The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a sucker for holiday romances! I haven’t had an author steer me wrong yet! The Christmas Escape is no exception. I enjoyed it! I enjoyed what the author did here. Though parts were frustrating, that was more the character and not the story. I’ve read this author before and plan to continue to read more in the near future.
Lizzie’s life has been upended. It’s the holidays and she unexpectedly no longer has a job or a roommate for that matter. Not wanting to face her family and talk about her failures, she helps out a friend and escapes to Australia over the holidays. A trip that seemed to be too good to be true. A man that she wants some fun with but has the potential to hurt her. What could go wrong?
Jaz/Jasper was just spending another day on the beach with his kids. That was until his son hit this beautiful woman in the head with a ball. A woman he invites into his circle, so she doesn’t spend Christmas alone. A woman he knows is leaving but is willing to ride the wave with and take a risk. The question is, is she ready?
Lizzie is a frustratingly stubborn character at times. But that’s all part of the growth. A growth that progressed wonderfully over time.
Will Lizzie and Jaz stand in each other’s way?
You will spend this book rooting for them! It doesn’t matter that their homes are worlds apart. You want them to win, to make it despite all else.
If you like me and enjoy the holiday season and the ambiance of the movies, books, and spirit. This book is definitely a must read, that will bring a smile to your face.

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Fractured Hearts-Prospect (Grimm Wolves MC Book 7) by D.M. Earl – Review by Maria Colon

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Fractured Hearts-Prospect (Grimm Wolves MC Book 7)Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was intrigued to read a motorcycle club book about a prospect.

I was under the impression this was could be read as a standalone…but there are multiple chapters told from the point of view from characters from what I am guessing are previous books. This was a bit of a negative takeaway for me.

There also was one piece of of what I guess I would consider black magic…and I am not completely sure because I don’t know that character’s story.

Dingo and Celestine have their own unique story that is original. I just feel like it is being told from too many point of views.

Or maybe I should have read all of the previous books prior to going into their story.

I’m not saying I won’t read this author again…I would just read series in order.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Jennie Chen is an excellent educational book for kids.

The book is about a young boy who loves dogs. The book teaches children how to interact with dogs safely by demonstrating the right way to approach dogs and understand their body language.

The book covers every aspect of safe dog interactions, such as when dogs are happy or nervous and how to behave around them in various situations. Children learn how to read dogs’ behavior and body language, helping them understand whether a dog is feeling playful, defensive, or afraid.

The language used in the book is simple and easy to understand, making it an ideal read for children. The illustrations are beautifully done and captivate the reader’s attention. The illustrations are also helpful in emphasizing the messages delivered in the story.

The book’s interactive format and fun activities make it a great teaching tool for parents, teachers, and dog trainers. The book is a must-read for children who love dogs and parents who want to teach their children to interact safely with them.

In conclusion, Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions is an ideal educational book for children, parents, and teachers. The book’s clear message and fun activities make it an excellent read for children, teaching them how to interact with dogs safely.

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Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6)Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spectral revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) By Ellen Butler. I love this series and was so excited to see there was another book in the series. It can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them in order to get a better feel of the characters. They are really good paranormal mysteries. Karina and her friends are back with another mystery, Karina’s Aunt Vera has disappeared and her mom insists they investigate. Karina is a attorney who has now become a lobbyist. She always seems to run into trouble everywhere she goes so when her Aunt Vera goes missing she is of course going to investigate. Karina and her boyfriend Rick and the gang all help her figure out if Aunt Vera is in trouble or if she has run away. They find all kinds of corruption, greed and schemes galore! Will they be able to find Aunt Vera before its too late? I love this series so much and hope there is another book.

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Melt My Heart (North Fork Series Book 3) by Alicia Street – Review by Alison Risher

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Melt My HeartMelt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is excellent escapism. The hero is a veteran with PTSD issues. The heroine has her own baggage. They connected through the rescue of an injured dog. Life in a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business causes conflict in their budding relationship. Can they overcome their own issues in order to rescue each other’s hearts?

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoy following this author. It is always an interesting read. Logan is yet again thrown into a homicide investigation. This can be read as a stand alone book.

