Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Ayla Phipps

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Book 2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my. This one gets into the heat quick and then builds. I have read several of Anise Storm’s books and I will always choose her work as a go to. While the first book in this series was friends to lovers, this one was a one-night stand, turned student professor forbidden love. Dual perspective of Callum and Nicole.
Callum is a thirty-year-old Titan of Chicago. A summer vacation to Costa Rica before he began his second year, first full year, teaching at the University of Chicago he attends an ayahuasca ceremony. His goal to learn more about himself. Nicole is a twenty-one-year-old senior in college. Breaking family tradition, she transfers from Stanford to the University of Chicago for her senior year and to intern at her uncle’s company which is in her field of study. She is the belle of a Titan and the niece of one. While finishing up her vacation in Costa Rica before her senior year she attends an ayahuasca ceremony to find out who she is. The moment they meet they are drawn to each other and a single night of desire follows them back to the states. Only fast forward, first day of classes and he is her Senior Lit professor, and she is his student. They both are flooded with memories and wants that no longer can be possible. But he’s not the only one watching and wanting Nicole.
Who wants to take Nicole from him? Will they succeed in taking down a Titan? What will come of the other man/student in Nicoles orbit? Everything about this series makes you want more. Makes you hold your breath with each new chapter and turn of the page as the story unfolds. I cannot wait to see what Titan’s story we will get next. Book three, Dangerously Yours, February 18th, 2025. I’ll see you there.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Krista Moulthrop

The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute kids story that would pair nicely with a “habitat” homeschool lesson. Great illustrations, rhyming to keep kiddos engaged, and descriptions of different places humans and animals live in.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Gabrielle

Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mikael and Kenai come from opposite sides. One is the demon angel and the other is the hunter. The two feel the pull to each other and one simple teenage game will change everything for them. As the boys grow and learn what needs to be done will love find a way or will the ring get its way once again?
This is an intriguing story. Readers are introduced to a new and interesting paranormal world. I found the idea of the ring and how it affects the person it is tied to an engaging storyline. It was nice to see the way Kenai and Mikael form a relationship and how far they will fight for it. The two work hard to prove that love is stronger than hate. Their story is well paced and has a good mix of romance and action.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Krista Moulthrop

Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls, #5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mallory and Beckett have secretly been in love with each other since they were kids, but Mallory’s brother Evan is also Beckett’s best friend, and now that they’ve grown, neither wants to upset Evan. When Beckett moves back home after his grandpa’s death, he hopes he can win Mallory over, but there are some things that get in the way. This was such a sweet small town, childhood love, second chance romance and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Alicia Furlan

Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #2)Good Things Take Time by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Buddy, the Blue Corgi, is spending his days playing with his siblings. One day they notice people talking to the farmer. They find out from their Momma that they will all be getting adopted. One by one his siblings find their forever homes. His Momma reminds him that he is special and his forever family will come he just needs to wait.

Another cute book in the Blue Corgi Series. Waiting is never easy but sometimes the rewards are worth waiting for. This cute book is a great way for kids to start to understand the concept.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Amanda Williams

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This children’s book features darling illustrations, including adorable mud-covered faces and a dashing little pig. The scenes of children chasing a pig is so comical, and I couldn’t help but laugh at the images both on paper and in my imagination. I would enjoy the energy they have to join in on that fun. I primarily appreciated the girl’s determination and competitive nature when faced with obstacles, as it demonstrates the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Jenni Bishop

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The life lesson in the third book, “Decisions Matter,” in the Buddy the Blue Corgi series is that sometimes it’s better to tell the truth than to keep quiet because you never know who will get hurt. In this book, Buddy discovers that it’s okay to tell the truth because he doesn’t like being in trouble for something he didn’t do. My grandsons enjoyed seeing Buddy and his family, and how he is settling in, which was beautifully depicted by the lovely illustrations. They didn’t like that Buddy was getting in trouble for something he didn’t do, but they were glad when it was revealed that he wasn’t the one making the mess. Your children will also enjoy the adventures with Buddy.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tausha Treadway

Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella. I loved this book. The story and pictures were so great. I’m about to be a Gramma for the first time any day now so this story hit home! I can only hope to be the kind of Gramma these lucky boys have. Its the story of 4 brothers who are always excited to see their Gramma. She is always down for any adventure and by any, I mean any! In this story the boys are looking for Gramma and they don’t know where she could be. Is she up a tree, swimming or looking at a snake? She could be anywhere because Gramma is not scared of anything and is always up for adventure! I recommend this sweet book for all the Gramma’s out there and anyone with grandkids! They will love the fun story and the great pictures! I can’t wait to read it to my grandson!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The delightful tale had my grandsons laughing along on this misadventure as Angela and a disaster of a pig faces off against a bully and learns valuable lessons. The bold and colourful illustrations complement the story and bring it to life. The book is fun, easy to follow, and full of mayhem and madness as Angela and her cute pig embark on their journey. “A Pig and A Poke” is an enjoyable story that nurtures young imaginations and instils a love for stories and learning.

