The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising Book 4) by Nadia Han – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising, #4)The Inquisitor by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow!! This book was fantastic. The Inquisitor is Book 4 in the WaterFyre Rising Series and I have to say I love all the books in the series but this……this is my favorite so far. It is dark, gritty, raw… with danger, secrets, lies, trafficking and romance…I cannot stop thinking about this story. While you could read this as a standalone, I very highly recommend reading this series in order to get the know what WaterFyre Rising is all about and the men who are involved.

Forrest Navarro is a doctor who is very smart, caring and looks into more holistic ways of helping his patients. What Forrest is also is methodical, constantly thinking of revenge and planning every step of the way…due to trauma he suffered as a child that continually stays with him. He has this bit of a dark nature…what Forrest does not plan for is Kiera Ford. He has never forgotten her since his one nigh encounter with her.

Kiera Ford is a photographer on the go, no time for relationships with her busy life. Meeting
Forrest and having one night with him…she leaves unexpectedly vowing no more one night stands. With her job taking her to Texas, Kiera never thought she would run into the man that still continues to be on her mind….Forrest. When chaos ensues that leaves Kiera in extreme danger, will Forrest be able to save her before it is to late or will his need for revenge from his childhood trauma get in the way…..

Definitely read and find out. This story was fast paced and such a roller-coaster of emotions for me. I loved this story and I am looking forward to more!

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 3) by Heidi Stark – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 3) by Heidi Stark is a great dark romance series

This was not how he had anticipated his life to unfold. Yet, he is now surrounded by the four guys of his fantasies. However, there’s a menace that is drawing nearer. He’d nearly killed him once. Angel’s crazed stalker has vanished. However, their existence is now much more threatened. He’s powerful. He is lethal. However, they are also.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden is a great historical holiday book

Joy Stewart, a teacher, has never been fortunate. Her father passed away prior to her birth. Her mother moved far away and remarried, leaving her in the care of her grandma. Therefore, her debtors call her once her grandma passes away from sickness. And as recompense for his debt, one of them is determined to marry Joy. Joy’s misfortune looks to be getting worse; she needs a Christmas miracle, and her grandma is working on one. Marshal Jack Bolling has discovered that he needs a babysitter. He now has custody of his four-year-old twin niece and nephew following the untimely deaths of his sister and her husband. He has been looking for a suitable nanny for them for more than a month, but he hasn’t been able to find one that can afford what a marshal makes or on his pay.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63263327-quick-affirmations-for-children” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668007112l/63263327._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63263327-quick-affirmations-for-children”>Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19122075.Kim_Ann”>Kim Ann</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5998204293″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Me and my daughter loved this book. It was super quick and easy for us to read and follow along. The pictures were super cute, I love that it has affirmation pages to fill out in the back.
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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising Book 4) by Nadia Han – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising, #4)The Inquisitor by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read a few of this author and was so eager to read this next book selection in the series. This one focuses on Forrest, who is an up and coming immunology doctor and very passionate about his work. His one distraction is his deep attraction for a fashion photographer, Kiera. After spending a whirlwind of a night together, she gets an urgent call and leaves. Kiera ends up in the unfortunate circumstances of being kidnapped and then auctioned off. When Forrest finds out, he does whatever he can to help out. This story has intense chemistry and suspense. As a warning, the story does mention of suicide, eating disorders and violence so this may be a sensitive areas to some readers. It was such a great story and I look forward to the next one in the series.

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The Inquisitor: WaterFyre Rising #4 by Nadia Han- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising, #4)The Inquisitor by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forrest Navarro is a doctor who specialises in immunology, but he also has a passion for natural remedies and mixing the eastern and western medicine so that he can help his patients to the best of his ability, however, he also has a dark side thanks to traumatic events from his childhood. Kiera Ford is a fashion photographer and works as a freelancer so that she can be more flexible with when and where and he loves her job, but she also has a passion for nature and photographing that is her hobby, but lately, she is having to work more than play more.

