Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second story in the Moore Family Saga and it follows Act I, about seven years later. While it seems not much has changed for Lecia and Cade it really has. Cade is a rock star, Lecia the stay at home mom. It seems the only danger to this perfect family is themselves. Miles is growing and it seems he is more special than we first thought.

This storyline is easy to read and easy to follow. While the characters Lecia and Cade are likeable, I find that I don’t LOVE them…yet. They have poor communication skills with each other and as husband, wife, friends or lovers they really should be able to express themselves better. They may have avoided much conflict in their lives…oh, well…good job Sims, a story about how we are our own worst enemies! Don’t get me wrong, these two have to fight off much more than themselves. Some people, in stories and real life, just want what they can’t have! Plus having a son with such special abilities!

I recommended this saga and am looking forward to what Act III brings for this family.

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The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Fisher Men X My HeartThe Fisher Men X My Heart by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this book! It is the first book that I have read by this author and will absolutely not be the last! I think I was hooked on this book by the end of the third page! The author hooked me into the story straight away with her engaging and creative writing style. I liked that the blurb was quite evasive so I almost went into this story blind – for me it made it more exciting to read not really knowing what was going to happen. I really liked The Fisher Men, Morgan, Connor, Xander and Zack, I thought that they were great to read about. The time frame of the story spans a few years but it doesn’t feel like that at all, the story telling was seamless and had a wonderful flow to it. There were some very emotional moments in the story and I did feel a good connection with all of the characters, I think this definitely helped by the different POV’s throughout the book. I am really excited to read more from this author again in the future!

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5)Jumping the Shark by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio

Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio is a fast paced quick read that will hook you from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I highly suggest reading this whole series .This is a story about Barbara and Liam. She’s a demon and she has precognitive abilities that saved her from an attack. Liam is a agent and has gotten her teamed up with Paranormal Talent Agency. Can they help stop the supernatural being? Can she find love by opening up her heart? I’ve truly enjoyed this entire series. The authors style of writing grabs your attention from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. The characters are very well developed and easily relatable. Find out what happens next in this must read book. I can’t wait to see what this Author brings us next.

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbriso is a story that has a little bit of everything from humour and fantasy, immortality and cruelty, murder and violence, the afterlife and coming-of-age, mystery and thrills, ghosts and a lot more. Kevin has written a story that is very imaginative and thought provoking. He leads us on a wild journey where anything is fair game and his storytelling is very vivid. There is a cast of characters that you will either love or hate which brings a different narrative and picture to the whole book.

It is one book that you will have to read to understand the simplicity in the complexity.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Robin Rankin

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie took me longer to read than expected, not because I didn’t enjoy it but because reading it seemed to bring a calming peace and I found myself wanting to nap while also making me think about what she was saying.

I don’t know which of the musings I liked the best, I enjoyed them all but I did like the reference to crocheting since that is something I do. It made me see it in a bit of a different light.

This is not the book to read if you’re in a hurry or looking for a quick read. This is a book to read at your own pace and savor each word and thought.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims is a story that has bought this series full circle. It is a romance with a touch of paranormal story that is interesting and takes us on a journey of a musical star and finding his way to love. This series has been centred around the Moore Family and the trials and tribulations they have endured and the love of a good family. Michele writing flows and there are a couple of twists that keep you glued to the pages.

Ari has gone from a child to a man and is now living the high life with his own kind of music. When he hires a new marketing consultant never did he see his life heading in the direction it goes. Will she be the one to tame Ari?

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Blackbird’s Deliverance (Silent Secrets Series Book 4) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Blackbird's Deliverance (Book Four)Blackbird’s Deliverance by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the series, they just keep getting better and better. I enjoyed how the author was able to pull me into the story right from the beginning. In this story Blackbird’s past comes to the present. With it, it brings conflict that just may depend on her survival or it may take her down. I love her, she has been my favorite throughout this series. She is a strong, independent, take no nonsense from anyone. She makes the story feel real. I highly recommend this book.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better and better with each book. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. I also enjoyed watching the characters grow with each book and how family plays a role. Miles is a superstar who seems to have everything he wants until he meets Belle. He can’t seem to leave her alone, there is just something about her. Will he cross over the professional line? Will hidden secrets be the cause of losing everything? I highly recommend reading their story.

