Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a great escape from the reality of every day life. You will be swept away into a historical fantasy romance. The book will have you turning pages to find out what happens. Not only is the story about romance but, there is adventure, secrets, second chances, mystery, and evolution of characters. You will want to know what happens when two people who met once and couldn’t forget the other one, meet again. It will have you wondering what is going to happen to the traitors in this story and who is it going to affect. Being able to be get lost in the words on the pages and so caught up in the story that you won’t get much done until you finish this book, speaks of how well it was written. This is the first book in the series and it will have you wanting to keep reading every book that follows. I know that I am going to be reading the rest of this series. It has been a long, long time since I have been sucked into a fantasy romance book. I can’t stress enough how amazing this book is and how if you are remotely considering reading, you should just go ahead and do it.
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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Amy Dean Sept. 2023

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A Death on Fools Lane: An Eve Sawyer MysteryA Death on Fools Lane: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What was supposed to be a peaceful holiday vacation with friends quickly turned for the worse. Eve and her friends become wrapped in the middle of a death investigation to help save someone as a person of interest and find the killer so Mead can rest in peace. This book had me guessing who the killer was or if it was suicide throughout the whole book and was captivating. If you are looking for a light, easy reading mystery book, this is it!

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Katie Turner

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The Moon That Fell from HeavenThe Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Moon That Fell From Heaven by N.L. Holmes is a story about an emperor’s daughter named Ehli-nikkalu. She is married to King Niqmaddu, and it is quite evident from the start that their relationship is not one crafted of love or respect for one another. When Ehli-nikkalu discovers a secret the King has been plotting, it sets her forth in motion to try to do the right thing and warn her father of the King’s deceit, along with the evidence. However, things do not go as well as she had hoped. More twists and turns take the reader on a bumpy road with Ehli-nikkalu. With elements of history, suspense and mystery, I feel the author did marvelous work crafting this adventurous tale. The story is well-written with lots of detail to really make your own imagination come alive as you read along.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Santana Hicks

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Heart's Rescue (Fallen Hearts)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lady Arryn has her whole life planned out for her. How she dresses, the way she talks, even who she will marry. Her beloved is no other than the Prince. When he goes missing after heading to the lands below, Arryn’s mother starts planning out her alternative marriage prospects. Arryn does not want to have to marry anyone other than her Prince. She takes it upon herself to try to find the Prince, instead she falls into a world she was not prepared for.

Rowan and his brother are the only sentry’s left in their small village. One day a monster gets in and kills 3 civilians and takes the arm of Rowans brother. Out for revenge, Rowan hunts down the monster and delivers him to the king. Another monster gets it but this time it is a Lady. She begs for mercy so Rowan takes her home to figure out what to do with her. This starts the adventure of Rowan escorting Lady Arryn home.

This book was a page turner that’s for sure! I loved it from beginning to end. I loved reading about Lady Arryn coming into her own. Being in a different land was freeing for her and it was refreshing to read her character growth. She’s stubborn and sassy but also classy. Rowan is used to living in his brother’s shadow. Rowan is considered a freak due to his unique magic. Arryn brought out the best in him and he slowly gained confidence. They both grew up being taught that the other kingdom is full of monsters. I was rooting for them from day one. The forbidden love. There were twists and turns, romance, adventure. A little bit of everything! I highly recommend checking out this series!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rayne East

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Loved it!
Book 6 and I am still totally vested in this series. This is the continuation of Phoenix and Aspen’s story – so defjnetly read Cruel Hate first. Pheonix is recovering from the accident and is a different person. Aspen is having to make some hard choices for her, the relationship and the baby. This story is the conclusion of their duet and is brilliantly executed as is the whole Hidden Valley Elite series. I eagerly await the next duet in the series Wicked Games and Wicked Ends. Highly Recommend

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was phenomenal! Absolutely nerve wracking but brilliant!

Hannah Patel , public defender, tragically lost her brother and she is so focused on her career and family but she also has an admirer aka a stalker and he’s getting bolder , she’s in danger and because she’s seen as the enemy her support is next to nothing but there are still some good guys out there and they come to her aid ….

Hannah enjoys rowing and it’s her release and I’ll be honest she makes it look rather tempting 😉I love her gentle heart and that volunteers at a shelter ❣️🐾and that’s how Oscar joins her family and bless his little canine heart he comes through when she needs it most ! Love you buddy 🥰🐾

Doyle is on a sabbatical after a rather harrowing case but when a friend calls in a favour he sees the real danger lurking ..,.

