The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Maisie Camille

The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s funny how I keep picking up books that I end up massively relating to. Cadence is stuck in an unhappy, toxic, passionless relationship until her sister drags her to see a band and she can’t keep her eyes off the lead singer. They don’t get along at first, but end up forming a deep friendship, which allows Cadence to grow the strength she needs. It’s an emotional story all-round, as well as relatable, and inspirational, and romantic. I did find a few issues towards the end, for instance, I feel like Damien’s history is the kind of story that contributes towards the lack of belief in women, I thought her connection to music would come sooner, months go by in the space of a few chapters, a lot comes out about Elijah, there’s a huge level of miscommunication, and I’m guessing the reveal at the end is a hint towards the next in the series but I hadn’t connected to the relevant characters enough for it to make an impact. But overall it was a passionate love story and I’m happy with how it worked out. My favourite character was Cadence and my least favourite character was Elijah. I recommend this book because it is inspiring especially if you find yourself stuck in an unhappy situation. And we’ve all dreamed about singing along with a rockstar, haven’t we? ‘There was something inspiring about hitting rock bottom and creating yourself all over again, brick by brick.’

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Shea Gilkerson

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are back in New Haven. Allison going missing has set off a chain of events. New Haven is trying to move on, but Kaia refuses to stop. In this book she is finding answers but is really causing things to become unsettling. More residents are missing. More cases on Sheriff Wheelers desk. Many dark secrets are hidden in New Haven, but how long will they remain buried?

I absolutely devoured both books 1 and 2 in this series. The suspense, fear, tension is all very masterfully built and I was almost unable to read it fast enough. I don’t want to give anything away, it is a total treat to get to uncover the secrets as they unfold. Can’t wait to finish book 3!

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Brushed up on Murder ( A mobile cat groomer mystery book1)by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by

Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness how cute is this cover !?

Having cats of my own and being involved in feral cat care this one tickled my fancy and then I also have a friend that is a groomer and yes she’s also a mobile groomer so naturally she came to mind when I read this 🤣🙈📚

Molly Stewart loves her job and how can she not she works with such floofy friends 🥰🐾

So Mr Durbin drops his kitty off for treatment and while there he gets a text but begire walks out he asks her to drop kitty off at his home after treatment which she goes but she can’t seem to find him and when she dies she’s in for a shocker ! He’s dead in his garden 🙈 now he wasn’t the town favourite by no means but her uncle becomes the chief suspect so she has to find his killer and clear her uncle of the crime ….

The vet is easy on the eyes and I wouldn’t mind take my furry friends to him 🥰🐾🤣but he’s also good in helping her solve the mystery and yes the sheriff was a little difficult at first but he to comes around , thank goodness !

A fun afternoon read to enjoy while devouring a good cuppa and a brownie 😉

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Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kelli Harper

Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is eye opening, I have always struggled with feeling lazy and not motivated. HIllary Retting, the author of this book has laid it all out for everyone to understand and help us overcome out obstacles. I am slowly implementing these ideas and practices into my everyday life and it is helping me actually get things done. Love this book!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

  1. Murder a la Christie (The Golden Age of Mystery Book Club Mysteries 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you’re a Christie fan you’re either going live this or hate this …. I LOVED it ! I’m a die hard Christie fan so I was a little nervous at first but despite not always liking Lexie I like the “tribute “ to her characters , if you read the book you’ll understand what I’m saying 😉

Chapter one already had me because I could just see the scene unfolding in my minds eye I could even hear Gerda’s German accent !

The Golden Age of Mystery Book as started up and Lexie was asked to lead it and it started with a little drama between the girls but all calms down and bookclub starts ❣️📚

Sylvia takes ill and everyone is worried but she reassures everyone she’s ok unti she’s not Lowell storms into the library , panicked and Sylvia is declared dead 🙈but she wasn’t the first to die and nor would she be the last ….

