Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To have a fated mate has some advantages and disadvantages. Advantages immortal and your true love. Disadvantages if you don’t find each other you die. Through transformation is risk you can die. I really enjoyed this series. Looking forward to reading all the other books.

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Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to jump back into this series. it had been a little while since I had read the previous book in the series and I couldn’t wait to see what else this author had produced. This book was every bit as good as the rest of the series, if not better. I was pulled straight into this book and the characters. It is full of chemistry and intrigue and I couldn’t put it down from the moment I started reading.
This series keeps getting better and better, and does not seem to be slowing down any time. This author really knows how to create an amazing story. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I don’t read the blurb, I go in blind and wait to be taken on the ride. This is a brilliant book that I would highly recommend.

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this paranormal romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite of this series yet. I found this book to be well written and engaging. A story where one is looking for his life mate and the other is ready to meet her maker. What happens with Antonie and Donna you don’t want to miss. They are great characters that are strong and have great chemistry. They are relatable and kept me coming back for more. They have great growth throughout and I wanted to know what happened to them next. This is a great story where these two find themselves fighting their attraction and fighting demons. A fast paced story that is hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kerry Baker

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an interesting look at how to read tarot cards. Told from a unique perspective, the author introduces you to the art of reading the cards through beautiful prose. She also gives you an insight into how the cards have guided and shaped her own life, offering a real view as to what they can do.
Tarot cards isn’t something I can honestly say I have ever been interested in. Yet reading this book has certainly piqued my interest. This was a refreshing view into something I don’t know very much about and the author has done a great job of engaging with me as the reader. This is definitely a book worth reading.

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. They are fun, creative and well written. I enjoy her writing style as well as how she used details to make her books come to life. This book is no different. This book will take you on an adventure through tarot reading. It is a combination of spells and stories. They are engaging and I enjoyed them. They are entertaining and easy to read. What will the cards say? Can they tell you your future? You don’t want to miss this one. This is a great book that I highly recommend.

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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Lisa Helmick

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

Love this action packed romantic suspenseful story! It is fast paced from the beginning to the very end. I could hardly put this one down. This author did a wonderful job pulling me in and making me curious to the outcome of the story. The security firm has a lot of different characters and I am sure some we didn’t get to know. The romance between the two main personalities is slow going and I liked it because that longing was always there.

Overall I am excited that I picked up this new to me author and gave this a shot. I eagerly look forward to more in this series!

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien)I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shirl has never thought she was from Earth. She believes she is an alien and is looking for others of her kind when an visitor arrives and they see what they have in common.

The illustrations were beautiful in this book. Fun story that I think children will enjoy.

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Refrain (Off the Record Book 3) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Refrain (Off the Record Book 3)Refrain by Madelynne Ellis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Refrain is Book Three in the Off the Record Series. I will have to go back and read the first two books so that I get a better understanding of Spook and the rest of the characters’ backstories. This book is a continuation of Spook’s story and without reading the other books I did not have a full picture of him or his character. Spook has had a rough go of things and his traumatic past has caught up with him. Not only has his darkest secrets been exposed but they have been twisted to make even more sensational stories. Spook decides that it is best to walk away from everything he loves, including his beloved band Black Halo and his girlfriend Alle.

The book really puts the reader through the emotions as it starts off with Spook being found lying in a pool of his own blood by some of his friends. He is rushed off to the hospital and thankfully gets stitched back together but is unable to speak so he cannot say what happened to him. Xane is determined to help Spook and makes it his mission to do so. He wants Spook and Alle to get back together and for Spook to return to the band, Black Halo. Will Spook ever be able to get through the demons of his past and get his happily ever after?

This was a beautifully written poignant, and heart-wrenching story with a riveting storyline. The characters were engaging and relatable. My heart went out to Spook for all that he had been through. I so wanted Spook to be able to move forward in his life and have the happiness he deserves. This book will put you through the emotional wringer and have you reaching for the box of Kleenex. If you have triggers though, this book might not be for you as it discusses difficult subject matter. It contains references to depression, abuse, mental illness, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. It had angst, drama, friendship, trauma, heartache, passion, chemistry, and love.

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mesmerised is the Second Book in the Hybrid Lovers Series. Although this book is part of a series it can easily be read as a standalone. The story centers around the characters of Antoine and Donna and is told from each of their POV. Antoine is an angel/vampire Hybrid whose role has been to protect humans from demons. He has been alone for centuries because he has not been able to find his mate but if he does not find his human mate soon, he is doomed to die. To remain immortal Antoine must find his mate and only together can they destroy a demon completely.

