Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Nicole Thompson

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“Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail” is an enchanting chapter book adventure by MJ Murray and is an absolute gem for young readers! This captivating story kicks off with a stroke of serendipity when Dylan’s mailbox delivers a detective kit right when his neighbor’s mail goes missing.

Dylan embarks on an exhilarating quest, unraveling the mystery behind the vanishing letters. He canvases the town, quizzing locals, and gradually piecing together the puzzle. With each step of his journey, Dylan crafts a brilliant scheme to recover the pilfered mail. The book maintains an airy and cheerful tone, featuring straightforward language and concise sentences that make it a delightful and engaging read for kids.

The vivid and vibrant illustrations enrich the story’s appeal, immersing young readers in the enchanting world of Detective Dylan. In the end, this book ingeniously blends mystery and humor, imparting valuable lessons of perseverance, teamwork, and the art of problem-solving. It’s an enchanting adventure that deserves a resounding five-star rating!

Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Threads of TimeThreads of Time by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Toronto Time Agents series. I would recommend reading the first book prior to this one for an understanding on the world and the characters.
I don’t often read books with time travel but this one had me engaged and invested. There are plenty of twists and suspenseful moments to keep your attention and make you unwilling to put the book down.
The descriptive narrative allows you to step through time with the characters. You can tell research has been done on the time period, and this adds realism to the story as well as making you fell immersed in the story and time period. I was gripped from the beginning and remained enthralled throughout. There was so much going on and yet it wasn’t enough, I needed more of Wilda immediately – I loved her.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book, this series has been great so far and I can only see it getting better if it continues how it has.

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

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

Merry Christmas, Montana
By: Elsa Winckler

This is such a heartwarming Christmas story. It is amazingly well written with characters that know how to hit you right in the feels. This is a fantastic story that takes place in a small town. It features Riley, who is a photographer who is living in Seattle but whose whole family has moved to Montana. She heads there to photograph a wedding where she meets the bride’s brother and feels sparks fly. This is the third book in the series and it is the third that I have read. I definitely enjoyed seeing Riley’s story happen in this book. I felt that this story was perhaps the best in the series I’ve read so far. Which is saying something because I truly loved the first two. I definitely recommend picking up this one – its a good romance but it will also begin to put you in the Christmas Spirit.

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Kimberly Filer

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Small has done it again with another fantastic story. The second book in the Brass Ring Series takes place right before Christmas. The outdoor Carousel is closed for the season and Rusty misses the the Carousel so badly. His grandfather is forgetting more and more and Rusty is so sad. One day when Rusty goes holiday shopping with his mother, he encounters a Christmas Carousel in the mall. Will the magic work on these carousel animals or is the magic reserved just for horses? Join Rusty on a wonderful set of adventures as he travels back in time to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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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
By: Ellen Butler

Holy cow! This Karina Cardinal mystery is the newest and just when I thought I couldn’t love the character and series any more Ellen Butler delivers with a book that blows the others out of the water. This book has some supernatural elements which is a new element to the series. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this addition, but in true Karina Cardinal fashion it fit right in with the amazing cast of characters that already existed. This is also added to what I have come to expect from Karina Cardinal – a mystery that keeps me guessing from the very start, suspense, drama, amazing dialogue and characters that add to the depth of the plot.
This book is absolutely fantastic. When Karina’s aunt goes missing – she has no choice but to really investigate what has happened. Yet, as with all of the previous books, Karina has bitten off more than she chewed. And she discovers that finding her aunt is going to really involve more than she ever expected.
Once again, I truly believe that each of these books would function as a standalone, however, I truly recommend reading all of them. There is some character overlap and also there are so very many amazing mysteries to be read. Definitely don’t miss out on this one!

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Logan McKenna is back in Whisper Creek, Book 7 in this series. While this book could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading this series in order. Suspense, intrigue, danger, murder with twists and turns….I enjoyed this story and already looking forward to more in this series.

Logan is now tasked when one of her friends is a suspect in a murder, to find out the cold hard truth. The police feel like they already may know whom the killer is…..but Logan needs to investigate more, figure out the pieces….as the victim was not very well liked. When there are four suspects possibly…its gets a bit twisty. So many accusations and lies floating around, who do you believe?