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My Big Red Monster (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Mandy Ott

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My Big Red MonsterMy Big Red Monster by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Big Red Monster was an easy to read, colorfully illustrated adventure into the nightmares and fears of children. Lois Wickstrom creates an imaginative take on the fear many children have of a monster hiding under the bed. The little girl in the story has a strong, red monster under her bed but her brother doesn’t believe her. She finally confronts the monster, asking, “What do you want?” The monster tells her she can tell him what to do, but if she doesn’t, he’ll eat her. The little girl gives him various chores to do, and adds one very funny twist at the end! Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated, My Big Red Monster is a must read for any little one’s bed time!

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mia and Gumshoe are back in another mystery – in addition to the ongoing mystery they’re working on to find what happened in Gumshoe’s past. This is another fun, quick YA read in the Gumshoe mysteries, and so much better if you read book 1 first to understand some of the connections.

Mia, Gumshoe and her friends have been invited to a quinceanera for their friend Tiffany. It’s such an important part of culture and gives you a look inside the beautiful dresses, the food, dancing, fun at a celebration of growing up and leaving childhood behind. In the midst of all the fun, a murder occurs! Will Mia and Gumshoe be able to solve it so it doesn’t completely destroy such a big day for Tiffany? Will they be able to find more clues as to what happened to Gumshoe in his detective past?

Another quick read with a lot of interesting ideas to follow, I really enjoy these YA reads even though I’m well past my “Y” part of the “YA”. The banter between the two leads is a lot of fun and the things I learned about the customs of a quinceanera were really interesting. Well written and a lot of fun to read!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries book 1) – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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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

Mia is learning to be a sous chef under her father in her family owned restaurant and is anxiously awaiting her 15th birthday in small town Illinois. As she helps her family get things rolling, she sees a stray cat she begins feeding and considers him to be her little friend. Mia is given an opportunity to plan a full menu for opening week and really outdoes herself, including a mushroom soup that ends up making people sick!

By the time her 15th birthday rolls around, her teacher is calling her parents at home to speak to them about her, her dad ends up getting arrested when some of the patrons of Forbidden Fruit pass away, and her new cat friend starts TALKING to her. What next?

Mia learns she met a magical age when she turned 15 and is now involved in the world of the paranormal – witches and covens, spells, mysteries and her familiar – the cat outsider her family restaurant – Gumshoe. Gumshoe was a detective in the 1940’s and has been sent to Mia for them to solve the mystery about what happened to Gumshoe, what happened at Forbidden Fruit, and help her as she saves her family from being ruined over her mushroom soup.

This was a fun, quick read that kept me invested from the first page! I loved the writing style, how Mia and Gumshoe work together and grow together, the fact that a cat has his human traits seems more familiar than I would have expected. Will Mia and Gumshoe be able to connect the dots to keep themselves safe and save her father, or will more lives be lost?

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3)Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize that this was the third book in the series, but it was easily read as a stand alone. I did go and buy the first two because I liked this book so much. Small town families and friends and drama. I am also a sucker for a book set at Christmas! Riley is a single mom living in Portland and working as a photographer. Her family has all moved to a small town in Montana and she goes back for a family wedding. She runs into Mitch, the bride’s brother, at the wedding and is annoyed by the “fighting guy” as she calls him. Riley asks him to dance with her to get away from a creepy old guy and they both feel sparks. She goes back to Portland and tries to move on, forgetting about the kiss they share until her aunt calls saying she is sick and she is back in Montana. Her son isn’t doing well in school and she doesn’t have a lot in Portland, but she is trying to make a home for them both. Riley avoids and Mitch confronts and Dylan is asking a lot of questions and hoping for a Christmas miracle! I can’t wait to dig into the first two to read about the other character’s stories more!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging romantic comedy with added Christmas magic! Lizzie already hates Christmas and then she loses both her job and her apartment two weeks before the holiday. So when her best friend Shona’s boyfriend cheats on her and leaves her with a non-refundable ticket to Australia, Lizzie decides to spend her redundancy payout and buy the ticket. Lizzie heads off to Australia with plans of forgetting Christmas, however she soon discovers that even in beachside Sydney the festive spirit is alive. Lizzie keeps bumping into Jaz, a surfer guy who she finds attractive and is even tempted to except his invite to Christmas lunch. However, Jaz is a single father with a lot of baggage and she’s only looking for a holiday romance, isn’t she?! No spoilers, I recommend picking up the book and reading this heartwarming and fun holiday romance, which will put you in the Christmas spirit.

