Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Shea Gilkerson 9/4/23

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

As in previous books, Marie Deblassie takes a wonderfully informative approach to magic and it’s power by introducing it in such a relaxed way. As someone who thinks that, if I’m learning about new things, I must know EVERYTHING or else I know nothing, her approach makes learning about spirituality and all it entails much more within reach.

It’s beautiful to be led through how magic is within the world around us, and having the extra knowledge makes it both more accessible and more every day while also really teaching you and leading you through your own journey of discovery. I will continue to follow this author and continue to appreciate and participate in the magic of the world each day. If you have any interest in spirituality and what the signs all mean, do yourself a favor and enjoy the prose and beauty of Marie DeBlassie while increasing your knowledge!

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Shannen Kern

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have followed this author through many stories and am pleased to find that this book is just as wonderful as the others I have read! Bridget is going through it right now. Her fiancé cheated, and now she’s on “their” honeymoon because who wouldn’t want to get away after an earth-shattering revelation like that? She finds a surfer, Fyn, who turns out to be a prince. Could this turn into a real-life fairytale, or is this just a simple rebound? I really enjoyed the flow of this story as I was sucked into this reality before I realized it. I sat down to read a couple chapters and looked up to find it was hours later! This has romance, drama, steamy scenes, and plenty of other emotions, so go ahead and pick it up to get lost for the day.

 

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek is Book One in the Eve Sawyer Mystery Series. It is a murder mystery that centers around the character of Eve Sawyer. Eve is a journalism student who chooses to write an article about a woman who went missing twenty years ago. The only clue to the woman’s disappearance was a bloody scarf that was left behind. Eve decides to delve into the case acting as an amateur sleuth to solve the cold case. Eve has an ability that few others prior to her had which give her a bit of an upper hand in solving the case. As an empath she has unique abilities that allow her to notice minute details that others might overlook. Eve can also feel and sense the moods of others which allows her to tune into their mindset. An added bonus is that as an empath people feel more comfortable with Eve and will openly confide in her.

This was a wonderfully written book with an intriguing storyline and relatable characters. I adored the character of Eve and felt a connection with her. She was smart, feisty, determined, and courageous. I loved that the author chose to write Eve as an empath because I have not yet read about a character with that ability. Empaths have unique gifts and abilities that often get overlooked. They can pick up on energy, moods, and feelings of those around them. Empaths can often sense when someone is lying and picking up on negative energy. Empaths are those that others generally feel comfortable around enough to open up and discuss things that they generally would not divulge to anyone else. How do I know this? I know from personal experience because I discovered a few years ago that I am an empath. Random strangers have come up to me at bus stops and at my workplace and told me things that they have never told another person. These individuals were surprised afterwards that they told me what they had. I can sense other people’s moods and pickup on their energy. Negative energy is emotionally draining so it is important to be surrounded by happy, positive individuals. A huge shoutout to the author for giving the character of Eve the unique ability of empath. This book had action, suspense, mystery, intrigue, and a few twists and turns that kept me reading until the end. I anxiously await the next book in this amazing series!

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Melissa Saxton

Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2)Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We return with Tamaska and Kodiak…the Blood opal is missing and Tamaskas world has been absolutely rocked to the core.
The passion builds between these two as they begrudgingly work together unable to deny the connection between them and the heat that fires so quickly into an inferno.

Tamaska continues to be stubborn and there are many unanswered questions about why she’s starting to feel a little less human and a little more….what exactly.

Can Kodiak protect his pack while dealing with his Alpha who doesn’t want him anywhere near Tamaska and protect Tamaska from the Vampires who want her… blood… or is it more than that
Good read!

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Shannen Kern

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

I have read quite a few books by this author, and none of them disappoint! This one is slightly different as it is non-fiction, but I still absolutely loved every bit of it. I enjoy her point of view on magic, the Tarot, and spirituality in general. It’s no coincidence why I’ve picked up so many of her books! She writes a poem with each card she draws and really leans into how you should reflect on yourself and your situation in order to best receive answers. Instant knowledge or persistent questions will not lead you down the path you’d like with the Tarot. This author will not be losing me as a fan anytime soon, and I urge you to give any one of her books a chance. If you find yourself drawn to Tarot, spirituality, or magic, this one is definitely for you. Even if that doesn’t seem like your genre, you may be pleasantly surprised.