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Made to Love Her (Moore Family Saga Novella) by Michele Sims – Review by Tausha Treadway

Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella (Moore Family Saga)Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Made to Love Her (Moore Family Saga Novella) by Michele Sims. This is a super short novella that is so good. If you have read the Moore Family Saga you will for sure want to check it out. Its the story of Cade a famous Jazz Saxophone player and his wife Lecia. They have traveled to Greece to preform with Cade’s band that is back together. Thinking they are going to have a beautiful vacation they are so excited. Vincent and Cade are brothers and Vincent is working on a case so he decides to go and be security for Cade and Lecia. Their dream vacation becomes a bad dream when loyalties are tested and lies are being spread. Will Cade and Lecia had a strong enough bond to survive the upheaval. This is a short psychological thriller that will keep you flipping the pages in one sitting. I loved it!

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Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Andrew's ArmorAndrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautifully written spiritual story. Andrew learns a very special message from his parents. A message we also find in our Bible. However, having parents spread such a great message. As well as letting Andrew discover the truths about himself. Makes for a grand story. The author did a great job, setting the parents with the tools needed to teach such a great message. I really enjoyed this spiritual story. The way it was written made is easy for children of all ages to follow. Two thumbs up for this children’s book.

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Decisions Matter by Suzanna Lynn is the 3rd book in the Blue Corgi series and teaches children the importance of telling the truth and making good decisions. When someone keeps getting into the trash at Buddy’s house, his owners find Buddy at the scene and assume it’s him. This story shows his dilemma over not being believed when he was telling the truth, and also how important it is to always tell the truth. This was a wonderful way to teach children. It kept my littles interested and explained the life lessons in a sweet and simple way for them. Definitely recommend.

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by La Toya Lewis

Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where’s Gramma is a fun adventure story for small children. In the story, the grandsons see their Gramma in various adventures. Children will enjoy the various adventures that Gramma gets into. The illustrations are fun and colorful. This would be an entertaining story for kids to enjoy with their grandmother. It will help them see how cool Gramma can be.

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Decisions Matter: Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter September 2024

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has really pretty pictures that will keep the children’s attention while you are reading the story to them. And then later as they get older they can read the story to themselves.

It teaches you that if you do something wrong it’s ok but if you lie about it then it’s not, especially if it gets someone else in trouble.

Check out this book I think your littles will enjoy it.

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She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr

She's My Rhinestone CowgirlShe’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 7th book in the My Cowboy series. This is a contemporary romance sent in the world of rodeo’s pagents and cowboys/cowgirls. This is a second chance romance filled with emotions, heartbreak, moving forward and returning full circle where you started.
In this story we are with Trinity and Shooter. They were young sweethearts but when Trinity’s dream of becoming a Rodeo Queen hangs in the balance she has a decision to make. Does she stay with the boy who’s captured her heart or does she leave him to follow her dreams?
Trinity’s choice leaves Shooter heartbroken and they both go their seperate ways chasing their own dreams.

Now Trinity returns back to her home after reaching and achieving her goals of becoming Rodeo Queen. When Shooter sees her he can’t help but feel like his life has been a failure after seeing all her success. However as they spend time together all those old feelings resurface.
Could this finally be the time for them to get their happy ever after? After Trinity left him heartbroken how will Shooters family react to her being back and wanting to be a part of his life again? And after all of Trinity’s success will the relationship even work with Shooter feeling like a failure against everything she has achieved.

This was a moving second chance romance and I couldn’t help being captivated by their stories. My heart went out to Shooter because not only did he get his heart broken but when Trinity returns he is also left with a lot of self doubt about himself which was a struggle for him to overcome.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter September 2024

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute children’ book that I think than any child will enjoy. This book is about some children trying to catch a pig. Billy is a bully but I love Angela’s response at the end.

Thinking of getting this one for my grand daughter.

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RELEASE (REWIND Series) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Naomi McDonald

Release (Rewind #5)Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the previous books in the series, I can say that this book is like one big epilogue. Technically, you could read it, and it would make a fairly complete story, but you wouldn’t feel as much of a connection to the characters. I highly recommend reading the others first.