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Porter And Midge: Paws For Safety: A Kid’s Guide To Safe Dog Interactions (Porter And Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge are two wonderfully happy dogs, Porter is a Mastiff and Midge is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and they live together with heir owners CJ and Lora.

As they grow and learn, they also teach their owners how to behave around dogs and in this lovely book, they pass these lessons onto the readers in a fun, informative and interactive way.

Children and adults alike can learn a lot about pet care, communication and behavioural cues both in their own pets and those owned by others.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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My Big Red Monster (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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My Big Red MonsterMy Big Red Monster by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great success from a well-loved author in our household. As soon as I said we had a new book to read, my kids insisted on doing so straight away. It was colourful, entertaining and, as always, had a positive message for children. And the fact that it was told via a big red monster hiding under a bed just made it all the more entertaining.
As with all books by this author, we had read this multiple times. My daughter was able to read the book herself (for the first time!) which made her so excited. And my son loved every picture throughout the book. This has been another huge success.

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Baker

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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book #4)Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the fourth one of the series. although it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the other books first. I was intrigued to see what would happen with this book and these specific characters. I wasn’t convinced I would connect with them as I had the others. It didn’t take me long to realise again why I love this author so much. Her work is always fantastic and it doesn’t get much better than this.
The author has successfully taken a character not fully liked and has turned him into someone you find yourself rooting for. Despite everything being said about him, I wanted them both to find their way together. Their connection felt natural and real, which for me made it even better to read. This really is such a fantastic book and I would urge everyone to read it.

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Emma Samways

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

This was awesome! It has everything; drama, lies, danger, threats, a stalker, romance and suspense. It’s a definite page turner! I couldn’t put it down!
The story’s told from different of view which I always find to be a good read. I loved Hannah’s character; she just wants to live her life but is unable to due to her stalker. Doyle and Hannah have got great chemistry and it was part of what made this such a page turner. I can’t recommend this one enough.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book One) Review by Heidi Woodring

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Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp is the first book in the Modern Midwife Mysteries series. Mauve loves her job as a midwife and loves her little town of Langford. One night her worlds come together harshly with murder. The head of her hospital dies at his daughter’s wedding, that Mauves husband catered with his company. She is thrown into investigating the murder to help save her husband and his company.
This was a really good read with amazing character development, how the plot kept you guessing till the very end, and the bonus at the end with some recipes!!! I highly recommend this book and know that I can’t wat to read more in the series.

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls series. I’ve enjoyed a few of the books already so knew I was in for a treat! The books in the series work as standalones, each as a romance that focuses on particular characters from the community, but it’s fun to read them together and get to know the whole community!

In Faking the Fall we have two creatives, writer Alice and artist James, who are both facing creative blocks. They are also both recovering from bad break ups, which have brought them to Buckeye Falls. James is under pressure to produce more artwork after a long dry spell, and Alice’s parents are keen for her to move out and, preferably, get married and give them lots of grandchildren.

This is a fun fake dating story, with the inevitable sparks of real connection as things develop! I particularly enjoyed checking in with all of the familiar characters from other stories such as Max, CeCe, Natalie and Ginny. It’s great to see their stories continue to develop!

Faking the Fall gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to fans of cosy, small-town romance.

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Carr

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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book #4)Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in The Bennets of Langston Falls Series. You will definately want to read these books from the beginning so you get a complete picture of the Bennet family and the ups and downs of their lives so far.
I have loved this author’s writing. These romances are slow burn story’s but the writing is beautiful and I really find myself captured by these characters and their stories as they struggle and strive to find love.
In this story we focus on the sister to the Bennet Brothers Becky.
Becky has been taking care of her brothers and father for a long time. As anyone with brothers know they are definately over protective of Becky which has the disadvantage of making dating and meeting someone tricky. She has been through the ups and downs alongside her brothers so she knows all about the fallout with Glen and she isn’t ready to forgive. Even if her brothers are.

