Whisper (The Entian Curse Series) by Kay Ross

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A sentient curse must choose.
Discover how to stop death…
…or bring down a nation?
In a country where combining magic is forbidden, sorcerers dedicate themselves to protecting everyone from the mindless monsters that kill thousands this crime creates: curses.
But Whisper is different.
Whisper, a self-aware curse who inhabits the bodies of different hosts to interact with the world, witnesses death as its first experience of existence.
A death it caused.
Traumatized by this encounter, Whisper seeks to infiltrate the humans in power to find how to eradicate death entirely. Making new hosts and allies into friends, it begins to learn more about the world and its unique nature.
But powerful sorcerers threaten Whisper and its allies, and a conspiracy looms that could topple the entire realm. Whisper needs to protect those it has come to cherish. But no matter what it chooses, someone will have to die.
Whisper’s creation may have been an accident, but its destiny will not be.

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~

KAY ROSS LOVES STORIES.

When not at work, she’s finding new stories, discussing old stories, or writing her own. If she’s not thinking about stories, she’s either trying not to be too invested in sports or climbing up a mountain so she can run down it. She lives in Utah, but considers any open space with a view home

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 36
Cover Designer – Praise Saflor
Illustrator – Bar Fabian

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For centuries, Gadrella’s life has been stagnant, bound by ancient traditions and routines. But one fateful day, she chooses to break free from the monotony. She starts by revolutionizing her potions, concocting brews that spark new possibilities. Her transportation undergoes a magical upgrade, swapping her trusty broomstick for something far more exciting. Even her wardrobe doesn’t escape her newfound desire for change, as she ditches her old robes for a more modern and daring style.

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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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The Man Who Dealt in Death (The Colton Fen Series) by Marlena Frank

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The Man Who Dealt in Death (The Colton Fen Series) by Marlena Frank
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Genre – Western Werewolf
Page Count – 342
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Deep beneath the desert town of Peridot, something evil lurks.
Werewolf detective Colton Fen is used to strange mysteries, but when he arrives in Peridot on his latest assignment, he’s less than pleased to be assigned a partner. Rennick Dalton is a blood-drinking, illusion-wielding card shark who doesn’t have the best reputation. The two unlikely partners will have to put aside their differences if they hope to stop the horrible acts taking place beneath the streets of Peridot.
Together with the help of sharp-shooting actress Mary Silva, they’ll track the demonic creature that slithers beneath the desert. But the demon is waiting for them. It wants to turn them into one of its many disturbing minions – or add them to its grotesque collection.
Step into a dangerous and fantastic world set in the old west of 1893, where supernatural creatures and unexplainables live alongside cowboys and gunslingers. THE MAN WHO DEALT IN DEATH is book one of the COLTON FEN series.

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 Marlena Frank is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, short stories, novellas, and book series. Many of her books have hit the bestseller charts, including her debut novel, Stolen. Readers’ Favorite has praised several of her books with 5-star reviews. Reader’s House awarded her book, The Seeking, with the Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence in May 2024. De Mode of Literature Magazine featured her in November 2021. Her stories have appeared in anthologies such as The Darkest Lullaby, Emporium of Superstition, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Georgia Gothic, and The Librarian Reshelved.

 Although born in Tennessee, Marlena has spent most of her life in Georgia. She has various professional memberships, including the Atlanta chapter of the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. She enjoys cosplaying, gaming, and spoiling her adopted cats. Her drink of choice is a dairy-free chai latte. As a wildlife enthusiast, she can share a plethora of weird animal facts and talk about her favorite cryptids.

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn
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Genre – Sports Romance
Page Count – 226
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When you have everything, there’s nothing more dangerous than a secret.
I’ve got it all: a promising football career, a penthouse apartment, and the world at my feet. But behind my public persona, I’m burdened by my mother’s terminal illness and the manipulative demands of my politician father. My life takes an unexpected turn when I discover Gia Mason hiding on my boat, a mysterious woman on the run with secrets as dark as my own.
Gia is desperate to escape her past and find safety, but the last place she expects to land is in the arms of a football star. When I offer her a deal—pretend to be my girlfriend to fulfill my mother’s dying wish—she reluctantly agrees, seeing it as her only way out. What starts as a convenient arrangement quickly ignites into a passionate and tumultuous relationship, forcing us to confront our deepest fears and desires.
As our worlds collide, we navigate the treacherous waters of love, trust, and betrayal. With my career and family legacy on the line, and Gia’s past threatening to destroy everything we’ve built together, we must decide if our love is strong enough to overcome the obstacles in our way.
Can we find a way to build a future together, or will the secrets and lies of our past tear us apart?