Donna has recently lost everything and has fallen into a deep state of depression. She lost both of her parents in a horrific house fire, lost her best friends, lost her job, lost all her money to a hacker, and then lost her home. Feeling as though she has nothing left to live for, Donna sets off to find a quiet place to end her life. She ends up at the beach thinking it is the perfect place but as she is walking into the water she is rescued by Antoine. He felt her presence, sensed her despair, and felt the connection to Donna. He instantly knows from the intense feelings that he is experiencing that this woman is his mate. When Donna awakens, she is shocked to learn that she was saved and is determined to get away, but Antoine will not allow it. Naturally, Donna feels as though she must have been kidnapped and that this strange man is crazy when Antoine tries to explain to her about the two of them being mates. Donna finds herself drawn to Antoine and feels an instant connection to him as well but cannot explain why. The connection and chemistry between Antoine and Donna is instantaneous, explosive, and undeniable. As the two try to navigate their feelings towards one another the demons are drawing closer. Will Antoine and Donna give in to fate and temptation? Will they realize they are destined to be together? Will they be able to defeat the demons?

This was a beautifully written book with an interesting storyline, engaging characters, and vividly described scenes. I found myself rooting for Antoine and Donna to act on their feelings for one another and be together. Donna had suffered so much loss and grief that I wanted her to find happiness. Antoine was looking for love and wanted someone to spend eternity with. I found myself reading to the end to see what would become of these two. If they would end up with their happily ever after. I needed to see if they together they would destroy the demons. A great read full of loss, sorrow, despair, grief, hope, demons, hybrids, and the power of love. I highly recommend this book!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jenique Bornman

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Sliding into Home” by Lauren Fraser takes readers on a heartwarming journey through the complexities of love, parenthood, and second chances. In this engaging romance novel, the author skillfully weaves together the lives of Kia and Smitty, two characters who find themselves facing unexpected challenges as they navigate the twists and turns of life.

Kia, a resilient single mom and talented tattoo artist, is the epitome of strength. As the story unfolds, readers witness her struggles and triumphs, empathizing with her as she tries to maintain the facade of having it all together. However, fate has different plans when a chance encounter with Jeff disrupts her carefully constructed world. The chemistry between Kia and Jeff is palpable, and their emotional journey is a testament to the author’s ability to create relatable and multidimensional characters.

Smitty, the San Diego Hawks’ centerfielder, is not just a professional athlete but also a man grappling with unexpected fatherhood. Fraser skillfully portrays his transformation from a competitive athlete to a devoted father who is willing to go to great lengths for his son. Jeff’s determination to win Kia’s heart is endearing, and readers can’t help but root for him as he faces the challenge of convincing her that their connection is not merely a game.

The narrative is filled with humor, heart, and moments of vulnerability that resonate with readers on a personal level. The authors writing captures the essence of modern relationships and the complexities of blending families. The pacing of the story keeps the reader engaged, as they follow Kia and Jeff’s journey toward building a meaningful connection despite their past.

“Sliding into Home” is more than just a romance novel; it’s a story about finding courage to let go of the past and embrace the uncertainties of the future. Lauren Fraser’s masterful storytelling, combined with well-drawn characters and a compelling plot, makes this book a captivating read for anyone seeking a blend of romance, family dynamics, and personal growth. Whether you’re a fan of sports-themed romance or simply enjoy stories that tug at the heartstrings, “Sliding into Home” is a home run that will leave you cheering for love’s triumphant victory

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conversations with Tarot is so much more than your basic how-to book on learning to read Tarot cards. In this book the author not only shows the reader how to read the cards but also discusses how she reads the cards every day and how they help to guide her. It is part magic and part divine inspiration that help to guide her. I loved how the author explains that a deck of Tarot cards may speak to you, in a sense and that the deck meant for you will come to you when the time is right. I have had my Tarot cards read to me in the past and have always been a bit intrigued by them. However, I was uncertain what each card meant or how one even begins to read the card that is drawn. This book enlightened me, and I learned that there are different types of decks of Tarot cards. Through this book I learned what each card means when that card is drawn and the symbolism behind the card. I also learned that the process of reading Tarot cards involves the formation of a special relationship or bond with your deck of cards. That it is more in-depth than just flipping the card over and describing what the symbol on the card means. I found this book very interesting and loved how the author uses a combination of stories, messages, and musings to explain the Tarot cards and how they can help guide you. This is a book that I will be reading repeatedly and intend to keep as a handy reference. I highly recommend this book!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser is a great contemporary romance

