Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4)Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson- 5 out of 5 stars

Forbidden Blood is the fourth installment of The Shadow Chronicles. That being said, this is the first installment I have read. Not only is this book fast-paced, action-packed, and drool worthy but it also functioned great as a stand alone! I had a hard time putting it down.
Kimber’s life became a whirlwind of new possibilities when a mystery man entered her life. She had been treated as a weapon and kept captive for years. Fabian showed her compassion and understanding as her powers grew day by the day. He was the only person who had ever believed in her. He made her feel safe while encouraging Kimber to reach her full powerful potential.
I loved it!

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Tequila MidnightTequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson. I LOVED this book. I can’t wait to read the next one. Its the story of Jessica who is a broker making real estate deals across the border. She is a hard nosed woman who has been hurt in the past and drinks her problems away. She picks up guys in the bars she drinks in and only has one night stands. Never getting attached so no feelings are involved. Jessica’s past has traumatized her so much she has major walls up and wont’ let anyone in. When she is asked to help find a missing crime Lord’s daughter she doesn’t want to but it actually pulls at her heart strings. Dealing with trying to find a drug Lord’s daughter is a lot more than Jessica signed up for. Will she even survive this task? This book is fast paced and I kept flipping pages late in the night. I can’t wait to read the next one.

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The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Tina Vega

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The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when am author can transport me to a different world! This world mixes a fantasy magical world with elements from our own world which gives it a real feel I wasn’t expecting. The characters have depth, motives, and complex relationships. The details … amazing. I found this story to be exciting and unpredictable! If you need a fresh feel to your book reading, give this one a try!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom. I LOVE this author and her books. My nephews love them too. This is another retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk but with a twist. The Giant is makes a plan to catch a boy and eat him. Enter Jack who is fascinated with the giant stalk and wantt to check it out. Will Jack get eaten by the Giant? Read this fun filled book to find out. The story and pictures are wonderful! These books make great gifts and like I said my 5 and 10 year old nephews both love them!

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Bared. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bared starts out so tragically. You can feel the pain but then as it goes further you learn more about Athena. Will Tru be enough for her or is he just like everyone else who is intimidated by her? You’ll love the sexual tension and the way everything is written. A good romance story with some sports.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you have read Bared you’ll love Broken. It starts out with the same tragedy but from Indy’s point of view. This is the second in the Green St Girls series but can be read alone. I’m stickler for the name Gideon so I’m pretty partial to this book. The characters are written so well. Read both books in the series in one day.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in Olympic Peninsula series.
This is a sweet contemporary romance. This is quite a unique story and the author does an amazing job with the characters. You can’t help fall in love for them both as you learn their stories.
Joe is a country singer who has been hiding away in a log cabin trying to recover from surgery on his voice. He’s been told he can’t talk until his voice is healed else he risks losing his singing voice for good.
While he is hiding a young woman appears on the doorstep. She is drenched from the storm so he offers her shelter.

Ali is a young womnen struggling to come to terms with her brothers disappearance and maybe death. She visits the woods trying to connect with him but when the weather turns she finds herself lost and in need of shelter.
When she turns up on the doorstep of Joe’s cabin she doesn’t know who he is, and when he offers her shelter she takes it. Over 2 days they grow close but what happens when they leave and go back to their own lives?
Will they both be able to move on from each other? What happens when the feelings are too strong to ignore? After over a year will their connection still exist?

This is a moving, heartwarming story which has so many twists and turns you never know what to expect. The connection that was built between Ali and Joe even know he could not communicate with words made it all the more unique as he can only communicate by writing but the connection between them was very strong and felt from every interaction they had. I can’t wait to read more.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading this book gave me all sorts of emotions. First and foremost, at the beginning I did not like Wyatt at all. I just couldn’t get behind him and felt like this book was going to drag on because of it. However, that is not what happened. I actually read this book pretty quickly and got over my dislike for Wyatt throughout the book. He has some redeeming qualities that only Serena and his team mates can help him find and figure out. In this book Serena has a job that requires her creative thinking and always seeming to be on call to handle any bad situation that the team comes across. This sounds like a draining job to me but the way it is written makes me think that maybe in another lifetime I should do this. She deals with a lot in this book not just professional but personally as well. This is where we get to see the character growth of Wyatt in the book. He steps up and helps Serena. This book has a lot to offer the reader. It has the slow burn romance, the character growth and development, the page turning urgency, and it is a quick read that leaves you feeling good after you finish it.
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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We all know the girls who know everything but keep their heads down and their circle small. Girls who can answer any question before anyone else has time to process the question. Those girls are typically anti-social, quiet, and lonely. This girl, Indigo, is no different. However, the circumstances that surrounds her have her increasing her strength, courage, and bravery. I enjoyed every minute of reading Indigo’s transformation and feeling her ambition, drive, and determination. I loved the emotions and the effortless read. This book continued to have twists, adventures, danger, and challenging situations. I highly recommend this feel good read!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A super cute story. A cross between Jack and The Beanstalk and Hansel & Gretel, but retold to be more modernized. My 3 yr old nephew loved it. I feel that older kids would probably enjoy it more, as they would understand it a bit more. The pictures are cute and engaging. Awesome world building and interactions between the characters. I would absolutely recommend this for a classroom book for grade 1 & 2 teachers.