Great story and hard to put down…..

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge
By: Ellen Butler

I have been a fan of every last one of the Karina Cardinal mysteries. But let me tell you that this book has definitely become one of my favorites. It takes the mystery, suspense, and political intrigue that I have come to expect and really ups it by making it hit close to home for Karina. This time its the FBI who are involved, but she is being accused of harboring a fugitive. Also known as her ex-boyfriend. Who she is definitely not hiding, but who also is accused of taking off with over a million dollars. However, this doesn’t fit anything she knows about her ex-boyfriend. So either, she didn’t know him like she thought she did, he has lost his mind or there is something else going on. Of course, Karina needs to begin to start this out for herself because not only is her name attached, but also none of this is making any sense. So she jumps head first into another case that kept me reading long into the night. I cannot recommend this or the other Karina Cardinal books enough. I love every page and the characters are all so interesting and really add so much depth to the plot – they keep the plot moving. Definitely pick up this book!

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Pharaoh’s Forgery (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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Pharaoh's Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4)Pharaoh’s Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pharoah’s Forgery
By: Ellen Butler

I truly feel that each and every Karina Cardinal book gets better than the last. I have found that she has become one of my favorite main characters. She is strong and independent and all in all just a really relatable character. In this book, the setting is moved away from Washington, DC and the United States. This move makes the focus of the book shift – previously each of these book had to do with U.S. government and politics, however, now this book is much more focused on ancient things. This gives the book a refreshing makeover that really made the experience even better. This book gives us better looks at characters that were mentioned in previous books but really gives us a good feel for them – like Mrs. Thundermuffin and Rodrigo. It was really great to get to know these characters in a different light.

The Karina Cardinal Series is really an excellent mystery series that is filled with suspense and twists and turns. Each book is a standalone, however, I highly suggest reading each one, as it is a fantastic read but also because there is some character crossover between books. I definitely suggest picking this one up!

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Heart’s Escape (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Crystal Walker

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Heart’s Escape took some time to get into as it was a wonderfully slow building story. It gave you depth into each character and sold you on the author’s storyline. The way each character built their demeanor and were built makes the story that much more enticing. Plus, the climax is built up and the details are specific that you actually feel as though you are in the story. I enjoyed each section of the book as it built up the events in each chapter. The characters each had a special role to play and then left an imprint on your heart of what they were doing in the story as it closed. The ending even left it open for another story by this amazing author. A definite read for those who love magic and mystery!

Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds and Deception
By: Ellen Butler

This is the third book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery story. Although it is the third book in the series I think it is important to note that it can definitely function as a standalone. You could miss the earlier books and not be lost at all. I do recommend reading them all, just because each and everyone that I have read so far have been fantastic reads that I highly recommend. It contains all of my favorite elements in a mystery – drama, danger, action, suspense.
Katrina Cardinal is such a great character. She is multi-layered and helps to drive the plot a rate that had me not wanting to walk away from my book. She is a lawyer who is now a lobbyist in Washington D.C. This gives her all the qualities you would expect – especially for the lead character in a mystery series – she’s smart, independent and hard working. Her sister reaches out to her to help her with a friend. And this leads them both wondering what they have been pulled into as nothing is as they originally thought.
This book is absolutely fantastic. I love the characters and how fast paced the plot is. This mystery is definitely original. I cannot wait to read more from Karina Karina Cardinal. Definitely pick this book up!

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Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery #2)Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fatal Legislation
By: Ellen Butler

This is the second book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series. This is a fantastic political mystery the features action, suspense, drama and of course, an FBI investigation. This book is a complete page turner that definitely is intense at parts and really sucked me in.
Karina Cardinal is a lawyer who is not working as a lobbyist. She has a new boyfriend who is also an FBI agent. Karina is in the wrong place and the wrong time and ends up being a a person of interest in a murder investigation. Karina is determined to not only prove her innocence but also find out what is going on. She doesn’t want to become the next victim.
These characters are amazingly well written – they have flaws and depth to them. They really seem like 3 dimensional people, not just characters on a page. And the story is told with such craftsmanship. As much as the story kept me on the edge of my seat – I wanted to solve the mystery before Karina did – I also didn’t want it to end. I definitely recommend reading this book – it will not disappoint!

