Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so good!! The detail describing the dragon and stuff was so amazing! I could picture the beast changing forms so easily. Very well written. I can’t wait to read more!! This book is about a girl named Gillian. She lives in a land that has lost much of it’s history over time. The Shadowlands are a forbidden area that everyone fears and for good reason. When her brother’s life is in danger Gillian enters the Shadowlands to try and find a cure to a disease that has been plaguing the world for a very long time. She’s hunted as soon as she crosses the barrier. She’s saved but caught by one of the Great Dragon’s son. Held captive she learns as much as she can. She must get the cure and get back to her brother before he dies. Trying to break free doesn’t go as planned and she doesn’t want the future the Great Dragon is offering. Can she get away from the beast and his sons to get back to her brother in time? The cure could help so many if she can just find it! The more she learns the more she can’t help but wonder where in history everything went so wrong. Thawing towards the Dragon isn’t something she wants to do. Gillian must choose a path and either way a death is possible. What future will she pick and will she regret it, just like she did when she first stepped into the Shadowlands and was attacked.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun!Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This cute book teaches kids all about taking their pets to the vet. Charlie and Abby help get Oscar and Emmy to the vet where they learn about keepingd their pets healthy and why they need to have an annual checkup. At the end of the book, there are many tips for keeping your pet healthy at home!!

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Alison Risher

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not athletic. And certainly I’m not featured on a media outlet. I loved reading this book! The two main characters are college students, in their late teens. This is an age when people are physically adults, yet their brain’s have not fully developed. Take a dash of grief, and sprinkle it with a dose of common, everyday heartbreak. You get a love story, you get this story, where the main characters have grown into love- not fallen into it like an icky mud puddle. Readers are taken on an amazing journey of personal and relational growth by the author.

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series Book 2)El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just like the first book, the second book, “El Diablo,” is a gripping and thrilling story in the Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novels series. This book begins two years after the first book, “Tequila Midnight.”
This cleverly woven story embodies gritty darkness, palpable tension, high-end danger, and plenty of suspense. Amateur detective Jessica may be reckless and unpredictable, but there is one thing she won’t tolerate, and that is injustice. There are a lot of sick individuals out there, and she is more than willing to kick arse and take names. She will always run into danger to protect those who need it. Now she is stuck in a world where only criminals and the vile exist, and staring down her own monsters is not a place she wants to explore.
“El Diablo” is a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, looking into the darkness to see what lies beyond. You will find it at times violent, disturbing, dangerous, and questionable, but you will be high on the chase as it twists and turns and totally immersed in it. I loved it.
I need more.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Jenni Bishop

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

G is for Gossamer is a unique children’s ABC picture book as it uses words that most young children do not. The pictures are beautifully done, and the words are challenging but I am sure little minds will soak it up and if they read it repeatedly, they will learn the words quickly. You can tell Miss Whitaker has a love of finer things and she has encompassed it all in a unique book to pass on new words to not only children but adults as well.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jenni Bishop

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Triggers are contained in this book. An Ember of Hope is the sixth book in this amazing series. I highly suggest you start with the first book and work your way to this one, as the story continues from book to book, you’d be missing out on great reads.
An Ember of Hope is an epic paranormal fantasy story involving a dark world and vampires. The plot is gripping, engaging, and fast-paced. The world created by Theresa is expertly crafted and multilayered, as are the characters, who are well-developed and complex, especially the good characters.
Like the other books in the series, An Ember of Hope is built on a solid, skilfully woven foundation that Theresa has cleverly pulled together. Could Matt have been wrong about those from whom he has distanced himself? Could there be allies that he had long forgotten? Will he be able to stop the Vampire King?
You don’t want to miss out on this captivating series.

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Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Malice (Demented Souls #10)Malice by Melissa Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this MC romance and I am glad I’ve been introduced to this series about the members of the Demented Souls MC. Malice is a recently patched in member and is still getting to know his brothers. He was able to rescue Bonnie from her aggressive ex boyfriend when he attempted to kidnap her from the street. Bonnie was left intrigued by the intimidating but attractive man, and when her ex escalates things she turns to Malice for help. The chemistry between Bonnie and Malice sizzles off the page. The descriptive narrative brought the Ranch setting vividly to life and I felt fully immersed in the Demented Souls MC’s world. Having discovered this fab author I look forward to reading the previous books in this series whilst waiting for the latest one!