When Forrest comes to see family, it also coincides with a darker motive for being in the area, however, when he runs into the woman he cannot forget thanks to one night with her, he is determined to find out why it was only one night. Meanwhile, Keira is working at a high class camping resort with a brand who believe that it would make a fantastic backdrop and they weren’t lying, so Keira balances work and pleasure by scouting for the best places and once she has found them, she agrees to go to dinner with the others on the team and get to know them, but all that changes when she sees Forrest at another table, she cannot forget the night they spent together and how regrettably, it could never be more.

As these two mix work and pleasure, they begin to reconnect and work through their pasts, however, the peace was not to last when a string of events at the campsite rip them apart and an abduction places Keira in a dark place and when Forrest finds out that she is gone, he is determined to find her and destroy everyone who stands in his way, so when he hears about women being auctioned off to the highest bidder, he knows where he has to go, but will he be able to get to Keira before she disappears forever, or will their second chance disappear before their eyes? This is a fast paced and spicy romance where danger and darkness surround the light as it tries to snuff it out and kill the romance it shines upon in this action-packed dark romance.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joy Stewart is a young lady grieving the recent passing of her grandmother, a woman who raised her from a young age after the passing of her parents, so when she is confronted by a hulking man escorting her from the graveside to speak to a man she has never met, Joy is astonished. Unfortunately for Joy, this is not going to be a nice conversation because the man who wants to speak to her, kindly lets her know that her grandmother owed him a lot of money in the form of past loans and he demands that Joy pays the rest of the owing’s, or becomes his wife, but her grandma has made other plans for Joy.

Marshall Jack Bolling is the law enforcement in the small town of Virginia City and so lives above the jailhouse with his mother, as he is out checking on one of the residents, he is heading home and sees smoke in the distance and as he saddles his horse he starts to organise a bucket chain, however, as he approaches the scene, his worst fears are realised, it is his childhood home. He is relieved when he sees his niece and nephew alive and well, but he is devastated when he finds out that his sister and her husband were not so fortunate, so he takes the children to live with him and his mother, but looking after them takes more of a toll than he expected and he tries to look for a nanny, with no success.

As Joy tries to process her situation, she falls on more bad luck and needs to make a decision, stay or run, meanwhile, Jack is advised that there could be another way to bring in help with the children, a mail order bride, but he is reluctant, especially with it coming up to Christmas. Will Jack find someone to be his wife before the holidays really begin and will Joy find her escape from the threats when she follows the plan her grandmother set out and will she be able to run far enough to not have to look over her shoulder? This is a slow burn romance set to a backdrop of emotional turmoil, despair and hope where two decisions can either make or break lives, as danger lurks in every shadow in this engaging historical romance.

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Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Kerry Baker

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Be True with Me (Be with Me, #3)Be True with Me by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a sweet and engaging second chance romance with two brilliant characters. I have read many books by this author now but I think this one has to be my favourite so far. I loved the characters and the story. Watching their connection build again after a misunderstanding and years apart was lovely to see. It was relatable and believable the whole time.
This author really knows how to write a good book. Although this is quite a short story it is packed full of an interesting storyline and is well thought out. I enjoyed this book from start to finish and would definitely recommend it.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob is a sci-fi/dystopian story. Frankie is an undercover officer who is trying to get promoted. In order to help her chances, she reluctantly takes a mission to investigate a group of rebels in the Poverty Zones. Frankie tries her best to investigate the group without being pulled under. This is a very intriguing story. The world-building is great. A lot of thought and detail went into this world. The characters are all very interesting. I enjoyed reading about character types that I have not seen in any other book. The plot is very well-written. There is a lot of action and events to keep you hooked. This book was quite a ride!

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Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Secrets at the Cafe: A Novel of Suspense About Family and Friendships by Susan Spect Oram is a cozy mystery about a young woman who takes over her grandmother’s cafe after a deathbed promise. Gigi raised Karina after her parents’ death. When Gigi dies she makes Karina promise to run her cafe and read her journal. When Gigi’s journal is stolen, Karina has to pull out all the stops to find it. This book showed a lot of promise. There were quite a few twists and turns. I wish Karina had made better decisions and had better boundaries. I feel like there was a lot of unnecessary blame that she placed on herself. I liked the way some of the town tried to help Karina. The relationship between Karina and Bernard was sweet. If you like cozy mysteries you may like this one.