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Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Christine Baranek

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Isabella's Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1)Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabella’s Painting
By: Ellen Butler

This is a fantastic fast paced mystery. This book introduces us to Karina Cardinal who is just at the wrong place at the right time to put her in the middle of a mystery. Karina is a fantastically well written character who drives the plot (which happens to be based on a real life mystery). This story sucked me in from the first page and it really delivered. This author gives enough detail to make you feel like you are there but not so much that it bogs down the plot of the story.
I definitely recommend this story and I cannot wait to read more by Ellen Butler.

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Saint Con by Seelie Kay – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

This was a gripping love at first sight romance with plenty of drama and suspense which kept me hooked throughout. Former priest turned street lawyer for the homeless of Milwaukee and apparent bad boy Connor, literally bumps into self-proclaimed good girl Jessica in a wine bar. Following a passionate night together Jess is skeptical of Con’s intentions, but over the next few days he manages to charm her and she starts to believe it could be real love. However, unexpectedly Con dose not show up for their first real date and Jess thinks she’s been ghosted and is devastated. Jess then realises that Con is a actually missing but the police will not help as there is no proof he’s been harmed, and he’s not a vulnerable adult. Convinced that he’s in danger Jess enlists her friends to help find him and eventually Con is found but he’s dangerously injured and in a coma. Sadly their promising relationship may be over much too soon. This was a fairly short story but it took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. The intriguing storyline flows well and the plot twists kept the suspense high, whilst the characters and the setting came to life making me feel fully immersed in the story. The chemistry between Jess and Con sizzled off the page and I loved their developing relationship, and was hoping they would both get their HEA. An enjoyable, entertaining and engaging read and one which I recommend reading.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Beautiful story about mothers and babies. Lovely illustrations.

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Kerry Carr

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Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Y Chronicles series. It is a YA young dystopian story that has me completely immersed from the start. The author’s writing really brought the world to life. You can actually picture living in a world where everyone had a place and a purpose but no free will. With one group of people controlling all of human kind and stopping anyone trying to rebel in their tracks.
This is a story about one girls fight to find herself and break free of all the rules places around her. It is a story of love and loss, Rebellion, danger, duty and secrets that slowly come into the light.
Lexi has finally turned 17. She doesn’t want be placed in a role like her parents. To live a life that is uniformed with no free will. She wants the chance to find her own way in the world but How?
When she finds a diary detailing things about a rebel group called Y it sets her on the road of discovering all she can about them. Is this group the thing she needs to break free? Did her mother and grandmother have any knowledge of this group? Were they every a part of it? And what will be the consequences of her joining such a group?
When a young woman is torn between duty and towing the line and finally finding freedom and herself in the process which way will Lexi turn?

I loved this story and can’t wait to see what happens next.

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The Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Men of Eden Cove ManorThe Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Men of Eden Cove by Naomi Valkyrie is a paranormal romance story. We follow Lucifer, a young man who is intrigued by the rumors regarding the men who live in the haunted manor in Eden Cove. Lucifer is a little bit reckless but loving to Ren and it made me love him despite his recklessness. I loved the friendship between Ren and Luci. I also loved how the story developed between Lucifer and Mordecai. We also get a bit of intrigue and mystery surrounding the men of the manor. I feel like on all sides this story was really about friendship and the things we do for love. I found this to be a very cute and fun story. I chuckled quite a bit. The story is a quick read with some good dashes of paranormal and M/M.

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The Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Charlene Pryke

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The Men of Eden Cove ManorThe Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Men at eden cove

This is the first book that I have read from Naomi Valkyrie and it will not be my last. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book ticked a lot of my favourite genre. It is the story of a curious individual named Eiren otherwise known as Lucifer and is told in two points of view the other main character is the mysterious Mordecai . This is not your average paranormal novel in the respect that is is the forming of male/male sexual relationships. In my opinion this book ended as it was just getting started and I would have liked it to be a longer read with more sex scenes, but overall it was an entertaining quick read.