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Two Hearts Under Fire (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 8) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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TWO HEARTS UNDER FIRE (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 8)TWO HEARTS UNDER FIRE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story! This author continues to write a series that continues to get better and better with each story. They bring the romance, action, suspense as well as twists and turns that leave me turning pages. In this story, Russ and his team were targeted in Iraq but now that he is back in the States, he realizes he is still being targeted. Than he meets Claire but problem is they don’t know who is the real target. They are great characters that pop off the pages. A must read!

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My One Love (The Brothers of Camelot Book 2) by Necie Navone – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My One Love (The Brothers of Camelot Book 2)My One Love by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I highly recommend reading the previous books in this series to help enrich your enjoyment of this series. I was pulled right into the story right from the beginning. The twists and turns as well as the suspense had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. Lexy and Grayson are strong characters that make this story feel real and enjoyable to read. What happens when the past comes calling? Will they overcome their differences? A must read!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This was a great story about the supernatural world.

Link is a fairy who works at the Soppranaturale Hotel. The hotel isnt all that it seems as it houses supernatural beings as well as humans.

One guest arrived who appears to be more than she seems. When she connects with Link an adventure starts which ends with them in a battle in The Gauntlet.

Its a fast paced story that keeps your reading until the end

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This paranormal fantasy has something for everyone. Richly detailed. This story pulled me in immediately. Lovers of all those fantastic creatures that live in our fantasies and maybe even go bump in the night are beautifully detailed in this new world Pagano creates. From beginning to end, the story moves quickly and purposefully, captivating the audience. Extremely well done and absolutely recommended to all fantasy lovers!

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was unprepared for the masterpiece I found in my hands. The author is new to me and I was enthralled by the tale that unfolded. Charming, original, and just plain fantastic, I simply couldn’t read the story fast enough. I cannot wait to pick the book up again to reread and catch any details I missed on the first go round. Loved it!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Shattered Melody: A romantic suspense novella by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Shattered MelodyShattered Melody by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

McKinley masterfully weaves this tale of romance and suspense and somehow fits quite a punch into a short number of pages. I continue to believe that McKinley has firmly established herself as a must read author. This novella is certainly not an exception to that opinion. My only complaint is that the story could have easily been double or triple the number of pages. I was sad to read the last page. But so much was said in the limited number of pages in my hand that I was extremely surprised and loved every minute of it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Julie Lounello

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro is a four star novel. Before picking this book up, I only saw the title and thought it intriguing. This novel was not at all what I was expecting from that. Not that I was disappointed because this novel has a lot of redeeming qualities. It was hard for me to follow at first that we are dealing with two different spheres of reality. My heart was breaking for Henry and the pain he would be feeling as a young child after his parents are murdered. As we follow him growing up, he seems to be doing ok but with the pitfalls of childhood that a lot of us face. Then as that story is flowing, we also see the realm of his father, Ulysses, as he is navigating through the after life. The way the author uses names and his large vocabulary to spice up his novel, the reader needs to really pay attention to be able to catch all of it. That part of the novel is brilliantly done.

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Act II Playing with Fire is the 2nd book in the Moore Family Saga, by Michele Sims. It continues the story of Cade and Lecia’s romance as they raise Miles and continue touring with Cade’s band. The story starts out with Vincent revealing some surprising news about Miles. It turns out he has special powers, which some of the family was already aware of, but not the extent. Cade returns home, ending his European tour, in order to be more available for Miles. While I am not fond of Cade’s character, I do like the family ties and relationships in the book. The couple is surrounded by family who take care of each other and are very close knit on both sides. I find Cade to be too controlling, but overall I enjoy the story. I look forward to completing the saga with book 3. I want to see what happens with Miles after moving, and I have an inkling suspicion Aria and he are hiding things. Can’t wait to find out if I’m right!