 

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this story….the boys are back!! Jon and Frank Reed are on another journey while attending a school for the Perceptually Gifted …this time Zodiac Games are on the horizon. While trying to hone in on their gifts and learning how to use them, Jon and Frank also want to participate in the Zodiac Games and bring home a win for their house. When strange things happen….there are so many questions….this shadowy figure is causing some problem….Jon is seeing this questionable figure and feels like he cannot tell anyone to help while having issues sleeping as well…and sickness is hitting the students, will Jon and Frank be able to figure out what is happening with this and also what is going on with this shadowy figure that Jon can see that haunts him…

This book was a fun read full of gifts, mystery, adventure and magic. I highly recommend reading
book 1 as you get to know the characters and continue into this story.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I could not wait to read this book since I loved the first book so much and it definitely did not disappoint! While this book could be read as a stand alone, I definitely recommend reading this series in order, you get to know the characters….and picking up heading to Ireland…Con and Neve are on their next venture…danger, intrigue, suspense, drama and roller coaster that emotions that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Con and Neve are asked to be of assistance for Con’s brother Eamonn, asking for medical help and advise for his fiancee, Ciara. Unfortunately, Ciara is troubled by these nightmares that lead to self harm. When the pieces of the puzzle start coming together….Ciara’s condition leads to these video gaming and a cult is in need of a sacrifice. Con and Neve are trying to navigate danger that is around every corner and help Ciara and the evil that lurks.

I highly recommend this book…..kept me at the edge of my seat and very enjoyable and hard to put down!

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Shannen Kern

A Rainbow Like YouA Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it really took me by surprise! I hadn’t heard of this author before, but I am beyond happy that I decided to pick this up and give it a shot. The amount of depth and development of each character was wonderful, and it really made it easy to connect with them all. There are so many emotions entangled in this story! It’s definitely not your average rock star romance, but I was still incredibly entertained. The flow of the story had just a couple of bumps here and there, but overall was great. The tale of Adrian and Hastings’ friendship is emotional and absolutely one-of-a-kind. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us because I’m already anticipating the next one!

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

A Rainbow Like YouA Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Rainbow Like You is a contemporary fiction book with drama, love, loss, heartache, heartbreak, drama, angst, and tension. The story centers around the character of musician Adrian “Jazzer” Johnson and is told from his POV. Adrian has loved music from an early age and was always driven by the passion to succeed and become a rock star. He dropped out of high school and chose to focus on his career, becoming the leader of a hugely successful rock band. Adrian’s life is not all sunshine and lollipops as he had hoped. The perfect life he hoped for did not happen for him and becoming a popular rock star did not guarantee his happiness. His marriage at a young age turned into a traumatic divorce. He lost his mother, has a less than desirable relationship with his dad, and has turned to alcohol to cope. With so much going on Adrian cannot seem to have the ability to create any new music. Adrian’s life is spiraling out of control until he meets a young girl by the name of Hastings. She has the ability to see music in colors which is a stark contrast to Adrian’s color blindness. Hastings tells Adrian that she can help him, and he reluctantly agrees to accept her help. As the two spend time together they share stories of painful pasts.

This book was beautifully written and not what I expected at all. It was not the typical bad boy, drug addicted, swoon worthy rock star story. This book was centered around a character who seemingly had a perfect life in the sense that he had fame, fortune, and success. Yet, success came with a price and there was a lot going on behind the seemingly perfect façade. Adrian was a tortured soul with a troubled past who was fighting some inner demons. Having suffered so much heartache and loss he was suffering and drowning in his grief. When Adrian met young Hastings, they forged a friendship that helped him grow emotionally and move forward. Their friendship was endearing and heartwarming. This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions that left me reaching for the box of Kleenex more than once. I highly recommend this book!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This authors series is amazing! When I read the first book I was completely hooked, and I couldn’t stop reading it! When I saw that there was a second book, I could not contain my excitement when I got this second book to read. I loved everything about this book and couldn’t stop thinking about it while I was working. When reading this book, I felt as though I was in the story with them and not just reading. I cannot wait to read more books in this series and more by this author!

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Emily H

Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mia Crane is a young widow who has decided to go to college, returning to Kentucky where she used to spend time with her best friend Mitch for years. That is he was her best friend, until she invited him to her wedding only to never talk to him again. Now Mia is back and Mitch is in front of her, engaged to a woman who quickly sees the chemistry between them. As they rekindle their friendship things begin to happen that causes Mia to almost lose everything she is building. Who is behind it and can she still trust Mitch after all these years?

