The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars for me because it brings back the memories of when my voice was not there and it was always what my boyfriend wanted.
They say if you really love someone let them go and if they don’t come back it was never yours but if they do come back it was meant to be. That is exactly what Cole thought about Ava. He thought to play it by her rules and see where this will go because he was not ready and Ava had it with him. The game is to win it or to lose it forever but she was ready to throw in the towel until Cole had a game plan. Love will always find its way back up to the surface.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Mercedes Jones

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evelyn fell for the class clown during her senior year when she was asked to tutor him. Damian fell for her as well but disappeared leaving Evie heartbroken. Many years later, Damian is an FBI agent working undercover and planted into a mob. This job makes him relocate, where he runs into the girl he never could get out of his head. Evie wants to know more about the man who makes her heart race. Will the mafia and secrets get in the way or will they finally get their second chance?
This book was amazing. This was a dark romance with action and steam. The characters were wonderful. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the book!

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

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

Fantastic written psychological suspenseful thriller. Very intense. Even though didn’t read book 1, I was easily able to catch up.
you won’t want to put it down.

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It’s a cute story I enjoyed sharing with my son. Mama Warbler taught us how far a mother’s love extends to those around her. We also learned how the cuckoo bird lays its eggs. I recommend this book for young children, parents, and educators.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Rachel Moss

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great sequel! It picks up where the first one ended, so you will definitely want to read these in order. I was excited reading the second one because I wanted the story to pick up a bit more and I wasn’t disappointed! Some of the things that left me confused in Book one were answered so I did enjoy this one a bit more because of that. I’m really enjoying this series so far and can’t wait to read the 3rd installment!

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Breathless in Love Audiobook (The Maverick Billionaires Book 1) by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully – Review by Robin Rankin

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Breathless in Love (Maverick Billionaires)

Will and Harper are the first couple in this series and I loved them both so much for many different reasons.

Will is a guy who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks but I feel that he never truly fit in with that group of kids. Now he’s grown and he continues to try and make up for things in his youth.

Harper had a lot of responsibility thrown on her at a very young age. She loves her brother Jeremy and will do anything to protect him, including taking Jeremy to meet Will and his car collection.

Jeremy is the star of the parts of the book and each one of the Mavericks made me see a glimpse of what is to come in future books.

Eva Kaminsky does a great job bringing these characters to life. I forgot there was only narrator at times because she did such a great job.

Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Erin DeRoma

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Defying EllaDefying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am glad I ignored the fact that this was the 4th book in a series and read it anyways. It certainly could easily be read as a standalone.

The character growth in this is gravitating. The plot is fun, imagine being snowed in with the last person you want to be with, the person you couldn’t wait to get away from. I was hooked immediately. I was on the edge of my seat wondering how things would turn out, I am not going to lie, it could have easily turned into a murder mystery with one of them killing each other.

I am excited to go back and read the rest of this series, and will re-read this one after reading those to see if it has any different vibes.
Defying Ella is a 5 out 5!

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Fighting Chance by Toni Denise – Review by Serenity Somers

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book leaves you wanting more. I loved the characters, the romance that reels you in and keeps you pinned. I finished it in one sitting and absolutely adored every part of it. The instant attraction between Chad and Kendall, and the anticipation of them being together was perfect.

Chad is this perfect, broody gentleman, who goes for what he wants, even when he swore he wouldn’t, and Kendall is this amazing woman, who will do whatever it takes to get her story. I absolutely loved the character building and the flow of the story. I’m excited to see what else Toni has in store.

Sports romances really seem to scratch that perfect brain itch, and this one hit the spot!

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A few parts were a little slow moving. Almost like there was too much description included. Every part can’t be action packed though. It was altogether a quick read. The climax had me on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait to read more books in this series. I love all things supernatural, and it’s a huge bonus when it’s a lot different and unique to what I’ve read before.

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Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Deborah White

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Hungry BusinessHungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business is a short story that takes place in a dystopian future, where humans are slowly becoming endangered due to the “hungries”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about a young woman who is still hopeful to find love despite the circumstances around her. It was easy to put myself in her shoes, as I’m a hopeless romantic who constantly seeks the good in the world even when it seems to be a distant thing of the past. Just as I was getting into the story it was over, but the ending was satisfying and I’m hoping to read more by Maria DeBlassie soon.

