The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story that teaches about fairness and accepting responsibility. Using a little of Snow White, the Dwarves and the Queen, the author reaches also about mirrors and the what, who and science of them. A fun, quick read for the kids. My grandson and I found it entertaining. He loves to ask lots of questions so this book started us down the rabbit hole of mirrors and the science of them. Colorful pictures, bite-size bits of the story for each section. An A+ read. We are fans of the author. Love the books she puts out. The kids learn and have fun doing it.

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Shelly Kittell

A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An anthology of ten stories that will melt your “grinchy” heart and have you loving Christmas. We have second chance stories such as Mistletoe Memories. This story will bake you a new love for Christmas and teach you to not assume everything. My favorite story in the book, Gretchen is strong and went through an inner struggle to come to terms with how to handle her ex-fiance. A Rocky Mountain Romance is another favorite that will have you shedding happy tears like you are watching Hallmark Movies. Beautiful writing, amazing characters and a lovely Colorado setting. It is one of my favorites because I grew up near Aspen so I love playing detective with details trying to tell if she used any local area near there to base the town on. These stories are well-written, bring that Christmas spirit as we head into the season. The characters will have you smiling and chuckling. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, a lap blanket and curl up and start reading. So many lovely stories to choose from.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Short and sweet. The story was fun for me, Garrett’s mom getting ready to marry the alpha from a wolf pack and his dad being dead, but was his dad really dead? The concept of Quinnlan getting a second chance by the Gods is interesting, I really wanted a longer story, especially with the romance with Garrett finally coming to fruition. I also liked the fact that Garrett wasn’t deterred really by Quinnlan’s confession about who he is because he already believes. So many great aspects to this story, it was so interesting I wanted more!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very interesting story. I liked the concept and creativity behind this story. I kept thinking to myself, wouldn’t it be cool if dream shifters really were real. Poor Gwendolyn is having a time of it trying to turn back into a girl but sometimes with her attitude I think she should stay that way. Her parents and friend Wally are very supportive and helpful to her and that is the one things she definitely needs during this time. With Gwendolyn’s dream of becoming a journalist, she will stop at nothing to either become an elk journalist or a human journalist. You most definitely should always follow your dreams. Great read for young teens

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Carrie Reed

Lucas the Spy CatLucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is really beautiful, it will definitely draw any child’s eye and interest. The story is so cute with Lucas’ owners wondering where he is sneaking off to at night and what he is getting up to. I like that we never truly find out what he is up to, its a secret between him and his woodland friends. The last page is very inspiring, and a great lesson to teach any child.

“Just because you can’t see it yet, doesn’t mean you won’t get there. So, never let go of your hopes and dreams because they can take you anywhere!”

It is very nice that at the end there are actives that parents can do with their children after reading, not only is the book fun to read its engaging.

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Olivia seems to have it all , a job she lives , a husband and good friends . Her world comes crashing down when she finds her husband cheating on her with her best friend 😱 what in the actual !?

Olivia is a go getter and isn’t going to wallow , she moves to a small town and works in a family owned restaurant and just as things start looking better she is let go to make space for a family member who can’t even cook 🙈😱🥲 again Olivia doesn’t wallow she picks herself up and gets a bar tending job and uses her tips to build her own catering business , I say you go girl ! 🥰

This was a brilliant read ! I cried , yes, I’m built differently 😂but I laughed so much more ! Olivia is so relatable and there’s so many times I quoted pieces of what was happening to my kids and friends around me and more than once I had to hear how it sound just like me ! 😂😱❣️📕especially when it came to things Olivia’s mum would say 🙈😂

A highly recommend read 🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐️

The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jade Thomson

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

Happy Halloween my spooky friends and what a wonderful time to read this book! I’m pretty sure this is my first read by this author and I really felt captivated from beginning to end. I’m so excited to delve into other stories from this talented creator! This book really pulled me in and kept me interested until the end- the premise of only having 3 days to find your mate (plus all the other rules) in order to avoid purgatory is a really fun idea. I’m excited to read other works by this author to see what other twists and turns they could put me through because this book really was such fun. I loved the MCs. The cover was drool worthy on it’s own and is most of the reason I picked up this book! Loved it and I’m about to go read some more! Check it out y’all.

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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Jade Thomson

Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Happy Halloween my friends and what a good read this was for it! I’m always a little bummed when I start a new series because I usually wait for multiple books to be out but boy- this was a good one! I LOVED Jaspers character (also cute as hell name!) and She usually kept me laughing too. There were so many cool ideas used in this book that I don’t want to spoil for yall- you’re gonna have to read it for yourself friends! Just know there are some really good twists and turns that makes this book even more worth reading! The only reason I knocked a star off is because it doesn’t let you do half stare and this would have been a 4.5. There were a few places at the beginning that were confusing and seemed that wrong characters were being referenced. Other than that- what an excellent read! I definitely recommend my friends!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Faith Jackson

Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed everything about this book from the characters, the funny dialogue and how enjoyable it was to read but most of all, I related to Olivia. She’s a lovable character who I can see parts of myself in. Great read!

