The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Complete Echo Series (Books 1-4)
5 stars

Echoing Hearts
This was such a beautifully written story, I really did enjoy it. The characters were well written and were likeable. Dean and Rae were both great characters to read about, their first encounter actually made me chuckle – Dean was not impressed but there was so clearly an instant attraction between them. They both had past issues that was preventing them both from even contemplating a relationship but I was desperately rooting for them both the whole way through the book. I think Rae was definitely my favourite character, she had such a wonderful personality and was so full of confidence and independence – I just loved her!

His Forever Muse
This was such a wonderful story. I fell in love with the characters pretty much straight away. The way the author write from in both the past and present made me feel like a really did know that characters and the journey of their relationship. I think it was pretty clear from the moment that they reunited that there was this amazing chemistry and connection. The author did really with the handling of some of the sensitive topics in the story. She wrote them well and there is a trigger warning from her.
Brandon was a really lovely character and I loved how protective he was of Callie.
Callie is one of those characters who you just instantly take to, she has overcome so much in her past, she had such strength and resilience and I could tell how much she wanted Brandon but was really struggling to let go and move on with her life.

Dangerous Rhythm
Yes!! I loved this story so, so much! I loved the characters, the plot, everything really! Curtis was exactly as I wanted to be, however with what he witnessed we begin to see a little bit of vulnerability creep in. How amazing was Lina! She is my favourite character! She’s fierce, independent and just an all-round amazing woman!! The connection that these two had was great and I loved the chemistry between the two of them.
With a few twists and turns in the story along with amazing characters this story kept me engaged from beginning to end and I would 100% recommend it!

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Katie Matthews

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much! It was really nice to read something a little bit different – and what’s more different than a theme park! I have read so many books by this author now and nothing she writes surprises me at all.
I loved the characters Cy and Jolie – I loved the undercover they didn’t know who each other was and in my opinion that gave them the perfect chance to get to know each other properly! They had such chemistry and it certainly made those pages sizzle at times! Jolie was such an amazing character, I really did love her and everything she did for and everything she did for her family, she was such a relatable character and I really took her into my heart and I 100% came to love Cy in the end!

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Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Though Yoga by Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through YogaPlanting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this! I like how the author makes a connection between yoga and plants. Very cool! I loved reading the lesson plans. The author puts ideas for different ages and details everything very well. I could easily picture it all in my head. This shows how to have a 6 week class for kids.

There are great affermations and breathing techniques throughout. Plus games and songs! I am enjoying this as its is giving me all kinds of ideas to do with the grandkids.

My only issue is that I wish they had included pictures of all the different yoga poses they suggest. Some are self explanatory (like the frog) but others like mountain, fish, star and windmill are unknown to me. I have only done a few yoga poses do I will have to look them up.

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Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Megan Conley

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Mermaid TailsMermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is seriously one of the cutest children’s books I’ve read in a long time. I love the inclusivity and originality of it! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I started reading it but I absolutely fell in love with the concept and I couldn’t wait to see how each of the sea creatures was going to work with the mermaid concept. This was truly such an innovative idea to not only encourage kids to use their imaginations but to also learn about the amazing sea creatures inhabiting our oceans. The illustrations are absolutely phenomenal and they are so bright and enthralling. If you’ve got a kiddo who loves mermaids, sea creatures, or both you need to get this book RIGHT NOW!

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Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Mermaid TailsMermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While the concept of the book is intriguing and the illustrations are beautifully done, I found the story to be a bit lacking. The plot is not very engaging and the writing style is quite simple, making it more suitable for younger readers.

However, I did appreciate the educational aspect of the book, as it includes interesting facts about various sea creatures and different types of mermaids. It’s a great way to introduce children to marine life and spark their curiosity about the ocean.

Overall, Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn is a cute and visually appealing book that may be more enjoyable for younger readers who are fascinated by mermaids and sea creatures.

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Katie Matthews

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really great book and I loved every minute of it. I do love an enemies to lovers romance and whilst the characters weren’t technically enemies there was a lot of history between them and an ex best friend thrown in. I loved the characters Logan and Jinx, they did seem to have this genuine connection and I have to admit when I first picked up the book I thought I had got the whole story and characters planned in my head but I was wrong. Logan, yes was you head strong business man but he also had a respectful side to him which I really liked. I really liked Jinx too, she was so down to earth and genuine but she was also a smart business woman with her head screwed on!
Overall a really good read and one that I would highly recommend.

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Manda Kelly

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, this is my first time reading this author. She is very talented. Her world-building is amazing. Her character development is amazing.
This is the 3rd book in a series. It can be read as a standalone, but I feel like I may have gleaned a bit more information about the characters, having read the previous 2 books.
With that being said, this book was still easy enough to read as a stand alone. I enjoyed the suspense, and the stolen glances between the seriousness. I could see this play out like a made for TV movie in my head… It was awesome. I can’t wait to read the previous 2 books. Highly recommend.

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Manda Kelly

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talk about KILLING IT with a debut novel! Holy cow! This one has it all, right out the gate. I couldn’t put it down. You get romance, greed, mystery, action, suspense… You wont want to sleep on Stephanie R. Caffrey. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Highly recommend.