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Where the Ocean Meets the Sky (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Where the Ocean Meets the Sky (The Ocean)Where the Ocean Meets the Sky by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have truly sat and tried to figure out what to say about this story. I have read both stories. this book touched me so much. It’s really an emotional story. They both have tremendous emotional issues to deal with. Watching their emotional relationship develop was beautiful yet painful because her adoptive parents were supportive, yet not. There are so many issues in the story. It touches your heart and you want to root for them because they go through so much. You just watch them work through it and though Annie seems immature, she is a strong woman. She is just young and has a big trauma. Cal, however, is older and is dealing with a large loss. It’s a beautiful story that I would recommend. I’m in awe of both stories.

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

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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

This story pulled me right in. Mimi gets pulled into a mystery when her friend, Roz, sells a “cursed” diamond to her dad, Max. I couldn’t help but be pulled in by the “human spam” telling Mimi about the men following Roz that then followed Mimi, etc. It was like a domino chain falling over. The mystery started and you couldn’t stop. You had to follow it to the end. Thankfully, Michael was there to help her because she was way in over her head at times. I came into the series here at book three and I will be going back to book one. You can read as a stand alone. The characters are awesome. They are totally relatable. The story is very engaging. It’s a fun cozy as you solve the mystery.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden

Joy’s Christmas Escape is the first book in The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Series is ia Historical Holiday Romance that I absolutely loved reading. I’m a fan of Historical Romance and I love reading Holiday romance as well this is just what I needed. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m super excited to check out what other books they have written. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters make for a wonderful story. This is a story about Marshal Jack and Joy. She’s a schoolteacher who last her grandmother and now is being hounded by a man about her grandmother’s debts. Joy can’t pay so he suggests her becoming his mistress. She doesn’t want to do that. Jack finds himself in a situation where he now has his sister’s twin girls due to a house fire. Jack has a lot on his plate and isn’t sure how he’s going to manage it all. Can he be what she needs and can she be what he needs? This is a sweet romance that I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I’m super excited about this series and look forward to reading the next book soon.

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by M Policicchio

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jake and Cody rule. There are just no two ways about it. They are classy and fun.

So much has happened since my last Jake and Cody thrill ride. Cody has puppies!! No surprise that they are super smart and helpers, just like Cody. Okay, I digress.

While enjoying some time off in the Florida Keys, Jake is contacted by his Secret Service contact about needing Jake for a job. It is during this job that Jake finds out about a new weapon being used against citizens of the US, a new drug that is deadly and being used to taint the drug supply. This new lethal combination is causing havoc throughout the drug trade, even in-fight within the cartels.

Jake and Cody have been tasked with taking down as many of the traffickers that they can find to stop or at least stem the tide of this new drug entering the US. As Jake and Cody do their thing, it paints a large bullseye on not only them but friends and family. Jake and Cody must work within the law to keep everyone safe, especially themselves.

The action in this book does not stop. Whether it is guns blazing or Jake and Cody saving senior citizens from bullies on the beach, Jake and Cody are in constant motion. The author does not fail to entertain or keep you guessing. There are a few surprises sprinkled throughout.

Here is to Jake and Cody saving the world (or at least some part of it) again and again!!! Fantastic read.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joy’s Christmas Escape was a great book, P. Creeden is an amazing author who brings such a sweet romance with a beautiful gospel touch to it. It made me feel so good to read of how important Joy’s religious beliefs were to her, and the power of her faith in every trial that was thrown her way. She was such a strong woman to have gone through everything that she did and still endured through it all like a warrior. Marshal Bolling was the perfect companion to be matched with Joy, his mail-order bride, and what better timing couldn’t have come for both of them? I adored the attention to detail that the author took in developing the characters, and showing how much, they needed one another, whether they knew it or not. The setting in this story was one of my favorite time periods, when the world was so much more relaxed, and you could feel the friendliness of everyone around the town. The whole atmosphere reminded me of small-town living back in the days when everyone was neighborly, and you didn’t have such a huge issue with crimes. This was a great book to enjoy during this holiday season, it just warmed my heart. I have already started on the next book in this series and am excited to read about the next mail-order bride’s story.
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11/2023

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Deceived by my heart.