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Karrie Sears

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As an avid reader I found this children’s book refreshing and awesome. So many times are the most common used words are used on a daily basis that the younger generation don’t have a clue about the meaning of some words. Used to in school there was a class called vocabulary where you had to learn new words. While my littles didn’t understand all the words I did enjoy explaining new things to them. I just love that the meanings to the words are included in this. The illustrations are beautiful.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Shelly Kittell

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First, I want to say that these are beautifully done illustrations. I would like to put them all up as pictures in my house. The alphabet chosen for this book seems a wee bit large for young ones but, hey, it’s all good. It’s an awesome book for parents to read with their wee ones. I loved the whole look and feel to this book. A beautiful addition to any family libary.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shelly Kittell

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a powerful story of grief, betrayal and a story of looking for redemption. I have been following this series since the first book. This book embarks on a new level as Matthew is struggling to move past his trauma. By accident, he comes across and ends up with the Medici’s. It’s really a wonderful story that has been written so well. The author has done a great job with giving us a picture of what ancient times would have looked like back then. It’s also a little paranormal with vampires, which is such a nice bonus. As with the other stories, this is so intriguing that it just picks you up and pulls you in.

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Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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Wow, if I would have known how much I was going to love this book, I would have blocked my schedule more It was hard to put down and pushed my multi-tasking skills.
I enjoyed Evie & Patrick’s story in book 1 and was excited to hear more about James. Tessa is such an amazing person, very goal driven so it was obvious right from the start that she would be great for James.
Invested from the beginning and shocked by how attracted he is to her, James wants to solve Tessa’s stalking case quickly so that he can ask her out; however Patrick & Evie don’t let him wait. Their relationship blooms quickly, but also escalates the stalker so that the police can be involved.
I was happy to see that James and Patrick are friends with Joe, his presence in this book was awesome.
You could potentially read this as a standalone but I feel you get so much more out of the relationships by reading them as a series.

An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I enjoy their creative writing style as well as the journey the characters take me on. This is a well written story about betrayal and a struggle to get past trauma from imprisonment. Matthew is left not being able to trust those he once did. As he struggles to move forward, he finds a new persona but what will happen when that is threatened? Matthew is a great character that I truly enjoy. He brings his journey to life and left me wanting to know more. I enjoyed the growth throughout that made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story that is engaging and entertaining. This is a great story to read and one which I highly recommend.

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which is just as great as the first book. I enjoy this author’s writing style as well as her ability to bring her characters to life. This is a well written story about what happens when you are from two different worlds but are falling for each other. Paige and Viktor are great characters that have great growth as well as chemistry. They are connectable and relatable characters that add so much to the story. Their story is engaging and hard to put down. I had no problems picturing myself with them and they had me wanting to know more. This is a fast paced story that is easy to read and entertaining. I really enjoyed this story and it is one that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this series.

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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The Taste of TreacheryThe Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an incredible wide ride of a story this was, I couldn’t put it down and was consuming this book just as fast as I could breathe. This book gave just the right number of twists and turns that kept my attention and wanting more. This book plugged into a world of conspiracy theories, manipulation, thriller high-stakes, deception and mystery. Harper a strong-willed woman, filled with determination, starts to unravel the story behind what has happened to her brother. But will the government be able to keep their secrets to themselves or will it all come crashing down? This book was so intriguing and the twists in it really kept the mystery till the end. This was a gripping story, if you pick it up be prepared not to do anything but find out if Harper can solve this and get out of the situation.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Jennifer Crain

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book” by Miss Whitaker is a charming and innovative alphabet book designed to introduce young children to a more sophisticated vocabulary. With its elegant presentation and whimsical illustrations, it aims to enrich early language development by moving beyond the usual basic words. The illustrations were a little too whimsical for my taste, but appreciated the distinctness of this alphabet book.

