starts in with Kimber so you might feel a little lost or not understand fully on what is going on when something is being brought up in the story line. These stories are amazingly written and so vivid with details scenes that they really make you feel like you’re standing there watching and, in the story, right along with everyone else. The book (and series) had me once again hooked from the very first page and I couldn’t bring myself to put it down till I was done reading.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines is one of the many scientific adaptations that Lois Wickstrom has done. This takes Goldilocks and the three bears and changes it so there is a little more to learn in it. I read this book to my three year old. It was a little too scientific for her. She didn’t understand what was going on with the new lines In the book either. I however thought it was great. I liked that everything was left better than it was found. But my favorite was the explanations of the six simple machines. It is always a great opportunity to talk with my kiddo about science in a way she can understand, even if she doesn’t truly comprehend it. Loved this story! Always a fan of this author.

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Taz (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Christine Baranek

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Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taz
By: DM Earl

I have truly enjoyed each and every book of the Devils Handmaiden’s MC series and TAZ does not disappoint at all. Each book can definitely stand on its own, but I definitely recommend reading each and every one so that you can appreciate each and every member of this all female MC. These women are each flawed but also some of the strongest, most admirable women that I have ever read. Life has thrown each of them many hurdles and each one of them over comes them and finds an inner strength they didn’t know they have. I will say that the series can be very dark and this book is no exception, but I would not let that deter you from missing out on this wonderful series, especially this story of Taz. The biggest take away from each of these books to me is not to judge a book by its cover. Despite her bright purple hair and the fact that she is the quiet treasurer of the club, she is not to be messed with. Her ex comes back and threatens the life she has made with her son. He also threatens the family she has found with the MC. I don’t want to spoil anything but what happens keeps you reading until the very end. This is the kind of book that I wish I had the time to read in one sitting, that is how much I loved it. I definitely recommend reading this one, and the rest of the series!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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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 was a really amazing retelling of goldilocks and the three bears, but unlike the original it has goldilocks fixing everything in the bears house to make it better. The problem solving, helping others, respectfulness, kindness is very creative in this story telling. The book was very engaging and fun for my kids to listen too. They loved the illustrations in the book which follow along to the story very well. This creative and wonderful book was something my kids enjoyed very much.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks is a smart young girl and she loves to fix things, but when she went on a bicycle ride through the woods, the last thing she expected was to find an unlocked front door. The Three Bears are about to have breakfast, but unfortunately, it was too hot, so they decided to go for a walk, but when they returned, something was different.

Goldilocks discovers that the breakfast left out needs some adjusting, so she uses a machine to fix it, then she uses another one when she accidentally breaks a chair and after all that hard work, she finds a comfortable bed to lie in. Meanwhile the Three Bears find the breakfast, the chair and finally Goldilocks herself, they too use a machine to wake Goldilocks up and ask her if she fixed everything and when she says yes, they ask her to help on a final one, but can she help Baby Bear, or will she fail to find the machine she needs?

This is a charming and ingenius way to retell a family favourite and is something that all ages will be able to understand and enjoy.

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil is book 1 of the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries by N. L. Holmes. This story follows Neferet (the daughter of Hani) and Bener-ib as they open a medical dispensary. At first, business is slow but soon the young ladies receive their first customer, a dying florist that only leaves behind mysterious last words. The ladies decide they must find the killer and their adventure begins.

This was a fun and original historical mystery that takes place in ancient Egypt. The characters are so detailed and well-written. Neferet and Bener-ib are absolutely lovely. It is fun to witness their relationship. The story is very richly written. You are able to dive into the story and feel like you are along for the ride. The world-building is incredible. This story is a must-read for historical fiction lovers.

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Carr

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Love Is What It Is: A holiday RomanceLove Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short story about a holiday romance. It was fast paced romance set in a holiday environment. A atmosphere of sun, sea and good times. The characters were well written and I loved the humour and the depth of each character.

Toni has just come out of a bad relationship so when a guy she has just started seeing invites her to go away with him she jumps at the chance. After all 2 weeks of sun, sea and fun is just want she needs. However that plan fails when she realises as soon as they arrive that the guy she has come with isn’t the one for her.
After she leaves she meets a guy called Mickey. The connection and chemistry between them is instant and they are both wanting to see why this leads.
But Mickey puts his cards on the table and tells Toni that he doesn’t do relationships. Can this just be a holiday romance? What happens as Toni feels her self starting to fall for him? Will Mickey change his mind and give them a chance? And when Mickey’s ex comes back and trys to cause trouble will this relationship have any chance of growing and becoming more than just a holiday fling.

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Brutal Nights
By: Isla Vaughn

I have read every last one of the Hidden Valley Elite Series and each and every one is better than the last. I cannot recommend reading these enough. This is a series where it helps to read each one in order however.
This book continues Damon and Sky’s story. Book 3 left me wanting so much more of their story. This book gives us everything – drama, spice, tension. Isla Vaughn’s story telling is unmatched and her character development is excellent. Each of her characters is flawed but in a realistic way. Damon and Sky have the epitome of a love hate relationship. Its the type of relationship that has you reading each page wondering which way the scale is going to tip. Is it going to end very poorly for them, or are they going to have a fantastic relationship? I am absolutely waiting on pins and needles for the next book in this series.

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