Things really get hairy at a stage and I’m so grateful Doyle is around and that he knows people that can help and just as it looks like everything is safe you get this eerie feeling and spot on some more hair raising action comes our way ! But all is well that ends well😉and there were some really “ oh my gosh “ moments for me where I thought this is it , she’s a goner and she’s braver than I would’ve been !

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn

Cruel Love is the sixth book in the Hidden Valley Elite Series and is a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance that I couldn’t put down until I finished. This is a Enemies to Lover’s Romance that is loaded with, drama, jealousy, secrets and so much more. Cruel Love picks up right where Cruel Hate left us and holy cow what a ride these two have taken us on. I highly recommend reading this series in order as the characters overlap and you get to know what had been going on . The characters are spot on and developed, relatable and real. They bring the story to life and you feel like you are right there with them. This is the conclusion of Aspen and Phoenix story. She thought she had it all but know he doesn’t have any memory of her or them being together. She will fight till the end fir the man she loves. Phoenix has no memory of who he one was and everything has changed. I don’t want to give to much away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. This is my favorite yet but man this series just keeps getting better and better. I’m looking forward to what this author brings us next.

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by M Policicchio

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Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I so need someone to either punch Garrett or fire him because he needs to go. I knew he was going to be trouble from the beginning. I don’t like him. But I am totally about these boys growing up into the men the women need them to be.

Two years ago, Annabelle challenged herself to have a one night stand with Dakota, the uber-hot lead guitarist from the most popular band on the planet. Not only did she succeed but she never forgot how he made her feel, the tingles his touch left on her skin or the way he made her feel wanted. Annabelle has to see him one more time at her best friend’s wedding since he is best friends with the groom.

Even though Dakota could have a different woman every day, there is one woman that keeps occupying space in his brain. He will get the chance to see her again at The Monk’s wedding. Dakota wants to, needs to reconnect with her. Annabelle is everything he remembers plus so much more.

Annabelle gets a phone call to intern with the band. She can learn marketing and band management on the way to her MBA. Now, she only has to manage to stay away from Dakota until the band goes back out on tour. Except, Dakota’s main goal is to be wherever Annabelle is.

Garrett does what he does best and starts planting seeds of doubt and derision between Dakota and Annabelle. When the seeds take root and blossom, Dakota reverts back to his old ways. When Dakota realizes his error, he must find a way to win Annabelle back.

This series has been wonderful. Each story is full of heart and feeling. The characters have a realness to them. Except Garrett. I do hope that he gets what is coming to him. If you aren’t already a Balefire fan, this one will have you getting temporary flame tattoos and figuring out which undergarments you are flinging at the band!!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin

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Newly pinned deputy Jolie Murdoch’s first big job as a McIntire County deputy is to locate a missing girl. What Jolie doesn’t expect is to stumble upon a corpse—the girl’s father–with a prime suspect still hanging around. But why would local bartender Xavier Hartmann go off the deep end and bludgeon a man to death?

A former marine, Xavier is barely coping with a traumatic brain injury, and he has no memory of what happened at the crime scene. He came to Eider to confront his past, not get embroiled in a murder as the number one suspect. To make matters worse, as the mystery deepens, Xavier finds himself drawn to the reluctant deputy.

As Jolie fights against mounting pressure to get to the truth, she realizes there’s more to Xavier than meets the eye. But someone is lingering on the fringes, determined to put a stop to her investigation and Xavier’s freedom. Will Jolie do her sworn duty or buck the status quo to give her and Xavier’s newfound passion a chance?

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Winter Austin perpetually answers the question: “were you born in the winter?” with a flat “nope,” but believe her, there is a story behind her name.

A lifelong Mid-West gal with strong ties to the agriculture world, Winter grew up listening to the captivating stories told by relatives around a table or a campfire. As a published author, she learned her glass half-empty personality makes for a perfect suspense/thriller writer. Taking her ability to verbally spin a vivid and detailed story, Winter translated that into writing deadly romantic suspense, mysteries, and thrillers.

When she’s not slaving away at the computer, you can find Winter supporting her daughter in cattle shows, seeing her three sons off into the wide-wide world, loving on her fur babies, prodding her teacher husband, and nagging at her flock of hens to stay in the coop or the dogs will get them.

She is the author of multiple novels, with more on the way.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher

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Genre – Fantasy Romance
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 Both healer and warrior, nothing will stop Lady Aubrianne from protecting the people she loves. Together with her closest friends, she labors to find the reason behind her nefarious husband’s frequent absences. They fear the worst and race against time to avoid being implicated in his treacherous acts.

 Larkin, a Royal Guard of Aurelia and second-born noble son, tires of his rakish ways. He craves adventure and jumps at the chance to investigate the increasingly wealthy Lord Roger and his dealings with a rival realm. In Aurelia, there’s only one punishment for treason: death to all involved—including the woman who has haunted his dreams for years.