This was a good story, there is a lot compacted into it. I always enjoy a second chance story and this one definitely fits into this category. I think this would be a great read for a rainy day.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bridget turns her non-refundable honeymoon into a girl’s trip with her best friend when she catches her fiancé cheating and calls off the wedding. Fueled by tequila, she has a romp on the sand with a stranger…only to find out that stranger is actually the Prince when the royal guard comes looking for him. Fast forward a year and the two are brought together again, determined to make a go at something permanent. However, Fyn has a country in turmoil, an over-bearing mother determined to marry him off to a royal, and the princess of a neighboring country who is determined to be the one to wear the crown. Can these two overcome the obstacles stand in their way? Or will Bridget and Fyn be a fairytale without a happy ending?

I really enjoyed these characters. There were moments that were hot and steamy, some that were tense and catty, and some that were just romantic as can be. It’s a modern telling of a fairytale where the prince and American commoner fall in love and are determined to make it work! I loved it!

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book. It’s got a lot of information in it, too. While the pictures are engaging, the reader is also learning about constellations, and space. As well as a lesson in accepting new people and understanding worlds others come from. I would say this book would be good for ages 5 and up. But younger kids would probably enjoy the story, too.

Review By: Manda Kelly 2023

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Melissa Fink

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rogue Wolf is the third book in the Protector Wolf Shifter series. I have read all of the other books. Just when you think the series couldn’t get better it does!! If you love a good vampire/warewolf books, I highly recommend this series. It was another page turner for me. This series is a paranormal romance mix. There was so much action, I loved it!

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Amaleigha Makes a New FriendAmaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt

Amaleigha Makes a New Friend is a wonderfully written children’s book that my son and I truly enjoyed reading. We love reading about Amaleigha and what she’s doing. My son just started kindergarten and is very excited about learning all the things. What we love most about this author and her books is the message you take away from reading her books. Amaleigh’s class learns about Ukraine and having pen pals .They all get letters from their pen pals all while learning about them and what they like to do. Amaleigh learned so about from her pen pal vova. My son now wants a pen pal. We loved this book and the illustrations bring the story to life. I highly recommend reading this book. We look forward to reading more from this Author .

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Manda Kelly

Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This short read give a bit of backstory into Phoenix and Aspens 1st encounter, everything that went down with Shane and Phoenix and Tracey, and how Phoenix hurt his hand. It was important to read. Helped tie it all together and made the story (as well as the characters) that much more intense. I am LOVING the Hidden Valley Elite books. Can’t wait for the final book in Phoenix and Aspen’s story. Eeeep!!!!

Review By: Manda Kelly 2023

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dead Keen is Book Two in the Things Unseen Series and the sequel to Dead Sound. If you have not yet read the first book in the series, I highly recommend that you do. Book One will give you an introduction to the characters and their backstories which will give you a better idea of the ordeal that the characters have been through. Dead Keen is a gripping psychological thriller with elements of action, drama, suspense, romance, danger, and drama. Picking up where the first book left off, Neve and Con are flying to Ireland in the hopes to rest, relax, and recoup from the ordeal that they have recently been put through. The pair are enjoying the beauty of Ireland until they get entangled in a mystery involving a deadly cult. Suddenly, their magical getaway turns sinister, and they find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Neve and Con find themselves battling against video game designers, ancient gods, and evil cult leaders. The tension builds throughout the book as the pair try to unravel the lies and secrets while facing off against an evil cult leader.

Another amazing book by this talented author who drew me into the story from the first few pages and kept me hooked until the end. The writing was so vivid and descriptive that it pulled me into the story and made me feel as though I was there in Ireland with the characters. Neve and Con are a wonderful couple who fit together like pieces of a puzzle. The ordeals that they were put through brought them closer together as they leaned on each other for support. A brilliant rollercoaster ride with twists and turns that will keep you riveted until the end. I highly recommend this book!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series. Short but enjoyable, this is an easy read.
The writing was descriptive and easy to follow, flowing easily. The characters were interesting, plenty of suspects and suspicious interactions, occasionally leading to red herrings designed to leave you guessing. The storyline was great, I really loved the premise and direction the book was taking. But, while I enjoyed the idea/plot of the story and felt it held a lot of potential, at times it felt a little rushed and as a result underdeveloped. I would have loved for the book to be longer with more depth to the characters and clue discovery as at times it didn’t sense to make sense why/how this occurred. Despite this, I still enjoyed this as an easy, quick and engaging read.
Overall, if you’re looking for an easy read with interesting characters this is an enjoyable read.