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Wheel of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Wheel of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 3)Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wheel of Evil is the third book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series. The series, which follows on from the Lord Hani series, is set in Ancient Egypt and follows Neferet as she and her partner Bener-ib solve mysteries. Neferet and Bener-ib also work as healers so there are interesting insights into Ancient Egyptian medicine along the way!

In Wheel of Evil, Neferet is trying to save her Uncle Pipi from the consequences of a business deal that turned out to be too good to be true. He is being asked for more and more money, and threatened with a rather horrible death if he doesn’t keep contributing.

This is an intriguing mystery, with lots of trails to piece together. I like that we see Hani and Neferet both investigating different parts of the mystery at the same time, and sharing their findings. It’s interesting to learn more about how chariots were built as well!

You could read this as a standalone but to get to know the characters I’d recommend either reading the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series from the start, or beginning with the Lord Hani series. There are plenty of entertaining and immersive stories to enjoy!

This book gets five stars from me. I’d recommend the series to fans of historical mysteries who are interested in Ancient Egypt.

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The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Apothecary's CurseThe Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the The Apothecary Series and wow what a way to start. This book has so many elements, from historical fiction, to danger, mystery, touches of horror and a little bit of sci-fi into the mix. The author has done an incredible job of creating a story which is unique and also captivating . Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down.
When the timeline changed from past to present I feared I may struggle with the change but the authors writing style made the switch easy to follow.
This is a story that spans a long time. It involves two men Dr Simon Bell and apothecary Gaelan Erceldoune.

When Simon’s wife is dying of cancer he reaches out to Gaelan to save her. So Gaelan uses a old manuscript to create a potion to do that.
When this fails and Simons’s wife dies he takes the rest of the potion in the hopes of following her into death. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. Instead Simon is forced to live an immortal life. Trying the reverse this curse he goes to the only other person who is in the same situation and is surprised to discover it is Gaelan.

The only way they can reverse this curse is to find Gaelan’s missing manuscripts however that will not be a straight forward thing to find. With powerful people also looking into the past and the missing manuscript could this finally be the end of Gaelan’s secret existence? When diaries are unearthed with details about a inmate will they lead them to Gaelan’s door. And what will happen if they find the manuscript? Will another connection in the search for it leave Simon and Gaelan to destruction or the salvation they are hoping to find.

I was so captivated in this story that I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Santana Hicks

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita is the 11th book in the ‘Masters of the Consulate’ series. Although it can technically be read as a stand alone since each book focuses on one vampire master and their fated mate, I would suggest reading the series since the sub plot has been going on since very early on. Plus it would make it easier to know who is who.

This time around we follow Master Bistrita and Chara. Chara is a bartender and when the two of them meet, it’s fireworks first thing. They very quickly fall in love and as a Dom/Sub relationship, there is a lot of steam. Most of the time, I love the females in this series but honestly, I found Chara desperate. She really wants to become a vampire and throw everything away for a man she just met. There wasn’t a lot of relationship building with these two. Everything just happens quickly. For a BDSM couple, I expected more steamy scenes but there were only a few.

As for the sub plot, they are still trying to hunt down Lucas. A witch is helping him to evade them at every corner so they have to find out who is helping him if they want to finally catch up to him. Their revenge has been a long time coming.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Emily H

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Greer is kidnapped and wakes upon a boat having no clue what is going on. Finding out she is a casket girl, women from France who traveled by boat to New Orleans and were married off. Greer is not thrilled with the idea of marriage, but she finds herself in a haze while seeing what she believes is a man. Could such a thing happen, with Greer’s life completely upside down she plans to find out what is true and what is not. Will Greer be able to find the truth and what happens when she does?

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, was not familiar with the Casket Girls story but I definitely want to know more now. I liked Greer, she could have just accepted her new fate but she is a strong woman who wants to find her own path. Definitely had a gothic feel to the story, the pacing was perfect. Will be reading more from this author.