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More Than by Diane Barnes – Review by Donya Pedigo

More ThanMore Than by Diane Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed watching the main character grow as she tried to figure out what to do with herself after her kids left for school and she was on her own. Who doesn’t want to root for a widow who tries to reconnect with herself and find out what and who she is. It was refreshing to watch Peggy gain confidence and start to thrive. This is a fun light hearted, hopeful read that I’m definitely glad I picked up. If you want to be uplifted and see how someone deals with questions and doubts that most of us face then I really think you will enjoy this book as well.

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A Quiet Place to Kill (A Kember and Hayes Mystery Book 1) by N.R. Daws – Review by Colleen Noyes

A Quiet Place to KillA Quiet Place to Kill by N.R. Daws
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I borrowed A Quiet Place to Kill by N.R. Daws through Kindle Unlimited and it’s my first book by this author. I choose the book based off of the cover and dove right in. I will say that I almost gave up on this book because the first 40% of it seemed slow but I am so glad that I kept pushing through. By the time I got to 45% in, the book picked up tremendously and it seemed to really come together. I ended up enjoying this book significantly which says some thing because I generally am not a person who likes historical books. This Historical Thriller Crime book taught me so much and opened up my eyes to a whole new genre. I really enjoyed the characters of Kember and Hayes.

Lizzie is a woman before her time, I she was written wonderfully, I love how feisty she was especially for the time period and seeing the potential of what’s to come.

Hayes is also a wonderful character who doesn’t seem to have many hang-ups about the woman’s movement. I felt as if each character was written very realistic, very engaging, and with great purpose.

While the main premise of this book is about crime and murder I appreciated what a front burner it took in regards to the women’s movement and women not having to only be kept barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen. I felt the author did a tremendous job of making it part of the forefront, but doing it with class and style.

This was an easy four-star read for me and I can’t wait to move on to book 2.

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Jess Engel

Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence, #2)Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just wow. This series continues to draw me in. The author does a wonderful job crafting together this crime thriller and creating a believable world. She deals with extremely difficult subject matter in a very real way (TW sexual assault).

While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the first book as it sets the stage and helps with the continued character development in the second book. We get the opportunity to know Tilly better through this story with the book alternating between her and Kate’s points of view. We also get to see Kate continue to both grow and struggle with her new world as a result of everything she learned and experienced in the first book.

The author has an extremely engaging writing style. I finished each book in just a couple of days. I also appreciate the realness and believability of the story. The author doesn’t force happy endings or tie things up neatly, but rather let’s the reader and the characters sit in the emotionality and traumas experienced by these characters. The author also does a wonderful job using multiple character’ experiences and giving the reader a true picture of how sexual assault can affect survivors. The author is clearly well researched on the subject matter.

I’m looking forward to the 3rd book to see how this story continues to develop and conclude.

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by April McCoy

Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With magic and mystery and secrets galore, this book was just great! A completely new author for me but one of those surprisingly loved ones for sure! The book flowed and held so much magic, literally and figuratively. It was so well planned and executed and the characters were just everything! I couldn’t have put this down if I tried!!

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by April McCoy

Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence, #2)Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just insane! I was ensnared, and there is just no better way to even describe it. It was a rollercoaster ride for me that I was more than happy to be on! Kate and Tilly were well thought out characters and they seriously just made the book! READ THE FIRST BOOK. I don’t think I necessarily missed anything but I guess I will find out because I will definitely be going back to read the first one! It was so thrilling of a read that there were moments my palms were sweaty, and my heart was pounding in my chest! This is a series I will have to see through to the end!!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Robin Rankin

Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid

Poor Olivia I all I can say. Her marriage falls apart, she picks up the pieces but her Mother….. Blanche reminds me of a friend’s mom. I have heard so many stories about this woman and 95% of those stories do nothing but infuriate me.

Even with her mother being the way she is Olivia doesn’t stop putting her life back together and searching for her happiness.

The characters are all over the place in personality and quite entertaining. Lots of frustrating feelings for me but also plenty of laughs.

She is a new to me author and I fully intend to make sure she’s not a one and done for me. I was drawn in from the beginning and it never let me go.

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Julie McComas

Divided LivesDivided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Divided Lives is a historical drama unlike any other I have had the pleasure of reading. When I started reading, I had no idea it was a lesbian/bisexual romance, or that it would be a steamy romance. Those steamy scenes just aren’t for me, and I don’t think they add anything to the story line. That is the reason I am giving the three stars, and I’d give it three and a half but it won’t let me. I’d give it that half a star extra because I just had to know what happened to Lottie, Rose, Frank, Hen, and all the other fabulous characters.

