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

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Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really fast paced steamy romance between a Prince and a normal girl. This is the story of Fyn and Bridget.
The chemistry between Fyn and Bridget is off the charts and even though Fyn is a Prince that isn’t known by Bridget when they first meet.
Fyn doesn’t have an easy life. As Prince of Lovolia his family is expecting him to marry someone to enhance their status and produce an heir. Fyn however has other ideas. He doesn’t want to marry someone just because of their status or what they can bring to the kingdom. When he meets Bridget he was expecting to meet her once and never again but when their paths cross and Bridget learns the truth of who he is then he has to fight for the right to be with the person he wants.
Bridget is on what should have been her honeymoon but after finding out her husband to be was cheating she took the holiday with her best friend. When she meets a handsome man on the beach she wasn’t expecting anything to come of it. She definately didn’t expect to find out that he is a Prince.

As their connection grows they realise that their feelings are more that just one night thing but there are plenty of problems standing in their way. Mainly the Queen and King. Will they allow their son to be with a normal girl?

This is a fast paced romance and I love how determined Fyn is to fight of the woman he loves and how he will go against all odds to be with her.
I really enjoyed this story. After all who doesn’t want to find their Prince. Especially one as hot as Prince Fyn. Fyn and Bridget are so perfect together. Their connection is steamy and off the chart chemistry but they also perfectly fit together and are made for each other. Their journey to be together is far from an easy one and the pair have to fight for the right to be together no matter who or what is against them.

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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

This book is a continuum from the first two books, so highly recommend you stat from the beginning. This book took a little but of a turn, from the Kodiak who was the protector now Tamaska doing the protecting and the rescue. But at what cost will it cost her to do so? This book like the last ones was filled with fantasy, paranormal romance, supernatural, action, danger, chemistry, mystery, suspense, adventure and so much more it will be hard for you to put down. I highly recommend this series it really hooks you in from the development of the characters to the suspense of the story line.

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

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

This book is amazing. It grabs you from the start and the steam between the characters is off the charts. You will find yourself feeling all the emotions that the characters. It is the tale of the commoner and the prince. Can they have their love or will it be ruined by everything standing in their way? However, that isn’t everything there is about this book. There is steam, intrigue, mystery, suspense, steam, love, vengeance, and of course steam. This was a very quick read for me and is the first in the series. I am excited to read the second book to see what happens. You won’t be able to stop reading this book once you start so please keep that in mind when you begin. You will be swept away with the charm of the prince and the meet cute the they have on the beach. How they fall for each other without any preconceived notions, just plain simple attraction; is what really drew me into the book. It is very well written that you can’t really tell which author wrote what part. It is like they were sharing the same brain while writing this. It makes the reading seamless and flows from one page to the next.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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

This is book 2 in the series and highly suggest that you read the first book before you dive in here. Even thou there is enough information thought the book that you could, this one starts off right were book one left us standing. This is were Tamaska finds out that Kodiak is a shaft sifter or to be exact a werewolf. Something Tamaska doesn’t like shifters, but she finds herself still having feelings for him and can’t stop thinking of Kodiak. Once again, this story is filled with fantasy, supernatural beings, a quest, action, adventure, danger, drama, chemistry, suspense, and so much more that it kept me reading. Just like the first book this one took a hold of me and wouldn’t let me go till I was done and know what had happened in the story. This book did not disappoint and I’m so glad there was another book to the first, highly recommend this series.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was extremely surprised over this book. I usually don’t do the romance books but this one being supernatural I figured id give it shot. And this book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn’t read it fast enough to know what was going to happen next. The book was well written and took a hold of me right away, the writing of this book was so well described that it really felt like I was standing there listening in on everything that was happening. This book was filed with drama, chemistry, action, suspense, murder, supernatural beings, and so much more. Tamaska is and independent woman who is strong-willed, stubborn, hardworking, and does what she wants and doesn’t listen to anyone. Which I totally related with her the most. Kodiak was hired to protect her and really doesn’t want to and is stubborn about it too. The love hate relationship these two have was very interesting to read, because we all know they liked each other but felt the need to not show it. this book was extremely good, and I can’t wait to read the next one.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a story! Wow! The action, drama and suspense is filling all the pages. I enjoyed getting to know Neve and Con and watching their relationship grow. They also have excellent sleuthing skills which they put to good use in here.