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Isla Vaughn is the author of the Hidden Valley Elite series. Her romance books are full of complex characters, strong alpha males, and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. When not writing, she can be found daydreaming about owning a beach house, reading, or drinking too much coffee. You can find her at www.IslaVaughnAuthor.com

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Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn (Ariadne Winter Mystery Series) by Ellen Butler

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Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn (Ariadne Winter Mystery Series) by Ellen Butler
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Genre – Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 312
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Stumbling across a dead body could be the making … or breaking of an aspiring reporter.
In the midst of 1958, when the workforce is predominantly male, societal norms dictate women should be compliant, fashionable housewives. To Ariadne Winter, the sole tradition she aims to embrace is that of being fashionable. Amidst the ambiance of Ivy Tree Inn, where she’s been dispatched as a writer for Ladies’ Lifestyle Magazine, her focus wavers as she grapples with an interview assignment concerning a Hollywood starlet on the cusp of royal matrimony—an event hailed as the “Wedding of the Century.” While Ariadne dutifully attends to her task, her heart yearns for the pursuit of her collegiate ambition: to be an investigative reporter for a renowned newspaper.
However, fate intervenes when she discovers a dead body and recognizes the opportunity it presents to write her way into the role she desires. Yet, as Ariadne delves deeper into the lives of the inn’s inhabitants, she uncovers a labyrinth of intertwined relationships and long-buried secrets among guests and staff alike, yielding a plethora of suspects. With a murderer on the loose, her magazine deadline looming, and the inn cordoned off by authorities, Ariadne faces a race against time to untangle the web of deceit and solve the murder before she loses more than just her job.

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Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series. Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the mystery-action series. Book critics call the Karina Cardinal mysteries, “intelligent escapism” and “unputdownable adventures that will take readers on an electrifying yet light-hearted and humorous journey.” Butler is also the author of the award-winning historical suspense novel, The Brass Compass. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction including: a Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Award, Indie Reader Discovery Award, Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal. The second book in the duology, Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Spy Novel, is inspired by true events, and won a Next Generation Indie Book Award gold medal for historical fiction. Reviewers are calling it “riveting,” and, “a thrilling adventure.”

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The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Amber Oakes

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The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about second chances in life as a middle-aged woman. Del had run away to Africa to help at the Children of Tanzania Organization. And is hoping to maybe find a little bit of her younger self. Only here she is just hiding from her life and family she ran from. Once she gets settled and is able to see how the organization helps young children, she wants to do more. To be able to give some of the girls here a better life of opportunities. Along the way she becomes friends with several of the follow volunteers and comes to look at them as friends. This of course does not always go without a hitch, since her bosses are 1. a hot celebrity that she can’t help but dream about and the other a royal pain to work with. Del has her doubts about everything she has done in her life and does not think she deserves a second chance at a happy ever after. But who knows stranger things have happened along her adventure.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Amber Oakes

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kat is a young teenager that has witnessed a horrible crime. But only because she was running away from a foster home, she really did not belong in. Maddi, Kat’s case worker is given Emergency custody of Kat due to the situation Kat is facing. Realizing that Kat has an older brother that is currently on active duty, she hopes to reunite them. That comes sooner than later due to Nate being home now. But Nate cannot take custody of his little sister until Maddi deems Nate is capable of protecting Kat. And protect she needs as well as may Maddi herself, from an unknown threat they did not see coming.

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Kassandra

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Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! I was crying one minute, and laughing the next. It was an emotional rollercoaster. This story was really well written, and I fell in love with the characters and their growth. I highly recommend this book.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Hannah Porter

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To Be a Fae Rogue is part of the Realm Chronicles series, this one being the 4th book. Having started on this one i’m definitely going to be heading back to read the previous 3. I feel it would give me a better understanding of everything that happened. Although i didn’t read the others after reading i can say this author’s character and world building was amazingly built. I was instantly drawn in. This story perfectly blends YA fantasy and adventure making for an intriguing read. It follows a young Fae Titania as she navigates the challenges of her world, including dealing with her powers, forging alliances, and confronting adversaries, while she seeks her place in a realm filled with danger. Copeland’s writing is vivid and engaging and i cant wait the read the rest so it can provide me an enjoyable escape into a captivating world. I’m also waiting for the next one to be released 🥰

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Amelia Stansell

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

This book was good. It was a little advanced for my kids, but definitely recommend it. This story is about Angela, Bruce and a few other kids as they chase after a pig. Angela and Bruce are the last two kids left. It’s a cute little story.