I must admit I loved the backround we get some of the details regarding Christie and others of that writing era I knew and some of it was new so that was a big tick for me ❣️📚
I loved the interaction between the characters and their quirky natures , an enjoyable easy , fun read ❣️📚

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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Chelsea Pletcher

Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading Ghost Talker, I could not wait to read Delicious Death. Byrd Nash did not disappoint with book 2. Delicious Death had all of the mystery and angst from book one, and even more romantic tension. Once again, we get to see Madame Chalamet help the Duke solve a mystery, while also helping spirits move to the other side. In this book, Chalamet must help the Duke solve the attempted murder of the king through poisoning. The characters are well developed, the story is fast paced and easy to read, and Madame Chalamet and the Duke work so well together. Once again, I am super excited to begin reading book 3, Spirit Guide, and I cannot wait to see where Chalamet and the Duke’s relationship goes.

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series Book 1)Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood

Secrets, Lies and Betrayals is the first book in the Protect and Honor Series . This is a Romance Suspense that pulled me in from the beginning and had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This story is packed with drama, action, suspense , danger, secrets, lies, betrayal and so much more. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. Michaela Manning is a survivor of terrible tragedies from such a young age, at three years old she witnessed a terrible assassination of her grandfather the state senator and was shot in the process. She’s lived her life in hiding under a different name until her secret identity is leaked. She’s not safe but can Maxwell keep her protected this time? I don’t want to give away anything else. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Angela Hayes

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Book of Fears by K.S. Gantt is a collection of 8 short and disturbing stories that highlight some intriguing phobias. This is a creepy horror-esque fest full of tension, dramatic developments, twisty turns, and suspense. There are trigger warnings of violence, abuse, and more- so if you have any triggers, you will want to check out the TW’s before diving in.
This also appears to be Ms. Gantt’s debut novel, as when I had finished this I went looking for more of her work, but this is the only one that showed up…. So I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more of her work in the future.
The stories in the collection are:
-Let’s Go Home Wolfie (Autophobia)
-Not In My House (Katsaridaphobia)
-I’ll Float Away (Lepidopterophobia)
-Friday the 13th (Paraskevidekatriaphobia)
-Deep Thoughts (Taphephobia)
-It’s All Fun and Games (Thanatophobia)
-Happy Anniversary (Ophidiophobia)
-Have You Seen My Wallet (Trypanophobia)

I loved that this collection was so different from what I have been reading of late, and reminded me that I haven’t had enough of this genre in my reading ‘diet’ of late…
Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Gantt produces next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, K.S. Gantt!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Toni Sellers

This is the first book in The Golden Age of Mystery Book club series. A great cozy fast paced mystery that had me hooked right away. If you like Agatha Christie books you are definitely in for a treat. The characters are very interesting and well written. Secrets, drama, politics and danger are just a few examples of what you have in store to keep you as hooked as it did me. Definitely give this mystery a try you won’t be disappointed.

Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Heather Goodman

Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great mystery book. I love the strong feminine personality of the main character. This book draws you in from the first chapter and keeps you guessing until the end. The tension is palpable. Can’t wait to read the next one.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Robin Rankin

Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlight Drive: A Novel

I wanted to love everything about this book. The characters in the timeliness while a little older than me I could relate with the time, the home issues and the amazing music we had in the 80’s and thought for sure it would make my Gen X heart happy.

While parts did do that there were other parts that would frustrate me to no end. Nick and Dani as kids are sweet and innocent to a point. Her home life isn’t great and his isn’t any better. But they find comfort and peace with one another.

Flash forward 6 years, Nick is now Nicki and in a famous band. The description of Nicki was quite easy to picture in my mind and totally got a Motley Crue/Nikki Sixx vibe which evidently what she wanted us to picture.

I did not like the 1986 forward version of Nick until the very end. There was too much push and pull for my liking but the very end of the book saved it for me.

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Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jess Engel

Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi #1)Evil Sushi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an overall engaging and easy read. Even with reading the synopsis and reviews, I wasn’t quite expecting what I got with this story. The writing style was surprisingly simple, making the story flow and easy to turn the pages. It was fast paced and unique. The setting was intriguing to me and helped setup the story. We find Ned, Rod, and Sally —our main three characters—in an east coast town during a time where people mostly think only of themselves and where food supply, especially fish, is depleted. In a town where fishing is a primary occupation, many are struggling due to the scarcity of resources. Then Rod and Ned make a discovery that will change their lives—little did they know just how it will change their lives as well as the world around them, placing them in the middle of a nightmare.