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot even begin to say how much I loved this series. To put it into words it’s like Christmas morning everytime a new novel was released in this series. Yes, they are in fact that good.

In this box set we get to follow more strong mafia bosses and the women they can’t control but can’t lose either. These novels are packed full of action, adventure, and romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I think each one has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster and good on you if you can figure out all the sinister plots before our characters do. These books will suck you in and not let you go until you are done and even when done they’ll keep pulling you back in. Our mafia bosses are not the easiest to trust or to earn their trust and the fact that the females give them each a run for their money is fantastic. It is refreshing to see a book series where the females get as much power as the men through marriage and aren’t the sniveling whiny ladies of rich men that typically grace romance novels.

I feel like I may be rambling now but if I can get you to take a chance and read the novels then it was all worth it. After all sharing my love of reading with others especially when a series of this greatness emerges is a huge goal in my life. Definitely give this series a try but be forewarned once you get started these characters are addicting and will have you coming back for more!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy II is the second book in the series, and sees Makayla return to the school no one really wants to be at for another year. This series is best enjoyed in order, so do start with the first book! It’s perfect for YA and teen readers who enjoy the magic school trope.
In this book, Makayla and her classmates have to dig deep for whatever enthusiasm and affection they can summon for their school in order to succeed in the Inter-Academy Games. They had all hoped that by the start of their second year they would have transferred to pretty much any other school and now they have to prove themselves against the students who got into those schools in the first place.
This is an exiting continuation of the series! Makayla has a lot to learn, and there are plenty of mysteries to unravel. Makayla is still coming to terms with what she’s learnt about her family history, and trying to get more information to help her understand this past and how it impacts her.
It was good to see some more of Makayla’s brothers in this book! Caz and Tye are interesting characters, and it’s fun to get more family moments.
This book gets five stars from me. It’s an enjoyable series, I’d definitely recommend it!

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Megan Pesek

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trey is a surgeon and in the mafia. Naturally, he’s the guy for the job when Hailey gets abducted. As they twist and turn through a botched abduction turned vengeance scheme they must decide how much they’re willing to risk for each other.

Collateral Damage was a great continuation of the La Rosa family series. Less action than others, but great character development. It’s easy to fall in love with Trey. He may be bad bay mafia, but he’s a good guy at the core. Hailey needs something to go right in her life. Now is their time to shine.
In the final book of the Mafia Elite series Amy McKinley nailed it again. There is only one brother left, Nico, and he’s too guarded to let love in. He’s perfectly content on his own. ‘Trust no one’ is the mafia mentality, after all. One night he is propositioned, and his life is forever changed. Mia may be the one person to change his stance. Mia and Nico will try to have their worlds meet, but catastrophic collision is equally possible when changing anything with mafia families.

Nico and Mia’s adventure is a page-turner. The characters continue to build from previous books and the story is just as exciting. Rivals is the perfect ending to the Mafia Elite series despite being sad that the series is complete.

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Fighting Chance by Toni Denise – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Fighting Chance is a captivating MMA contemporary romance tale. I really enjoyed this book and push and pull. It is a short story but it packs a punch. The chemistry is undeniable between the characters that you will fall in love with them.

This is the story about Kendall and Chad. Chad is a champion fighter and much sought after by all and not even one relentless reporter can change his mind, or can she?

Kendall is after the next big story and one champion MMA fighter is just that but nothing, she does will change his mind, or will he?

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The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Hunter (The Freemasons, #2)The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Hot on the heels of The Victor is The Hunter the second book in the The Freemasons series. Nicole has given us a delicious enemy to lover’s contemporary romance tale that is steamy and sexy and is full of fiery passion and angst, age old secrets and lies, lurking danger and mystery. I loved the characters, their banter and their hard-won feelings.

Dominic will stop at nothing to keep the secrets of the Freemasons just that – secrets even seduction at its finest of one pesky journalist that could threaten to destroy it all.

