Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third novel in this series. These are NOT stand alone books. If you try to read two or three without having read the previous books you will not have all the information you need to move forward. This story keeps getting more wild, dramatic and crazy as it goes on. There is so much action and suspense sometimes it is hard to know where to focus your attention. That said I am enamored with the characters enough that I can’t wait to find out what happens to them. This storyline has become an absolute obsession for me. As always the author added all those well researched historical facts and details that just make these stories pop… and makes her one of my my favorite authors. Another added bonus is the maps, family trees, and glossaries of obscure words. Now comes the hard part … waiting for book 4!!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jessica Pritt

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Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie reviewed by Jessica Pritt

 

Sinful VowSinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book!

This is the first time I have ever read in this genre and I absolutely loved it! The book was well written and flowed smoothly. This book was great, it had me on the edge of my seat just flipping pages wanting to know has happened. I really enjoyed this book and want to read more!

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had high hopes for this second installment in this series and I was not disappointed. Once again this author does her research well. All those historically accurate details really are a huge draw for me. One thing I would note is sometimes there is so much going on it is hard to follow and you wish everything would slow down and have all those little details that really flush a book out. I love the descriptions of Scotland and really feel like I can see the image in the way it is described. The characters are lovable and have well developed back stories. Am reading book three today! Can’t wait to see what happens to Will and Maggie next.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Thunder On The Moor (Thunder On The Moor, #1)Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After reading the description I was immediately intrigued and couldn’t wait to dive right in. Right off the bat there is a huge plot hole and because my brain got stuck in it I had a hard time enjoying the rest of the book. The pace was so fast the author forgot those little details that bring a story to life. However, I did finish the book and am now interested enough to want to read the next in the series. One thing I am super picky about is making sure an author knows what they are talking about and this book was well researched. I enjoyed the characters and have hope that the next installment will not fall into the “too fast paced” category.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie

Sinful Vow is the first book in the Dark Mafia Sins Series. This is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end to see what happens next. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading many more books by her. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride with this fast paced story packed with action, adventure and suspense. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. This is Luca and Ally’s story, both are from rival mafia families and the cause of the war between the two families. These two have chemistry that is off the charts. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. If you love dark mafia romance this is definitely worth the read.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun and whimsical tale! I loved getting to know these characters. This story of self discovery follows a girl named Amy who realizes she has the ability to fly but has no idea why. As she explores her newfound magical ability, she also tries to find her father. Amy is a lovable character and it was easy to support her on her emotional journey. The magical world created by the author was beautifully imaginative and I could clearly see every detail as I read. The story was an easy and fun read!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by M Policicchio

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie

5 out of 5 Stars

This might have been the author’s first foray into the mafia genre, but Damn! What a first shot!! I was invested, hooked, thrilled from the first page of Chapter One. The story was fun. The characters are real and believable. The banter between Aly and Luca is witty and funny.

Luca Rossi has never had an easy life. Luca had the fortune of meeting Mafia Boss Nicoli Rossi on one of the worst days of Luca’s short life. The only good to come out of it was that Nicoli adopted Luca. That day and the change of fortune would ripples in Luca’s life forever. When Luca was trying to make his bones and protect his family, he stumbled across her. She was young, strong, beautiful and addictive.

She is Aly Mancini, illegitimate daughter of the Rossi’s family rival. The day she met Luca, Aly didn’t know who he was but she knew he was dangerous and deadly. Luca kept turning up whenever Aly needed him for the next 6 years. Aly claimed that she hated his intrusion into her life but, secretly, she felt safe and protected knowing that he would be there for her.

When Aly’s father decides that she has to marry to keep the family strong, Aly doesn’t want to do it. Luca agrees. Luca takes Aly. Is Aly just another pawn in the ongoing feud between the families or does Luca really love her?

The story has so many twists and turns. My heartbroke right along with Luca’s when he thought he was betrayed. My pulse raced when Aly was in danger. The pages flew when plans were being made. My screen got all foggy during the steam! Please tell me Book 2 is coming soon!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber is an interesting and original dystopian story with magical realism, a near future setting, politics, crime, secrets, fairies, tension, imagination, and intriguing characters- all playing out in a small town setting.
Even though this could be read as a standalone, I really wish I had read Wild Hare first before starting this book, as I feel that knowing what happened there would have enhanced my reading experience of this book even more. So, I plan to dive into Wild Hare to remedy that oversight asap.