This book gave me a bunch of conflicting feelings. There’s an author’s note at the beginning and it gives context for the stories contained within. Where the other books in the series give you more of the HEA vibes at the end, this book… it kind of ends bittersweet in some ways.

I won’t get into the details of what happens so as not to ruin it for other readers, but I will say, Mallory is not my favorite person. How could she???? And I know reality isn’t a fairytale ending, but dang. That part just made me sad for Eleanor. Point being, you have to be in the right headspace to absorb this book, because it edges on more real-to-life happenings.

That being said, the writing and stories are expertly executed. I think that’s why it’s so emotional. The point of art is to make you feel, and this book certain delivers.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Crain

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gardella weaves several important themes into the story, making it an excellent choice for classroom discussions or bedtime reading. The theme of perseverance is prominent, encouraging children to keep striving despite obstacles. Fairness and the importance of playing by the rules are also key messages, highlighted through Angela’s respectful and determined approach to the contest.

Courage is another significant theme, with Angela standing up to Bruce and showing that believing in oneself can lead to success. This aspect of the story provides a powerful message for young readers, demonstrating the value of self-confidence and integrity.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Jennifer Crain

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Decisions Matter: A Picture Book About Learning Right from Wrong by Suzanna Lynn continues the charming adventures of Buddy the Blue Corgi and his canine companions, Donut and Salem. In this third installment, Buddy finds himself in a sticky situation when a mysterious trash bandit wreaks havoc in the kitchen, and he’s wrongly accused of the mess.

Lynn’s narrative beautifully intertwines humor and a valuable life lesson about honesty and integrity. The plot is engaging, with Buddy’s dilemma of not wanting to be a tattletale adding an extra layer of depth to the story. This conflict is relatable for young readers, who often grapple with the challenge of speaking up when they know the truth but fear the consequences of being perceived as a snitch.

The illustrations are, as always, a highlight in the Buddy the Blue Corgi series. Lynn’s art style is vibrant and expressive, bringing Buddy and his friends to life with a playful, colorful palette that captures the attention of young readers. The visual storytelling complements the narrative, making the moral lesson both accessible and engaging.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute book. The book is about a group of kids during a pig wrestling contest. They are all running around trying to catch a slippery muddy pig. Angela, the main female character wants to win the pig but she has a few challenges first. Bruce, the main male character being one of them. He’s a bully and he’s after her prize! Throughout the book you see kids give up for various reasons. Not Angela. She is standing up for herself and she wants that pig! She jumps on the pig and he squooshes from under her. As he goes Angela gets poked in the eye. It doesn’t stop her as she stalks Bruce and the pig more. Bruce tried to push her, but she pushes him back and jumps for the pig again. With a black eye she holds tight to the bucking squealing pig. Will she win?? Or will Bruce be the victor?? Grab this book to find out!! It is so cute. I love the illustrations too. It’s very well done and it helps kids learn the importance of perseverance and standing up for one’s self. We’ve raised a few pigs so we know just how spunky they can be. Such a fun book for younger readers. Great for 1st Libraries too!!

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Trish Ann

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book! I found it enjoyable and caught myself smiling a few times. There are great themes in it for children and would be a good read aloud for sure. I would recommend this. I look forward to others by this author!

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Shelly Kittell

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet book about learning right and wrong. It’s always hard to make good choices. My grandson really enjoyed this one. I’ll be getting my other grandchildren a copy of this. I love the fact that it’s dogs and cats because its easy to relate to. It’s an entertaining story.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh heavens, this story gave me the giggles. I’ve always wanted to go see one of these competitions and now I want to go even more. What a funny story. It’s cute. The pictures are bright and sure to grab your child’s attention. The story is very funny. The girl’s strategy is spot on. It’s a great book for kids.

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Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Michelle Troyer

Midnight FallsMidnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book kept my interest and ended up being a page turner. Not the ending I was expecting, but still a good book.

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Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Sturgess

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217010280-murder-in-prospect” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1722401060l/217010280._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217010280-murder-in-prospect”>Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15415764.Jane_Suen”>Jane Suen</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6826593369″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I just love it when a cover makes me want to climb into the book and just lost ! <br /><br /> It’s spring break and Evie is taking a break from her journalism studies and is going to face her fear of flying to be her friend , Bob , his uncle Will passed away and he is grieving but something within him is questioning his death and who better to help than his friend Evie 😉<br /><br /><br />While Evie and Bob look for answers , there’s another death , at the inn, let me tell you , just because it’s a small mining town it doesn’t mean people are transparent , things do get a little hairy but no do that I had to keep the lights on 😉<br /><br />This is a read I’d recommend to my book buddies , young and old 📚❣️
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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella

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Everyone in town has come to the contest and the greasy little pig seems to be having the best time of all. Angela wants that pig. It would make a perfect pet. Then she discovers Bruce the bully also wants the pig. What will it take to win? Can she beat a boy? No matter how much she wants that pig.