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford. This is such a good collection of sexy stories. One of my favorite stories was “Falling for my Son’s best friend”. Its the story of Elizabeth who is going thru empty nest syndrome with her son moving away to college. She ends up going to visit her best friend and she is out of town. The only person there is her best friend’s son Hugh. Is she seriously considering a relationship with her best friend’s son? Such a fun read. The next one I really enjoyed was “Under my BFF”S daddy. Its the story of Cassandra who is getting over a rough break up so she decides to go on a trip with her BFF. Her BFF’s dad happens to be there and Cassandra has always had a secret crush on him. Will they cross that bridge that they can’t go back from? “Her Dark Savior” is my other favorite. In this story Kate is hunting down whoever killed her brother and she is out for blood. She ends up making some dangerous people mad and is in danger. Out of nowhere a dark handsome stranger come in and saves her and she needs to pay him for that rescue doesn’t she? Such a fun collection of erotic romances.

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Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Deborah Joseph

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Mermaid TailsMermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughters absolutely love mermaids so when I saw this book it was a no-brainer, I HAD to get it. It did not disappoint either! Both my girls loved this book and interacted with each page so easily. The author even includes little facts about each fish at the bottom. Between the imagination of what each mermaid could look like and the bright bold colors, my girls were instantly hooked and wanting more.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love all of these books! There are a few to this series and I have read a few so far. If you are even thinking about getting your child a puppy/dog/pet you should definitely read this book with your child! These books teach you so much about the needs of the dog, the responsibilities with having a dog, and everything in between. Which of course you can use as a lesson with any animal you get. In this book you follow CJ and Lora on their quest to learn everything they can about dogs. What they need (food, water, training, vet visits, grooming, personal space, exercise, patience, etc.). They also learned about different breeds (small, medium, big, some that need more space to run, some that are small and need more attention, etc. etc. etc.). After learning as much as they can they go to their parents to ask for a dog and tell them everything they have learned and what they must do to have a dog. The parents believe they are ready and you get to meet Porter, who is a Mastiff and Midge, who is a Greater Swiss Mountain dog. Both different and both have different needs. If you read some of the other books in this set you will get to see them more and learn all about them, other dogs, and all their needs. This is a wonderful set for kids. They will learn all kinds of things! Adults could even learn from this book! I did and I’ve had dogs throughout my whole life!!

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No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Laura Quinn

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1)No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book of the Life is Hell Series.
What a ride! This book is a short, fast-paced that has a bunch of characters that you learn about in a short amount of time. The author takes each character and goes in depth so you get a
good feel for each of them.

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is quite the surprise. I was not expecting the level of steam from this book so quickly and the short stories are amazing. They have a plot, great characters, steam, and are just enough to get you hooked. I flew through these pages so quickly that I was left a book hangover. I found myself so emerged into the stories that I didn’t even move for an hour. The steam that is on these pages did make me blush a time or two because, wow, is all I can say. One of the best things about this book is that there is something for everyone with these short stories. You could read a story a night and feel accomplished or you could read the whole thing in a couple days. (I did that) I really liked the writing style of the author and found that each story contained everything you would want in a full size novel. There wasn’t a lot of fluff that can sometimes happen and the scenes didn’t feel to drag on. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and can’t wait to read more from the author.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Faith Jackson

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 4)The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me on the edge of my seat with so much happening so soon (not a bad way to start a book) by the way. From the relationship with his twin brother to the other characters, Jake is a man on his own embracing a new environment. the way that everything shaped Jake into being more than who he is beautiful as he handles his own. Dealing with his own painful strides, Jake is overcoming it in a way that’s heroic at least in my eyes.
I’m glad I read this book as it led me to trust myself more and the position I’m in at the present moment. Great message, great read: get you a copy!

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand Book 8) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian is back and it is again his unbirthday, the day when his Grandpa leaves a special box under his bed with his present in it, but unlike all the years before, there is no box under his bed.

Has he got the wrong day, or has his Grandpa forgotten this year? Caspian is determined to find out, so he goes downstairs and this is where he finds an Inquisitive Indicator on the kitchen table.

Where will this Inquisitive Indicator point and will it lead to his Grandpa and another adventure? This is a fun story with a bit of a mystery and plenty of adventure as another exciting unbirthday comes to pass.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Weine and Lorie are about to celebrate the lunar new year with their family, it is a big celebration where families come together to enjoy food, parades and gifts together and one of the main aspects for children are lucky red envelopes.

This year, Weine is in charge of collecting the envelopes and their safekeeping in her bag, however, when they go to get a drink before the evening feast, Weine realises that she hasn’t got them, so she and Lorie have to retrace their steps to find out where they are.