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The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Michelle Austin

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The Fisher Men X My HeartThe Fisher Men X My Heart by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Fisher Men X My Heart
Series: The Fisher Men Book 1
by Rebel Nicks O’Dey

The Fisher Men X My Heart was a great 5 star read and book one in The Fisher Men series.
I was pulled in right from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. We meet so many great characters in this book and I loved all of the Fisher men, they were hot. The story goes across several years.

We have Morgan, who grew up next door to the Fisher family. Growing up she bonded with all of the boys in different ways. When she returns from college she has her sights set on one of them. Who will it be? Will she break hearts once the truth comes out?

There is so much more to this great read that I don’t want to give away. I really loved this story. Rebel does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. This is my first read from this author and I look forward to reading more. 1-click and get started today on this great read.

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Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Scarlet Fever: A Crime ThrillerScarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever
5++ stars

I absolutely loved this book. I love a good mystery, a good suspense and this delivered on it all. I had my suspicions on who and why but it did keep me guessing until the end.
These characters were great and the writing made me feel like I was right there with Johnny.
I don’t want to say anything that will give this away but i will say, this story had me hooked from beginning to end, and I can’t wait to read more about Johnny and his jobs.

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Act 11. Playing with Fire
Moore Family Saga
Book 2
☆☆☆☆☆
Excellent story of family and music. Romance and suspense. It has it all, even a little bit steamy.

Lecia, Cade, and little Miles too. Cade has a band that travels around the world. But Leica is getting tired of traveling, and the constant moving around. She wants to settle down as Miles needs school and friends too. Big challenges are coming and as a family, choices need to be made. Let’s not forget Miles has special powers. His mind is older then he is. But he is also charming and protective of his family, He is the man of the house when Pops is working. Read on my reading friends.

Michele Sims second installment of the Moore Family Saga. I love her characters! Miles is my favorite. Michele Sims describes her characters perfectly. You can’t help but fall in love with this family. Well written and a page turner. Take a chance with this intriguing suspenseful book.Just my kind of story. No spoilers here! Just too much to love about this story.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Emma Morreale

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really like the idea of supernatural beings living together in a hotel. It’s kind of like a mix between Altered Carbon and the adults from Harry Potter. With that those types of shenanigans bouncing around in my brain, this particular story was more serious that I imagined it would be, but that’s not a bad thing. It was really hard to not think of Link in a little green tunic and hat, and I really wanted him to call Ommily Zelda at least once. But she’s more like Shiek, in that Ommily is some one I would be able to view as a fighter more quickly.
The first couple sentences grab you with the odd details that make everything more real. I could see the puckering in the wallpaper, I could SEE Ommily moving from painting to painting. Ashley Pagano’s writing style is a bit odd but dang, if she doesn’t pull me along with ease.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Sheri Schrader

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is the first book in “The Soppranaturale Series”. I was drawn into the story immediately and did not want it to end. This is a quick read but worth the time. Ommily and Link are tasked with defeating the Gauntlet. Will they work together and win? I really enjoyed the characters of Ommily and Link. The two are different but similar in some aspects. I like that the two of them have powers that work together. This makes them a powerful team. Also, the other characters at the Soppranaturale are interesting as well. I look forward to more in this series and where the story will go in the future.

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Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Kerry Baker

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Scarlet Fever: A Crime ThrillerScarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever is an exciting and fast paced book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I read a lot of crime books and really enjoy the genre but this is the first book in a long time that felt like a good old fashioned crime story for you to sink your teeth into. A lot of the time now it feels like authors are trying too hard to make the story complex but with this book the author does a great job of keeping you, as the reader, engaged without making everything too complicated.
The story had a great gangster feel to it. The good guys were good and the bad guys were bad. You had that sense of what is right and what is wrong throughout the whole book. This is the type of book that you really get behind the characters and what to help solve the mystery.
This was the first book that I have read by this author and I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to exploring more of his work.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Janet Harville

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series is a short paranormal story of characters who are vampire, shape-shifters, witches and fae. The two main characters are the last two fae and this tells of them finding each other in a supernatural safe haven which is a hotel where they all live and work.
I enjoyed this book. I found it intriguing from the start. I wish there was more detail of how the hotel got started but I’m sure it will be in the other series, hopefully. I will keep reading the rest of the series to find out!