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Shadowed Storm: A Shadow Defense Security Thriller Book 4 (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Candice Estes

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Shadowed Storm (Shadow Defense Security, #4)Shadowed Storm by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dr. Alexis Hayes is an oceanographer who discovered dangerous algae on a boat during a dive during one of her dives for research. When she tries to figure out who is behind it and why, she finds herself on the run from some dangerous people and literally running for her life, in an attempt to solve the mystery and possibly save the worlds clean water supply. Alexis’s friend, Sebastian Tremblay, who is a former Navy SEAL and part owner of the security firm, Shadow Defense, meets up with Alexis to try and protect her and keep her safe once she reaches the United States, after she arrives from her sailboat trip from Paris. While the pair tries to stay ahead of those who wish them harm and want to keep them quiet, they must also figure out who is responsible for the algae and how to stop them. Neither expects to fall in love along the way. This book is part of the Shadow Defense Security series, and can be read as a stand-alone, but is definitely better when read as part of the series and you will definitely want to read them all. The characters and world feel real and like friends you never want to leave. I can’t wait to see what is next for this series and these characters.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Candice Estes

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book for young readers, with cute illustrations throughout. Joe finds the letters to spell his own name every morning in his cereal bowl. He’s excited to get to start school, so he can learn how to spell other words and start to find them in the letters of his cereal as well. When Joe finally starts school, he discovers that he doesn’t immediately start learning new words and how to spell them, but starts with other skills instead. At lunch, Joe wanders off to try and find someone and somewhere that will teach him how to write and read other words. Joe wanders from place to place on the main road of his town, from business to business trying to find help, until someone contacts the school, and they come to get him.

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The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Jamie Truex

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The VeilThe Veil by Karli Rush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy dystopian books and I really liked the cover if this book. I wasn’t really sure what I was getting into but I thought The Veil was a new take on dystopian stories. It was really interesting in my opinion. I also really liked Selene’s character. The writing took me some time to get used to. I felt like there were a lot of “extra” words and a bit chaotic. However, I would still recommend this book. I think it’s worth it and am looking forward to finding out what comes next.

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Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alchemy of glass is book two in the apothecary’s series. This is the first book that i have read by this author. I did not read book one in this series but i was still able to follow along with it, but as good as this book was i wish i would of started with book one so me personally would recommend you starting from the beginning. I loved this book, A historical fantasy read that takes you away. I loved the plot it keep me engrossed the whole time not to mention Gaelen i just loved reading about her. Once i picked this book up i was unable to put down. I Look forward to reading more book by this Author and reading more about Gaelen’s adventures. Thank you to the Author for writing a wonderful read.
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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker

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For all you language lovers out there, we give you the long-awaited, long-anticipated: G is for Gossamer––an elegant, enchanting, and refined ABC book for the budding intelligentsia! A celebration of the beauty of the English language, introducing little ones to sophisticated words through whimsical, magical images. For parents who love beautiful words and enjoy exposing your little ones to the finer things in life early on––this book is for you!
Miss Whitaker, our esteemed author, guesses that even most adults will learn a new word or two along with their children. (Definitions are included.) She even says “surely your darling little daughter can mutter something more interesting than cat and car” and while we tend to agree, we wouldn’t have said it quite like that. (Thank heavens she has only curated the list and has not narrated anything.)
Makes for a perfect baby gift, and children up to the age of 7 will enjoy learning these new fancy words. Just wait until you hear your child say “but mama, look at that queue!,” instead of whining about the line at the supermarket. Oh dear, if this sneaky, delightful extravagance of a book is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

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Miss Whitaker is a mother who has been a word nerd since she was a kid and who has been filling her child up with beautiful words since he was born. She is the founder of Big Words, Little Kids and is passionate about the nuances of early language development. For more, visit her online at BigWordsLittleKids.

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson

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An ex-adrenaline junkie, amateur detective risks it all to take down a sadistic criminal hiding behind a pious facade.
Jessica had put her reckless past behind her – or at least she thought so – until a teen’s confession about her youth pastor’s disturbing behavior reawakens her thirst for danger and justice. The deeper the disillusioned amateur sleuth is drawn into this shadowy world, the more her own demons claw their way to the surface.
Trapped in a twisted psychopath’s brutal game of cat-and-mouse, Jessica chases her vindictive nemesis through the unforgiving desert. Forced to confront her darkest instincts and with young lives at stake, can she embrace her ruthless edge to defeat a monster before it devours her?
For fans of gritty mysteries and heart-pounding suspense, El Diablo has twists and turns you won’t see coming.