Kia Kamen, a single mother and tattoo artist, is now in control. Although it might be an illusion, it feels like a rather convincing one. Until Jeff Smith shows up by coincidence and reveals that everything was a lie. She is far from being in control of everything. Declare that, of course, he is the father.Jeff ‘Smitty’ Smith, the centerfielder for the San Diego Hawks, is accustomed to playing under pressure. He simply didn’t anticipate having to step up as a father. He might understand how to be a parent, but convincing Kia to take a risk on them is proving to be a little more difficult. Thank goodness he’s a competitive man who doesn’t understand the concept of quitting.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique romance series. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, i cant wait to continue the series with the last book.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser is a great sport/ romance.

​​Peyton Sharp takes great satisfaction in being a decent person and acting morally. How on earth did she get to be at a party with a married man, then? She wasn’t aware that he was married, but nonetheless. Evidently, despite having lived a long life, she was still a moron when it came to males. Ryan Graves, a standout pitcher, has been taught since he first picked up a glove the importance of being a good teammate. He never imagined that would include getting his dishonest teammate out of a problem. He steers clear of romance for a good reason. Now he’s pretending to date a lady who despises him. He was overly preoccupied with her and doubted everything he had held to be significant. He did not sign up for this, though.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique sports romance series. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the third one in the series.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1) by Lauren Fraser is a great romance story

Since she can remember, Kendall Graves has been in love with her brother’s buddy. Sadly, he has never had the same feelings towards her. She has only ever been his friend’s obnoxious younger sister before now. Pete Saunders, a professional baseball player, never considered that Kendall would persuade him to violate the bro code when he agreed to let her stay with him while she was in town. First rule: Never touch your friend’s or teammate’s sister. Rule 2 is covered in Rule 1. But compared to the awkward young sister he knew, this Kendall is very different. This Kendall is hot, stacked, and really intelligent. Anyone would be tempted by it. And it won’t damage him if his friend is unaware of it.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique sports romance series. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the second one to get started on it right away.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (The Crown of Stones Novella Series Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jana Lewis

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel, following Ian and Jarryd as they continue on their journey together. I don’t want to give away too much of the storyline, but I like how the story dives into the affects our past makes on our future. Especially when surviving so much, decisions made and the things we have done are never far from our thoughts. Some haunt us forever. Ian and Jarryd have a special bond that tightens their relationship even more and works to help them help each other, while dealing with their own demons. Great read – now on to the next one!

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Fortune’s Favorite (Soulbound Journeys Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jana Lewis

Fortune's Favorite (Soulbound Journeys #2)Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This is unlike anything else I’ve ever read. I enjoyed the Crown of Stones series and am thrilled that it’s continued on here. The imagination and thought that had to go into this must have been painstaking. Like the Hunger Games with magic but harder and more unpredictable. I enjoyed the conflict of two friends, joined in ways we can’t imagine, who still struggle to get through the every-day life. New freedoms bring new complications while regret follows them everywhere. The setting is intriguing and I love the combination of modern progressiveness while ancient still lingers, even if it isn’t seen. I am glad there is at least one more coming and look forward to seeing where the story goes from here!

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52660006-when-magic-calls” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585206286l/52660006._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52660006-when-magic-calls”>When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17573151.Caitlin_Berve”>Caitlin Berve</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5750254336″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I really enjoyed this book and the different twists on fairytales. Letters to a Wu, it was so intriguing. And how different cultures deal with loss, and visiting the other side. Wolf Girl- my second favorite one. Guy is obsessed with wolf girl or the goddess. She gets seperated from her pack. And at the end they are able to track wolf girl’s pack and reunite them together. Bones of the soul- one of the best takes of Pinocchio. Nazar is slowing freezing because of his disease. Doctors said by 18 he would no longer be. Nazar only painted people he had some connection to. At the end how two of his muses meet when Nazar pass and connecting everyone together. It was beautiful. Definitely a must read!
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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kerry Carr

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Playing for Keeps series. This is a sports romance. It can be read as a standalone even though it is part of a series. The author does an amazing job with the characters. They are so relatable they feel like they are your friends. This story is a second chance romance. It is an emotional story that is very heartwarming.