 With ambition, murder, and sizzling romance, Wild Lavender delivers! The first book of the Heart & Hand Series introduces a sweeping fantasy epic, one that spans realms, a mystical prophecy, and royal intrigue.

 “The epic and sexy world of Wild Lavender is filled with castles teeming with secret passages, political intrigue, war horses, horrors and love. The story sucked me right in on the first page and didn’t let me go until the very last.” —Pat Esden, Author of the Dark Heart Novels

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Author of the Heart & Hand Series, Nicole E. Kelleher’s first book, Wild Lavender, is a Golden Quill Winner for Best Fantasy Romance and was named a finalist in the New England Readers Choice’s contest for Historical Romance, NYC’s Kathryn Hayes “When Sparks Fly” contest, and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She has recently re-released both Wild Lavender and The Queen’s Dance with new and improved content. The third book in her Heart & Hand Series, The Naked Moon, is newly released and a National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Winner. You can find out more on Nicole and her books at https://www.nekelleher.com.

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fast read. There was a good amount packed into it though. The little girl is cute and sassy. There was instant chemistry between the main characters and you can’t wait until they finally admit it. This has a great story line and wonderful characters.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers #3)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Truth About Myths is the 3rd book I’ve read in The Winemaker’s Series and it’s probably falling in 2nd best. Book 2 definitely was my favorite but book 3 is coming in a close 2nd. The author writes wonderful tales about characters dealing with the aftermath of the exile, disaster to the grape vines, their very livelihood.
Henrique is ready to leave Portugal, he has just one last thing to accomplish to make that happen. He needs the king’s signature on the deed to sell his property before being able to leave for London. However the king has other plans. He wants Henrique to escort his sister to Spain, even resorting to blackmail. Unfortunately for Henrique it’s going to be a harder task than he thought. He’s attracted & intrigued by the princess, to the point being around her is sometimes difficult. At the same time he wants to be there.
Isabel wanted to decline, but was encouraged by her brother to go to Spain. To see what’s going on within their government. “Get close and report back” type of thing. What she wasn’t expecting was the man from the garden being her escort. She will do everything to resist him but her body betrays her at times. When she learns the truth that the exiled queen’s son is returning, her anxiety picks up. This can’t be good.
Will his return have something to do with her?
How do Henrique and Isabel handle their attraction to one another?
Those questions and so many more come about throughout this book. I felt like for Isabel this was a story of self discovery, and the author displays that well.
This series is different and gets better as it goes. I encourage everyone to start with book 1, though it reads well as a standalone. I just want everyone to experience the trials and tribulations of all these characters.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book pretty quickly. It is a Christmas romance similar to Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas movies. I personally love those types of movies. I think this would actually make a cute movie. It is well written and had great character development.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Brittany Tucker and I was mildly impressed by her writing style. Such a fun adventurous book. It was definitely something I never expected to enjoy reading but I did. Brittany does a great job explaining Camden and the others and just pulling you into this awesome story.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Peter discovers a genuine masterpiece from Picasso in a junk shop, he gets his big lucky break he has been waiting his whole life for. As he finds more and more art pieces he becomes more profitable and his competitors are up on the race to question how he is doing it.
Then there is murder, and the detective James Sheldon gets involved. He has to fix all the pieces of the puzzle together to find out the murderer. But as the suspect list gets bigger, more secrets and dark pasts are revealed.
This book is an out and out thriller. I read it in one go. Looking forward to read more from this author.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas has arrived in the book stores already ! I enjoyed this hallmark Christmas romance, a very festive and engaging read. Holly Claus visits the small town of Emarald Hollow to find out why Christmas cheer is so abundant there. Holly travels around the world collecting Christmas cheer with which she powers up north pole and it’s operations, but she feels something is lacking in her work.

Ash Hayes is building up a tourism business at the town, and he is keen on making the town a desirable destination for people to visit.
When Holly and Ash meet, romance is in the air, but neither of them is looking for love. But the cheer and the magic have their own plans and there could actually be a possibility of love between the two of them.
It is a festive setting, beautiful romance and a fistful of magic. A perfect holiday recipe !

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maria Colon

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First of all, what a plot twist!!!
I did not see that coming.

Book 6 brings us the twisted happily ever after of Phoenix and Aspen. He most definitely rose from the ashes to love Aspen and child.

We do see our friends from past books and are introduced to shall we presume new friends?

We learn about secrets from long ago. We learn some people in the family haven’t been very truthful or who they appear to be.