Gemma is bound and determined to find out what happened to her father even if it means exposing a secret society older that time.

I look forward to book 3.

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Amy Brennan

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot. I just cannot tell you that I have a favorite installment in this series. I have read every single one, and they all made me feel like I was a part of their Mafia Elite clan, getting to know everyone individually and as a unit. This author’s writing style is one of my absolute favorites, and she hits the nail on the head with her character building in each installment and making sure you are able to build that connection with the main characters before things get crazy.

Even if mafia novels aren’t really your thing, these are totally with a read as they incorporate romance, mafia drama, and so much action and love that you’ll fall in love with this series as much as I have. Looking forward to reading more by this author soon. Highly recommend!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Ice Dance by Vik Azeem. This is such a fun fantasy, romance. Its the story of Hassan who is unemployed as a accountant and feels like he’s a failure to his family. Needing money badly he decides to enter a stand up contest at a local bar. He meets Yasmine a beautiful young lady and sparks fly. When she seems to blow him off he is heartbroken. He has a dash of good luck and thinks he’s about to get a job when it ends up being people wanting information about Yasmine which he doesn’t know because he doesn’t really know her. Yasmine ends up being a Princess from another realm and people are after her. Hassan of course gets roped into the mess and is up to his eyeballs before its over. This is a fast paced story that makes you feel like you are in Pakistan and the other world Hollow-Maid. I truly enjoyed this read and think you will too!.

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Cozy Mystery To Die For – Review By: Crystal McConnell

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An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For, #4)An Inheritance To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading anything by Judy Moore. While this is a stand alone book, it does tie in with the previous 3 of this series. The beginning of the book does refer back to what I can only imagine being the plots (and outcomes) of the 3 prior books. However, even without reading the first 3, this book was an excellent read! It had a strong developing plot with some twists and turns along the way that were completely unexpected. In Book 4, An Inheritance to Die For, Beck has her first official case hired by her old former college roommate! Now, whilst the story develops around this case of whether it’s suicide or murder, there is also a developing relationship with Beck. All in all, you have a mystery to solve AND a bit of a romance story. I definitely recommend this book and I’ll be sure to go back and play catch up on the prior 3!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This book was a delightful surprise. It wasn’t what I was expecting at and I loved that it took me on a journey. This is an entertaining story that had me laughing throughout. The characters were perfect for the book and I was completely engaged by them.
This is a new author to me and I was completely taken by their writing style. I cannot wait to discover more.

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Kayla Kearney

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

I’ve always been a fan of books focused around time, whether it was The Time Travelers’ Wife or more recently Love’s Refrain, which I had immensely enjoyed last year. This book certainly was not the exception, I couldn’t put it down for long once I started it!

I loved all the historical references, which were accurate and added to the appeal of the story. The characters were expertly written and relatable to many. I definitely can’t wait to read more by this author!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

This is a funny and entertaining romance. Olivia is quite relatable. She’s starting over after life kicks her a few times (cheating spouse, job loss, etc..). With the help of friends, she overcomes these challenges and shows to be strong, resilient and quite the badass. The characters in the book are fantastically written from the guilt spewing mom to the crazy ex all the way to the sexy lawyer. The story line is quite engaging and entertaining. There is plenty of humor in the story. It flows so well together. I love the whole premise of her being a personal chef and building from there. She’s very independent. Her match has such chemistry. Perfecto! I would give this book mroe than 5 stars if I could. A definite must read for the contemporary romance lovers out there.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is definitely an “Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind”, and each poem is thought provoking and intriguing. The author has a wonderful way with words and with the flow of words, he’s put poetry to music in a unique way. The poems use clever wordplay and reflections that you can tell are the authors honest thoughts and feelings. The poems definitely spoke to me, and I found the book as a whole an emotional rollercoaster of a read. However, the poetry is uplifting and inspirational and it definitely stimulated my imagination, and gave me some much needed time out, whilst I went down the rabbit hole!