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The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Trouble with Possibilities

This is the second book I have read recently with an older woman closer to my age and I was able to relate to her, especially with how she felt during her marriage. It caught me by surprise and that caused me to have to step away from the book for a break.

But I went back in and I’m so glad I did. Delaney won me over from the beginning and I definitely understood a lot of her feelings as a woman and the mother of grown children, but I didn’t have the opportunity to go to Africa to get my head back to where it needed to be.

The hate hate relationship between Del and David was great, there is one scene that stands out after Julia left for a short trip away that may have made me chuckle a few times during and later when I thought about it.

I was pleasantly surprised when I realized this was her first release. This was well written, the characters had depth and an enjoyable story to read. Hope to see more from Ms. Abuhaidar in the future.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Alicia Furlan

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe and Nikolai meet by chance at a bar in Toronto during All Star week. After sharing a flirtatious evening and a scorching kiss Nikolai is reminded of his reality by an ill timed phone call. He must remain focused on fighting for custody of his daughter and tells himself he doesn’t have time to pursue a relationship with anyone. Back in Tampa Bay he finds out that Chloe is his coach’s daughter, which means she is off limits to him. Chloe is just starting to get her life back on track after losing her husband. When Chloe ends up helping Nikolai with his custody case and becoming a temporary nanny for his daughter, Ayana, lines become blurred. Will Nikolai be able to let go and allow himself to love Chloe?

I loved this storyline and absolutely am obsessed with this book! Chloe and Nikolai were so well written. I enjoyed their banter and their chemistry. It was so refreshing to read a book featuring a female main character who is strong, beautiful, and over 40. I could not put this book down and when it ended I wanted more! This was the first book I read by this author duo and I will definitely be going back and reading the first two books from this series as well.

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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened (The Gods’ Scion Series) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Alison Risher

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author’s latest installment does not disappoint. This series has fantastical and mythical creatures. It features warring families of the nobility. Family secrets abound, and they threaten to tear apart a world. Much like human family relationships, the complexities of the relationships in this book will enthrall readers.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To be a Fae Rogue is the fourth book in the Realm Chronicles. I have loved the previous three books so I was excited to read more of Titania’s story! You should definitely read this series from the start, beginning with To be a Fae Queen.

The most important thing for me is that Alfreda’s back! My absolute favourite character in this series, it’s always wonderful when she pops up! There are a nice variety of characters around, and Titania gets plenty of moments to shine as she works to protect everyone from Sonia’s powers.

This is a great series for teen readers. It’s also enjoyable for adults who are fans of fantasy! I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy magical fantasy worlds and fairytales.

To be a Fae Rogue gets five stars from me. I can’t wait to read more of this series!

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Deb Robinson

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh, this book was adorable and funny. A great conversation starter for the little ones. We laughed at each item Luca thought would happen if he ate a drop of glue. Wonderful story and lots of laughs. The illustrations went perfectly with the story and were bright and vibrant. This is a great one to add to childs collection.

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Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Michelle Marlow

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

Please make sure you read trigger warnings or look into trigger warnings. Your mental wellbeing is more important. As the cover says small town, and small town indeed. We have all driven through a small town in which we do not feel welcome. This is that story. This story is almost 400 pages as well. It kept my attention and made you physically tense. It also made me turn the light on that stands next to my bed.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Christina Sanders

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a cool and original story. I really liked how fast paced this read was while also being super interesting. It’s a story about a vampire getting a second chance to live after being unjustly killed but while also have a time limit and rules to follow. You get all the details you need to understand the story and I wasn’t sure what was going to happen but read through it quickly to find out! Such a great paranormal romance quick read. Definitely enjoyed reading this!

Reviewed by @christinasandersmua

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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened (The Gods’ Scion Series) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a another great addition to the series. As the fifth book, I would definitely recommend reading the other in the series before this one to ensure you get a full understanding, and therefore full enjoyment, out of it. It was great to be back in this world with characters who feel so familiar.
As with the other books, so much happens in this one. I felt like there were new twists on each page and I was fully engaged with everything going on. It is an interesting story that pulls you in with ease. I would definitely recommend this whole series to people.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kerry Baker

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliantly fun children’s book, and is one I never would have guessed we needed. Taking what could be a relatively boring topic (rivers and streams), the author has created a lovely and engaging story that is perfect for kids. It allows them to learn a bit more about them in an exciting way, with some gorgeous illustrations to go along with the story.
I thought this book really played perfectly into a kids intuitive nature. It encouraged them to ask how and why and to learn something new. I thought this was a fantastic book and another hit from this author.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a hilarious rom-com. I loved the mix of characters in the story. The whole grumpy/sunshine made my day. It’s my favorite trope. I found that the story had a great flow. It was nice seeing old faces in the story. This has been one of my favorite series.

