Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Colleen Noyes

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forged by Secrets is the third book in the deadly isles special ops series by Amy McKinley and revolves around the third brother Ty and Malina. Ty and Milene have always had sort of a push and pull relationship in large part due to the secrets from Milene this past. When faced with unpredictable circumstances that come out of nowhere Milene has no choice but to rely on the one man she doesn’t think she could trust. Ty has a secret of his own that involves Milene , One that he holds onto until a special moment. The story is filled with action, love, and crime. They soon realize that in order to resolve what’s truly going on they will have to let down their walls and lean on each other. The author does a great job with her writing style, details, and relationship building. If you enjoy an action filled romance then you’ll definitely enjoy this latest novel.

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Dire’s Club by Kimberly Packard – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dire's ClubDire’s Club by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Losing someone you love can cause spirit-crushing grief such as Charlotte, the main character, feels. She lost her fiancé, Jason, ten years ago to a car accident. She is still experiencing such depression and grief from this that she is finding it hard to move on. Dire’s Club is an organization that gives terminal patients their chance to get their last wish done. Charlotte decides she is going to join this group and in the process she meets some extraordinary people that make such impressions on her that her life is forever changed: Lourdes, Levi, Dylan, Celeste, Jimmy and Darla. What an AMAZING book! All the feelings can be felt in this book. You will go on many adventures with the Dire’s Club and feel their emotions as they all deal with their feelings over dying and read what happens when some lies and fraud are exposed. Probably the BEST book of 2021 that I have read so far. It’s like explaining the grief cycle in an easier way. I definitely recommend this one.

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Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Deb Robinson

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RepairRepair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the main characters in this book, Trent (Tank) and Charlotte (Charlie). The bond between these two is almost palpable. This book deals with so many important issues but in a delicate way. Trent and Charlie both lie to each other at the beginning of the book and now have them dealing with pain, shock, sorrow and heartbreak. Charlie goes back to school to finish her last two months of her Masters degree in Nursing and doesn’t return to Sunnyville until 8 years later. Trust is a hard commodity to gain once it has been broken. This book had some tough issues in it but the author is great at the balance of still providing a pleasurable read. Justin’s birthday was hilarious. This book was extremely relatable on so many levels, I fully enjoyed it.

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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven Book 2) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Rayne East

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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven, #2)The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gargoyles, demons and witches
Book two of the series and the drama continues. Loved being back with Lucy, Marcus and Dylan. This takes off straight from book one and what a roller coaster of action and emotion. Lucy is faced with so many choices and sometimes everything isn’t what it seems, especially when demons and gargoyles are involved. Her relationships are questioned time and again and I was so frustrated with Marcus and Dylan. Can’t wait for book three – need some closure now.

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this cute mystery story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed. I look forward to seeing what is next for her. This is a well written story about Anne and the dead body she finds and a small town that has secrets to hide. Will she be able to solve this mystery before she becomes the next victim? I enjoyed her character and what she brought to the story. She was fun and entertaining which made the story easy to read. All the characters are connectable and kept the story engaging. I enjoyed watching the growth of this story. It is worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book.

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Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Caught by HimCaught by Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this short romance story. This is an author I never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed her books from the first one I picked up. This is a well written story about what happens when opposites attract. I was pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters. They made the story easy, fun and entertaining to read. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. This is a story about Brody who is a movie actor and Willabelle who has an ex that is determined to destroy things for her. What neither one of these two expected was to meet and fall for each other until her ex decides otherwise. What happens with these two I highly recommend reading this book to find out. Their growth and chemistry throughout the story is great. They made great characters that kept the story engaging. You won’t regret picking this one up today.

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Debi Kircher

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon

5 Stars

I have fallen in love with this whole set of Jake’s books. I have a few grandchildren that will have this set sitting in their rooms.

The message conveyed in this book is so completely relevant especially in the world today and the conversation guide at the end was spot on for helping the adults lead the discussion after reading it with the kids. I love this and really believe these should be part of a school’s reading curriculum or at the very least part of reading time at home.

The illustrations were amazing and I believe will make storytime that much more fun and meaningful. The importance of friendship was also very strong in this story and was written in a way that young children will completely understand.

I loved this and I love that this author has gone that extra mile for our kids!

