This Time Around by Kimberly Packard

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This Time Around by Kimberly Packard
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Genre – Women’s Fiction
Page Count – 321
Cover Designer – Sarah Hanson of Okay Creations
Most of us would jump at a chance for a do-over of our teenage years…but what if our worst mistakes lead to our happily-ever-after?
Josie Gardner’s life revolves around her amazing children and her career. But, when her husband threatens to take her kids in their divorce, and the business she’s put most of her passion, time and money into building is at risk of failing, a panic attack shatters her grip on reality… and the present.
Josie wakes up in her teenage bedroom, thirty years in the past. She’s forced to relive her emotionally devastating senior year of high school — the year she cut her father out of her life, caused one of her best friends to sever ties, and turned away the boy she loved.
Determined to get back to her children in her own time, Josie tries to fix the mistakes she made, in the hope that righting wrongs will send her back to the present. But when tempted by her high school crush Josie faces the real possibility of losing her future for good.
Would you take a second chance for love…even if it meant losing everything?

~ AMAZON ~

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Kimberly Packard is an award-winning author of women’s fiction.

When she isn’t writing, she can be found planning her next trip, asking her dog what’s in his mouth or curled up with a book. She resides in Texas with her husband Colby, a clever cat named Oliver and a precocious black lab named Tully. 

Her debut novel, Phoenix, was awarded as Best General Fiction of 2013 by the Texas Association of Authors. She is also the author of a Christmas novella, The Crazy Yates, and the sequels to Phoenix, Pardon Falls and Prospera Pass, and her stand-alone titles Vortex, Dire’s Club and This Time Around. She was honored as one of the Top 10 Haute Young Authors by Southern Methodist University in 2019. Vortex was the 2019 winner of the Pencraft award in Women’s Fiction, and Dire’s Club, was awarded the 2021 General Fiction of the Year by the North Texas Book Festival.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 166
Cover Designer – Jenny Quinlan
Drew Foster is trapped in a one-man operation. Focused on building his small IT consulting business, the workaholic thirty-one-year-old has no time for close relationships except with his sister and widowed mom. But at a Halloween bash hosted by his brother-in-law’s hockey teammate, he hits it off with an unknown woman in an outrageous mascot costume.
Katie Denning is done with men. Burned by past boyfriends using her to get close to the professional sports team, the loyal dog-lover leaves the party with a guy dressed as a giant banana slug… only to be pursued by police. And after a night of adventure and fun with the cute guy running from the cops, she plucks up the courage to ask him on a date.
Though their romantic rendezvous is cut short by her Chow-mix attacking him, a determined Drew asks for a second chance. A cautiously optimistic Katie begins falling hard, but she fears Drew’s work demands could result in her facing another painful rejection.
Are they about to get stuck on the sidelines before they can score a forever goal?

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Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in G.K. Brady’s imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page. 

An award-winning writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page. She also writes historical fiction under the pen name Griffin Brady. 

G.K. is a wife and the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Listening Length – 5 hr 24 min
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Drew Foster is trapped in a one-man operation. Focused on building his small IT consulting business, the workaholic thirty-one-year-old has no time for close relationships except with his sister and widowed mom. But at a Halloween bash hosted by his brother-in-law’s hockey teammate, he hits it off with an unknown woman in an outrageous mascot costume.
Katie Denning is done with men. Burned by past boyfriends using her to get close to the professional sports team, the loyal dog-lover leaves the party with a guy dressed as a giant banana slug… only to be pursued by police. And after a night of adventure and fun with the cute guy running from the cops, she plucks up the courage to ask him on a date.
Though their romantic rendezvous is cut short by her Chow-mix attacking him, a determined Drew asks for a second chance. A cautiously optimistic Katie begins falling hard, but she fears Drew’s work demands could result in her facing another painful rejection.
Are they about to get stuck on the sidelines before they can score a forever goal?

~ AMAZON ~

Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in G.K. Brady’s imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page. 

An award-winning writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page. She also writes historical fiction under the pen name Griffin Brady. 