Thank you, Laura Koerber!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm- Review by Lauren West

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another page turner I could not put down! This author never disappoints and every book series just gets better each book.
Anton and Elsa had a passionate connection, and love that rivaled even the fairy tales. Their long distance love and tight knit marriage works until it doesn’t. When tragedy strikes and miscommunication begins it sets them on a downward spiral that neither could expect. Secrets between them reflect the realities of addiction, loss, and lies as you are taken on an emotional roller coaster with them. This is a story that you have to see to the end.

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Betsy Melano

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fourth book in the Orkneyinga Murder series is just as intriguing as the earlier books in the series. The two main characters Ketil and Sigrid are well written characters who always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time getting sucked into finding out the reason for murder. The depth of the descriptions of the area along with the well written characters make the story one that I had a hard time putting down. I will be checking out more books by this talented author.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was very excited to read Anton and Elsa’s story. Having read book one I knew I was in for a story I wouldn’t soon forget and I was right. I’ll be honest this story spoke to me in a much bigger way than the first not to say the first wasn’t fantastic this one I just connected with more. I’m a girl that loves a love story that goes through tough situations and come out on the other end. These characters were well written and easy to connect with. You can feel every emotion the author writes into the pages. I couldn’t put it down and was so sad when I reached the end but these characters definitely stole a piece of my heart and I’ll be rereading this one for sure. It’s a story that will have you in all your feelings and loving every minute of it. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by April McCoy

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an unexpected spin on fantasy and magic! I really enjoyed this book and realize there is another which I will be reading ASAP! Honestly though, this book was an adventure where not everything is as we have perceived it before. It had all the best magical characters and the plot and flow of the story made it such an easy enjoyable read! The author showcases real “Out of the box” talent and the ability to totally capture your attention within her story. Just awesome!

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Betsy Melano

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. It also happens to be the first book I’ve read by this author. The book combined two genres that I like to read – historical fiction and a murder mystery! In the beginning it took me a while to figure out the characters and how they got along with the others. The story is so engrossing that I wanted to keep reading as long as possible each night. The characters in the story were well written and I loved the parts where I felt like I was learning more about the Viking way of life.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Jenna Knee

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where to start? I literally could not put this book down. It was certainly needed in my life right now. This story hooks you from the start. I couldn’t get enough of the two main characters. If you are looking for a love story that is full of passion, heartbreaks and the ability to bounce back after a very traumatic life event then this is the story for you. You will not be sorry with picking this read!

Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

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Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this entire series and this latest installment fits right in perfectly. Once again Dahlia Nite is the perfect heroine for this series. She brings the perfect amount of badass mixed with caring and her love of her human side creates a great story line.

Dahlia has been helping hide the evidence of her half dragon shifter brethren, which is becoming increasingly difficult with all of the strange deaths surfacing. At the same time her relationships are growing despite advice to stay away from human interaction.

This book had so much action, I flew right through it. I recommend this to anyone who has already read the first two books.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by stephanie nicole

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just perfect on so many levels. Right from the beginning the characters are relatable, the plot flows and has perfect dimension, and the overall word building is perfect. Full of magic, suspense, angst, family issues and more this story was detail oriented and just simply amazing right from the beginning. While our main character Amy wants nothing more then to figure out her life, what will happen when she finds put she has magic powers? On a road to trying to discover herself will she find out who her father is? Will she be able to live the life she wants with these new powers? You’ll have you read this story to find out for yourself.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Jess Engel

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hooked! What a great book and story! The author has an effortless writing style that is engaging and reels you into the story. I really enjoyed Paisley and Caspian’s unique story and the unfolding of their personal stories as the book progressed. From the same roots and with a history that time has changed, Paisley and Caspian literally collide. Each facing their own very different challenges, Caspian helps Paisley realize they can can help each other. Though they entered into a marriage of convenience their steamy attraction can’t be denied…could it ever be anything more? This page-turner left me wanting more from the author and had me picking up the next installment quickly!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Amber Day