In this story we are with Jeff and Kia. Jeff and Kia have history. After a one night stand Kia was left with a remind in the form of her son. When she found out she was pregnant she tried to contact Jeff but couldn’t find him.
Fast forward 6 years and Kia has been finding her way. Working as a tattoo artist and raising her son Max alone. Things seem to be heading in the right direction finally. Until her one night stand comes back into her life and the secret of her sons dad is revealed.
Jeff has returned home and is now a coach of a baseball team. He can’t believe his luck when Kia appears. And even though he is shocked at first by the realisation he is a dad, he is determined to be the best and make up for the time he has lost.
The more time he spends with Max and Kia the more he falls in love with them both. His attraction to Kia never left and as their chemistry builds they both need to learn to navigate this new relationship and everything that involves.
Can their relationship work this time or will the pressured of Jeff’s job and the pressure of parenthood put to many obstacles in their way.
This is a fast paced story full of love, family drama, past hurts and jealousy. I loved the characters and little Max really brings the story together. I was totally invested in this couple and wanted them to get their happily ever after

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Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Kimberly Filer

Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic story of family, love and the steps that people take to keep their family together. A can’t put down read that has you want to reach out to Claire and just give her a hug. This girl has taken on the world and nothing will ever be the same for her. Claire a soon to be senior in HS has taken on the greatest responsibility anyone can have baby Harry. In this can’t put down story of love and family Claire will go to the ends of the earth to keep baby Harry safe but at what cost.

When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Maikalani Alexander

When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful book !! In order to save her life a young girl must travel through different fairy tales searching for the key to unlock her life’s mystery and save it too!

Travel through time and reimagined telling with her epic story building fast paced and detailed. You won’t tire and can’t put it down!

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Maikalani Alexander

When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful book !! In order to save her life a young girl must travel through different fairy tales searching for the key to unlock her life’s mystery and save it too!

Travel through time and reimagined telling with her epic story building fast paced and detailed. You won’t tire and can’t put it down!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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

This book isn’t what I expected at first. It was a little slow in the beginning but as the story went on it did pick up the pace quite a bit. The characters are very well-developed and they complement each other really well. I like how the characters are misfits and each has their own strengths and how their personalities are unique to their person. Also, the journey the group is on is not what I expected either, it’s very intriguing.

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Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Leaving No Traces (Commissario Scala #5)Leaving No Traces by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann

Leaving No Traces is a gripping tale of murder betrayal and justice. This book took me over and consumed my life until I finished. I couldn’t put it down. I was pulled in from the beginning and found myself lost in the pages. I had to know what was going to happen next. This author is still fairly new to me but I like her style of writing and attention to detail. Her characters are creative, relatable and fully developed. Detective Scala puts everything he has into case so when a young woman’s car is discovered abandoned with blood splatters on the seat he sets out to solve the case. What will happen when yet another murder emerges? Detective Scala wont give up as he digs deeply into the investigation. What does he uncover? Can he solve these cases before time runs out? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Im looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Brandy Rymer

Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get (Jeff) Smitty’s story, he is one of my favorite characters, due to how sweet he has been throughout the last two books in the Playing For Keeps series! Sliding into Home is all about Smitty finding out that six years ago he had a one-night stand with (Saskia) Kia which resulted in her unexpected pregnancy with Max, a little boy that Smitty met while volunteering at Peyton’s workplace. Peyton is Ryan’s girlfriend; we were introduced to their story in the previous book of this series. Kia runs into Smitty when she goes to the after-school program where the kids are learning how to play baseball by the team’s baseball players, including Smitty, Max’s favorite volunteer. Little did Smitty know that the hot mom would turn out to be Max’s mom and his one-night stand from six years ago. This book is an amazing feel-good story of how a family navigates this huge change in all of their lives. I absolutely love that each new book in this series brings us closer to the side characters, but still allows us to follow along with the prior character’s romances as they continue to grow and blossom. Each and every book has the best, happily ever after, it just warms my heart so much. I am so excited for the next book to come out, I am hoping that we will continue the theme of seeing more of the baseball players find their own romances, because I have fallen in love with so many of them. Be prepared to be hooked from the second you open to the first page of this series.
@Brandy Rymer
08/2023

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Throwing The Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Brandy Rymer

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lauren Fraser did it again with the second book in the Playing For Keeps series! I love that this next book in the series, Throwing the Curve, is all about Kendell’s big brother, Ryan Graves. We got to get to know Ryan, Kendell, and Pete in the first book when Pete and Kendell start a fiery romance between the two even though Pete was Ryan’s best friend growing up. This next book starts with us meeting Peyton who shows up at a party, where several of the team’s baseball players are celebrating, with Andy. Little did Peyton know that Andy is married with kids but makes it a regular occurrence to step out on his family to enjoy a fling. When Andy’s wife, Carmella, shows up to the party, Peyton gets a rude awakening, and to cover his butt, Andy tells his wife that Peyton is there with Ryan Graves. This little white lie builds as Andy tells the whole baseball team as well as the team’s PR that Ryan and Peyton are an item. This leads to the two to fake date, but will it lead to a budding romance for Ryan, or will he drop the lie and walk away, cause it’s not like Ryan is friends with Andy, he actually can’t stand the cheating jerk. You will not want to skip this next story in this amazing series, where we not only get to take a closer look into Ryan’s life but also get to follow along with Kendell and Pete as their romance continues to blossom in the background.
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08/2023