G.K. is a wife and the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband.

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The Sins of Men (The Peter Smith Chronicles) by Danny J. Bradbury

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The Sins of Men (The Peter Smith Chronicles) by Danny J. Bradbury
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Genre – Historical Literary Fiction
Page Count – 446
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Can an impoverished boy overcome his humble beginnings, abduction, and mistreatment to participate in a series of pivotal events in world history? Raised in poverty and hopelessness on the streets of Portsmouth, Peter Beale is forced into a life of crime just to survive. This lifestyle leaves him vulnerable, and he is snatched by an uncaring Naval officer against his will. He is pressed into service aboard the HMS Progress, a British man of war, which quickly becomes his prison.

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I have been writing historical fiction novels since I retired from the Insurance industry. I have a lifelong love of history and enjoy sharing my accumulated knowledge. I was born and raised in Colorado and Wyoming. I served in the U.S. Navy. My wife and I currently live in South Carolina. We have three grown daughters and four grandchildren.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210210016-in-the-midst-of-omens” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1710977912l/210210016._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210210016-in-the-midst-of-omens”>In the Midst of Omens</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20773862.Nicole_Bailey”>Nicole Bailey</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6647583687″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book started off strong with a war and you get to see a bit of the personality of the main character. He seems to have everything but he isn’t happy and wants more. He wants a legacy left behind that will have stories be told and songs sung long after he is gone. The gods want him to be happy and fulfilled so they send Enkidu to fill that void. Then, there is the goddess Inanna that wants to rule Gilgamesh’s kingdom. She has plans all set up until Enkidu comes into the picture. Will she get the throne or will Gilgamesh rule with Enkidu by his side? Before picking up this book I had heard of Gilgamesh in name only. All the stories and mythologies have always fascinated me but his story is not one that I have read. After reading this retelling I want nothing more than to read what inspired the author into writing this story.
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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Music that Ties Us is a wonderful story. The author quickly brings us a slight romantic triangle. With characters that were well written and delivered throughout.
Cadence has a fiance and great memories of their time together. But things are different now. Lost is the man she once knew, laid back and fun. Now he’s suppressing who she is as well. Until one night things changed. Craving independence, what does Cadence get herself into in this story?
Damien doesn’t want to be held down. But he can’t keep his eye off of Cadence.
Does he give into temptation?
What will happen with the fiance? I had so many questions through it all. With the plot included.
Again I will reinterpret how this book, it’s the beginning of the end? How will Cadence get through her current predicament?
I look forward to finding more books by this author
To dive right into!

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The Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom is a great little children’s chapter book with 3 intriguing mysteries to unravel. Although aimed at 7- to 12-year-olds, the story isn’t accompanied by any illustrations at all, not even as chapter headers…. which may impact your child’s enjoyment of the story.
It is a mystery adventure story with an animal cast, drama, humour, fun, spies, family, agendas, fantasy, and more.
The book is broken into 3 mysteries, which make for pretty quick and easy reading. The mysteries are:
-The Mystery of the Missing Meteor Field Carrots
-The Mystery of the Haunted Amusement Park
-The Clue in the Airwhale Art

Happy Reading…

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Is it possible for a soul to truly be made up of three equal parts? Victoria Saccenti has such a unique style of writing that pulls you in from page one. This is the second book I have read in the Central Florida Stories Series and just as before I was intrigued and excited how the story would unfold. Told from all three perspectives of the main characters, Marcus, Storm and Barrington, Irresistible Bond takes you on a five-year journey when friendship turns into so much more.
They all grew up together hip to hip to hip, climbing trees and scrapping elbows and knees. As they grew up sparks danced under the surface until one night they started to become a living dream. Enter Roddy, and Elaine, a beautiful new chapter set on fire before it could flourish. Judgement and distaste sent impulsive Storm leaving early for the DEA. She was tired of seeing drugs destroy the young and old alike and wanted to do more than just complain about it. Unspeakable things happen to her in the five years she is gone, and she doesn’t come out of it fully intact, her body is scared, and her mind heart is guarded.
Can her Marcus and Barrington lower her walls? Will she finally find what she’s always wanted? This world is every day in some parts of the world and this book gives a unique perspective and insight from Storm’s experiences and Marcus and Barrington as they navigate, bringing her back into the world she fled from and the dreams they all wished for.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Melissa Saxton

