Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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

Holly Claus has an enormous job, filling her Cheer meter to keep the North Pole lit. She travels the world looking for locations that are overflowing with Cheer. When she happens upon Emerald Hollow, she finds the quaint little town is a Cheer magnet. She fills her monthly quota in a single day! Holly decides to find out what is so different about this town and why there’s so much cheer. This is a cute, romantic story about love and the magic of Christmas.

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

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from Nicole Kelleher and I really enjoyed it. Wild Lavender is the first book in this series. I was hooked from the first chapter. I loved Anna’s character and how strong she was. Lord Roger reminded me of my ex so he was easy to hate haha. Larkin was easy to love too. I was cheering for them the whole time. I am absolutely ready to start book two!

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

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

Such an amazing story! A period piece with some mythical runes to add in something magical. A love story with so many obstacles and so much working against them. Read this book if you like enticing characters, emotional plot twists, and love that just cannot be denied.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Terri Jo McALLISTER

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

Aubrianne was born in the line of a lost warrior lineage. Her grandmother taught her the old ways, but cautioned against revealing her skills. An arranged marriage to a cruel man changed all that. Was this what she was destined for? To bring about the change needed to stop those that would threaten their King? And how does the man from her past, who still haunts her dreams, fit into all this? Great story and I fell for the characters immediately, highly recommend it!

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister
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Saint Con by Seelie Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Saint ConSaint Con by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but this is among my favorites. I enjoy her attention to details that make her stories realistic and hard to put down. This book is no different. A well written story about Jessica and the Con. When the Con turns up missing and then found in a coma. What happens next you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. They add so much to the story which makes it easy to read. They are strong, supportive characters that keep the story engaging to the end. I enjoyed watching their chemistry and growth throughout. A fast paced, entertaining story that is hard to put down. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this story.

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Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. This is the sixth book which is just as great as the previous books. I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series to help your enhancement of the characters and this author’s writing skills. This is a well written story that is not only full of mystery but also hard to put down. Karina is back in another mystery but what happens when she has to call in recruitments and the clues are just not adding up. I enjoy Karina’s character. She is a strong character that makes the story easy to read. I enjoyed watching the growth of the characters and the plot throughout the story. I enjoyed how they brought the story to life on each page. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. This is an entertaining story that I enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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

If you think “ Killer Blonde” was nail biting and brilliant , brace yourself “ Killer Smile” was even better !

We always say that we need to trust our gut feel and I think when you’re a cop even more so and Cade is uneasy which can’t be good at all 🫣
and when he gets a call to go to University of Minnesota we soon find out why he trusts his gut

So Cade is well known for taking out the Blonde Klller and now he’s the centre of attention as a group of serial killers head to Minnesota to try and outsmart him ! There are sick puppies out there people ! This was the Reston he was called in , the university discovered a group on the dark web called Orbiting Cortex which is a site for serial killers and hold your horses here they socialise , swop our stories and ideas and that is how the challenge was created !?

This was a thriller of a read ! My stomach turned a few times and the last 20 mins or so had me being pretty vocal while reading , man there were a few surprises ! I also did get annoyed at a stage because Cade was made out to be incompetent and it’s just uncalled for but that’s life I suppose , we also caught up with some old friends and we also made new ones that formed part of the Five Below task force .

I’m definitely a fan and have shared with any one that has ears and asked what I was reading ❣️📚

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Woman UnbrokenWoman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Woman Unbroken is an emotional story from start to finish and is a well written tale.
It is and inspirational story about Women’s empowerment.
Woman Unbroken is a heartbreaking and aching tale. It is an emotionally charged tale of shame, fear, hate, love, loss, guilt, hope, want, need, anger, embarrassment and forgiveness and so much more.
It is raw and broke my heart at times. It is full of pain, drama, angst, tension, suspense and a crushed and tormented soul.
Devorah has lived with pain and fear all her life but is now determined to take her life back and rewrite a new future.
Journey along as one woman who finally pulls herself out of the hell, she has been through to find a new her. One who comes through a terrifying time and can finally breathe again. It is about grieving the loss of oneself but coming out stronger than ever.