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The Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Charlene Pryke

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/188412194-the-men-of-eden-cove-manor” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Men of Eden Cove Manor” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689247553l/188412194._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/188412194-the-men-of-eden-cove-manor”>The Men of Eden Cove Manor</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19564586.Naomi_Valkyrie”>Naomi Valkyrie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5932840324″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Men at eden cove<br /><br />This is the first book that I have read from Naomi Valkyrie and it will not be my last. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book ticked a lot of my favourite genre. It is the story of a curious individual named Eiren otherwise known as Lucifer and is told in two points of view the other main character is the mysterious Mordecai . This is not your average paranormal novel in the respect that is is the forming of male/male sexual relationships. In my opinion this book ended as it was just getting started and I would have liked it to be a longer read with more sex scenes, but overall it was an entertaining quick read.<br /><br />
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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite #7)Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first thing I can say about this story is…..NOOO! That can’t be the end? I want more… This series is Fantastic. Even with the ups and downs. Winter is trying to start over. Her childhood was not pretty, she fought her way out. Shane has his secrets and tries to keep them hidden. The biggest lie is that he remembers being bullied by the one girl who made his life miserable. Now adults and going to college, their fight is even bigger. This author is such a great writer. She writes stories the keep you wanting so much more. The story is fast paced and will keep you turning pages, but so worth the sleepless night. Bullies to Romance written so well, I just have to wait for book 8.
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Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Sara King

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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

This book was the first for me both from this series as well as by this author, but it won’t be the last. The sixth in the series, this book can be read as a stand alone but if I had to guess it would be even better read in order if for no other reason than the character development you gain as the series develops.

I found the writing to be well developed, humorous , laugh out loud at moments , easy – to – read , and not wanting to put to book down. I can not wait for the next book book by Butler. But while I am waiting, I will be going back to read the rest of the series.

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

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

I really liked this book. However I was unaware that there were 6 in the series prior to reading. I did get lost in the details of who was who and where things were happening. Despite that I really loved the relationship between Celestina and Frank, how they grew together throughout and eventually came together in the end. Hopefully I will be able to read the rest of the series in the future and connect the dots.

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Laura Jones

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Necrosis takes place in a world where a virus has taken over, leaving those who are infected as strong zombie creatures who wreak havoc on the living. Amy is determined to keep her daughter Lilah safe through the aftermath, which proves to be a difficult feat. During a very close call, the mother and daughter find a group of survivors who rescue them from a hoarde of zombies who almost overcome the pair. They are able to find a little bit of beauty amongst the devastation of this new world when they’re brought into the shelter of this new group, and Amy is pleasantly surprised to reunite with an old childhood friend. This short story shows the lengths a mother will go to in order to protect her child. It was very well written and the performance kept my attention throughout. I look forward to more from this author!

Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you like holiday reads with a little angst mixed in, this is a great book. It’s a slow build, but once things start to move, it really picks up. The author does a good job of keeping you hooked by dropping bits of the situation with Austin’s family throughout the first half of the story, so you want to keep going to find out just what the situation is there. And once you do… oh the feels.

Being an ADHDer myself, there were many moments I related to Elijah’s struggles. And I loved that the author didn’t shove all that under the rug as the relationship developed. Both people recognized they still had things to work through to make the relationship all it could be, but they were willing to try.

Note: In case you missed it in the blurb, there are content warnings. Make sure you check those out before you dive in!

Overall, a great read!

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Saxton

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NecrosisNecrosis by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

omg this story has left me continuously thinking about it since I finished it!
in a post apocalyptic world full of zombies from a unknown deadly viral outbreak, Amy is doing her best to protect her daughter Lyla. every choice, every breath could be their last. what will Amy sacrifice to save her daughter Lyla?
in a word… everything.
this book was absolutely intense and the tears came at the end of this book, my heart literally broke in this book and I highly highly reccomend it

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Master Sardinia (Masters of the Consulate Book 8) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Shirley

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Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the eighth book in this series and it just gets better an better with each book written, this book follows the Master Sardinia and Madria. When the rogues and shifters descend on the Island of Master Sardinia he is determined to protect what he and his other Masters have achieved, but when Madria is put in danger the only thing he can do to save her is change her.