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve never read the story of Gilgamesh so I wasn’t sure what to expect but this was a great story. Gilgamesh is a story about a part mortal part God who lives in a city with a palace and wives and many children, he leads a army who is strong and capable and feared by many. This however is not enough and Gilgamesh is set on leaving a legacy for all to remember and cant seem to find happiness with what he already has. The gods want him to find happiness and balance so Enkidu was made to be Gilgameshs other half. Enkidu was raised by wolves has no want of a legacy of his own only to fulfill his purpose. The moment when Gilgamesh and Enkidu touch is the moment a beautiful passionate relationship is born.
The lead up to develop these two characters is definitely a slow burn and is not for everyone, but the character development was excellent.
This story has several different relationship themes including mm mf ff and there are a few trigger warnings that should be heeded. There’s also several definitions in the beginning that are helpful to check prior to reading.

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The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom was a really cute book! A collection of short stories put together, it follows the series of strange events happening on Gregory and Jennifer rabbit’s farms. Wonderfully written and easy to read. Great for young readers (my 4 years olds didn’t have much interest in it though)

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Raccoon Reunion by Terry Sabol was such a fun little book! Very easy to read and entertaining for my kiddos. Rocky is nervous and worried about the family reunion because he hasn’t met anyone there and isn’t having a good time at all. He doesn’t know how to do the things his country cousins know how to do. When they find something that he knows how to do and they don’t, he learns that even though they are different, he has his own skills and they can learn from each other and teach each other.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Shannen Kern

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had previously read one other book by this author and enjoyed it so much that I grabbed this one up without a second thought. The cover is gorgeously intriguing which pulled me in even further. By the time I read the synopsis I was already making room for it on my shelf. The author did an astounding job of weaving the historical world perfectly with romantic fantasy, which I feel is an incredibly difficult task. I appreciate the fact that they included content warnings at the beginning so that no one is caught off guard. Something else that I absolutely love is that they included not only a glossary but a map to make it a little easier imagining the world as they wrote it. Even if you aren’t familiar with The Epic of Gilgamesh, this book will still blow you away. It starts off a little slow but definitely speeds up into more action and spice. I highly recommend picking up this first book The Legacy of Gilgamesh series because I have a feeling the second book is going to be a knockout!

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Finding Love is Book 2 in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and I loved the story of Miguel and Rachel. This story gave me all the feels of unexpected love, romance, friendship, some heartbreak and a little bit of drama….I feel so invested in these characters and I was rooting for Miguel and Rachel through their entire journey.

Rachel has had many fail relationships, not finding Mr. Right. Her last breakup, had her contemplating if she was in love or even missed him. When Rachel is stood up on a date, Miguel is there just to have conversation and being there since he is the owner of the restaurant that she is at. Miguel and Rachel have this instant connection that is beautiful….but between Rachel’s past of finding all the wrong dates and Miguel holding on to a love that he was not ever going to have…they work together to build a love between them, but when the past comes back and unkind and hurtful words are said……will Miguel and Rachel find their way back to each other where they belong….

I highly recommend this story…definitely read this series from the beginning to get to know the characters…..I am eagerly anticipating book 3…I cannot wait…..

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Trusting Love is Book 1 of the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and I absolutely loved this book. Julie has this hold on me that once I start reading the story I cannot put it down. I adored the connection between Tess and Ryan, the flirty banter, romance, friendship but also getting over broken pasts that had a hold of them both for so long, trust issues and redeeming love.

Tess has a past reputation that is not so great. Once upon a time, in a marriage that was not full of love, Tess gave up long ago dreams….but now works and owns a local newspaper. When Ryan needs help when his business partner needs to take leave, Ryan takes an ad for help. What Ryan did not know was falling for the girl whom helped him take out the ad. Tess and Ryan have this instant connection and spark, truly undeniable. When the past come back to rear its doubt….and with Ryan and his trust issue, will Tess and Ryan be able to trust in their love enough….