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoy a good Mafia-based book. This book, however, just didn’t do it for me. The writing was decent and the story kept me interested. It was just that it wasn’t my cup of tea when it comes to Mafia-based books. Luca and Aly were cute.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Brittany Porter

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You did it again! This author always writes a great story that I can’t wait to read. Slick and Ella go through so many heartbreaking ups and downs throughout this story. This author has a way to get in your head and give the reader the feeling that they are facing the hurdles right along with the characters. The only thing that I just can’t seem to get past is how quickly Slick seemed to fall for Ella and claim her. I almost felt like I was missing a chapter or a stretch of time there somewhere. Nevertheless, I loved the story. Though audiobooks are not my typical go-to, I thought I’d give it a go. The narrators really seem to fit and their varying tones really bring life to the characters. They don’t just drone on, which leads to my losing interest. I’d definitely pick up another audiobook done by these narrators.

Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber–Review by Jerricka Brown

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was awesome. I have read this author before but I was not expecting this. I was hooked from the beginning. I love the suspense along with the dystopian setting. This is a very entertaining read.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kerry Baker

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a brilliant start to a new series. I was hooked on this book from the moment I started reading. Aly and Luca were so addictive and captivating. I loved their chemistry, the connection was just so strong. The story seemed to mold itself around them. It has been quite a while since I have read a series with such a strong start. I am looking forward to seeing what is to come next.

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To Be a Fae Guardian is the second book in the Realm Chronicles. It’s an exciting, beautiful fantasy story focusing on a young woman struggling to prove herself as a leader in a world of complicated politics and supernatural threats. If you haven’t already, I would definitely recommend reading the first book, To Be a Fae Queen, to begin with!
I loved the first book in this series, so was eager to read this when it came out and find out what happened next to Titania and her friends and family! In this sequel, Titania has to deal with the backlash of the decisions she made in the previous book. This is really effective – too often it seems like heroes face no consequences for the rules they’ve broken to achieve their goals. And, of course, there are new threats in addition to Titania’s social responsibilities as queen.
I particularly liked Titania’s cousins. They bring light and joy to the darker moments in the book, as well as helping Titania learn more about herself. They also highlight how much Titania has had to grow up, quickly, as they are not much younger than her but free from the authority and responsibility she has to shoulder.
This book gets a solid five stars from me! (Or six, if I’m allowed to give six? Worth a try!). I would recommend it to teen and young adult fantasy fans, as well as adult readers who enjoy fantasy that’s not too grim or heavy. It’s aimed at readers in KS4, but strong readers in KS3 will enjoy it as well.

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Sinful Vow ( Dark Mafia Sins, Book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Rossi takes what he wants at all costs. So when he finds out Aly is about to be married. He does what he needs to do, kidnapping Aly to stop her from getting married. He loves her and she feels safe and protected with him, that’s all that should matter. But now a war has set into place between the Rossi’s and the Mancini’s. Two rival mafia families fighting over this young couple is only one reason they clash. This young couple stands between them, is their love strong enough to endure this war? What an exciting and high energy read. I love this story and the characters. This author is new to me, therefore I have found another great series to read. I will be looking forward to seeing where this series goes. Be prepared, this story will take you through many emotions as it did me. NO Spoilers!

 

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Wendy Wary

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve recently gotten into mafia books, and this was a great addition to the collection. The book starts out with Luca as a young orphan who runs the streets with his friends, pickpocketing unsuspecting victims. After getting caught in the act by a couple of mafia bosses, one of them takes him in as a son.

As an adult, Luca encounters the teenage daughter of an enemy boss as he’s leaving the scene of a crime, and Aly’s pass on ratting him out to her father forges an unlikely alliance between the two, which grows over time with random encounters.

As Aly grows on the fringe of the mafia, not quite fully under her father’s protection since her mother was his mistress, and never taking money from him to avoid his rule, she’s able to build a successful business. But, when her mother falls ill, she turns to her father to help with her medical care and finds herself sucked into her father’s business.