Madria has the sight but she has always thought this a curse but when she sees something which disturbs her she has to right the wrong, but knowing she has always had a dislike to Master Sardinia when there worlds collide her whole world turns on its access.

Can they survive the rogues, Shifters and witches and themselves?

The only regret I have with these books are I read them too fast, as always there is action, drama and thrilling twists and turns which adds to the thrilling fast pace of the book. The worlds in which you create are so brilliant and draw you in from the first word printed on the page.

As with all the other books you have captured the feel of these character brilliantly and although this is normally a genre I read every new book has me itching to see what new adventure and rogues, shifters and witches this Mafia gang of vampires can rid the kingdoms of, although there are four more books in this series left I think at the end I will be sad to leave these sexy vampires and there mates.

Thank you for introducing me to a genre I would not have ventured but now love.

Ross (Central Florida Stories Book 4) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Angela Shirley

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Ross: Central Florida StoriesRoss: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ross has his regrets in life his most potent is letting Hadley get on the back of his brother’s motorbike 4 years ago, at that time in his life he thought it was the best decision being in love with your brother’s girlfriend is not the done thing. Four years later, Hadley reaches out to him to recuse her daughter but can Ross shut off his feelings and leave her in her world of the devil or can he truly tell her the truth he wanted to say all those years ago.

The night Hadley jumped on Steve’s motor bike and left Ross and his mother was the hardest thing Hadley had ever done. Knowing deep down her heart was with Ross, she thought she could eventually love Steve. When Steve upgrades from petty theft to prospecting for an outlaw Motorcycle gang her world descended into the evil horrors. Her only salvation is getting her daughter out of this horrendous situation and her angel is Ross.

Ross arrives and sees the abuse that his brother has physically inflected on Hadley but not aware of the sexual abuse he decides to recuse both of them and hopefully he can follow his heart and hopefully ,make a home with Hadley and Lacey, the only thorn in the side is if his brother follows them and decides he wants her back but at the moment Ross would gladly teach his brother some manners.

I have read the other books in this series and this one does not disappoint. I love the forbidden love aspect between Ross and Hadley and it smoulders on the page, with his Alpha dominance which was there is part but his softness towards Hadley was lovely to read. My lord, I love the way Hadley was strong and still independent after what had happened to her and that she was not going to let it beat her which was brilliant to read.

This book does have triggers of Drug abuse, Sexual and Physical abuse but the way the author has written it adds a shock value and lets you know what has contributed to this strong female character and her journey but is not shocking enough for to you not read. As always the characters are well developed and enhances the story and can’t wait to read more.

Heart’s Escape (Fallen Hearts) Kindle Edition by Meredith Hart – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Heart's EscapeHeart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alindra is a magician for the Kingdom of Summer, she is young, talented and imprisoned, she is terrified for her life and she is desperate to get away, so she makes a plan to leave and packs a few belongings so that when she does leave, it won’t be obvious to start with. Phaedron is a man who has been through a lot, as a child he was sent to the Land Below with his mother, but it was to escape something worse than death, but that is when his challenges began and his losses, but he trudges on and tries to achieve his dreams, but this is not to be and when he loses his arm and then his brother.

Phaedron hatches a plan to go to the Kingdom of Summer and steal away a magician who will be able to help him rescue his brother, however, when he steps through the portal, it doesn’t go quite as expected. When the night comes that Alindra has prepared for, she is checking that she has got everything she needs when suddenly a portal opens in her tiny room and a man step through it, so when he asks her to go with him back through the portal, she is shocked, but she agrees. This is where every plan both have made shatters when the portal closes behind them, neither of them can believe what just happened, but Alindra immediately goes back to her plan A and hustles Phaedron out of her room and to another escape route promising that she will meet him the next day.