I cannot wait to dive into book 2!! Knowing this feeling I am going to love every moment of this new trilogy….definitely do yourself a favor and read this wonderful story.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries contains three fun mysteries in one book. This adventure book is aimed for ages 7-12 years old. The intriguing stories are a mixture of mystery, sci fi and fantasy. Read along as Gregory tries to solve the mystery of missing carrots, people and tries to stop spies, secrets being revealed and intergalactic problems.
The Mystery of the Missing Meteor Field Carrots, An Orange Forest Rabbit tale – Gregory and his wife Jennifer are rabbits and big business carrot farmers, it is the carrots that he got his name from. Along with Robes Pierre their dog and his trusty sniffer nose, Gregory turns super sleuths in this fun whodunnit mystery. What is different after mysterious blue fireball and black stones fell to earth?
The Mystery of the Haunted Amusement Park – Gregory and Robes Pierre are on the case to find out what is going on at Carrot World. With spies and secrets everywhere, Gregory doesn’t know who to trust. Someone is trying to sabotage his business and that he will not allolw.
Mystery of the Airwhale Art – Gregory loves his business and money has his name on it so selling his product to far away galaxies can only be good for him. However, he soon discovers they are not alone on the rocket ship. Not only that but he inadvertently causes problems with the ones he is meant to sell them too.

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic story. Storm, Marcus and Barrington were/are the very best of friends growing up. But Barrington and Marcus’s family don’t see Storm as a good fit to the family. Therefore Storm leaves and gives the boys their own lives as she goes in search of her own as a DEA agent. The rest you will need to read to believe. As I give no Spoilers. When Storm returns back to town broken and injured, will Marcus and Barrington come to help her rescue? Will she let them in? This author has really impressed me with this story. It has all the feels you could ask for as well as some you have not. The story is fast paced and will keep you glued in. May even keep you up all night. The characters are strong, independent and loving. The story is well written and never slows down. This is part of a series but can be a standalone. However I am going back to read from the beginning as I do want so much more from this series.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the Midst of Omens By Nicole Bailey
5 Stars

The cover of this book caught me, and I love it. Now for the story part. I have never heard the story of Gilgamesh and this is to be a retelling or basically based off his story. I felt it was slow at first and it is very much into world building (which I love btw). Gilgamesh is the king of Uruk, has mortal and god blood and because of this he is very powerful, strong, and wins all the time. Then you have Enkidu who was created by the Gods. I wasn’t very fond of Inanna but I also felt that there should have been more about her and maybe I would of liked her just a little although in my book she wasn’t a good person. Maybe just more to her story. Shamat is an awesome character and I love her!!

I haven’t ever read a book by Nicole Bailey before but I loved how she told this story and am actively seeking out others of hers as well. I also cant wait to read book 2!!

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Catch a Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Betsy Melano

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Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stephanie is a kindergarten teacher during the school year and a yoga instructor at the Kincade Ranch during the tourist season. She loves living in Herd and being part of a community. Ted is the staff supervisor at the Kincade Ranch. Whenever Stephanie is near Ted, she can’t seem to speak, mainly because she has a huge crush on him! What Stephanie doesn’t realize is that Ted really likes her too but can’t figure out why Stephanie won’t talk to him. What can help these two finally connect? I’ll let you read the book to find out!
This is the second book in the Match Made in Montana Series. I enjoyed the story, had fun getting reacquainted with the main characters from the first book, and loved the story of Stephanie & Ted. Great characters and world building by the author.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Helen Dawkins

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a retelling of The Epic of Gilgamesh by Nicole Bailey. I love almost everything the author has written but I have an indifferent feeling about this book. I neither liked nor disliked it.