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen Series Book1) by Anise Eden – Review by Ashley Sugar

Dead Sound (Things Unseen, #1)Dead Sound by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a way to start a book! Instantly grabbed my attention, which I LOVE. If you can grab my attention in just the first 2 pages, then that’s a great book in my opinion. I was intrigued when I read what this book is about and my goodness, I’m glad I read this one. The suspense, the thrill…OBSESSED. I never wanted it to end. Now I’m going to start the next book of this series, because I haven’t had enough. LOVE this authors writing as well!! So so good. There’s also a little bit of romance and I just love when writers can put a little bit of each genre, in their work! Highly recommend this series!

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Carla Clemmons

Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This third book in the series has all the excitement and intrigue as the first 2! I definitely recommend reading the series in order to get all the details and full story. This book is told through Kodiak and Tamaskas point of view. They are still working to find out why the vampires want Tamaska so badly and they are hunting the Blood Opal. Tamaska makes a mistake and decides to go to her apartment to get some things. When the vampires take Kodiak to lure Tamaska out she decides to take matters into her own hands after feeling guilty for not being able to protect herself. This book has a lot of action and will keep you reading to find out more. It does of course end on a cliffhanger to lead into book4!

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Ashley Sugar

Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is absolutely fantastic. I read the first book, finished that and right away started this one. And just like the other, I enjoyed every page and every word! So so good. Psychological thrillers are one of my favorites and I just love the thrill and suspense I get from these books. Author is very easily and quickly becoming one of my favorites. Had me on the edge of my seat and turning pages because I just needed to know what happens next. Want an adventure? Read this!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Manda Kelly

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

This book was really awesome. I ended up reading some of the others in the series after I read this one. To say I’m obsessed with the Hidden Valley Elite may be a slight understatement. Phoenix and Aspen may be my favorite couple so far. They have this love/hate/love thing going on, and I am SO HERE for it. I am sitting on PINS and NEEDLES waiting for the next book to find out how their story ends. Isla Vaughn has created a world I love escaping to. Full of beautiful people, and wonderful friendships and lots of drama, mixed in. I highly suggest her! She’s got magic in her fingers. Creating worlds that give an escape from our own, even if just for the chapters, its enough to appreciate her talent.

Review by: Manda Kelly

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tamaska and Kodiak are back and are still recovering from the latest vampire attack where the pack was reduced and that grief still floods the space as they deal with their losses and bury their dead. Another thing which is flooding the space is blood, both vampire and wolf shifter, it is everywhere and that isn’t priority number one, Kodiak being sworn in as alpha is, but he is challenged and that leads to him having to fight one of his own, it is something he hates, but knows it is also something he needs to do.

After the fight and no further issues, security is upgraded so the pack can stay safe while all of them pull together so that clean up goes more quickly in case of unexpected visitors. Tamaska insists on helping out, but when she asks to go and get something to help the process along, Kodiak is reluctant, they know the vampires are still out there and that they want Tamaska for her blood, but she eventually convinces him and heads out, but her next decision is one that will endanger everyone, she decides to go back home and pick up some belonging and that is where danger calls in, someone is waiting there for her.

Meanwhile, one of the other pack members is researching Tamaska’s ancestry, the jewel they are all fighting over, as well as how to turn a human, what risks there are and whether it can be done at all, this has been demanded of Kodiak because Tamaska wants to be a shifter and a full member of the pack, especially when Kodiak chooses her as his mate over the other pack members. Although Tamaska is trying her best, it seems that she just isn’t doing anything right and being kept in the dark about everything isn’t helping her, but when another attack happens, the worst imaginable scenario happens, the vampires capture Kodiak and want to trade Tamaska for him, neither can think of being without the other, but they also both know how stubborn the other is, but why is Tamaska so important and how will she be able to convince the rest of the pack what she needs to do?

Can the pack figure out the answers to all these questions while still trying to stay together as a pack, or will Kodiak’ choices splinter the pack more thoroughly than any vampire attack could and will Tamaska be able to become a full member? This is another action packed book in this series where danger lies around every corner and secrets, trust and acceptance are woven into a web so tangled, you will have to read until the end to find out where it starts and ends.

