Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Shea Gilkerson 9/30/24

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a perfectly adorable story! When you are planning to bring home a new baby, it can cause a big shake up at home and leave lots to work through with bigger siblings. This sweet book broaches the subject of a big brother welcoming his baby brother home and all of the wonderful ways he can help him learn and grow. We all want our kids to be best friends and this sweet read helps us broach the subject of all the ways they can be as they grow together.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Sue Kemp

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series Book 6)
By Becky Flade

I can’t say if the books in this series can be read as standalones as I have started on book six which most times is not a good thing as there could be great background information that I have missed out on. This book has plenty of twists and turns some may be somewhat of a surprise. We also have some tragedy and betrayal; I also like the writing style of this author, which by the way this is the first book I have read by her. Kat and her brother Nat were brought up by their maternal grandma after their parents died in an accident before Kats’s first birthday. Now they have lost their grandma as well. Their grandma has left her home equally to both Kat and Nat and named him as Kat’s guardian. Kat is now 15, Nat is away in the army so until they can get hold of Nat she needs to be placed in care, as this will be a temporary placement, what could go wrong? Plenty is the answer. Kat reports that the foster parent’s son had exposed himself to her instead of being mad at their son, they were mad at Kat, so she left for school and never returned to the home. This home will now be investigated as its suitability for other children to be placed there. If that is not enough for a 15-year-old to go through she is an unfortunate witness to a murder. Kat is placed under social worker Maddi’s care, while Maddi not only needs to protect Kat but is also working to reunite Kat with her brother so she can be safe in her own home. This is a book for budding love as we find Nat falling in love with Maddi, but is Maddi able to return the feelings? Grab a copy of this book to find out what happens with Kat, Nat, and Maddi.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Megan Rea

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute kids book about becoming a big brother. I really enjoyed the focus on all of the positives of becoming an older sibling while sneaking in some fun “naughty” bits (like not eating your peas). The illustrations are nice and bright and they follow the story line well. This is the story of an older brother/younger brother combination so I feel that it is limited to that specific audience. Overall, I really liked the vibe of the story and the message.
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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A little slow to start but I overall very good. I love the semi-enemies turned couple twist to the family redemption story. Reminded me a bit of a hallmark movie though which is why I gave the 4 stars. Not a whole lot of grit to it.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very easy fun read to occupy your mind from the reality of life. It does have humorous parts, and some seriousness to the story. The author does well in having the main characters, and even the minor ones, complement each other really well. I love how the other characters in the previous books are intertwined in this book, however little it may be. Overall, it’s a very great read.

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Match Made in Montana series. This is the story of Abby, who owns a food truck who has just arrived in small town Herd, Montana. Its here that she meets Joel, a school teacher and the towns unofficial local historian. When Joel and Abby meet something doesn’t quite sit right with Joel and he feels that Abby is hiding something. Abby has a secret that could make or break her in this small town. A super sweet romance that will leave you wanting more.

The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Katie Turner

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias is book one in The Intrigue of Magic series. Alice is a fantastic archer and she competes for a scholarship in hopes that it is enough to convince her parents to remain stationary and not move her away from her friends. While the book begins a bit slow, it gives the reader the opportunity to observe going through the normal motions of being a teenager with Alice and her friends before things take a drastic and unexpected turn for all of them. Entering into a realm of magic and political war in Parsa, the story is written so that we can experience the adventure with many of the characters. While moving around from different characters doesn’t always work well in every story, I really loved getting to experience the adventure in different perspectives and felt it worked perfectly here. I thought the writing was really wonderful. Descriptive enough without going overboard. The characters were well-developed and very interesting and engaging. If you enjoy a good YA with a little bit of everything to offer- a touch of romance, drama, magic, adventure, danger- you may really enjoy delving into this fantasy world! Definitely excited to see where the next book leads to!

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance featuring the handsome Brockbank brothers. Each novel is a standalone story focusing on one of the seven brothers. This is the cautious and logical attorney Barrett Brockbank’s story. Whilst in New Orleans’ French Quarter Barrett chases a thief down a dark alley, only to come face to face with Agata, a stunning singer. Having rejected him, Barrett then comes across Agata again but she appears to have a different persona. Agata has spent four years hiding from her first life and five more years trying to forget the worst time of her life, when she lost the man she loved. Having made New Orleans her home the people have become her family and so in order to help them she offers to assist Barrett. Barrett needs Agata to help him understand his clients, but she intrigues him. Even though logic is telling him to run away Barrett gets drawn in deeper into Agata’s mysterious and contradictory world. Her past haunts her but neither of them can deny their feelings for one another. Both the characters and the setting came vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline kept me happily turning the pages, and I felt the chemistry between Barrett and Agata. I liked how their relationship developed throughout the story.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First book I have read by this author, and I LOVED it. The illustrations were nostalgic of Chalk Zone vibes and the fun easy to read rhymes gave a fun twist of what could happen if you ate glue. As a boy mom I may have laughed a little hard on some of the pages like the glue riding the fart cloud but highly recommend this book for a creative what if on eating just a drop of glue.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Paula R Sayers

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the fourth installment in the Realm Chronicles series. This YA fantasy read is enjoyable. Titania is selfless if fighting for her people. She also wants to protect humans. Can she do both?