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Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Krista Vaughan

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Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles #1)Sweet Nightmares by Chynna Pace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Krista Vaughan

A super creative and exciting book! It would be pretty amazing to never have a nightmare! Then they come to life and you have to destroy them? Well that flips your world right upside down! Alex meets her grandmother Matilda and her young friend Kacper killing a nightmare and she discovers the there is so much more to her life than she even knew! This is a satisfying read full of magic!

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Heather Stanley

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was such an interesting, cute, intriguing, and engaging story. I always like to see if the first line really draws me into a book. That really sets the tone for me. With this story I was not disappointed. From the first line of the book, I was hooked! It was just so good! The rest of the story did not disappoint either, it kept its tone from the very beginning for sure! Natalina Reis is an author to look for in the future. I also loved that the author added a bit of a personal touch at the beginning with a forward, a guide to dating vocabulary and the Mandarin words and phrases used. That was a really nice touch.

 

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TAINTED by Marsha R. West – Review by Jenni Bishop

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TaintedTainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Tainted by Marsha R. West is an action-packed romantic suspense story. The characters are well developed, and I easily connected to them. There is non-stop action as trouble follows them in their wake. It is easy to picture the setting as Marsha vividly tells her tale. It is also a second chance story where old friends catch up again after 25 years.
Liz needs to get away with her daughter from the life she had. They find themselves in a beautiful place, but their serenity is short lived. However, where there is danger there is one man who has sworn to serve and protect.
I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Written in the Stars (Mothers and Daughters Collection) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Written in the StarsWritten in the Stars by Angela Christina Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Written in the Stars is a heart-warming and gripping story about adoption and finding birth parents and is the second book in the Mothers and Daughters Collection by Angela Christina Archer. It is a story that made my heart ache as I easily got lost in the story. Angela’s writing drew me in and conjured up all sorts of emotions as I followed along with this story. A young unwed woman in the 1950’s is left alone and has the choice on whether or not to keep her unborn baby taken away from her. It also shows what one goes through to find someone that may help them know who they are and where they came from. I was completely engrossed in the story and invested in the characters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Natalina Reis writes in a way she has you feeling for her characters. Her novel Dating the Intern appealed to me in ways I enjoyed, but also brought up memories from a painful past. Don’t let that deter you though, just keep in mind it could be a trigger warning that’s all.
Li Qiang is such a sweet and selfless character who would do anything for his boss, Ivory Tower, since he’s been crushing on her for a long time. A character I grew to love and rooted for as I got deeper into the novel.
Ivory on the other hand drove me crazy, but I feel like that was more on a personal level vs how the character was written. I’m Ivory through and through. I may not be a business owner but that’s the kind of abuse I suffered in my past from my father, which makes it hard to accept love today.
Though a novel about a fictional romance, it made me take a deeper look at myself and how I’ve overcome the same obstacles in my life. I know this review sounds really sad & depressing but it’s not meant to be that way. It’s meant to just describe how Natalina’s novel impacted me emotionally. It’s not very often I get that emotionally invested in a work of fiction, but in the end I LOVED IT!!! If a writer can have you connect to their story in such a way you evaluate how you handled things, doesn’t that make them a GREAT writer.
Was the story a trigger for me, slightly but I’m glad I read it then reflected upon my life. If you’re looking for a story to emotionally impact you in such a way you evaluate life, TRUST ME when I say you NEED to read Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis!

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Stripped by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Detective Dee Quarter doesn’t seem to have many things going for her at the moment. She has recently lost her father, am ex-boyfriend that wants her back, and she has recently been partnered with the one person on the department she can’t stand. When a case comes across her desk she and her new partner have the pleasure of interviewing a local author, Grayson Paul, who also happens to be Detective Quarters pesky ex. She may still have some feelings for him, but she is seeing Winston Lewis and doesn’t want to throw away what they have. Grayson gives up the name of a man that runs a group known as The Circle. A meeting is set up for them to meet the man behind the so called cult, Jonathan Wild, but he is busy when they arrive. Who is this mysterious man? Detective Quarter is intrigued by the man from what she has seen on the internet, but what doesn’t realize is that he has taken a special interest in her. He wants her to become part of his private community no matter what it takes. Out of the many people that are potential suspects will she be able to find the culprit? Will she be able to keep herself from being sucked in by Jonathan Wild?

This was an interesting and quick read. I have seen somewhere that this us a spin-off of another series and I am now curious to check it out so I can find out more about some of these characters. The author did a good job drawing me in and keeping my attention.

Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) Vikki Walton- Review by Lauren West

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Vikki Walton, and I am happy I took the chance and picked it up. This book is full of life, and not just with the plants. Ann is feisty, funny, sweet, and a mystery magnet. Strange events or people questioning them seem to flock to her for help and she doesn’t really mind.
Anne has found a passion in garden design, and begins helping out with the gardening club. When she arrives to begin a new design with Billie a current member she stumbles upon much more than flowers, dirt, and soil. She discovers Billie’s dead body, and doubts it was an accident. Much to her fiancée Carson’s’ disapproval she begins her own investigation and finds that there was lots to be said, and not everything was as it seems.
This book was a lot of fun, The women in the garden club shared a unique bond and were all caring, sweet, and supportive of each other. All the characters in this book were very well written and well developed.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Michelle Austin

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a 4 star read, it took me just a little bit to get pulled into the story.

A woman is dead and Connie and Dee are investigating it. The investigation takes them to The Circle, a cult that is led by Jonathan. Jonathan is intrigued by Dee and wants her to join The Circle. The other difficult thing she is dealing with is her current boyfriend and her ex. Who will she choose? Will they be able to find the murderer?

Overall this was a good read. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

We get suspense, murder, drama and so much more.

Reviewed by @Mab54615
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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. (A Backyard Farming Mystery Book 5) by Vikki Walton is a heart-warming and easy read. Unfortunately, I did not realise that it was the fifth book in the series until I was a good way through. So rather than stop I finished and really enjoyed it. I will go back and start at the beginning in the future. This suspenseful read is fun, and we have a team of female leads that will do your head in. They are sassy fun and each one of them full of secrets and the unexpected. They are definitely a quirky bunch.
A mysterious death, maybe. An affair, possibly. Happy besties, hmmmm maybe not. But one thing that is sure is that it is a quick read, an afternoon delight with good humour and a few chuckles.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Tracy Manderson

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So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Close (Love Grows #4) by Renee Regent

5 out of 5 stars

I have read every book in this series and I just loved them all. I don’t know which couple I love more. The characters are well written and amazing and the things that they over come in this story made them feel real. The story line is different and amazing.

Can best friends turned enemies finally become lovers? Well, we will find out reading the story of Levi and Dahlia.
They were best friends as kids, and she crushed on him hard when we were teens. But they never crossed the line Levi was always there when she needed him until she thought he betrayed her. Seven years have passed since that horrible night.
Levi has regret hurting Dahlia the only woman he has ever loved. He never got to explain what happened she just cut him out of her life.
Now fate has intervened and they are forced to work together on a project.
Can they keep it professional? Will Dahlia forgive Levi? When the project is over will they walk away from each other?
You will need to read this story to find out….
Tracy
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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Heather Stanley

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So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First and foremost, this is the 4th book in the series but, you do not have to read the others to enjoy it. This was my first read by Renee Regent and I enjoyed it! It will also not be my last, it has intrigued me into wanting to read the others in the series. There was also so many emotions that I went through along with the characters. The author does a great job of pulling you in and becoming invested in the characters. This is sometimes hard to do but Renee Regent does a good job with how they present them.

 

Review by @heather26

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HER DARK LOVE (DARK SPELL SERIES Book 4) by ISRA SRAVENHEART – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Her Dark Love (Dark Spell #4)Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her Dark Love(Dark Spell #4)by Isra Sravenheart
5out of 5 stars

Her Dark Love is the fourth book in the Dark Spell series written by Ms. Sravenheart. The characters are amazing and the plot was awesome we have a few twists and turn, revenge, love, betrayal, deceit, and suspense I cannot wait to read more of this author’s work.

Lady Isra of the Dark didn’t always reside in the shadows she had a light side too as you will soon discover. This story takes us to the beginning and we find out what happened to Isra to turn her dark.