Will the two sisters be able to figure out where the envelopes were left and will they still be there? This is a lovely snapshot into the traditions and celebrations of Asian-Americans in New York City and a cozy mystery all at the same time in this wonderful story.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me rolling. It had a few good laughs and a lot of spice! In the beginning Cy was a little annoying. He was your typical spoiled rich kid, that used money to solve all of his problems. But seeing his character grow and mature was worth the sometimes cringe worthy moments he had. Jolie is your single mom with 2 boys. She’s hardworking, and does everything she can for her boys, especially her little boy that has cystic fibrosis. Her side of the story watching her try to make ends meet broke my heart. But when she put’s Cy in his place several times, it was noteworthy. It was a good contemporary romance read, and a good short book. The story was sweet and heartfelt, and the writing like always was phenomenal. I can’t wait to read about the rest of the family and see where their stories go!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Heather Bass

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author with my son and they are always so good. This is the second book of the youth Sleuths chapter books. I would read the first book before you read this one so you get the back story of the characters. My son and I were so excited to read this one we stayed up and read it in one night. You can’t help but fall in love with these characters. I can’t wait to read the book in this awesome series.

Dylan and his little sister Emily don’t go anywhere without thinking they could find a new mystery. They also have to bring their best partner Theodore which is the dog. They are so excited to practice some baseball together but when they get there all the bases are gone. Will they be able to find out who stolen the bases or will it be a mystery they can’t solve?
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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I swear Lois Wickstrom is like my new favorite, go to author when me and my little ones are looking for a new and exciting book to read. Her imagination knows no bounds. It is truly always a pleasure to read her work and this story was no different. Just like her other characters, it’s fun to see the adventures Caspian gets into on his unbirthday. This year he was sad when he didn’t find the box in the usual spot but what he did find was way better. I’m not gonna lie, I super duper wish that the Inquisitive indicator was real 😂 I definitely need one. I can’t wait to pick up more amazing work from this author.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Toni Sellers

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Charming Chapter is a wonderfully written romance, with big bonus points because it is a second chance later in life romance. As a 50-year-old woman it is very refreshing to read books in my own age range. The characters are all likable and easy to relate to and nicely developed. This book will take you on a journey with self-discovery, you may think about your own relationships, a bit of drama and love and even some laughs. It is a fun quick read, and I can’t wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book.

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the follow up/ continuation of Hidden Mischief. I enjoyed the first book alot and was excited to to read this one. We were introduced to Zach and Ashton in the first book and this book was much needed for their HEA. So much happened in their story, many hurdles and hardships to overcome and none of it was easy. They were awesome main characters and even though I’m sad their story is done, I enjoyed it alot. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Michelle Austin

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right in and finished it in one sitting. I really enjoyed Cy and Jolie’s story. My emotions were all over the place. Jolie was a strong character, she was a single mom working at Cy’s family theme park. Cy is working undercover and when he meets Cy he is immediately drawn to her. What will happen when both their secrets come out?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. We get steamy, sweet, and so much more. This author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. I look forward to the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! And I love how it showed how different types of cultures enjoy the Lunar New Year! This is a super good story for little kids to learn how other people celebrate holidays!

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a chapter book so I do recommend for an older elementary student. But it is still a great read! I’m on the road for work a lot and I read this book in between pickups and it really kept me entertained.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super fun chapter book about Timmy, Beth, and Arthur, three friends who are on the hunt for a 200 year old time capsule. They have a super cool dog named Cody that knows Morse Code. Together the band of friends are on a quest to crack the codes and decipher the map that they’ve been given.

This is a great book to either read aloud as a family or to have on your shelf for your reader(s)! There is a sci-fi component to this story for added enjoyment! A must have for your personal or school library!

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This collection of books are so steamy, I’m shocked my kindle didn’t melt. There’s a book for everyone in this set. These books are all so short you can read one book a night and make it last longer. Each story was better than the one before, I can’t even pick a favorite. You definitely want to get your hands on this set full of short, hot, addicting steamy, hot….did I say hot already ?? This was ridiculously good. I loved them all. We all know this author knows how to write spice just as good as any other but, I do not think any review could really
Tell you just how good this box set is. Grab this box set and I dare you TRY to prove me wrong. 10 stars

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While Loretta is digging in the dirt she finds glowing larvae which she has the idea of putting in her ant farm to see what happens to them. After watching them she finds there are more than a few mysteries to these bugs.

I thought this was delightful. Loreta is a girl with a curious mind and having her see the larvae evolve into flying glowing insects was not only informative but beautifully illustrated. Another great story in the Loretta’s Insects series.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had read another book by this author last year, and it was such a hit with my family that I didn’t hesitate to pick this one up. I love the beautiful cover and illustrations inside as I feel they added a bit more emotion to the story, especially for my kids. We all learned more about Lunar New Year and the traditions in their culture. It sparked wonderful conversations with my 8- and 12-year-old which is always exciting! This would be wonderful to share with the young ones in your life, but I genuinely enjoyed the educational side of it. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us because they’re quickly becoming a favorite in our household!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 4)The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love getting my hands on another book in this series as they are each as good as the last one I read. this book is exactly what I have come to expect as well. It is well written story with a great plot and fantastic characters. They are complicated and interesting and so easy to connect with. For me, these are the kind of characters that carry a story and I want to find out more about.
This author has really shown off her writing style with this series and it has definitely caught my attention. I have enjoyed each and every book so far and this one is no exception. I am looking forward to my next book by this author.

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