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Kathryn Dodson grew up writing and riding horses in far West Texas. She graduated from SMU in English/Creative Writing and went on to get an MBA from Thunderbird and a PhD from Clemson. Now she spends her days writing about women who become their own heroes.

She has worked on both sides of the US/Mexico border and has held jobs with governments, chambers of commerce, and other businesses. Kathryn loves to travel and has visited 30 countries and 44 states. This inspires her novels about interesting women in fascinating places.

Originally from Texas, Kathryn had the good fortune to live in Spain, Mexico, Tanzania, and several U.S. states, and the good sense to end up in Carlsbad, California. She loves travel, fiery food, hanging out with the neighbors in the front yard on Friday evenings, and reading.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren

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Following his imprisonment and the betrayal of one of his fellow ka-tet members, Matthew de la Roche withdraws from them as well as from the Resistance itself. He struggles to find a way past the trauma that’s left him grief-stricken and distrustful of those whom he had once considered family.
A surprise encounter with the powerful Medici family of Tuscany alters the harmful and lonely path Matthew has chosen. Creating a mortal persona, he discovers a renewed sense of purpose and contentment in their world, but as much as Matthew desires to live as a human, he is not.
When King Valentino makes a bold move to control Cardinal Medici and other mortals who rule Rome, Matthew assumes the role of protector – a role that shouldn’t be difficult for a fire elemental of his age – except his element hasn’t worked correctly since his imprisonment. The Vampire King’s plans threaten the new life he has created. Deep in enemy territory, Matthew believes he is alone. He may be the only vampire able to stop Valentino’s plans, but Matthew may have more allies than he knows.
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Theresa Van Spankeren lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with her husband. She has been writing since an early age, and came up with the idea for the War of Destiny series in high school. She is also an avid reader of multiple genres. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She also loves checking out local haunted places.

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The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series Book #1) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Apothecary's CurseThe Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Apothecary’s Curse is the first book in The Apothecary Series by Barbara Barnett. This story had so much going on, with historical fantasy, some darker tones, sci-fi elements, a steampunk vibe, some horror themes, mystery, suspense, a quest, secrets, supernatural elements, immortality, destiny/fate, and plenty of drama.
Two men, an elixir, immortality, and an ancient manuscript led to a thrilling adventure. The author has crafted a very detailed and descriptive tale, full of texture and vivid imagery. It is a very original story with some clever touches that made for an intriguing read.
Looking forward to ‘Alchemy of Glass’ (Book #2).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Barbara Barnett!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shadowed Storm: A Shadow Defense Security Thriller Book 4 (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Shadowed Storm (Shadow Defense Security, #4)Shadowed Storm by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I somehow accidentally missed Shadowed Defense book 3, and while I’m kicking myself (and on my way to find it and read it as soon as I’m done typing), I really really enjoyed this one! I’ve read books 1 and 2 already and they definitely continue to get better and better (not necessarily the writing, the writing is solid, but the storylines are becoming more complex as they go). I found the story engaging from page one and had a really hard time putting it down. I liked not only the Shadowed Defense agency pieces, but also the highly intelligent female lead character- good book, definitely recommend!

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance (Stars in the City)Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This angsty YA Romance is the 2nd book in the Stars in the City series. It’s full of the teen angsty emotions that I’m used to in these kinda romances and i enjoyed the storyline. This is my first series by this author and I enjoyed the main characters and the authors writing style. I will be reading more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance (Half Moon Bay Series) by Erin Brockus – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance (Half Moon Bay #1)Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance by Erin Brockus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was a super cute beach romance and I especially love knowing it’s a series! Thanks to her sister, Hope ends up the unlikely owner of a dive resort- and she has zero interest of learning to dive! Until she meets the stoic, very attractive dive instructor. Erin Brockus did a great job creating a believable set of characters you want to become friends with (well, most of them, anyway. Some of those resort guests are also very realistic, in the not friendly way) and definitely made me want to learn how to dive! Engaging story, easy to read, and just the right amount of romance. Looking forward to book 2!

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