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder – Review by Kerry Carr

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Woman UnbrokenWoman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This for me was a very powerful and at times hard read because I related to so much of the story. Not the being famous part but the escaping from domestic abuse.
The author does an incredible job of allowing the reader an inside look into what actual happens to a person when they leave an abusive relationship. You are shown the pain, the fear, the loneliness, the inability to trust anyone or even have confidence in your own judgement. And the hardest part is having to rebuild your life and find yourself again after you were pretty much destroyed mentally and physically. The author dealt with this story in a way that was respectful but also allowing the reader to see that just because you leave the relationship doesn’t mean the trauma ends there. You lose so much of yourself during the time in a relationship like that, that the hardest part is rebuilding and finding yourself again.

Devorah Fields used to be a model and a young actress. Her family life wasn’t plain sailing however as her father was a movie producer and con artist and her mother was a British actress. To get away from the environment at home she jumped at the chance of marrying her husband. I mean what could go wrong. He was handsome and so caring. It was a match made in heaven.
Fast forward and Devorah’s father is in prison, her mother and left to return to England and her Prince charming turned out to be a monster.
She had finally find the strength and courage to leave him and has returned to her own family home. Now she has to figure out what she is going to do with her life. How is she going to support herself? How can she cope with the anxiety and fear of her ex husband finding her? And how can she rebuild her life when she lost so much of herself that she doesn’t even know who she is anymore.

This is a story about one woman’s journey to reclaim her life and to remember who she was and who she wants to become again. This was a very empowering story and for me personally I really enjoyed seeing Devorah’s journey to reclaim her life and find herself again.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Slay It With a Diamond is the third book in The Diamond District Mystery Series. Even though this is the third book in the series you could easily read it as a standalone. I am coming in from the wrong end and didn’t realise it until the end so will have to go back and start with the first book.
It is a fun cosy mystery set in the heart of New York City’s Diamond District. Rob gives us an entertaining story which showcases his flawless knowledge and understanding of such a world.
Our journalist turned detective, well detective might be a stretch, amateur sleuth is a better description, finds herself smack dab in the middle of the dark and dangers cutthroat underworld of diamonds, curses, the rich and powerful, feuds, lies and secrets.
Mimi is an interesting character and I’m not really sure how to take her she is a mess really. She is naïve and jumps headfirst before thinking, thank God for her boyfriend is all I can say. I had mixed feeling about her at times and some of the other interesting and eclectic characters.
There is mystery, tension, suspense, sass, wit and humour that I found myself laughing at times and shaking my head at others.
It is a well-paced story that kept me guessing with enough twists and turns to keep the pages turning.
Overall, this is a fun and entertaining and informative tale.
I look forward to seeing what Rob brings next to the table.

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Saint Con by Seelie Kay – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Saint ConSaint Con by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to see Seeli Kay is back with another wonderful book Saint Con. Her work always packs a punch and I love her work, so I grabbed it and jumped right in.
This engaging story flowed seamlessly making it so easy to get lost in and become so engrossed in the journey that you lose all sense of time. The feelings Seelie’s writing evokes are strong and complexities keeps you on your toes and you are not sure what to expect next.
Saint Con is a quick, easy and nicely paced read and is full of danger and action, strong emotions, drama, thrills, tension, pain, suspense, hope, want, need and fear and lots, lots more. I love reading Seelie’s tales as she transports you to another place with her narrative and cleverly pulls all the threads of the plot together to make on explosive experience for the reader.
The characters are relatable and just brilliant making it hard to not become invested in them. They are strong and out to right wrongs and the injustices of the world.
Jessica thought she had finally found the one, but it seems fate has other plans. Or does it? Pulling up her big girl panties she takes it upon herself to find the truth even if it kills her. Can she find out what is going on before it is too late?
I won’t share too much as you have to experience it by yourself.
This might be my favourite book yet, and I know I’ve said that before, but Seelie keeps on raising the bar.
This is a fantastic book and as always, I look forward to more from Seelie.