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Michelle Troyer

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book about two people who have been hurt and find their way to happiness together. Mystery and romance… could not put the book down. Very good read! Highly recommend!

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You – Review by Debbie Best

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This sweet little book is perfect for the new Big Brother in the family. Recommended for ages 1-5, it is bright, colorful, and written in soulful verse. Words are short enough for the beginning reader and is sure to be a bedtime (or anytime) staple. The author shares the many, many ways a big brother can demonstrate his love for the new baby in the house. Purchase it before the new baby arrives as preparation for this new and important role!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Karrie Sears

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic short children’s book exploring nature. This is an amazing 5 min read with excellent illustrations throughout. I really love the way Tricia Gardella pulls from experience in her own life with children, grandchildren and such to write her books. Showing children what all they can find when exploring nature is really great. Definitely worth a read before bedtime with little ones.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cam sees a girl in the hospital on TV and immediately feels guilt. He wants to do something to help her but is feeling helpless. His dream is to create a robot that would help kids in need all over. Cam finds that he can still help people in a more realistic way. This was a great story for kids about believing in yourself and your dreams.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Michelle Puett

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! I loved this booked. I loved Chloe. I loved Nikolai. I could feel the tension and passion between the two. If only Nikolai could have gotten out of his own way sooner I wonder what they would have been. He no doubt would move mountains to gain a fair custody agreement with a manipulative ex wife. He clearly has been burned once or twice by women in his past and the walls that he has put up to make sure nothing stands in his way to get his daughter is really something. Chloe also has suffered. She may have cared for her late husband but she definitely never felt the things that Niko has awakened in her. She has crave the passion and fire that started that night in bar. I love that she has aloud herself, even in her early 40s, to let go and explore things shes never known before the hockey star. It clear once Niko get a hold of her she will never be the same. She proves to him that he can love again and still be the devoted father he has set out to be. They are perfect. I absolutely loved this book and if I could give it more stars I would and I would definitely read it again. I laughed. I teared up. READ IT!

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shelly Kittell

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this story with my grandson. We are working on social skills so it opened up a lot of questions for him. It’s a really fun and entertaining story. It’s a great age group to get the message to.

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always excited to see a new one come out in this series. I was not disappointed in this story. These two had so much to overcome and it was a journey that took you with them. Being based mostly in New Orleans, you felt like you were experiencing a bit of everything there. Oh, I loved every minute of it. This story is so well written. You feel like you very much a part of it. After 3 stories, you feel like part of the family. The characters are easy to relate to. There is such a nice smooth flow to the story. I recommend the whole series. You can read it as a stand alone but I recommend reading it in order to understand the family relationship better.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by MJ Murray (Stephanie Tellas)

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“Dylan and Emily are back in book #3 of this series. This time, someone took the Camp Leaf trophy. Can they track down the prize in time for the camp games? Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. While the kids are away at camp, the Camp Leaf games trophy goes missing. Together with some old friends and a few new ones, Dylan and Emily set off to track down the trophy.”
Another case will they find the missing trophy will have to read book to find out. I love that these books have morals for them. I give this book 4 stars.

Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by MJ Murray (Stephanie Tellas)

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“Dylan and Emily are back in book #2 of this series. This time, someone stole the bases from the baseball field. Can they track down the culprit in time for practice? Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. One sunny Saturday, the trio heads to the ball field for some practice, only to discover a puzzling problem—the bases are missing! Determined to crack the case, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore set off on a mission to locate the missing bases.”
This book is more than finding missing bases from baseball field, its also about trust, its also about morals, and telling the truth. I give this book 4 stars.

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Carrie Reed

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet addition to the Detective Dylan series. Dylan has to learn to work with others such as Paige and Caleb. Those Benny Brothers, I hope to see them all getting along some day. It is super sweet that Caleb wanted to include his brother Alex in everything he did, he treats him as he always has, not letting Alex’s new disability get in the way of them having fun together. The best part is that the camp is inclusive for all. Alex makes new friends in Dylan and Emily and it was nice in this book to see Emily growing.

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