The world-building is wonderful, and the characters are described amazing as well. I felt so much of this book was repetitive – this was probably my main issue with the book. I wanted to love the story, but I just couldn’t. The speed of the book changes a few times, which has some to do with my inability to love it. The book starts off pretty energetic with the War but dies down TREMENDOUSLY after the second, maybe third chapter. It does not speed back up until the last 10% of the book.

The book starts off following Gilgamesh, who is 2/3 God, and the King of Uruk. He is also insanely arrogant, selfish, blood-thirsty, and overly obessed with crafting a legacy that withstands time. The Gods create Enkidu, who is a wild man but also God blessed. Gilgamesh now finds himself in a TRUE competition with someone who is not so easily beat. Enkidu was my FAVORITE character and overall aspect of this book.

This book is a part of a duology, and it DOES end on a cliffhanger. I do look forward to reading book two in hopes it is better than this one.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trusting Love by Julie Navickas is book 1 in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy. Tess Browning is trying to move from her divorce but keeps being reminded of the mistakes she made that contributed to the divorce. Fortunately, her past and her present collide and she meets Ryan Prescott. I loved the instant chemistry that Tess and Ryan had. While I usually like a slow burn, these two just clicked and seemed so right. I enjoyed how these two played off of each other. I also liked how they were both afraid but just stepped out on faith. I also enjoyed getting to see Ryan’s relationship with his family. He truly deserved happiness. This is a fun and romantic story.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding Love is book 2 of the Clumsy Hearts Trilogy by Julie Navickas. After Rachael Prescott’s sudden breakup with her boyfriend Ian, she finds herself a bit lost. Ian says that they are too different and that she lives for everyone but herself. When she gets stood up she finds herself having dinner with Miguel. Could this be another chance for love? This book was very sweet. Although I liked Rachael in book 1, I think she hits her stride in this book. In book 1 she seemed more like the bratty but well-meaning sister. I liked how smitten she and Miguel were with each other. They had a fun, comfortable, and safe chemistry. They were just perfect for each other. I enjoyed seeing Ryan, and Tess again. It was also fun seeing the ongoing sibling relationships. This cozy romance was a nice continuation of the series.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a super cute book! I would recommend it for kids around 10-12 years old. It was a quick read and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

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The Chaos Clock: Tales of Cosmic Aether edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Susan Ratchford

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The Chaos ClockThe Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enter a fantastical world filled with many original stories that make you think, feel, and wonder. Time moves for all beings, but while reading these stories I felt like time stood still. I got lost in each story and loved every one of them. Each tone, theme, and character were all uniquely different and displayed each author’s talents. I can’t even pick a favorite story because they all touched on so many different things! I wish I could rewind time and read it again because I truly enjoyed the steampunk and horror aspects! I highly recommend giving this anthology The Chaos Clock a read if you have the time.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

**A Delightful Whimsical Mystery**

“The Carrots are Missing! The Customers are Missing, too!” by Lois June Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling is a charming and entertaining mystery that will delight readers of all ages.

The story begins with a bang – literally – as a blue fireball crashes into the Orange Forest Rabbit’s beloved carrot field, setting off a chain reaction of events that will keep readers engaged until the very end. The protagonist, Orange Forest Rabbit, is a lovable and resourceful character who is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding his missing carrots and customers.

The book does an excellent job of creating a whimsical world that is full of colorful characters, from the mischievous family members to the enigmatic spy from Lucky Dog Carrots. The writing is engaging, with a perfect balance of humor, suspense, and adventure. The plot is cleverly woven, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

One of the standout features of this book is its ability to appeal to readers of all ages. The themes of entrepreneurship, family, and community are woven throughout the story, making it relatable and accessible to children. At the same time, the humor and wit will appeal to adults, making it a great read-aloud option for families.

The characters are well-developed and memorable, with Robes Pierre, the loyal puppy, being a particular standout. His keen sense of smell and loyalty to Orange Forest Rabbit make him a valuable ally in solving the mystery.