AND THEN WE GET BLINDSIDED YET AGAIN!
I can’t do this over and over and over. Ma’am: I flove your books but I’m going to have to restrain myself and wait until Shane’s story is finished before I can read it. My heart can’t go through this again! {wink, wink}.

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196952668-a-death-on-fools-lane” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1692906454l/196952668._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196952668-a-death-on-fools-lane”>A Death on Fools Lane</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15415764.Jane_Suen”>Jane Suen</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5875808372″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Who doesn’t love a mystery that takes place at Christmas time? Eve Sawyer, journalism student, is fun character to follow – she is just nosy enough to get involved in a murder investigation. As Eve investigates a suicide, she finds that it might just be a murder. I kept the pages turning as I wanted to see what she finds out, all the way until the end. This is a get cozy on your couch with a blanket and beverage and be ready to read until the end.
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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceneara is the second book in the Gumshoe Mysteries series. It is a YA cozy mystery that continues with the adventures of Mia and her sidekick Gumshoe. If you have not yet read the first book, I highly recommend that you do. It introduces the characters of Mia and Gumshoe, gives their backstory, and how they met. This time around the two are trying to find a murderer before he ruins her friend Tiffany’s quinceneara. Mia and Gumshoe come face to face with the sinister world of corruption as they track the clues.

This was another great book in this series with a fast-paced and intriguing storyline. I fell in love with the characters of Mia and Gumshoe in the first book. I love the relationship that Mia and Gumshoe have and got a chuckle out of the banter between them. This book had action, mystery, murder, mayhem, magic, suspense, drama, and twists and turns that hook you until the end. I highly recommend this book!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe and the Mysterious Mushrooms is the first book in the Gumshoe Mysteries series. It is a YA cozy mystery for thirteen- to eighteen-year-olds. The story centers around the character of a young girl named Mia who discovers at the age of fifteen that not only is she a witch but that the stray cat she has been feeding behind her family restaurant is her familiar. The cat likes to be called Gumshoe because he recalls a former life where he was a Private Investigator, referred to as gumshoes in those days. Mia has always known that she can sense things before they happen but it all suddenly makes sense when she learns that she is a witch. When customers who ate at her parent’s restaurant suddenly become violently ill, Mia and Gumshoe set out to solve the mystery of the mushrooms that are reportedly the culprit. Danger lurks around every corner as Mia and Gumshoe start to unravel the mystery of who is responsible for the poisonings.

I loved this storyline and adored the characters of Mia and Gumshoe. Mia is smart, sweet, kind, and talented. She is a talented up and coming chef and loves cooking. Gumshoe makes for a perfect sidekick for Mia. He is clever, funny, wise-cracking, and as one would expect from a PI, he loves to drink and smoke. Together the two are unstoppable and able to crack the clues to solve the mystery. This book is a quick read and takes some twists and turns along the way. It has action, suspense, mystery, magic, familiars, and witty banter. I really enjoyed the ending where Mia helps Gumshoe remember more about his past. The recipes included at the end were a fantastic touch, thank you. I look forward to reading more by this author!

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Moon That Fell from HeavenThe Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a captivating and imaginative story but an author that really knows how to wield her words. There is such beautiful word building in this book that it was so easy to picture everything going on. I had a clear image in my mind that took my through the whole book.
The story is creative, complex and detailed in a way that has you hooked from the moment you start reading. I really enjoyed reading about the characters. They all had a depth that match the story perfectly. This is an author that I enjoy more and more with every book I read. They are all so detailed and intricate and I always know I am in for a treat when I pick up one of her books. This was a fantastic read and probably my favourite so far.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love a good Christmas romantic story and this hit all the right feels! Holly Claus is the daughter of Santa and Mrs. Claus (I mean, obviously) and after they went “on”, it became Holly’s responsibility to gather cheer worldwide and bring it back to the North Pole to fuel the Christmas spirit. Holly stumbles upon a quaint town in North America and learns how to live like a human while hiding her Christmas magic.
I loved every part of the story- it was well written, flowed easily and had a believable quality to each character and the Christmas magic. Would love a sequel with Holly and Ash!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold
By: Cori Cooper
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

This book was so much better than I could have hoped for! Such a wonderfully unexpected fairytale! I found myself not being able to put Tears Into Gold down for more than a minute! I kept picking it back up just dying to know what happened next! I was hooked by the first page and immediately encapsulated by the story that Drake tells! I loved the morals that Cooper includes! The pacing is also absolutely perfect! Cooper makes sure that her story is fast paced without feeling rushed! Her imagery and attention to detail is also pure gold. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by Ms. Cooper in the future! I highly recommend this wonderful story!