You will need to read this story to find out what happened but I do recommend that you read all the books in the series…

Tracy

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Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith- Review by Lauren West

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Unbreakable (The Diamonds, #1)Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unbreakable shares the story or Erin and Curtis “Ripper.”
Ripper is a man that feels tainted by his life choices, and trapped with his demons in which he deems himself a man no woman can love. When a night out ends with him being stabbed he ends up at a Free Clinic and meets Erin who is his nurse. Both have pasts they cant ignore, and secrets they cant escape, but an attraction and need for another that they also cant deny. Its a beautiful story about 2 mismatched people that despite all odds were meant to be with an unbreakable love that knows no bounds. Tee Smith wrote a great book.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Christine Taysom

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a good suspense book in a while, but this book was absolutely thrilling! I have a bad habit of guessing who was the killer and most of the time I’m able to figure it out way in advance of the big reveal. The red herrings in this were so well done that I couldn’t even get close to figuring it out. I loved it! This book has it all, a badass female protagonist, thrills for days, sexy people, cults, intrigue I mean you name it and it was there. I read this book in one session and am eager to read more. I really love an unpredictable ending, and a suspense book that keeps me guessing. I can’t wait to read the other released books in this series. Definitely a must read!

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Journeys Through Timespace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Brandi Lutz

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earth heroes must learn new skills to obtain treasures. They will travel in the past, the present and the future in order to find and keep these treasures, resulting in a friendship of the three heroes.

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Faith Jackson

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So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an emotionally riveting book that keeps your gears turning. I am a sucker for romance and especially this kind. This book was a juicy read but also entertaining from start to finish. I think you’ll enjoy this read and where it takes you.

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Ashley Hasting

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Don by Hazel Storm is a MUST READ! Vanessa is seriously a sweet soul who loves to do facials and hairstyles for older women at the hair salon. She has this inner light in herself that gives the older women a younger look by a little bit, but because of this, a few Goddesses have been given the news and want to make trouble for a human. Due to this, Vanessa runs into three Gods who are sexy as all get out from the descriptions given to us by her. With all the mischief they get into with meeting this one woman, it makes it a great read! Please check this series out! 🙂

 

Reviewed by @ash18235

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Trish Ann

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good story. I wish I would have read the other books in the series first because I feel like I was missing some key points especially about the protagonist, Anne. She reminded me a lot of a Jessica Fletcher (or as her romantic partner called her, Nancy Drew). I wasn’t certain of her age and the rest of the gardening club so it was a little difficult when the characters kept mentioning age gaps to follow some of those.

I thought the mystery was pretty clean and the plot lines followed a certain structure. I did guess who did it in the middle of the book but it didn’t take away from the rest of the story.

Overall, I would read others in the series as well as other books by this author.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Betsy Melano

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman is the second book in the Journeys Through Series. This book adds so much more about the wonderful characters we met in the first book. I highly recommend you read them in order. There are several different universes woven through the book and the author does a wonderful job of making the reader connect and care about what happens. This book got me even more invested in the story and I sure hope there is more to come!

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton was a great read, while this is my first read by this author, it definitely won’t be my last. I know what your thinking how can this by my first read by this author when it’s a series, well that just proves that these incredible stories can be read as stand alone books. While it was incredible as a stand alone the characters and the plot made this reader want to go back and read the previous four. Portages Plot has so much to offer including strong female characters, mystery, tons of plant knowledge and more. These books are on the shorter side and the dialogue flows so well that will soon find yourself at the end of the story and anticipating the next book.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is my first read by this author and I was definitely not disappointed. This mystery/ romance had so much to offer including intrigue, plot twists, fantastic characters, and more. Ms. Deanne had me hooked from the very beginning and after finishing this book I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and see what happens to her terrific characters. The authors writing really seemed to just flow right off the page, her characters and plot were both just terrific and really made me love her story even that much more. Personally I can’t wait for book two, to see what happens next.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Packard

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great romantic mystery. We meet Dee Quarter a police detective who has just lost her partner from an accident on the job. She gets paired with Connie Wilks who she has personality differences with. It may just be that they are a lot the same. The case that gets thrown their way is a woman who was strangled. Their investigation leads them in a couple directions, one of them being a cult called The Circle, led by Jonathan Wild, another her ex-Grayson.
Will Dee be drawn into Jonathan’s world or will she be able to hold onto her romance with Winston Lewis. I feel Dee’s struggle, the pull she feels to Jonathan, Grayson not wanting to let go of the love he has for her, and Dee just wanting to have her relationship with Winston. Can she keep a hold of who she is? Or will this case pull her in directions she really doesn’t want to go?

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This cute love story started off as a stunt for the cameras. But is it really just for them at the end?
Ivory needs a boyfriend fast! Li steps in as her pretend one and things get crazy! In a cute romantic way. You will laugh and cry with this story! It’s so cute and well written. I was greatly surprised that it was such an easy read. But it keeps you wanting more with every page!

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