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Wondogfilled (Boys Unboxed) by Dr. Kimberlie Harris – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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WondogfilledWondogfilled by Dr. Kimberlie Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Wondogfilled (Boys Unboxed) by Dr. Kimberlie Harris

Wondogfilled is a super fun yet cute children’s book that children 0-8 can enjoy. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. This is a story about learning different animals and how not all animals are the same. Kingston and his mom like to take walks and Kingston loves dogs and easily recognizes them. But what will happen when a different animal is introduced? My five-year-old son loves dogs and loved reading this book and pointing out the different animals. I highly recommend reading this book. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Saint Con by Seelie Kay

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Genre – Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 150

When self-proclaimed good girl Jessica Knight literally bumps into apparent bad boy Connor O’Brien in a suburban Milwaukee wine bar, she is skeptical—of his intentions and the prospect for real love. A former priest, Saint Con is now a street lawyer for Milwaukee’s homeless. After a night of sizzling romance, Jess begins to thaw, and in the days that follow, she is so charmed by Con that she allows herself to start falling in love. Unfortunately, on their first real date, Con fails to appear. Jess doesn’t know if she’s been ghosted or if Con was unavoidably detained, but she leaves their meeting spot devastated. Until she discovers that Con is missing. Really missing. The police won’t help because he’s not a vulnerable adult nor is there proof that he has been harmed. So, it falls to Jess and her friends to find him. After surmounting numerous obstacles, Con is finally found, gravely injured and in a coma. Suddenly, it appears a promising love match may be over before it really began.

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Award-winning author Seelie Kay writes about lawyers in love. 

Writing under a nom de plume, the former lawyer and journalist draws her stories from more than 30 years in the legal world. Seelie’s creative pen has resulted in more than twenty tales of contemporary, erotic, and paranormal romance, and romantic suspense.

Seelie resides in a bucolic exurb outside Milwaukee, WI, where she enjoys opera, the Green Bay Packers, gourmet cooking, organic gardening, and an occasional bottle of red wine.

She is also an MS warrior and ruthlessly battles the disease on a daily basis.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates
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Genre – Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 258
Cover Designer – CAMEL PRESS

Would you buy a “cursed” diamond?   New York diamond dealer Max Rosen would. He doesn’t believe in curses. But that was before the wife of the famous jeweler who sold him a supposedly “cursed” gem ended up dead.  

 Soon, Max’s daughter-journalist-turned-amateur-sleuth Mimi Rosen-and her policeman boyfriend are drawn into the dark history of the jeweler’s powerful family.

The trail leads Mimi to their opulent mansion, where she uncovers long-buried scandals, a bitter family feud, plus surprising evidence the curse is real-and might kill her next.   Fun and fast-paced, and filled with heart and humor, SLAY IT WITH A DIAMOND not only puts the diamond and jewelry industry under the microscope, but tackles the age-old question of why sparkly objects enchant us so.

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Rob Bates has written about the diamond industry for three decades. He is currently the news director of JCK, the leading publication in the jewelry industry. There, he has won 12 editorial awards, and been quoted as an industry authority in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on National Public Radio. He is also a comedy writer and performer, whose work has appeared on FuseTV, comedycentral.com, and Mcsweeneys. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and son.

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider
Genre – Horror
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Amidst the chaos and fear of an apocalyptic virus, a mother fights to protect her daughter from the rotting remains of society. Navigating a frightening new world where survival is paramount and trust is a gamble, infection is only a misstep away. Despite her doubts and imperfections, Amy’s love and resolve are without question. But are they enough? Can she shield her daughter from the violence and savagery, and keep them both alive another day? For, at the end of the world, there’s no second chance. With a single bite, necrosis will set in.