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Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn

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Buddy has settled into his life with his brothers, Donut and Salem. However, when a mysterious trash bandit starts leaving a mess in the kitchen, Buddy gets blamed by mistake. Buddy discovers the real culprit but doesn’t want to be a tattletale. Soon, Buddy and the gang learn that telling the truth is always best.

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Author Suzanna Lynn is a happily married, full-time mother of three beautiful, energetic children, and lives in a small town nestled in the deep rolling hills of Missouri.

 

Growing up in the Ozarks, Suzanna spent her childhood wandering the fields and woods surrounding her home. While most children avoided the dark corners of the woods, she sought them out; imagining them to be filled with fairies, dragons and all number of creatures.

 

Having not lost her childhood imagination, Suzanna has written numerous poems, songs and short stories that won various awards in high school and college. Her dream was to, one day, be an author.

 

In 2014 she decided to stop wishing she could publish a book and made the dream a reality when she released The Bed Wife.

 

That first novella gave birth to two more books, completing the series, and stirred the embers of her five-book series called The Untold Stories. She has since published stand alone novels, and has published several children’s books.

 

When she’s not busy writing, illustrating, or spending time with her family, Suzanna loves to travel, go horseback riding, and growing flowers. She also has been known to volunteer with her children’s school, the Ladies Auxiliary, and even her local zoo!

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not a normal genre for me to read (M/M romance). There’s implied romantic tension between Kenai and Mikael, and I would have liked to see this more before the drop of romantic curiosity. The readers curiosities peaked to find out why they’re such a strong pull between the two main characters and the balance of the world. Can they escape the fate that weighs heavily on each other? Opposites attract follow this paranormal romance as does the power of love. While the backstory of the demon angel-vs- hunter is not thoroughly bright into the plot, or explained in this book it was still a good read. I still want to know how this generational fated curse came to be.

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Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Shannen Kern

Midnight FallsMidnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book by this author, but I couldn’t pass it up after the cover caught my attention. After reading the synopsis, I knew I had to dive in immediately. I’m a huge fan of the horror and thriller genres which meant this was right up my alley. Throw in a paranormal twist and I’m in heaven! From the very beginning, the author subtly drew me in and before I knew it I was reading the last page. I couldn’t put it down because I had to know what was going to happen. The plot is expertly crafted with twists and turns woven seamlessly throughout. No matter how well I thought I had it nailed down, the author threw another surprise curve at me! I don’t want to give away any spoilers but will say that this was a magnificently dark book. I have already recommended this book to all of my old school horror-loving friends. If you enjoy a suspenseful thriller with a paranormal theme, I highly recommend giving this book a chance. I can’t wait to pick up more work by this author!

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Jessica Stone

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago, #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Jessica Stone

So this is the second book in the Titans of Chicago series by Anise Storm and like the first book in the series this one did not disappoint! While it think with any series it is important for world and character building to read the previous books in the series, I believe that you could read this as a standalone if you’d like. Im sure by the end of this book you’d be going back to read the first anyways.

This book is about Nicole, whose father and brother are titans. And our MMC is Callum, a titan through and through.
Nicole born in raised in a family with a imagine to uphold, she’s the nice girl, who does everything right and before she goes to college due to some cajoling from her mother, she takes a trip to Costa Rica with some friends and takes a chance one evening, letting go and just being herself and that’s where she meets callum.

Callum is a titan and a college professor, who has a chance meeting with Nicole one evening where he invites her back to his villa to party, one thing leads to another and Nicole and Callum hit it off with no expectation and thinking after that night they would never see each other again. The last thing Callum expected was to see the girl from the mind blowing one night stand as a student in the lit class he teaches.

The chemistry between these two is FIRE, red hot, grab a glass of water, fan my face worthy. I couldn’t ask for a better set of main characters, while I wasn’t the biggest fan of Callum at first, that changed the more I read and got to know the character and his story.

I’m a pretty big fan of a will they/will they not, the angst and I can never get enough of a jealous man who’s fighting his attraction but ends up giving in. So this basically fed all of my book needs. I am pretty excited to see what this author puts out next as far as the titans books go, I’ve been more than satisfied with books one and two so I’m oh so impatiently waiting for book 3.

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