I recently read the Notebook Mysteries by the same author, different pen name, and was so pleased to be back with those people. I love K.R. Mullins writing style, the details of the time period, and the way she develops her characters. It did take a little bit for me to get used to the flashbacks, the flip-flopping between past and present, but I did get comfortable with it by the end.

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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence was a great 5 star read and book #1 in the Prestian Series.

Katarina is getting ready to start a big project. While spending some time at the resort waiting for the meetings to start she ends up meeting a very handsome man, Chase. She spends several days with Chase and they are both equally attracted to each other. Problem is, Chase has a little secret. What will Katarina do when she finds out who Chase really is?

During the first day of planning Katarina is shocked to see Chase come walking into the room. When she discovers who he really is, things come crashing down on her. How will it ever work between them now?

Chase is determined to be with her and will make it work no matter what. As these two move forward they have some very hot and steamy scenes. These two have such great chemistry. I really liked both Chase and Katarina. I was pulled right in by their story and didn’t want to stop until I was done. This is my first read from Via Mari and I loved it, I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series and the author.

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Lucy Machard

Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book combines two of my favorite things- books and food. As someone who used to (and still does) dream of one day being a professional chef, this book gave my heart so much joy. It’s mixed with heartbreak, adversity, tenacity, and humor! Honestly, this is a book I’ll probably make my mom read! It’s a bit of a longer book, but it’s so worth it! I was enthralled with it from the first page! The author really knows how to suck the readers in, and I look forward to reading more books written by them!!

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Kiana Corley

DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fantastic read with a good amount of drama and spice. Well written and a great read if you enjoy reading a book and getting both characters’ points of view.

This book follows the story of two co-workers, Devlin and Eve. Eve is an intelligent, driven, young woman fresh out of a relationship. Devlin is the playboy, the heartthrob of the office, with a passion for annoying Eve. They have a banter like no other and know how to push each other’s buttons.

Everyone knows that alcohol can lower your inhibitions. What happens when you put a man and woman in a secluded place with alcohol and tension? Will it lead to sparks or will it lead to war? What happens when one alcohol and lust-filled night changes the dynamic between the dynamic work duo? Can one night indeed be enough when you see someone every day? How well can something stay a secret in an office that loves gossip and drama?

Read this book to find out what happens between Eve and Devlin. Their story is one for the books and hard to put down. You will fall in love and get frustrated like those in this story. Welcome to a world of what ifs and who knows.

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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first installment to this authors new series and trust me when I say that this dark urban fantasy is original, intriguing and full of good and evil. This very complex story is full of drama, action, suspense, mystery and so much more that I simply can’t wait to see what happens next. The characters were well developed, the plot was intriguing and intense. But needless to say the beginning of this story and its beautiful cover has left this reader wanting more, I can’t wait for book two.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Monique Espitia

The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s not easy when your world is rocked and you suddenly realize that you’re trash. Well, maybe that’s a little harsh but let’s face it, if you know Nico Romero, he is rough around every single edge. He is the character you love to hate. Yet, the more you read about his life and his story, the more you find yourself hopeful for his new journey.

I’m a fan of the redemption arc so I really enjoyed this story. As the reader, you feel like you have walked through hellfire and back with him. It’s quite exhausting yet absolutely fulfilling.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Megan Pesek

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rex though he had escaped his past, until he ran into the man whose life was forever changed by Rex’s actions in Vietnam. Over the course of a few decades, Rex has every chance to make amends with Captain Nguyen. Rex is a Mississippi shrimper, an absent father, and a drunk. Only when Rex’s sons are caught up in sinking a shrimp boat and drowning a man is Rex confronted with his past. Rex can’t change the past, but can he make amends with his past in hopes of a brighter future?

Blevens catches the reader from the very beginning and never quits reeling them in. Bycatch gives the reader a glimpse into the Gulf Coast shrimping industry after the Vietnam War. It’s a story of family, forgiveness, and growth.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

The Final Bite was good! A short paranormal romance. I actually didn’t realize I was almost done till I saw the bottom of the screen. It went really fast.
3 days. 3 days is all the gods will give to find a mate otherwise it’s banishment to purgatory. Dropped in the middle of nowhere Quinnlan has been left in a motel with 3 outfits to complete the task. A Vampire, that has been told he can use his powers of influence. Which makes things more difficult.
Of course I relate to Quinnlan because he’s selfless. Giving up his right to choose and his mate’s right to accept him, to save his life. He risks purgatory to save someone near death.
Garrett has just had a bomb dropped on him and doesn’t know how to handle it. Saved by a gorgeous vampire who wants him to be his mate.
What does he choose?
Does Quinnlan succeed in his task?
This story felt a bit rushed, however looking past that the concept though different worked.
If you enjoy paranormal short story mm romances, this book is for you.