I have not read the previous story. This is a listed as a stand alone and zi had no problem following along with the characters. References were made and explained which really helped out.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Rayne East

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Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quick cozy mystery
This was a short mystery that was fast paced and entertaining. Eve, an aspiring journalist, stumbles upon a twenty year old missing persons case and uncovers more than she bargained for. It’s an easy clean read, with enough depth to sink your teeth into. This was a good first book of the series and I look forward to book

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris

A Forever Kind of Thing is a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance/YA that once I started reading I couldn’t stop reading and read it in one long sitting. I’m new to these authors but im already a fan. Their style of writing and attention to detail made me feel like I was back in high school dealing with all the things that are high school. Their characters are relatable, fully developed and made the story come to life and made it fun to read. Mina and Wes have been best friends since fifth grade. Mina was the target of being bullied by many and didn’t feel like she belonged. But Wes saved her in more than one way that is until he up and left with no goodbye or nothing. Lots changed in five years and when Wes reappears senior year she finds herself struggling to keep up the appearance. I truly enjoyed reading this book and fell in love with both Wes and Mina. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from both these authors.

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jules Herbert

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

I have to let you know straight up that each book in this amazing series follows on from the previous one so do yourself a favour and read from book 1. I didn’t think this series could get any better but it truly does or maybe I am just getting more and more hooked with each page turned.
Tamaska and Kodiak are of course back in this continuation of their story and the risks are higher than ever. You will 100% be captivated right from the start by this fantastic, action packed Paranormal Romance. I can’t wait for more from this amazing author.

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

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Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bridget meets Fynix on a secluded beach after watching him surf, little does she know but he is actually a prince and her life is about to get a whole lot more complicated. This was a fun read with great characters, steamy moments and a captivating storyline. I can’t wait for more!!

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Sing For Me (The Balefire Series Book 2) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Ashly Renner

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Sing For Me (Balefire, #2)Sing For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snap, crackle, pop hot enough to start a fire! This book was so good from the very start! Bad boy rock star meets sweet but fiery girl-next-door, the heat between Blu and Ashleigh was everything and so much more. The characters were real and relatable, as well as many of the issues they faced, and I love to find that in a book!

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

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

What little girl didn’t grow up loving fairytales? This is definitely a mature version of one of those. I enjoyed this book, it had everything I enjoy most from a book. An excellent story, relateable characters, steamy scenes, and all the drama! I cannot wait to read more in this series. Bridget has been burned by past relationships, after being dealt the ultimate burn when she discovered her fiancé was cheating on her she goes on the trip that should have been her honeymoon with her best friend. Bridget has always played it safe in life but this time she throws caution to the wind and finds a connection and steamy sex with a complete stranger who just happens to be royal unbeknownst to her. Fynix is feeling the pressure of his role as a monarch and the pressure his parents have placed on him, he never expected the connection he finds with Bridget to change his life in the way it does.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien Book #2) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Rocketship Made of Stars is the second book in the ‘I Am An Alien” series by Lois Wickstrom. It is another fun children’s fantasy story where we join Shirl and her alien friend Eeh-Ahh as they talk, and learn about, constellations. The story is fun and imaginative, whist teaching children about constellations and the stars- there is also themes of friendship, acceptance, being different, and fitting in. There are several pictures with the names of constellations in the back of the book.
Get set for a fun, quirky, and engaging read.
Happy reading…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Lucy Machard

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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

What an interesting read! I thought that the insights she gave to the cards were very well thought out, and it’s clear just how much she connects with the meta world around her. Honestly, it takes a lot of vulnerability to put things like that into the world around you, let alone into a book that lots of people are going to read. I know I’m going to be musing through this book multiple times, and I recommend it to anyone struggling to understand their cards and just starting their journey!

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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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 several works from this author and it’s such a delight! Being new to tarot, this was interesting to read 78 word stories with each of the cards. It’s an interesting way of meditating your way through the deck. I believe in DeBlassie’s alchemy with books. If you’re into tarot, this will make a wonderful addition!