Drowning in fractured memories.

Taken against my will.

Shane Bennett used me, and for nothing more than revenge.

I was a victim, and in turn, I made him one. But that was then. I’m different now—is he? Or is this the moment when everything comes crashing down.

The connection between us twists and stretches from the past to the present, abused and strained but undeniably intact.

Something—someone—is coming for me. As each threatening note is delivered, the secrets in my mind break free.

It’s in Shane’s arms that I feel the safest. But trusting him means that I’m putting everything in my life at risk.

Is he worth it?

Wicked Ends is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, bully romance with plenty of angst and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Wicked Games, and Winter and Shane’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure. Or, a dead body as in this novel. This is a suspenseful and compelling cozy mystery. Self-proclaimed hoarder along with trying to solve the murder of someone close to her makes a humorous plot. Dumpster Dying is a compelling mystery that keeps you turning the pages. You’ll enjoy this quirky mystery

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

What a fun and enjoyable cozy mystery and I love that the characters trying to solve the mystery. Dumpster Dying is Book 1 in the Hazardous Hoarding Mystery and the author is also new to me. I was intrigued by the snyposis and cover of the book so I decided to dive right in.

Birdie and her sister Oda Jean have a love for a good bargain when yard sales call their names….especially knowing that Birdie also has a fascination of dumpster diving and a little bit of hoarding. When Birdie befriends a young lady name Jenna, Birdie loves to visit the convenient store that Jenna works at. Jenna ends up going missing one day with no clues to what happened, Birdie will stop at nothing to try and find her friend. With Birdie’s late husband haunting her a bit and her sister Oda Jean trying to clear out her house room by room that is a little overrun by bargain treasures…will Birdie find a out any truths the Jenna’s disappearance?

This is a really great read and I enjoyed the characters especially Birdie, she has my heartstrings.
I am already looking forward to more in this series and from the author!

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Nina Maes

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Excellent Read! Full of twists and turns. Great characters, very descriptive. This novel kept me at the edge of my seat. It has triggers, that are disclosed upfront. Overall, the storyline and characters bring an excellent read. I recommend to those who want to experience a romance in on a different level.

Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent Read! Full of twists and turns. Great characters, very descriptive. This novel kept me at the edge of my seat. It has triggers, that are disclosed upfront. Overall, the storyline and characters bring an excellent read. I recommend to those who want to experience a romance in on a different level.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids always love it when we pick up a book by this author, and this one was no different! It never fails to amaze me the way she writes amazing children’s books that actually get them thinking about a deeper meaning. This one sparked a conversation in our household about fear, bullies, and anxiety. The illustrations are wonderful and really add to the storyline as well. Will the bird ever find the courage to break out of his egg? Read on to find out! I highly recommend picking this book up for any kiddos in your life, whether that’s at home or in a school setting.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Shannen Kern

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book quickly and never looked back. Although I started with this book because I didn’t pay attention to the fact that it was a series, I HIGHLY recommend reading from the beginning. It took me a little while to get into the groove because I didn’t have the proper backstory which is my own fault. I’ve picked up the previous books now and fully intend to read in the correct order. With that mistake aside, this was an absolutely riveting read! It is dark but addicting, and the author put trigger warnings so that readers may go in without walking on eggshells, so to speak. There are also plenty of scenes that are dangerous, intense, and very steamy as it is a spicy reverse harem. I really enjoy that there is a great amount of sultry scenes throughout this book, but the author has created a marvelous storyline that doesn’t rely on the sensuality alone. Reading about Angel, Devon, the snakes, and the Brixton guys will have you at the edge of your seat for a myriad of reasons, so don’t pass this one up!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arriving Home is gay romance with a snowy, festive setting. It has a lot of cute, Hallmark-esque tropes but also addresses deeper and darker topics. Both of the main characters, Austin and Elijah, have a lot of healing to do as they learn to trust each other and open up.