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Divided Lives by K. R. Mullins – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Divided LivesDivided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is 1912 and Lottie Flannigan is a young woman with a divided life in New York, in one half, she is a conservative lawyer who works in Midtown as a clerk for Justice Goff, who is also very conservative in his manner and expects that of his clerks too, however, her other side is a bohemian lifestyle in Greenwich Village, a mixing pot of cultures, lifestyles and it is somewhere where tradition is flouted and individualism is expected.

Lottie is happily living both sides of her life and keeps them well separated, that is until one day her office takes on the very publicised and controversial trial of Police Officer Charles Becker. The trial is one of conspiracy and also one where it could either make, or break a career and that is not just for the officer on trial, it also applies to this involved professionally as well.

This is also where her private and public lives begin to meld when some aspects of her private life are used by an unknown individual to blackmail her into making a choice between keeping her private life just that, private, or not by making demands of her, but they have picked on the wrong person and Lottie goes digging to find out who is behind it and why, all while working long hours on the trial. This is a story of scandal, mystery, crime and love and what the consequences of living a divided life can be in this story which will captivate you from the start and keep you that way all the way to the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Monique Espitia

Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first novel I read by Cari Schaeffer. After reading some pretty heavy material, I was desperately in need of something to take my mind off the darkness. I immediately was drawn into Olivia’s world. I couldn’t help but feel bad for her situation. When it rain, it pours! Olivia had so many challenges to face, a rocky marriage, a messy divorce, a shady friend’s betrayal (because let’s face it, sometimes the break up between friendships is harder than relationships!). When she loses her job I was ready to throw my hands up in the air for her! I love how she persisted. Despite her controlling mother and all of the other growing pains that comes from starting a new business. With all that was going on in her life, no wonder finding love was hard. She was busy trying to find herself!

All in all, this was a great read! Fall down Olivia’s rabbit hole of a chaos and root for the underdog with me!

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Dia’s Lure (Solstice Quartet Book 3) by Catherine Peace – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Dia's LureDia’s Lure by Catherine Peace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This paranormal fantasy romance was definitely worth the read. When I first saw this book I decided to try it just because I thought the cover was so beautiful. However once I actually started it I realized it was the third installment and I was a little confused having not read the previous to. But the story was so interesting I decided to stop and read the first two so I could understand the story as a whole. Overall the characters were great, the plot is amazing and well put together, and the book as a whole is a great installment to the series. So if you’re looking for a new book make sure to not only pick up this one but pick up the whole series and read it in order to enjoy this amazing story.

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Throughout scientific studies throughout the ages, the idea of time travel has always inspired conversation, theoretical analysis and discussions around the how, why and who, how would it work, why would you want to move through time and who would be the first to make theory into reality.

Up until now, all these conversations have been theoretical in nature, that is until two scientists stumble upon the answers to the how, between the two minds, they manage to convert an old movie prop from “The Time Machine”, a film made in 1960, which inspired them and create something new.

So now they have the who and how, they just need a why, where and when, but what will happen once they have it all figured out, will it all end in disaster, or is this the future in the making? This is a fantasy novel where science fiction becomes science fact and the adventures which go along with it, as you are sucked into an adventure which nothing could prepare you for.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Lucas the Spy Cat: A Children's Mystery Adventure with Creativity & Imagination Boosting Activities (Jake the Growling Dog)Lucas the Spy Cat: A Children’s Mystery Adventure with Creativity & Imagination Boosting Activities by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Short and sweet kid book. I recommend. Love the little plot twist of trying to spy on Lucas. Then when reviewing the video your in for a surprise. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Stephanie Nicole

DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This romance novel really blew me out of the water. I have read a couple novels from this author but this one really took the cake. The characters were amazing, the spice was just the right level, and the way the author brought everything to life was just perfect. There is plenty of tension, angst, secrets, lies and so much more that you won’t be able to put it down. The author has a way of writing that everything just seems to flow together just right. So if you’re looking for your next read make sure to pick this one up today.

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Ashley Hasting

Divided LivesDivided Lives by K R Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who would think the Author would come up with the brilliant idea of this story? We have Lottie, who is the niece of Emma from the Notebook Mysteries, in her own mystery. To think of her grown up when she was just a baby in the last book I read is mind blowing how that can happen with stories so quickly, but I love it. Lottie ends up on a case that clashes two sides of her life. She must now figure out how to work that out while solving the mystery. It was such a good read just like the Notebook Mystery series is! If you haven’t checked that one out, please do!

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