This is where the challenges soon begin again, as both travel to their last resort way to get away, this is where Phaedron explains about why he needs her to go with him, who has imprisoned his brother and where, he also asks Alindra why she wants to get away, so as they both lay out their truth, can they learn to trust each other enough to complete their missions, or will there be more challenges along the way and can they really trust each other, knowing they are on different sides of the same war? This is an adventure across kingdoms where opposites must work together, magic is everywhere and trust is hard to find, not to mention attraction and forbidden feelings, it is a heady mix you will not want to miss out on.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts Book #3) by Meredith Hart – Review by Angela Hayes

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Heart's EscapeHeart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Heart’s Escape is Book #3, and the fourth and final instalment in the Fallen Hearts series by Meredith Hart. As with the other books in the series this is a captivating romantic fantasy- with an enemies to lovers theme, action, adventure, magic, danger, drama, desperation, chemistry, spice, challenges/obstacles, emotion, mystery, secrets, tension, intrigue, superb world-building, interesting characters, layers, banter, violence, a quest, and finding love unexpectedly.
This is Phaedron and Alindra’s story, which sees two ‘enemies’ joining forces out of desperation, and perhaps a little a touch of fate. We met Phaedron previously, as he is Rowan’s brother (Heart’s Rescue – Book #1). Desperate times call for desperate measures, and both Phaedron and Alindra have their own reasons for wanting to join forces. But trusting each other is a whole different story. Right? What unfolds makes for a captivating story of finding love in the throes of an adventure.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Hart, this is a richly detailed story with wonderful scene-setting which helped to bring her world, characters, and story, to life. I was pulled into the story from the very beginning, easily connecting to and investing in the characters and the outcome of the story. This was a bit of a bitter-sweet read for me, knowing it was the final in the series- but also needing to know how it all played out in the end.
I wonder what Ms. Hart has in store for us next? I am excited to find out.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Meredith Hart!

 

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Have ghost. Will travel. When your not so very departed great-great-aunt relies on her old belongings to cling to her particular form of spectral life force, what do you do when some of them come up for auction in Tuscany? Travel to Italy, of course! But what Genie Darling expected to be a smooth, if expensive operation, soon becomes a haunting experience. The auction house goes up in flames, there’s a dead body, and her great-great-aunt Adriana’s evening gown from Chanel is a pile of ashes . . . or is it? So much for la dolce vita. And when it looks like the wrong man will be suspected of arson and manslaughter, it’s time for Genie and her merry ghost sidekick to sleuth again!

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book #7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

5 Stars

 

Mission Target is the newest addition (Book #7) to the Jake Wolfe series by Mark Nolan. It is another incredibly clever, intensely gripping, and suspenseful read. Mr. Nolan has come up with yet more heart-pounding situations for Jake and Cody to deal with – weaving a riveting adventure with a complex, multi-layered storyline that’s packed full of action, danger, tension, drama, intrigue, humour, mystery, murder, crime and investigation, covert ops, military/agency/police procedure, assassins, banter, secrets, corruption, greed, violence, a deadly drug, a dangerous international drug network with sinister intent, excitement, twists, high-sea escapades, and much more.
We once again we team up with former marine turned lawyer and covert operative Jake Wolfe, and his trusty companion, Cody, the highly intelligent, and loyal ex-war dog- who really is the smartest dog you’ll ever meet. Following along as all the excitement unfolds. When a deadly drug starts leaving bodies in its wake, Jake’s mission becomes cutting the head off the snake, stop the supply, trace the source, and eliminate the threat. This proves to be a bit more complicated when he becomes a target himself. Add a deranged serial killer, corruption, greed, danger, and high stakes- and the story becomes quite the adrenaline-fuelled ride.
It is a fast-paced story with lots of twists and surprising developments. This is such an absorbing read, I ended up reading it in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.
This series just gets better and more addictive with each new release. I know I keep saying this, but I really can’t get enough of this series- and I don’t think I’ll ever tire of joining Jake and Cody on one of their exciting ‘adventures’- so I really hope there are plenty more stories still to come.
The next book can’t come soon enough for me!

Thank you, Mark Nolan!

 

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