While the story was engaging and unique, I personally felt the overall story and characters were lacking some depth. Aside from that, the uniqueness really drew me in and I found the main characters to be likable. Ultimately, this was a fast read that I’d recommend!

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Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by LaliLovely

Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the beginning , this is the perfect easygoing book for laying out by the water & soaking up sunshine . Such a gentle, sweet love story is as refreshing as cold lemonade along with all that sunshine . So many difficult things were handled beautifully & gracefully . There were a few things I didn’t love , like how Hailey 1st spoke about Makayla , but there was redemption for it . The healing & happiness flowing from the pages had me smiling to myself so many times lol there was a lot of foreshadowing & hinting at what the bad thing was going to be , which is very much appreciated … This was a lovely , soothing story to read , & I’m so happy to have enjoyed it !

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Paula R Sayers

Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Molly Stewart owns a cat grooming business with a mobile grooming van. Upon trying to return one of her feline clients to his owner, she finds his owner deceased. The deceased is in the garden and has died due to the use of a left handed gardening implement. Molly decides she needs to find out who has done this to one of her customers. This book is filled with great characters both human and feline. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!!

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Paula R Sayers

Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When someone threatens Evan and the pets, Molly decides an investigation is needed. A body is found in the darkroom of Molly’s friend Evan and that is when it all begins. Evan owns a photographer studio and Molly is the local mobile cat groomer. Together they make quite a team. Loved this second book in this series!!

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Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow……how is my heart going to recover from this story….I am not sure. Finding Love is beautiful but yet tragic….love and loss. Two souls coming together in a chance encounter with different tragic circumstances. This story tug my heartstrings hard…but it was a wonderful story.

Loch Mackenzie is known for being the lead singer of The Oath. When his manager believes it is best for a break, especially reeling from the loss of his sister as it is getting to much to bare, Loch is booked into a B&B that is owned by Hailey Prescott. Loch comes in with a force that Hailey was not ready for….but as she gets to know Loch, her walls around her heart start to waiver. What Loch and Hailey did not realize is each of their loss of a love one can break your heart….but will they learn and find their way to healing and also love that they both deserve.

I highly recommend this story…wow….this story will stay with me for a long time.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Alicia Furlan

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Libby moves to Woodvalley, Wyoming, she never expected to set her world on fire – literally. Zach, the firefighter, comes to her rescue and is immediately intrigued by the sexy Libby in her Disney pajamas. Spending time together has Libby and Zach both questioning their futures. Will Libby be able to share and overcome her past with Zach? I LOVED this book and can’t wait to read the rest of the Love Burns series. The banter between characters helps keep the book on the lighter side while still being able to explore their feelings. The side characters are well developed and I can’t wait to read more of their stories in the next book.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read Reed’s previous Love Tools series and absolutely loved it! When I saw this new book in a new series, I definitely wanted to give it a try! This first one did not disappoint! It is love centered, entertaining as well as story driven. Libby is new to Woodvalley Pines and after a little mishap in the kitchen, a fire erupts. In a moment of embarrassment, she encountered firefighters help with the fire and one in particular, Zach becomes intrigued by Libby and is eager to learn more about her. Her stories are full of sweet, funny romantic moments and deep character development. As you read along and learn more about the scenery and characters, the readers are drawn into a relatable plot. I cannot wait till the next one comes out!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Jenni Bishop

Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We have enjoyed several of Oscar and Emmy’s adventures and this one has a little deeper meaning. I like that Terri has written a tale about animals and what it is to be prepared for them in an emergency situation. We are able to find many things in regard to preparation for humans but little for our furry friends.
This fun tale is aimed at children aged 3 – 9 years and is told through the POV of kittens and children. It shares the importance of what is happening, being safe and prepared, having loving friends around you in a scary time and helping others. Adults could learn a thing or two as well.
As always, the illustrations by Natalie Merheb are beautifully done and bring the story to life.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Fire Meets Fire (Wretched Soulz MC #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Jenni Bishop