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Candida Hopper

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

This is the first book I have read by this author, so I didn’t know what to expect. I’m glad I decided to take a chance. As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked. I found this story to be so much more than the typical rock star story. The author wrote this story in such a way that it became so captivating that I got invested in the characters and was taken on an emotional journey. This story is full of drama, heartache, love, loss and so much more. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that this is a must read. I look forward to reading more books by this author. I highly recommend this book.

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Mandy Ott

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

Andrea Fehsenfeld is a first time author for me and, boy did she deliver an emotional whirlwind! I was not ready for the depth of emotion I felt while reading A Rainbow Like You. From the beginning, I knew this wasn’t going to be a typical “rock star” story. The characters, even the seemingly minor ones, had a personality, a backstory. The characters are so realistic, believable, and likeable, and the eventual camaraderie between Adrian and Hastings was so heartfelt that I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. The same descriptive detail used for the character development was also used throughout the book in the world building. From the vivid details of the tour bus to the sights and sounds from onstage, I felt like I was right in the middle of the story. I am looking forward to reading more by Andrea Fehsenfeld.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wickstrom has done it again! She has taken a unique twist to teaching kids about constellations using Shirl and Eee-ahh’s friendship and adventures. I love how she always integrates cool stories with scientific based facts into her books. She also throughs in acceptance and tolerance as well. At the end of the book, she has great information about constellations as well. I highly recommend this book for your star and space loving littles!

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Eve is a character that you will love. I fell into the story right from the start. She got hooked on the story of Murder Creek just as much as I was hooked into her story. I couldn’t put this story down. I loved how much her passion kept her going as people tried to divert her attention away from the mystery. This is one of those stories that keeps you engaged because of many things. The characters are quite entertaining. The mystery is one that you have to keep going because you have to figure out who did it. People turning her away just had the opposite effect, she just kept going. This is a quick read and I can’t wait for the next story to come out.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although I liked this book lesser than some of the other scientifically based Lois Wickstrom’s books, it is still worth reading. An alien comes to Earth and tells stories his culture tells of the sky, which leads into learning about constellations, complete with diagrams of real constellations in the back. I did enjoy how the story has the characters taking turns telling their version, and the fact the teacher doesn’t question why an alien is in her classroom shows great inclusivity! As with all the books in this series and Lois Wickstrom’s other books, colorful, engaging illustrations accompany the text.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Nina Maes

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Spectacular!
Another great example is psychological thriller with a dash of romance and action. Gripping with many twists and full of suspense. This is the second book of a series but can be read alone. Recommend to all readers, this author does not disappoint. Looking forward to the next book.

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

Spectacular!
Another great example is psychological thriller with a dash of romance and action. Gripping with many twists and full of suspense. This is the second book of a series but can be read alone. Recommend to all readers, this author does not disappoint. Looking forward to the next book.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rocket Ship Made of Stars is a fun story by Lois Wickstrom. It is an educational look at constellations for children aged 4 to 8 years. We first met Shirl and her new friend Eeh-ahh in the book I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien).
Impressionable little minds open up to any and all possibilities of other life forms and whole new worlds beyond the stars. Lois helps with shaping and the development of young ones as they once again go on alien adventures.
The story of Eeh-ahh the Alien and her world is brought to lie with vivid, colourful and bright illustrations by Nicolas Milano.
Who doesn’t love a good story with Aliens, Rocket ships, stars and much more?
There are many more adventure stories just waiting for you to explore from Lois.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Daryian Lucas

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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

5/5 Stars
This book tackles very difficult topics in a great way. It’s written in a way that young readers will be able to understand and appreciate what they are reading. Grief is always a hard thing to explain to children but this book does an excellent job of making it easier.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Betsy Melano

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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

A cute kids book about constellations! I enjoyed reading it with my kids, they are a bit older and are good readers. We had a good discussion about constellations after we finished reading. I enjoyed reading about Shirl and her alien friend Eee-ahh going to school. The kids and the teacher are inquisitive and everyone seemed to learn a great deal about constellations and seeing them from different points of view. I think younger kids that are interested in stars would really enjoy this story.