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  1. L. Schneider is the award-winning author of The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. While her main focus is dark epic and urban fantasy, she also pens the occasional horror or apocalyptic tale. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson valley with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds she creates, please visit her website http://www.clschneiderauthor.com/ or connect with her on social media where she is an active part of the indie author community.

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder

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Page Count – 249
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Devorah Fields, a former teen actress and model, is hiding out from her estranged, abusive husband in her childhood home in the Malibu hills. With every odd creak, she fears the worst—her husband’s return.

Her father, a former Hollywood heavyweight turned con artist, is serving time in federal prison. Her mother, an English born actress, has fled to her home country out of shame and embarrassment.

All that remains is the family’s old house (the scene of Devorah’s chaotic upbringing), her precious cat Fergie, and a young stepmother who won’t stop calling.

Devorah is scared, lost and lonely. She’s also determined to revive the talented young woman she once was, but first, she must come to terms with the truth of her past and admit her greatest sin—that she’s abandoned herself.

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Alexandra Fleder started her adult life as a Litigation Paralegal, however in the late months of the Pandemic, she abruptly quit her job after suffering from sudden burnout, that blindsiding occupational phenomenon that seems to plague the legal industry.

While recovering, she was guided to transform her grief and anger into poetry, and later, to finish and publish a novel she wrote in 2018—Woman Unbroken.

Today, she works as an energy healer and writer. She has previously published a poetry chapbook titled Crystal Woman (Bottlecap Press). She lives in Los Angeles with her blind cat, Ray Charles.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winter Austin did it again with another amazing, suspenseful romance book! I love reading The McIntire County Series, it grabs your attention and keeps you guessing throughout the book as to whether the missing girls will be found, whether is Xavier a killer, and who is taking the girls. Will Jolie be able to clear Xavier, or will she find out the man she is falling for is the murderer? I love that all of the characters that we have met in the other books in the series continue to make appearances in this series and that we get to continue to watch them grow in their families. I love that we not only get to see inside the mind of another retired marine but also the workings of a small-town police force and how they all work together to keep their county safe.

This story is all about Jolie, the sister of Ian, one of our bad guys from Book #2, who is now performing her deputy duties as well as learning how to step up to do some investigative work as well. We also get to know more about the mysterious Xavier and why he has been laying low, keeping his business all to himself, until he’s thrown into the spotlight when he’s suspected of killing the missing girl’s father. Xavier blacked out, and doesn’t remember anything, but will he be able to work through whatever is ailing him to help clear himself of this guilty sentence, or did he commit the crime? I am so excited to start reading Book #4 and see who our next main characters will be so that we will get a deeper understanding of their lives and tackle another mystery.
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10/2023

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Mystical Midlife Mate (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Series) by Reggi Dupree – Review by Shea Gilkerson 10/13/2310/13/23

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Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 2)Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gwyn is back and better than ever in her hometown of Hoodoo, Texas. She has moved home, rebuilt relationships with her family and friends, has a super hot boyfriend who’s moving in with her, turned into demon in the last story and her menopause is really turning her into a monster.

In the midst of dealing with Ash being her mate and now moving in, no matter what her feelings are – dealing with newly manifesting powers – settling back in in Hoodoo – dealing with menopause – and the entire wacky cast of characters, her father arrives. Like she didn’t have enough chaos in her life!

The writing is constantly fun and makes me laugh out loud. The assorted kooky cast offers so much enjoyment and the world building is outstanding. I love having a heroine that is not 20, doing everything perfect and having an earth shattering romance with a billionaire to help her along. Gwen bumbles, swears, trips…and kicks butt all along the way. She feels like a friend. I sincerely hope these don’t stop at book 2!