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Paula R Sayers

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Angela wants to catch and win a pig but Bruce is determined to win for himself. Bruce is a bully and is mean to Angela. Angela persists and ends up winning. Cute book.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Tricia Gardella’s books, yes all of them. They are always so beautifully illustrated and amazing for young readers. This one is about rivers, life inside them, above them, over them, and around them. Easy to read and beautiful illustrations gave me classic Disney feels of Winnie the Pooh.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids (Courage Tales)Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful message in this one. While I found a few of the pages confusing on the order to read the talk bubbles the story was amazing. Dagmara Sitek shows an easy to understand for young readers what empathy is. How your imagination is only the first step in the creation of amazing things. Cam and his siblings might not be engineers, but his imagination and creativity created a hero that all of them could believe in and helped so many that needed to believe in good.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Safe Space is another great book by an author that I have really come to enjoy. This book is part of the Philly Heat series and is a great addition to the series. For me, this book was all about the characters. I seemed to really engage with them and I loved the dynamic they presented. Even with everything going on around them, you could feel their connection. And not just the main characters, but also with Kat.
The story is exactly what I have come to expect from this series. It is exciting, action packed, fast paced and a truly enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend this book (and series and author!) to anyone.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Michelle Puett

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing. This one started off slow for me but eventually picked up. The characters for me became relatable in the sense that Alice deals with a lot of the same things any normal teenager does. She has her friends, she is trying to win a scholarship, her parents want something for her other than whats for herself. I like that the story I’d from her and her friends points of view. I don’t think the book would have been able to be any other way and make sense. Sometime sit is hard to tell who is really your friend and who is in it for themselves even in the real world. Alice and her friends were trying to navigate the real world and then get sucked into a magical one. I do feel like this is a book focused on the characters and their relationships/friendships with adventure thrown in a long the way. Just like any real world friendship there will be some lies and secrets also. I would recommend if you like books with multiple points of views and adventures.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Juls Dick

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is the third book in the Hot Flash Hookups series by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart. I really enjoyed this book, it was refreshing to have a main character in a romance book who seems real, Chloe is 42, perimenopausal, and not a size 2, and I loved her for it. A lot of the time main characters are not the easiest to relate too but Chloe would be my friend. When Chloe returns to live in her hometown after the death of her husband, she throws herself into her passion, starting her own junior hockey league. As her dad is the head coach of the local NHL team, hockey is in her blood. Niko, the star goalie for the team, is struggling in a custody battle with her ex wife and doesn’t want any distractions, however after a chance encounter with Chloe, he is definitely distracted, and when Chloe suddenly becomes the answer to his childcare problems he is unable to stay away from her. I thought this book was heartwarming, sexy and laugh out loud funny at points. Definitely recommend.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very fun, quirky YA clean romance. This author never fails to impress me with their story telling and the ability to bring the characters to life making you feel like they could be your friends (well when I was a teenager lol)
As expected for a YA story it is full of drama and teenage angst as they all go through their lives trying to discover themselves as well as dealing with the confusion times that life sends our way.
Holland has never had a crush before. Growing up where she has it’s a small place and everyone knows everyone so she hasn’t really taken an interest in boys. That is until her family moves and she now finds herself with not one but 2 crushes. Of course things aren’t simple and with teenage boys being teenage boys it’s not always straight forward as Holland tries to work out and through her feelings, as well as meeting new friends and changing relationships with her family.
This bring back memories of my teenage years and all the fun times as well as the times when I never really had a clue what was going on.
Joining Holland and her friends as they try to untangle things and make sense of it all while developing themselves at the same time was a great read

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The Vipers Bloodline Awakened by Winnifred Tataw

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth installment of the gods Scion series. It is recommended that you read it in order. It is about Roderick’s and Arcelia’s journey.
This book has lots of drama, fantasy, magic, and action in it. The characters are put through some intense situations dealing with their loyalty and trust. They have to figure out how to cope with having all of that tested. The characters are complex and the journey is wonderfully detailed.
Overall, I would give this book four stars. However, I recommended that it be read in order with the rest of the series as it’s very confusing if you don’t read it that way. The author does a wonderful job describing the world in such a way that you are immersed in it. I am definitely looking forward to another book.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Mayona DeHerrera

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable heartwarming story. The main characters, Ash and Calla, are well written and I cheered for them thru out the book to find themselves and each other. The story is heartwarming and draws you into not just their lives, but those of their friends and family. I can’t wait to see how the other characters stories turn out as well.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Shelly Kittell

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The series just keeps getting better. I was riveted to this one as Titania had faked her death to hide as to protect her family. The story really kept you engaged and intrigued because of the action and drama. There was mystery also around what was coming up next. Part of what I enjoy in these stories are the characters. Titania has really grown into her role through the series. She’s become stronger and a bit more confident. Her supporting characters are really quite perfect for the story. It’s a delight to read and I always look forward to a new one coming out.