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Felicia Bates

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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 love Tarot and Oracle cards and get so excited over a new opportunity to read about Tarot. I was excited to stumble across Conversations with Tarot and loved the unique format of the book. So many books start with the Fool’s journey and I loved that this book started with the Ace of Wands the and urge for new beginnings for the author. The poem introduction for each card was very well written and the insights were personal yet educational. I think the two of cups was my favorite but perhaps that’s my own personal attachment to the card.. I really felt like I was talking Tarot with a close friend and it was so much more exciting than a wordy text. It’s difficult to write a review on such a unique type of book but I will definitely be adding a paperback copy to my Tarot shelves!

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Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom and Milagros Darling – Review by Christine Baranek

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Xenia Navarro and the Magic AntsXenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the longest Lois Wickstrom book I have read and I love to see something that is for some older children than usual. This story focuses on somewhat of a heavier topic than her usual fare so I would not recommend this one for her usual preschool / kindergarten crowd, but it is more for late elementary.
In this story we meet a main character who has an undocumented immigrant for a mother and a father who was U.S. Military. However, he passed away before being able to marry, Xenia’s, (the main character) mother. This means that Xenia and her brother are U.S. citizens. This is a reality for many children living in the U.S. right now. Lois Wickstrom does a great job addressing this in a way that is accessible to children this young and does not make it stigmatizing in any way. She also shows the challenges that this poses Xenia and her family and how they have to try to avoid drawing attention to themselves. When their worst fears come to fruition Xenia and her family have to get creative to see each other and also have to rely on the kindness of others.
This is quite possibly the best Lois Wickstrom book I have read and I love the way she addresses this topic. She handles this reality in such a light hearted way that does not make it inaccessible to the children who read it. But it also does a great job of really showing the reality for families in these situations. I highly recommend this one!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Cruel Hate
By: Isla Vaughn

Isla is a phenomenal writer and in this series she has created the perfect characters who keep you coming back for me. They hook you in and don’t let you go until the next page and their stories continue to the next book so you are anxiously waiting for the next book to find out what happens next. I definitely do not recommend missing a single book, not only because they are so phenomenal, but also because the each book provides context for the next. Which in my opinion just makes this series so special. This book is Phoenix’s and Aspen’s story. Which is so very complicated. But yet it is so good in all the right ways. Phoenix and Aspen find themselves in an incredibly complex situation yet watching them handle it kept me turning the pages so very fast. This book definitely kept me wanting more so I will be anxiously awaiting the next one! I definitely recommend picking up this series!

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement
By: Winter Austin

This is not my first Winter Austin book and it definitely won’t be my last. When I open a Winter Austin book, I know that I am going to get fantastic suspense that will keep me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I also know that I am going to read amazing characters and that the detectives and police in it are going to add an extra layer of entertainment. Atonement does not disappoint at all with this. Austen once again has crafted fantastic characters and a plotline that does not disappoint. This story also features PTSD and Winter Austin does a fantastic job of providing background information about PTSD. Nic is such a well written multifaceted character. I found that the amount of depth written to her was amazing and made her extra interesting. I absolutely loved this book and I definitely recommend it!

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Christine Baranek

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As Though You Were Mine
By: J. Marie Rundquist

This was such a fantastic and emotional story. I found myself crying (actually sobbing) at several parts of this. Yet, I never wanted to stop reading this story. I wanted to see how it ended. I wanted to follow the emotional arc of the main character Julie, even if I was so emotionally invested in it. Julie is a fantastic main character and she is one that I found myself relating to and rooting for. The emotional layers in this between gaining custody of her niece and nephew, who are actually her flesh and blood, and processing the loss of her brother and sister in law it just all seems like it is too much. Then Grant enters the picture. The emotional complexity of him entering just really kept me reading at such an intense pace. I wanted to know what was going to happen in Julie’s life, if she was going to keep her job, if Grant was there for good reasons, if she was going to learn to love raising the kids, if everyone was going to get a happy ending. I have so much more I want to say, but won’t for fear of spoilers. I will say that this book is a must read and that these characters are so very well written. I definitely recommend reading this book! But make sure to have tissues handy!

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alison Risher

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The main character brings an alien to school with her. There are no security hoops to jump through in order for this to happen. The main character has classmates who are kind to their class visitor. The teacher and the children discuss constellations. Different cultures have different names and stories for the same constellations.

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