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Everything To Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Brandy Rymer

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lauren Fraser’s Playing for Keeps series is one of my favorite baseball romance series I have ever read! As someone who grew up playing baseball, I have always been a huge fan of watching major league baseball and love that this series is so realistic! Watching Kendell fantasize about her big brother, Ryan’s best friend, Pete, and pulling all her seductive tricks was just awesome. It is so fun watching these two navigate through the natural pull of sexual tension they have one for the other while trying to respect the friendship between Pete and Ryan, while still listening to the wants and needs of Kendell and Pete’s attraction to one another, will friendship win out or will it be the thrill of a relationship that had been long sought after since Kendell’s pre-teen years? The characters in this story are so realistic, they are excellently written that they could be about real people, that are trying to figure out what’s most important to them. I could not put this book down; I was cheering the whole time for these two characters to their heart’s and forget about everything else that didn’t matter. If you’re a fan of baseball and romance books, then this is the perfect mashup for you!
@Brandy Rymer
08/2023

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson
Genre – Paranormal Romance
Page Count – 221
Cover Designer – Francessca Wingfield of Wingfield Designs

Antoine had been alone for centuries. His soul cried out to be united with his mate. A woman to soothe his aching soul. Someone who’d help to defeat the demons who hunted in his territory.

Donna’s life was over. After losing everything in her world, she was done with living. When the voices in her head compel her to put an end to her lonely existence, she’s more than ready to meet her maker.

After Antoine saves her from death, they struggle with the intensity of their emotions. Can they work out their differences in time to defeat the demons, or will the creatures from hell be the victors?

N.B. This book takes place before Captivated and can be read as a standalone.

~ AMAZON ~

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 I write Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedy, Enemies to Lovers, Romantic Suspense, and Friends to Lovers.

When not writing or reading I love watching Formula One racing and darts, live gigs, travelling, rock music, cinema, gardening, and spending time with my friends. I also have a large collection of skull related items, but not real ones lol!

I love goats lol. A couple of friends adopted one for me and her name is Maisie. I’d love to own one, but my husband isn’t quite so enthusiastic. 😊

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie

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Genre – Non – Fiction
Page Count – 183
Cover Designer – Rachel Ross

Bewitching tarot meditations by bruja and award-winning writer Maria DeBlassie.

One part prose poetry, one part witchy insights, and one part study in learning the tarot, this book explores this mundane divination form for beginners and experts alike.  

This cartomancy book was birthed from DeBlassie’s creative tarot studies in which she wrote 78-word prose poems for each of the 78 cards in the deck, using synchronicity, everyday magic, and her budding understanding of tarot symbolism and meanings to craft her tales.

It’s not your basic how-to-read tarot book, but more a how-to begin a conversation with this divination tool. As any tarot reader can tell you, dealing the deck is more than interpreting cards. It’s about building a relationship with this mystic tool and learning how you and the tarot can work together to discover numinous revelations.

This book is a series of proverbial spells. A series of stories. A series of synchronous messages and mystic musings. A journey into learning the tarot. Are you ready to start your adventure?

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The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jules Herbert

The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran #4)The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this AMAZING series and to say that I am hooked would be a huge understatement. I highly recommend you read the entire series from the start as the story will flow a lot better for you and they are absolutely fantastic so you really don’t want to miss them. This truly talented author brings us magical adventures full of Romance and so much more in such a creative way that I am sure you will be held captive by this storyline and these characters right until the very last word and beyond just like I was. I am choosing not to give any story details away because you NEED TO READ THIS SERIES!

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jules Herbert

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series and my first time reading this Amazing authors creations. To say I am hooked would be an understatement. This may be my first read but it definitely will not be my last. Set in Ancient Egypt this story truly comes to life in your minds eye as you read thanks to such vivid descriptions that have you feeling like you are really there. Full of mystery and intrigue….I think that is the word I am after… you will be kept turning page after page as you follow Neferet and Berer-ib as they try to find a killer. Of course this means danger follows and you will be kept captivated from start to finish.

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