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Vanishing Day (Logan McKenna Series Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 (Logan McKenna Series)Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

VANISHING DAY (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 4) by Valerie Davisson . I have absolutely loved this series and this book was no different. Its the continuing saga of Logan McKenna whose new young neighbor is brutally attacked and left for dead. The only witness to the attack is the victim’s 3 year old daughter. When the police hit a dead end in the case Logan decides she has to find out what happened and why. As Logan starts digging she realizes her neighbor isn’t who she says she is and the danger is getting really deep. Finding out Lori, the victim, is in an abusive relationship or trying to flee from the relationship makes the case even more dangerous but that has never stopped Logan before. Will Logan and Brian find out who is trying to kill Lori and why before its too late for Lori and Logan? Each of these books can be read as standalone but they are all so good I highly recommend reading them all. The relationships and messes Logan gets herself into are so good. Just be prepared that once you start this book you won’t want to put it down!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Smile by Allan Evans. I am loving these books and I can’t wait for another one! This is the story of Detective Cade Dawkins and a serial killer who is trying to outsmart the Detective. When he is given the job of forming a task force to catch this serial killer after a viable threat is found on the darkweb. Cade has taken down the serial killer called “Killer Blonde” and now this serial killer has taken this as a challenge. Cade is very good at his job and when he gets a pretty good group together they get deeply involved in the serial killer’s world. With the help of a good friend and some new graduates can Cade find this killer before he becomes the next victim? I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it in one night! I might have had a book hangover but it was worth it! If you love thrilling crime reads do yourself a favor and read this book!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to RememberNotebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great tale from one of my favorite authors! I seriously never want this series to end. In this Christmas tale, Emma is thrust into another thrilling mystery that is full of intrigue (not to mention festive)! As per usual, the storytelling is superb and descriptions and characters are vibrant and spot-on. Each time I pick up a new installment of the Notebook Mysteries is like revisiting an old friend, and I dread the time that there are no more mysteries to solve with Emma. This book can be read as a standalone, but I of course highly recommend getting your hands on each part of the series for full enjoyment. With the holiday season fast-approaching this cozy read will put you right in the spirit!

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ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Alterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal WillAlterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This really was a trilogy of thought provoking sci-fi thrillers, which kept me gripped throughout. I loved having all three books in one collection as I could then ‘binge read’ the series! The intriguing storyline follows Gigi, Ellen and Lilly who all want to change their lives in some way and so take the drastic decision to go to Dr Kite. He has developed a mind controlling chip which the three women agree to have implanted, however although this gives them an easy and quick fix it comes with consequences. Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly were prepared to risk everything for love, health, and happiness, and Dr Kite’s novel chip implant offers them a mind controlling solution. However, Dr Kite is a secretive figure and when the city is plunged into chaos by unforeseen issues his warehouse is destroyed. It is then discovered that two of the implanted chips are defective and suddenly his plans go horribly wrong. In the aftermath of the disaster one of the woman seeks revenge for Dr Kite’s failings, but she may also have found an opportunity to save herself. I was hooked from start to finish by this original story, and was kept happily turning the pages to find out if Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly get their happily ever after. The characters and the setting were brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative and I was fully immersed in the story.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Katie Matthews

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a sweet holiday read and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the uniqueness of the storyline, it was really refreshing to read something a little bit different. I also love the front cover! It’s one of those stories that certainly gets you in the Christmas spirit! I thought Holly was really a sweet character going around collecting her Christmas cheer, it gave the story such a wonderful magical feel to it. I don’t want to give too much away but there are some really lovely moments in this story and the characters are likeable. I would definitely like to read more from this author in the future.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katie Matthews

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before I even start with this review you must read the first two books, Cruel Start and Cruel Hate before even thinking about reading this book!
So where to even start with this one, the last book ended on that intense cliff-hanger which meant I couldn’t wait to start this one and boy did it grab me and carry me off for its entirety! It so difficult to do this book justice in this review without spoiling it and I absolutely would not want to do that to any reader. The chemistry is still there between the two characters but there also this new deeper emotional journey throughout the book that really does grab you.
I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end and cannot recommend the three books about this couple enough!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katie Matthews

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the prequel to Aspen and Phoenix’s story and it ending in that cliff-hanger I couldn’t wait to start on their full length duet and what a first part this was. This book certainly kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through the story with so much drama and angst going on with our main characters. Although Aspen’s initial plan didn’t really work out all that well I really came to admire her integrity and how she wanted to raise her child in a completely different way to how she had been raised. Phoenix’s character also really evolved over the story and it was great to watch them both grow but that ending! I literally cannot wait to get started on the second part of their story!

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