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The Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider

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“This Box Set doesn’t just contain The Crown of Stones Trilogy. It holds an epic fantasy adventure that transports you to a shattered land in need of rescue, an immersive reading experience that drops you into the mind of exiled soldier Ian Troy: a man born with an addiction to magic, living in a world where magic is reviled, and its users are enslaved. Feel this dark saga come to life as you journey through war-torn Mirra’kelan and meet its ever-evolving cast of characters, all struggling to survive and find their own path to peace. You’ll cross realms divided by years of conflict, molded by secrets and lies, and governed with dark intent. Learn their tangled history. Unearth the lore. Navigate the twists and turns, as friendships are put to the test and love straddles the line of hope and tragedy. Discover the true origins—and the danger—of the ancient Shinree’s powerful magic. Travel with Ian as he returns to the past to save the future, crossing time to solve the mystery of The Crown of Stones, his true connection the artifact, and the role it played in shaping all their lives.”
If you like fantasy and all the things that go with it, like witches, kings, and magic, this is the book for you.
Great storyline and great characters in each book. I give each book 4 stars.

The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Trish Ann

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The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read. I like the themes of second chances. I did have a little bit of a hard time connecting with Del. Overall, I did like how the characters developed within the plot. The way they went through complex situations while moving through was good.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Jessica Smith

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a page-turner! I did not want to put the book down. Holland is the new girl and meets Asher on her first day of school—she beings to crush on him right away. But, a few days later her locker gets stuck and Chandler swoops in to save the day. She begins to have a crush on him as well. Holland soon discovers that Asher and Chandler are brothers! They convince Holland to go on dates with both of them so that she can choose who she wants to be with. After some good and some not so good dates, and some family struggles for Holand, she eventually makes her choice. Who will she choose?

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jessica Smith

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so cute. My kids enjoyed it as well. It follows a boy named Cam as he embarks on a mission to fulfill his dream that will also help many others. Will he succeed? Read to find out.

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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened (The Gods’ Scion Series) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Ashley Sledge

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3½ stars

This is the 5th book in the series.
I highly recommend reading this series in order so you won’t be lost like I was.

Even though I had no idea what was going on, this book was still really good.

I was intrigued with the way this authors says of world building.

This is a very interesting sci-fi fantasy. It’s creative, full of drama and heart break.

I loved the complexity of of the characters and their journey.
Overall I do recommend this

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Katy winter

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  • Started out slow and I was a bit worried as I really wanted to read it. However, it picked up, slow burn clean romance novel. Rachelle is fantastic with character building- independently but also once they get coupled up. Amazing independent development and relationship development.
    I love reading her stories alone for that.
    Definitely recommend to others 😊

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute story about what goes on in and around rivers and lakes. It is a good book to get kids interested in nature. The illustrations are beautiful. I have read quite a few books by this author with my 7 year old son. We always enjoy them.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Detective Dylan story! My 7 year old son and I have read a few of these in the series. We always find them to be fun and entertaining.
This one deals with Dylan going to camp with his sister. He is pretty bummed at first, especially when it rains the first few days. Then, things start to look up when it’s time for camp games! But, the trophy goes missing! The camp owner says no games until the trophy is returned. Looks like a mystery perfect for Dylan! He ends up being joined by his sister, his dog, and a couple others on the hunt for the suspect. The list ends up getting bigger and bigger before they track down the culprit. Read to find out who stole it, and more importantly, why!

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is the third instalment of Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart’s Hot Flash Hookups series, and follows Nikolai Drugov, a hockey player in the midst of a custody battle with his ex-wife over their young daughter, and Chloe, a widow who has recently moved to Florida and is currently going through menopause. Like Mood Swings and Hockey Flings, it was really refreshing to read a romance story focused on two leads in their late thirties/early fourties rather than their twenties. Chloe feeling like she was starting over so late in life and still finding happiness, and everything she’s ever dreamed of, can and should be an inspiration to all. My favourite character was Chloe and my least favourite character was probably Peyton. I recommend this book because it’s a refreshing read and a good love story with a happily ever after. I also feel like the authors did a good job of portraying the voice of someone who speaks English as a second language. ‘My voice sounds foreign—a sharp strum on a cable stretched tight enough to snap.’

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sarah King

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this shifter story by Valkyrie. The short story is well written,with characters who keep you wanting to see what will be on the next page. I really enjoyed this storyline. I would recommend this book to others.

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