Glen is trying to rebuild his life after drugs and alcohol turned him into someone everyone hated. As he makes Amends with his one time friends he also trys to kindle the friendship with Becky.
As the pair start to spend time together feelings start to grow which shock them both but neither of them can fight. As they work towards building bridges and the fires of the love start to burn there are still things that could come up that will threaten to tear this pair apart.

Will Becky’s brothers accept their relationship? Has Glen really become a changed man? Is their budding romance strong enough to withstand the pressures that will be thrown at it?
This is a beautiful enemies to lovers romance that will definately grip your heart. Seeing Glen’s character develop through the series to now had me preying he finally finds his happiness, however the path of love is never smooth and this couple will definately have a few bumps to contend with along the way.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kay Stritesky

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a cute read that kept my attention better than I expected. I enjoyed the characters and would like to explore more by this author!

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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

This is the fourth book in the Philly Heat series, focussing on Hannah and Doyle. I really do enjoy how different each story is in the series, it keeps the series engaging and fresh.
I liked how this one was written. I enjoyed the others too, but it was the way the stalker was written and revealed which makes this one stand out to me. The twist was very well written.
Both Hannah and Doyle have faced their share of trauma and Hannah’s stalker situation is still ongoing, worsening even. This shapes their views, actions and development well as the story progresses. As characters they were both likable and relatable, and I couldn’t help but root for a happily ever after for the pair. Given everything that happens both prior to and during the story just go to show how strong these characters are and determined to reach the other end of this awful situation.
My heart really went out to Hannah given everything she’d been through already with her brother’s murder, to experience a stalker who only worsens must be so distressing and difficult. I really admired her strength.
Unfortunately, I’ll all caught up with the series now even though I desperately want more. I can’t wait for another to be released so I can get my hands on it. In the meantime, I will be looking out for more from the author.

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Valerie Davisson has done it again! She has written another great book in the Logan McKenna Series! This is a full-length story filled with its fair share of mystery and crime, and it’s one you won’t want to miss reading. If you have never read any of the Logan McKenna Series, I recommend you go back and read in order to keep caught up and to be ready for this one.
Logan is engaged! Logan and Ben are about to start a new journey to their lives together, but she feels like she needs a place to get away and have some r&r before her big day……little does she know, that isn’t in the cards for her. Logan travels to Oregon to visit friends, and she finds much more than she could have ever anticipated! This is where the story starts to take a turn and gets really good! I mean what do you expect when there’s a dead body, mystery, suspense, friends and family?! All of this makes for a page turning story! Can Logan find the answers, catch the true suspect and solve the mystery, or will Logan fail in her mission to solve the crime that is at hand? There’s only one way to find out, and that is to get a copy of the book and read it for yourself!

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Mary Espinoza, October 2023

Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Dangerous: Philly Heat Series by Becky Flade- 5 out of 5 stars

This book grabbed my attention and held it until the last page. The fourth book in this series and all of the books can be read as stand alones or in order. Hannah and Doyle do not necessarily like eachother mainly because of her occupation and him being a cop. When Doyle becomes her bodyguard to protect her from her crazy stalker, they have the opportunity to get to know eachother better, building a bond, and it drove her crazy stalker absolutely mad. This was a great book full of so many ups and downs, I loved it.

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Yesterday’s Over (Philly Heat Series Book 3) by Becky Flade – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Yesterday's Over (Philly Heat series, #3)Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Philly Heat series, focusing on Ben and Trudy. I enjoyed the move from focusing on police officers to medical examiners/anthropologists, it was a refreshing addition to the series as the investigation elements are still there.
Trudy and Ben are great characters, my favourite of the two being Trudy. She’s strong and determined to get to the bottom of the mystery behind the bones which have been uncovered. She’s willing to take the risk to ensure the truth is uncovered and I admire that about her. I do like Ben; he grew on me as the story progressed and I got to know him better. I could start to see why he was acting in the way he was and admired his want to protect Trudy.
This was another engaging read in the series and I can’t believe I’m almost caught up already. I can’t wait for more!