The only area for improvement is the pacing, which can be a bit slow in some sections. However, this is easily forgiven given the book’s overall charm and entertainment value.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Finn Cunningham

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In The Midst of Omens is book one of The Legacy of Gilgamesh, by the talented Nicole Bailey. I did not know much about Gilgamesh prior to this, but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to change how I imagine him now! Bailey did a beautiful job detailing all of his different personality complexities, his drive, HIM! I absolutely adored all the different character dynamics, relationships, and of course the romance! I definitely recommend this author, and look forward to finding more from her in the future!

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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie. This is a great sci fi, m/m romance. I love this author and try to read everything they write so I wasn’t surprised I enjoyed it. Its the story of Kasper Kingston who is on a mission to shut down the two main crime families and take over for them. Leliphun is an alien who has been kicked out of his kingdom and the leaders there want to put him in the fighting ring he has no intention of fighting so he leaves and vows to never return. Jumping thru a portal he ends up on Earth. Kasper finds Leliphun passed out in the woods and takes him home but ties him up because he doesn’t know who or what he is. When he awakens he is questioned by Kasper but Kasper doesn’t believe any of his answers. Kasper is attracted to Leliphun and has to decide if he can trust him enough to help him or will he end up being the death of Kasper. Leliphun has to decide if he really wants to stay on this planet or does he want to try to go home? Read this fast paced romance to find out!

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The Chaos Clock: Tales of Cosmic Aether edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Chaos ClockThe Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chaos Clock: Tales of Cosmic Aether edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail . This is a wonderful anthology of steampunk, thrilling stories. There are 13 different stories by 13 different authors and they are all really good. They are short stories full of destruction, mayhem and secrets. There is horror, dystopian, fantasy and sci-fi. One of my favorite stories was the Lighthouse at the Edge of Time by Teel James Glenn. It included a Lighthouse Keeper with a steampunk prosthetic limbs that was so cool to read about. These books will keep you entertained for hours and keep you on your toes throughout. This anthology will keep you busy reading for days and it took me a week to finish it. This book is filled with wonderful authors and stories that will stay in your mind for a while, which I consider to be a great read!

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 2) by MK Harkins – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #2)Red by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 2) by MK Harkins. In the second book of the Modern Day Fairy Tale series we get a rendition of Little Red Riding Hood. The main character is Lilly whose Mom has sheltered her so much that she is soo excited to go to college. Her mom even home schooled her to keep her away from all the bad things. When Lilly gets to college she meets George and falls in love instantly the only problem is, George is still in love with his high school sweetheart. George is so wrapped up in her memory he can’t seem to move forward. What will Lilly have to do to get him over this girl? This is such a fun, young adult, fantasy retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and you will catch a ton of metaphors in the story. I do recommend reading the first book before this one to learn the characters better. I can’t wait to read the next one!

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kerry Carr

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the the Legacy of Gilgamesh series. This was really a great start to the series. It is full of action, adventure, romance, mythology, god and goddesses all woven together to create a very unique and captivating story.
The author has done a great job of mixing historical elements into the fantasy and mythology which for me really brings the characters to life.
The story was captivating from the first page and I couldn’t put it down. The ending has definately set you up for the next book which I am egar to read to carry on the adventure.
I was unfamiliar with the stories of Gilgamesh. To be he has a lot of responsibility and huge sense of duty but he is also obsessed with leaving a legacy and wanting the be remembered to the point where he is unable to appreciate what he has achieved and the people around him.
When Enkidu enters his life it becomes role to help him see this and also to bring him down and hble him a little. What will happen as Gilgamesh and Enkidu get closer. Will Gilgamesh find what he was missing in this stranger that became a friend.
This is a romance as well as we see Gilgamesh’s feelings change for Enkidu and we leave about his wife’s partners. Both Gilgamesh and his wife love each other but you can tell it’s mainly in a friendship. They complement each other and they work well as a team and the fact they allow each other to find romance else where makes them stronger in my opinion.
This story was complex but very captivating and I ended up getting hooked into their story and their lives.

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 2) by MK Harkins – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #2)Red by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There were so many nods to different fairy tales throughout this book. I enjoyed seeing which ones I could spot and who each character was based off. It’s was also a very cute read. It is a good YA book for preteens and teens.

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