This is a refreshing read for anyone who finds the Holiday season difficult, as we see Elijah and Austin struggling with things like being in noisy, crowded spaces and dealing with uncomfortable family situations. As well as this, we see them finding ways to cope and help each other out.

Arriving Home gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to M/M romance fans who are looking for an engaging Holiday read! I’m looking forward to reading more of this series.

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man this author can write one heck of a reverse harem that has you on the edge of your seat and not just because of the steam!
So many reverse harems lose their characters and the plot too busy with sexy time but she balances this so well and it’s so engaging.

Two reverse harem relationships go from enemies to Allies while taking out an extremely dark mutual enemy related to Devon.

I don’t want to spoil what happens for you but this book will have your heart pounding (for multiple reasons ;)) and you laughing at witty banter and marveling at the way human nature can be shaped and changed so quickly.

Absolute 5 stars and a can’t miss! I do reccomend the other books first and PLEASE read the trigger warnings if there are topics you are sensitive about she is quite open about the topics in the book.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Angela Plate, November 2023

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author. It’s a historical romance that keeps things interesting. Great characters and good world building. I’m looking forward to reading the series.

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet little story about a young kid not giving up. Ben has been entering a baking competition for several years with his biscuit recipe. He never places first. But that doesn’t stop him from trying each and every year. This year however he is determined to change that. With the help of none other than his cat he tries a new idea. This book is perfect for early school aged kids and teaches a great lesson of try, try again. I also loved how Ben’s dad is right there supporting him the whole way!

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Christine Baranek

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mission Target
By: Mark Nolan

Once again, Mark Nolan knocks it out of the park with this Jake Wolfe book. Jake and Cody are at it again and they are trying to stop a deadly drug that is spreading like wildfire. However, this assignment is not going to be what it seems and we are taken on a well crafted roller coaster ride as Jake and Cody work to finish the assignment and stay alive. This is perhaps the best Jake Wolfe book yet and I hope that there is more to come. I definitely recommend reading this book and the rest of the series!

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Killer Lawyer (Jake Wolfe Book 3) by Mark Nolan – Review by

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Killer Lawyer (Jake Wolfe, #3)Killer Lawyer by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Lawyer
By: Mark Nolan

Jake and Cody have quickly become some of my favorite characters in any series. Jake has some crazy ideas and I love watching how Cody helps Jake with these ideas. This story moves quickly and there were so many times when I thought for sure that there was no where else for the story to go when another twist comes out of the woodwork. Throughout the series Jake makes fantastic connections with other characters. Although these books each function as a standalone, Mark Nolan leaves threads that bring characters back up in some way.
Mark Nolan knows how to craft a thriller, it is filled with twists and turns that keep you riveted until the very end. I recommend reading this one and the rest of the series!

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved the watercolor illustrations. The book touched on some very important and sadly real-world problems with bullying. Led to a long conversation with my seven-year-old son about why people bully others for seemingly no reason. Sadly, he has some real-world experience with bullying in pre-k, with the same thing he was a smaller kid and a bigger kid in his class tried to intimidate him sadly I can’t be at school to protect him, but his big brother was able to step in and get the kid to stop. Once again, the talented Lois Wickstrom finds a simplistic and beautiful way of bringing real topics to younger children in a way that is natural and unfortunately realistic.

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Julie Johnson

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake has such an interesting background and he’s not afraid to go rogue when the situation arises. He and his trusty sidekick, Cody, are immersed in another drama that is threatening American lives. Together, they set out to get the people behind all this action and bring them to justice.

I absolutely love this series! This can be read as a standalone but don’t cheat yourself out of other fantastic adventures with Jake and Cody!

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Key West Dead
By: Mark Nolan

Once again, Jake and Cody are back and where they go chaos is soon to follow. I don’t know if chaos is the right word but I do know that where they go leads to a book that I find absolutely exhilarating and hard to put down. This book was fantastic and I truly enjoy watching their adventures. Mark Nolan knows how to create a fantastic plot that does not leave you hanging. I definitely recommend reading this story, and the whole series.

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