Fire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MCFire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Manda I am so glad you write!
It’s been a while since I have read one of Manda’s books and I was so glad to see this one was out and ready for me to get in my hot little hands. Let me tell you it met every one of my expectations. Fire Meets Fire is the second fantastic book in the Wretched Soulz MC and The Mayhem Makers Series, Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem.
Manda definitely knows how to weave a captivating and heartfelt tale. Alpha men in an MC, Chez who is the Prez who rules with a firm hand but will do anything to keep those he deems worthy safe. In his business weakness is not an option. A confirmed bachelor finally finding the one against all his protesting.
Helo who is really broken but will stand up to anyone, but has she gone too far this time?
Manda’s stories are engrossing, and her delightfully complex and dimensional characters come alive and feel real. She writes emotive tales of loyalty, brotherhood, drama, love, and deceit. But there is also action and steamy romance.
I can’t recommend Manda’s books enough. Make sure you start at the beginning of her MC worlds Satan’s Devils MC as the characters can overlap.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Santana Hicks

Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Irena goes on a boat to celebrate the promotion of one of their friends. Joined with her is ex-husband Jack, their daughter Kelly, and Irena’s new boyfriend Buzz. What started as a celebration quickly turned sour when things were tense between the whole lot of them. Jack was in a sour mood and refused to listen to the boat rules or appear to even care. The water turns choppy quickly and Jack refuses to join them in the cabin. Irena goes out to at least make him wear a life jacket and instead the duo go overboard. Irena makes it back to the boat but there is no sign of Jack anywhere.

Irena makes it her mission to find her ex dead or alive for the sake of their daughter and for closure. She searches the waters, his apartment and everywhere in between and does not come up empty handed. Unfortunately all clues are pointing at something more secretive than Irena imagined. She learns that not all is as it seems and everyone has secrets. She doesn’t know who to trust anymore. Even Buzz is starting to show red flags. Irena has to get to the bottom of Jack’s disappearance if she wants to get closure for her and her daughter whether it be good or bad.

I really wanted to enjoy this book. The plot has potential but I couldn’t really get into it because it was very repetitive and the characters were dull in my opinion. None of the characters had much of a personality other than a glimpse here and there making it hard for me to connect to anyone. The story was written mostly in Irena’s POV but every so often you got another character’s POV to see their side of things more clearly.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve only read this second book from the series so there are certain that I’ve missed from not reading the first one but I was luckily able to jump into this story without feeling so lost. Shayna and Burke’s story is the main focus. Shayna is a hard working devoted single mom of 2 kids. After many years of taking care of others and dealing with the difficult divorce/separation, she is finally so drained and not able to see how she can find someone special to share a life with. Burke is the opposite, single and very attractive, appears to be a player type as he draws lots of attention from nearby women. Shayna is determined to make things work for her when it comes to balancing her job and kids then at a last minute notice, Burke helps take care of her kids. She is very hesitant at first leaving her kids with someone who is not a parent or seemed knowledgeable enough to be in charge but when work calls she gives in. Burke not only is up for the job but he starts falling for being around family life and attraction towards Shayna. He sees how beautiful she is for who she is and how devoted she is to her children. He begins to yearn for a life he wasn’t able to have. Just a beautiful development of attraction when you least expect it!

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Deb Robinson

Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A quick magical story of Jorden and her life as an owner of a magic coffee shop. Jordan has been slighted by her fiancee by a magical charm placed in a drink. She figured she knew the effect it would have but instead it ended a 3 year relationship. She is heartbroken and having a hard time getting over the relationship because he and his new fiancee come into the coffee shop daily. Her friends keep telling her to ban them so she can heal. She keeps denying their prodding.

Life takes a turn when a customer and friend Cane asks Jorden to help with a spell. Is she ready for what the spell entails? Read this cute short story to find out.

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

This is book one of two. It starts off with an assassination of Michaela Manning’s grandfather and a poor 3 year-old Michaela wounded from it. She survived but her life was never the same after that fateful day. Maxwell Cole a former special forces operative was assigned to security on the day that Michaela got shot, in fact he was the one who carried her to waiting medical helicopter. Michaela had to go in to hiding after so she changed her name to Lea Milan. She moved to Paris to make a name for herself. However things have taken a dangerous turn with her father wanting to become POTUS (President of the United States). She is hoping that her new identity will keep her hidden but somehow her secret is revealed but by whom. No one knows but Max will find out who this person is and hopefully stop them from hurting Lea again.

Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series Book 1)Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one of two. It starts off with an assassination of Michaela Manning’s grandfather and a poor 3 year-old Michaela wounded from it. She survived but her life was never the same after that fateful day. Maxwell Cole a former special forces operative was assigned to security on the day that Michaela got shot, in fact he was the one who carried her to waiting medical helicopter. Michaela had to go in to hiding after so she changed her name to Lea Milan. She moved to Paris to make a name for herself. However things have taken a dangerous turn with her father wanting to become POTUS (President of the United States). She is hoping that her new identity will keep her hidden but somehow her secret is revealed but by whom. No one knows but Max will find out who this person is and hopefully stop them from hurting Lea again.

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Carrie Reed

Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes all I need is a good novella, although at times I did wish the book would have gone on longer.. Jordan’s ex irritated me, why constantly show up at your ex girlfriend’s place of work, especially with your new fiancé? What was he trying to do here? Jordan is trying to get over her past and move forward and they just keep showing up! I love Cane, I love Cane and Jordan together even more! This story is so fun with the world they live in, and watching Cane and Jordan’s relationship build and progress made it more so. The steamy scenes were fantastic. I hope to see more of them in the future and look forward to reading about Perri!

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Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Summer of MudSummer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff is an emotional whirlwind of a story. You will be hooked from the very start. Trying to figure out what’s going on. This book will definitely make you cry. But the level of human kindness, perseverance, and community that you will experience is incredibly heartwarming. This book is exceptional. 5 out of 5 stars.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this small town psychological thriller which had me hooked from page one. Single Mum to a teenage daughter Irena Fishbone is owed ten years of child support by her ex-husband, Jack. Having built up a thriving business which she now runs along with repairing boat engines and her daughter she leads a hectic life. Both Irena, her new boyfriend and Jack are invited to a celebration onboard a ship with a group of their high school friends. Being his usual stubborn self Jack refuses to wear his life jacket infuriating Irena. When they are both swept overboard by a rogue wave and swept away only Irene returns to the boat. Whilst the Coast Guard scours the sea Irena organises her own search party. With Jack still missing Irena becomes suspicious when she discovers damning financial records, furtive friends and obscure messages along with a web of lies. This was a gripping page turner of a read with an intriguing storyline and lots of plot twists. The suspense really built chapter by chapter and I felt fully immersed in the story as the characters and the setting were brought to life through the descriptive narrative.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mariella met Jack 9 years ago and they are embarking on moving from Rome to the United States. Rome is the only home she has known and her heart aches for the moment she leaves it all behind. Not just the place, but her friends and family too. Once in their new home in the States, she struggles to find where she belongs. But it does not take long before she starts making friends and finally feels at home. Now she must return, and she is not sure if she is strong enough to say goodbye to her previous home once again.

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Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Maisie Camille

Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lacey Furr’s Finding Love follows Hailey, a healed woman running her own bed and breakfast, and Lock, famous musician and a broken man trying his best to heal. Hailey helps Loch in this process but she comes to realise he can help her just as much. At the beginning I thought it tells rather than shows a lot, and a lot happens quickly, there’s also a lot of information dumps towards the end but I was eager to know what was going to happen between the main characters and the information wasn’t really relevant. I loved Loch immediately, I loved the found family aspect, I loved how the intimate scenes were written, and I cried at the ending. My favourite character was Loch and my least favourite character was Alex. I recommend this book because he fell first AND harder, found family vibes, beautiful epilogue. Where is my Loch Mackenzie? “You are every love song ever written.” & ‘I was learning that it was these small moments in life that were meant to be remembered.’

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Susan Ratchford

One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One Quarter Villain
By: Cori Cooper
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper Is a wonderful and magical fairytale romp for all ages to enjoy! This book was so fun and quirky. I really enjoyed reading it and will be looking for more books by Ms. Cooper in the future! Maddy was such a believable and relatable character, who is struggling with who she is and who she wants to be. I just love how Cooper tackled, both lighthearted and intense themes in this fantastical story!

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