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro. This is my first book by Kevin Ansbro but I loved it. I was leary at first but its such a complex book that the more I read the more I loved and I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I had finished. That’s the sign of a good book. This is the story of Reverend Drummond who is brutally murdered in his London Vicarage. Its the story of the journey of his afterlife. The Reverend’s son Henry is left to live without his father and make it thru this rough world dealing with bullies, big hearted friends and cruel killers. Henry is very sweet, kind and loves to read and write. Will Henry find love and happiness in this life or will he suffer a cruel death like was foretold. This story goes from present to afterlife and you have to pay attention to be able to grasp the full story. I loved this book and will look forward to reading more by this author!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Stacey Baxter

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

This was a great read I really do love indulging on a paranormal suspense and this novel certainly delivered. I was captivated right from the start I just couldn’t set it down. The story develops brilliantly and it will keep your full attention you definitely won’t regret picking this story up you will find yourself right there with the main leading strong lady and be able to visualise everything around her it’s amazing!!

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Shattered Melody: A romantic suspense novella by Amy McKinley – Review by Erica Fish

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Shattered MelodyShattered Melody by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Melody by Amy McKinley is a suspenseful read. Being a novella, it is a short fast read. McKinley did an amazing job of creating Emma’s world. I felt a connection to Emma and in her world. Emma was a songwriter who had a devastating loss of her fiance. Emma had built up some walls because she did not want to suffer that loss again. In comes in Reese her new hot neighbor. Emma is hesitant to trust Reese as she does not want to get hurt again. WIll Emma be able to trust Reese? Will Reese has other motives? Enjoy Shattered Melody

Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Sara Oxton

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Scarlet Fever: A Crime ThrillerScarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarlet Fever by David Stever a four-star read that will set you a on fire. This is my first read by this author, but it wont be my last, I always enjoy a good crime thriller and this was good, it has a darkness that you don’t often see now, it harks back to when I used to read the noir thrillers that got me hooked on reading. Jonny Delarosa is such a good character; he is the epitome of the private investigator. Throw in the mega hot redhead and you have the fixings for a great story and David Stever puts all of those fixings together and create a great story.

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed the Tree by Kevin Ansbro a four-star read that will stay with you. I have finished this one, but I know I haven’t stopped thinking about it. This one will stop you in your tracks and will suck you in from the start, its very complex and has a lot and I mean a lot going on but it works and will surprise you. It is an odd one as its dark but there is a lightness as well, this really is a novel of different sides, good, bad and evil. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.

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Shattered Melody: A romantic suspense novella by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Shattered MelodyShattered Melody by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short story. The author did a good job creating this part of Emma’s world for us to sink into. This is filled with drama, suspense and romance. This starts out with a bang. We meet Emma at her worst moment in life. Then we get to see her in her best. Reese is a godsend to his little neighbor. This story is one that will leave you holding your breath for the outcome.

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The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Trouble with Paradise (Madeline Dawkins #4)The Trouble with Paradise by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Trouble with Paradise was another very enjoyable read in the Madeline Dawkins series! I absolutely love Madeline and Mike – they are such an awesome team and I love reading about them and trying to solve they mysteries right alongside them. The cases that they are involved in investigating always throw up some great twists and turns – I enjoy guessing what’s going to happen and I think the author does an amazing job of keeping the suspense and mystery running through the whole story. There were also some interesting secondary characters introduced into the story too. The two cases in this story were really interesting and I enjoyed reading about how Madeline and Mike unravelled just what happened.
I do really enjoy Ms Hamilton’s writing, I am always engaged in her stories straight away and my level of interest doesn’t falter over the story. I highly recommend this book and this series – they really are excellent reads!

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