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

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

This is my first time picking up a book by author Nicole E. Kelleher. although period pieces aren’t my usual favorite story topic, I had to give this one a try 🤣the cover and synopsis drew me in. I found myself really intrigued by the storytelling and the details used to create this tantalizing world. This was a fast paced read for me, finishing it in what felt like a snap of a finger. This book has everything you’d expect in a period piece but way more. Like this book is so good it really has me rethinking if I dislike this topic or not. 🥰 I will definitely be going to go read the other two books in this series Heart & Hand, which includes the Queen’s Dance and The Naked Moon. I Can’t wait to sit down and read them.also i really like Anna she’s a strong heroine

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

The Man In Black
By: L. R. Liverpool
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Admittedly at first I was intimidated by the sheer size of this book, that all changed once I started to read The Man In Black. The visuals were stunning and the emotions were beyond gripping! I absolutely loved how she split the book into three segments. It helped with the overall length and flow of the story! It really helps you grasp the changes and struggles Fenimore James or should I say Simon Shaw goes through! The tone was also wonderful, it goes beyond being transported back to the old west. I truly felt like I was sitting around a campfire listening to him tell me his life story, both the ups and the downs. Almost like listening to stories from your grandparents! It was absolutely mesmerizing! I could picture every scene, every outfit, as if I was in the saloon! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by Ms. Liverpool! I highly recommend giving this book a try!

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No Amends by Angela Lam – Review by Betsy Melano

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No AmendsNo Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A psychological thriller full of suspense, some really dark moments and so much more. A bit out of my comfort zone but really liked the book. The author did a great job of world and character building, and overall a fantastic book that kept my interest. Keeping a secret from a loved one can make them feel shame, guilt and so much more. The way the characters react and process the situation shows how well the author connected to the story.

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No Amends by Angela Lam – Review by Ayla Phipps

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No AmendsNo Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love is like business. This is the first book I have read by the talented Angela Lam and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. That said it somehow was the perfect book for this Friday the thirteenth. Told from the dual perspectives of Tang and Dee we are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, revelations, and mysteries in this quick read.
Tang is a writer, and real estate agent when not writing. Fourteen months earlier she was in San Franscisco for a writers’ conference when everything changed. Her original concept was denied time and time again but a chance encounter at a local restaurant changed everything. Dee a sales rep for a start-up tech company in New York is in San Franscico on business and visiting her twin brother Chris when she meets Tang. Making a comment about being the luckiest to Tang changed both of their lives. That simple moment gave Tang a new concept for her book and the next morning she lands a literary agent. Dee is full of secrets and lies. Starting with a slip of the memory by her brother on her name and a knee jerk answer about losing her son in childbirth there was no end to the lies Dee spun for herself with Tang. Everything was going too well but something was off, one intrusive thought to check Dee’s purse reveals her real name and begins the web of lies being untangled. Tang thought she had it all, the perfect girlfriend, Layla, but a chance encounter and a dark desire she couldn’t deny led to a journey of realization she never could have predicted.
Whose car went off Hangman’s Bluff? How could everything start with something as simple as a name? While the world the story is based on is reality the characters are relatable in every sense, even to the extreme in some cases to people in the world. Sometimes the world seems to give you everything, giving you chances to be honest and open, but what happens when you don’t take those moments? What happens when you continue to build on the shaky supports of lie upon lie? I didn’t know what to expect with this book, it seemed interesting and under two hundred pages was a quick suspense for a spooky day. The thoughts I was left with had me ready to go in search of my next Angela Lam book as soon as possible.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author hooks you into the story within the first couple of pages. I definitely love how the author uses the previous books in the series in regards to the characters and how they developed from their story into this one. I would recommend reading the series in order as they were written to get a better feel for what’s going on. There is a lot going on and I like how I got to know the sheriff and Liza, and to see how they both grew character wise in the story.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Darla Yocom

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool

I absolutely loved the innocent and quite naive young man, Fenimore James from the get go. He’s lived his young life in one place in the comfort of his parent’s home yet he wants more. He wants the life described in books or the papers. He’s dreamed of leaving his home, living life in the road, embarking on one journey after another, meeting new people yet feels something is holding him back. His name. At his core he feels his name is not a true fit and does not represent who he really is.