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Kerry Baker

As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist

This book is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I knew just from the description of this book that it was going to be good but it was so much better than expected. I was drawn in by each and everyone of the characters. They were well written and it felt like you were taken on the journey with them. I connected right from the start and wanted to see what the book had in store for them.
This was such an emotional story. Witnessing the children have to go through what they did, and watching the other characters deal with the grief and aftermath was heart breaking. The author did a fantastic job of portraying what it must be like. This is a brilliant book and I would highly recommend it.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Julie Johnson

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eve Sawyer is coming up on the end of her semester in her journalism class and she has a final paper due. Her paper is completed but on a recent trip, she crossed Murder Creek and became intrigued by the name. As she researched the area, she learned of a cold case and decided she wanted to further investigate it. She approaches her professor, asks to take an Incomplete for the time being on her paper, and proceeds to find herself researching the case of Lacey Walken.

Eve has no idea the clues she’s going to unravel and finds herself possibly in harm’s way too.

This short little read took me just over an hour to complete. It held my interest the entire time and the story was very well written. I look forward to more reads by this author!

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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 the Tarot was a great descriptive book for someone trying to get into tarot or for someone who has been dabbling for some time. The author nicely breaks down the meaning of each card. After she tells you about the card, she provides a chapter on insight into that card. What I like is that she, at times, used personal stories to explain the insight. She also gives multiple possible meanings depending on what is happening in that person’s life. As a person who has dabbled in tarot for many years, I find it hard to remember each card or I have a hard time really grasping the meaning with the mundane description that sometimes comes with the cards. This book gave me a better understanding to those cards, plus her personal touch on the meaning of the cards helped me put a personal touch to the reading. When I can combine the two ideas together I tend to get more out of the reading, itself. I will definitely revert back to this book when doing tarot in the future.

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Ashley Mertz

Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Love & Stilettos was full of secret identities, manipulation, and deceitful motives. I loved every moment of this novel from beginning to end. The characters were lovable and relatable in so many ways. Granny stole my heart and I loved how determined Mitch was. With humor intertwined throughout, there were plenty of literal laugh out loud moments. I loved that this romance novel had a villain who didn’t get away with their actions. About half way through the novel I had suspicions of who the villain was but it didn’t ruin any moment of the story for me. There were plenty more twists to come following my suspicions. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys reading romance with a hint of humor and a lot of suspense. You won’t regret this one! I can’t wait to see if there is more to come for these wonderful characters.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Darian Vester

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a nice, clean, cozy mystery and a great book for younger readers getting into the genre. Our main character could be in school for investigative journalism but I feel she would have been better as only a detective. She was good at talking to people and linking things together. I think instead of random details about food the author could have included more on the main character, like her love for writing or other details in her life showing her connection to nature. I enjoyed the ending, I like that she solved the case and more with what happened to Lacy.

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscar And Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5.Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love informative children’s stories! This has everything a parent could ask for, when it comes to explaining pet loss to a child. The way the author walked through the steps that follow a sick pet were spot on. Oscar and Emmy asked many questions along the way, which opened up conversation between the Parents, Veterinarians and Children. The pictures told the story as well. Which made for the perfect story for fur baby loss. What a great introduction to The Rainbow Bridge. This book is a must have for all children’s book shelves.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58482054-royally-complicated” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Royally Complicated” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658937693l/58482054._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58482054-royally-complicated”>Royally Complicated</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15497840.Gwyn_McNamee”>Gwyn McNamee</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5819094391″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Bridget and her best friend are on what should have been her honeymoon. After she caughter her fiance cheating, Bridget needed to get away and try to find herself again. After hearing some harsh truth from her bestie she takes off with a bottle of tequila and finds herself on a beach that is deserted and turns out to be private property. Her life is about to be turned upside down. Fynix, or as Bridget comes to know him at first, Fyn, is the crown prince of Lovolia. Upon their initial meeting he doesn’t tell her that as he figured she already knew that particular detail. Imagine his surprise when he realizes that she has absolutely no idea. He didn’t intend to lie, but in the heat of the moment he didn’t exactly get around to telling the truth. Once the royal guard showed up on behalf of his mother all bets were off and Bridget felt betrayed all over again. Now a year has passed and Bridget is back to say her good-bye to Fyn and move on with her life. Fyn on the other hand is showing up in hopes that he sees her again and this time he doesn’t intend to let her walk away. This is the true beginning of their forever. Royally Complicated was a quick and easy read. The characters were enjoyable as well. I liked the no nonsense approach that the best friend Daphne took with Bridget. We all need a friend like that in our lives. This is definitely a book that should be added to your collection.
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