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Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Fall to Pieces (Philly Heat series, #2)Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Philly Heat series, this time following detective Alexandra and Detective Xavier’s story. This is a darker book than the first so if darker themes e.g., suicide, child murder, abuse etc is not something you are comfortable reading about, I would advise you not to read this book.
The plot was interesting, I found that I was unable to put the book down as I became immersed. The way things unfolded, I couldn’t get enough, I thought this one was even better than the first.
Both Alex and Xavier each have their own traumas in their pasts and it creates well-rounded, complex characters. Their development is clear as the narrative unfolds, as does their relationship. The characters are believable in their priorities and how they respond to events (and each other) to bring the killer to justice.
This was a great addition to the series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Moving straight onto the next book!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Megan Conley

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book is so many things…historical fiction, romance, western, LGBT+, thriller, mystery…I feel like it has it all! And it’s not a small undertaking either…this is a big ole book. But don’t let that deter you from picking it up. Liverpool has built this fantastical world for her characters and she takes her time really getting into her characters and developing them and letting them figure out who they are and what they want. I thoroughly enjoyed this book WAAAYYYY more than I even anticipated it would. It did take me a little while to get into, but once I did, I had a hard time putting it down. It’s a great coming-of-age saga, but it’s also so much more. I really can’t recommend this book enough. Pick it up for yourself…just allow yourself time to really get into to it and appreciate it.
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Aranza

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams

4 out of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape is the perfect story for the holidays. I had so much fun reading this book. This is a quick one to read and once you start you are not going to be able to put it down. I really enjoyed the characters and how their story developed. The setting of the story is also interesting as it is different from most Christmas stories. Highly recommend!

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tanya Wall, October 2023

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an educational book geared towards children in learning how to be around dogs. It has beautiful illustrations and the way it is laid out is engaging and fun to read. Going through all the ways to be safe around dogs is so important – as a dog owner myself, I know that bad things can happen if dogs aren’t approached in a safe way. This is a high recommend for parents to read with their children – even if you aren’t a dog owner.

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My murder year by Kate Larkindale – Review by Stephanie Tellas

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“Seventeen-year-old Stas Nonu has nothing more to worry about than looking like an oversized pumpkin in the bridesmaid dress her mother picked out for her wedding to her long-time partner, Mama K. Her father’s newfound religious beliefs are annoying and starting to cramp her style, but nothing to be really concerned about. Besides, Zane, the new guy she met at that party is way more interesting. When Stas finds her mother’s dead body in a pool of blood, and evidence points to her father as the murderer, she realizes how uncomplicated things were before.” Is Stas going to figure out who the culprit it. going to have to read to find out. Lots of twists and turns in this LGBQT Ya Fiction story, Great characters, great story line, quick read.
I give this book 4 stars.

A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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A Love Restrained (Philly Heat series, #1)A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Philly Heat series. In this book we follow the story of police officer Kaylee and criminal Jayson.
I enjoyed the plot of this book, it had me engaged and invested. The twists were great and fit so well into the story.
I enjoyed the characters of Kaylee and Jayson in particular; both are strong and determined characters and their chemistry leaps off the page. They were well developed with their shared past and the complex emotions that arise from that and the way they attempt to navigate these feelings and obstacles felt believable. There were moments were I just wanted to knock some sense into them, but the way I came to care for them both goes to show the author’s skill at created great characters that you can’t help but become emotionally invested in.
This was an enjoyable start to the series and I can’t wait to read the rest!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Jules Herbert

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always love this wonderful authors characters and settings, maybe I am a little bias because I am an Aussie but I am always left feeling so happy after reading one her fantastic storylines. The very talented writing meant that I saw everything so clearly in my mind as I read it and I LOVE when that happens. This book definitely made my day a happy one! Lizzie and Jaz are really great characters and their chemistry and connection was so fun to read. I wish it was longer because I would have happily stayed in their world. I Don’t want to go into the storyline too much and give anything away so I will just say that you really need to get reading this book NOW!!

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