This incredible story finds Fen bravely choosing to leave home, Along the way he joins in with a group or gang of folks and changing his name. As most often do, he finds himself questioning his decision of leaving his hometown and every decision made since he left.

When he finds members of his gang being murdered he finds himself perplexed. Then dealing with his internal personal feelings about someone close he struggles.

Mystery, struggle, murder, romance and life’s many perplexities makes this complex story a winner in my eyes. I cannot wait to see what else the author had in store in the future.

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Wild Lavender (Heart and Hand Series Book One) By Nicole Kelleher Review by Heidi Woodring

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Wild Lavender is the first book in the Heart and Hand series Nicole Kelleher. I went into reading this not knowing much and I COULD NOT put it down. I found that the main characters were well written and strong. And the drama, the magic, the murder makes this a book easy to get lost in. I am not a huge fan of many fantasy books but this one grabbed me and I cannot wait to read more in this series!
Nicole Kelleher blew me away as I read more and more. The world that she created comes alive as you read about the realm. You can close your eyes and imagine it all so clearly, which as a reader is important to me. I highly recommend this book!

The Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Podcast ChroniclesThe Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think may women can identify with Sue Cleary. She’s a wife, mom, raising 4 boys (2 are away at college, 2 are still at home), and trying to find where she belongs in this world. She’s trying to soak up all the precious minutes she has left with her two youngest boys before they leave the nest and that brings a new perspective to Sue’s life. What point does her life serve once her boys are gone? She’s been a successful CPA before she and the hubby decided to settle down and start a family.

A magazine article catches Sue eye and lights a fire in her belly when she learns about a developer wanting to turn the beautiful land of Durango, Colorado, into an amusement style park. So many things just don’t set right with her about this but she’s really not sure what to do about it. Her son mentions that she should start a podcast about her thoughts and, while she has no experience in that area, she decides to give it a try. Along the way, she forms friendships with 2 very strong willed women who stand with her in their plight to take down this developer and save the land that they care so much about.

This was very well written and focuses on the powers of strong women and friendship. I found this book to be very inspiring and empowering. There are several issues that are overcome through the bonds formed in this trio of women.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how the author incorporates information from the previous books. It all seems to flow very well and the story is very well thought out. The main character’s growth, especially Jolie’s, is very noticeable. The characters are very relatable. Once I started this book, it was very difficult to put down. There is a lot going on at the same time, not just focusing on the crime at hand. The story does flow seamlessly and is very easy to follow.

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No Amends by Angela Lam – Review by Manda Kelly

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No AmendsNo Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an interesting story. I have to admit, I was surprised by the twists in this one. While I wasn’t sure exactly how it was going to end I was all in. The story follows Tang, and Dee. And the story that unfolds around them. I recommend this story if you like a good suspense book.

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Manda Kelly

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

I absolutely enjoyed this tale. Right as the book starts, it pulls you into the action and mystery regarding our hero Mia’s cat, Gumshoe, her familiar. I had not read book one prior to reading book two, but I felt like the author did enough of a recap, I was able to figure out what had happened in book two, without it feeling forced. I do definitely want to check out book one to see how it enhances this story. I thought the author tackled some really tough issues in this novel and again did it smoothly and in an engaging manner. I felt the story was fast paced, full of suspense and twists, and action. Mia was a great heroine who is working hard to help Gumshoe discover his past, finding herself and her path, all the while getting involved in mysteries and murder. I absolutely recommend this book for both teens and adults.

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The Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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We need a second book!!
I am so invested in what is going on in Sue’s life and am eager to see it continue on.
Everything that goes on and through women’s minds as they journey through life is here: working Mom vs. Stay at home Mom, what to do when your kids grow up, not following the same path as divorced parents, not jumping into new relationships, making adult friends, chauvinists, working in male dominated fields.
It’s ALL here and discussed.

A great reminder that life is what YOU make it, to stand up for what you believe in, to never stop growing/learning and always tell your loved ones how you feel.

I am hoping for a sequel for sure!