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This is the perfect example of a time travel story done right. The author has created an amazing story, detailed and intricate from the start. It draws you in and without noticing yoh just can’t put this book down. The characters were such an interesting mix. I enjoyed the fact that then author didn’t paint a picture of them being ‘perfect’ and think I liked reading about them more because of this.
I thought this book was well writing and exciting. I hope there will be more to come!

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Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Helani Kihe

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LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES)LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To say this series is unique is an understatement.
If you like sci-fi this is your book for sure.
Lab Spill isn’t the type of book I’d normally read but I came across book 1 and it sounded super interesting and the title caught my attention. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would so of course I had to read book 2 and see where the story takes me.
Lab spill is a very well written book. It’s funny and the characters are great. The author is definitely in a league of his own.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Wendy Wary

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a steamy and dark tale about a love that never was and a couple trying to recapture what could’ve been. Lots of push and pull, some twists and turns, and internal struggle of fighting reality vs desire. Damian isn’t really able to go full in with Evelyn, and he continues to push her away while simultaneously fighting his pull to be with her. Evelyn is strong willed, though, and keeps pursuing Damian despite his attempts to keep her at arm’s length, unwittingly putting herself into deadly situations in the process. Convinced there’s no way out of his present circumstances except by death, Damian knows he needs to give up on any future with Evelyn. Can he finally convince her to stay away?

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A book that focuses on keeping the supernatural hidden in plain sight? Sign me up! The little blurb about the book had me hooked and it did not disappoint! First page to the last I was captured in the story. Following along with Ommily and Link was like being transported into the book with them. The descriptions in the story were well written letting you easily picture the story. Not only do you get to experience faeries but vampires, werewolves, witches, and shapeshifters too. I highly recommend this book!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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

This book was very relatable in every which way. I loved the concept of the story, the characters, the way everything flowed, and how realistic the writing and the plot of the book was! Wonderful read!

I loved this one, as I have said, how relatable it was. Hitting the rock bottom of life. thinking you had the perfect life, and then learning you do not actually. What kind of life do you want? Who is gonna support you if the person you always thought would? Cause now they can’t due to their actions! Olivia was very relatable. She was easy going, but wanted to be a top chef, but the life she had going until she hit the ground running, was never an option. From people that really cared about her and loved her, which she learned over time, she achieved what she thought would be impossible for her life. The power of friendship was golden in this book, as well as following your dreams and believing in yourself. Loved this book and author’s writing! Character development was strong as well. The story carried itself well! I very much enjoyed it!

Lovely book that I quickly became immersed in and could not put down! It was by far a must read for sure! Highly recommend this read, if you have not had the pleasure of reading it yet! A sensational read!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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

This book was magical in each and every way. I was mesmerized as I read, and lost within all that it held. The story flows ever so nicely, has strong descriptions, and spot on character development.

This story was a wonderful book that was very easy to relate to. It was impacting as it could be with the characters and the story line. The story was realistic, yet the fantasy and the take with the story was very much full of intrigue. Yasmine was a wonderful character as well as Hassan. She was strong willed, but there was more to her than meets the eye. Hassan-I loved the talk and use of his culture in the story. It really made his character, and the story beautiful in every way. The story took an adventurous turn I did not expect at first glance, the fantasy role was amazing. The writing was wonderful. I loved this book!

This was a book that mesmerized me for all that it was and all that it contained. I could not put it down. Very invested with the characters. Defiantly a must read! For sure, I highly recommend this book and author!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

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

4 out of 5 stars
Chef Olivia’s whole life is changing! After she finds her husband cheating with her best friend and loses her long-time restaurant position, Olivia has to start her life from ground zero. With a little help from her REAL friends and some sheer luck, Olivia is slowly becoming the chef she has always wanted to be. This novel is PG rated fun with real life situations, great read!

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658426858l/61643331._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg”>Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5037846055″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was such a cute and engaging story. The images of the illustrations were just as wonderful as the story went as well! I very much enjoyed how the story went, I think all Mamas feel the same, it does not matter where your child comes from, they are yours. I also found the lesson valuable not to judge another by appearance as sometimes the trust you do not have can prove you wrong. As with this story with the neighbor! I found the story cute and insightful. A book that is sure to be cherished and enjoyed!
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