Things take a turn for the worse when her brother, the heir of the business, is killed, and her father decides it’s time for Aly to step up and marry into another mafia family to forge a stronger alliance. Held captive by her father until the wedding, Luca shows up to rescue her, but neither are sure how much to trust the other.

Luca declares he’ll marry Aly, and she finds herself still trapped, but in a different setting. Things heat up between the two and their bond is tested when Aly’s father gives her poison to kill Luca. Faced with deciding between allegiance to her family or the man who’s somehow always shown up to protect her when there was no one else, Aly must decide her own fate.

A great slow-burn romance with lots of twists and turns!

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Whitney Morrison

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles, #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed getting immersed in this story! Fairy books are my favorite ya book and this definitely did not disappoint. Titania is such a force to be reckoned with. I love how she breaks down the old ways of thinking and proves women can be leaders too. All of the characters were very well written as well as the world they live in. It was just overall a very great book!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. I was pulled into the story from the very beginning. The author does an amazing job of bringing magic and magical beings into the normal world and making them feel realistic. Amy comes across as a typical teenager who’s trying to juggle family, friends and school while also finding her path.

Amy is on the search her real dad. She thinks she has figured out who he is and really needs to talk to him because something strange is happening. Amy has learnt she can’t fly.
Amy feels this is something to do with her dad because her mum is normal and shows no magical powers but with her mother keeping the identity of her father secret she has to try and figure it out on her own.

When strange things start happening in her small town she knows there are other magical people in her town but who are they?
As Amy trys to continue with life as normal as possible while she tries to work things out she also learns a big lesson. You can’t always trust the people you think you can.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a terrific Sci-Fi/Adventure story! I went into this story not sure what to expect and the author blew me away. The story of two people that are out for nature hike and end up somewhere they never dreamed of. The descriptions of both worlds and the cave were such that it was easy to visualize them as you went along. What an adventure to just take yourself and supplies and go into the unknown. Reading about it is the only way I’d do it. The author gave me a story about it that had me engaged and so into it that I didn’t want to stop reading. The characters were well-written. I could relate to Thomas because I’m from that generation. “I’m with stupid” was our jam. This was a story with a bit of a spine chill yet an exciting thrill. The buoys on the lake made me think of a Stephen King moment. I hope to see more from this. Loved it. Highly recommend it.

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The latest in the Moore Family Saga starts with a bang, and hits the ground running. AriMusic’s most controversial artist, Lil Pharaoh, is causing all kinds of problems for Media Director Bella Moore. Despite warnings from her and Miles, he keeps making questionable choices and spending time with unsavory folks. People who don’t mind using force to get what they want. Will they come for Miles and his family if they don’t get what they want?
There is a ton of action in this book, which might be the most suspenseful yet of the series. I enjoyed the tension and nuance in Bella’s relationships with Miles and Lil Pharaoh in particular. She doesn’t act according to script, and I appreciated the honesty and struggle she exhibits. Powerplays and rebellions between Lil Pharaoh and Miles cause lots of disturbance and friction. This is a powerful book 5 that you shouldn’t miss.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Rachel Moss

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting and quick read! If you don’t like a lot of visual writing you may want to skip this one though, because it has a lot of visuals! You definitely have to have a vision. This was a different Sci-Fi than I’m used to reading, and I really did enjoy this one. It had more to do with portals and dimensions than being in space. I easily got lost in this one and had a few chuckles throughout reading it. This was a really great read and I highly recommend it.

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Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Theodore's RingTheodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great story of romance and adventure.

You know you’re in love when you’ll trek into the bush to save your man, avoiding gunfire and fighting murderers. Either that or Lydia is really insane. Lydia goes to the Casanu forest to save her lover Cam when the vicious Efrain kidnaps him and demands she give Theodore’s Ring, a fabled item worth millions. You’ve got it, girl! She sets out on the journey with her ex-lover, Sullivan (say what now? ), who agrees to assist her despite his desire to reclaim her and vows to make her his, no matter what it takes. Lydia quickly realizes that saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle. Add in harsh terrain, three mysterious strangers, a duel with a King Cobra, and an ex who can’t keep his hands to himself, and Lydia quickly realizes that saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle.

I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.

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