Review by Manda Kelly 2023

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a retelling of the beloved and well known children’s tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This time a little more science has been thrown in for more educating fun! Goldilocks helps the Bear family in this version instead of being an intruder.

This author writes the best kids stories. I wish I had known about her when I was a preschool teacher. Now, I am looking forward to sharing her stories with my granddaughter and future grandchildren..

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Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Planting HopePlanting Hope by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines

Planting Hope is a Contemporary Romance that is fast paced and hard to put down once you start reading. This is a story about love,loss and hope. Holly is a nurse and loved it till she witnessed a horrible accident that had her feeling like she did as a child of not belonging anywhere. Kit is a gardener who is doing a research project in which he needs a nurse. Can gardening help one heal after domestic violence? That’s what kit is trying to figure out. These two botj have hidden issues. But can he see past her wild hair and her free spirit? Will these to give Romance a chance? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So original! Drew me in from the first and kept me interested. Very original storyline! The only thing I wish were different is shorter time skips. The gaps seem to include critical points of character relationship building that just appear to be there but you weren’t told how it happened. I love the characters and flow of the book all together and can’t wait for the next one!!

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Murder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Murder in a Gated CommunityMurder in a Gated Community by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in a Gated Community is an entertaining short story about life after retirement. When all you have to worry about is which neighbor is doing what, there is bound to be some drama involved! The quirky characters match wits as they fight over things like community gardens, pets, and who does what behind closed doors. If you are looking for a quick but entertaining read, look no further and pick up this story!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Kasandra Nunez

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an original, laugh out loud, action packed book. I loved it. The cover of the book did throw me off at first, but it really was worth the read! The characters and the ability that the author has to write these amazing stories, and overall have the ability to really grab you and put you there!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/7 Stars
I read this and Bared in one day. This is such a good series. The author really did her thing with these books. They are very well written and so good. I wish this was a tv series 😭.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.6/5 Stars
This book is sooo well written. It’s so good and captivating that I couldn’t put it down. It gives me Kennedy Ryan vibes in terms of the writing and the plot so if you like her books you’ll like this one. I went ahead and read the 2nd book and ugh, I can’t wait for more.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been a while since I read book 1, but guess what I like book 2 better. Broken has so much more to offer. The author doesn’t disappoint in the 2nd installment of The Green Street Girls. I would think there will be one more book since there’s one more girl left, but we shall see.
These books are a series but are very much standalone novels as well. Do you benefit from reading both, absolutely, but it’s not required.
These girls fought from the trenches to where they are today. This book specifically focuses on Indigo. And Indigo is in the exact state as the title Broken. She’s been abused in ways that could trigger some, so read with caution. Never in a million years did she think the one that could set her on the path to being mended is right under her nose.
Enter Gideon, he best friend’s baby brother, who just happens to be living on her property. We he’s tasked to protect from threats on her life, things change and evolve.
How does Indigo respond to how she feels for Gideon?
The author wrote the perfect man in Gideon. Sweet, friendly, protective, caring all the things women dream of.
But the justice the author did Indigo is leaps and bounds ahead of that. The growth and mending the dhe experienced throughout was written beautifully.
This book had me wanting more. Though I figured part of it out early on, it was the chemistry between the two characters that kept me intrigued.
A wonderful series that exudes “girl power.” If you’re looking for a book or series with strong female characters, these books are for you!

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sage advice was such a fun book. It took me right back to high school and it’s drama. I loved the way everything unfolded, but really wished prom night went a little longer. I want to see what happens with all of Pyper’s friends- Leah, Will, Sam and Brooklyn. So, if you plan to write a sequel, you’ve got an audience for it! Landen and Pyper were well written and very likeable characters. I liked the light hearted feeling of the book, with some funny parts and serious parts. I like how the story of Jason unraveled and the resolution with Travis. This book could be enjoyed by teen and up and I look forward to more from the author. I really like her style.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust is a great suspense romance book.

This is the third year of Lily and Zeke’s story. Alex continues to remain fixated on Lily, despises Zeke, and makes every effort to separate the two of them. This is extremely dark, precisely what I would anticipate from the author, especially when you add treachery, general MC brutality, and tons of triggers. Zeke does his hardest to protect Lily.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into the dark romance world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Mandy Ott

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading Cori Cooper so I was pleasantly surprised by Sage Advice. This coming-of-age, clean romance finds Pyper in her Senior year of high school and struggling to find the balance in being able to offer great advice but being unable to take any advice to heart. Cori Cooper did an amazing job capturing the “essence” of high school, from the drama and angst to the peer pressure and young love. I felt like I was walking the halls of high school all over again. The characters she created are so believable, likeable, and realistically flawed. This fast-paced read was very wholesome and relaxing and I can’t wait to read more by Cori Cooper!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christine Baranek

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines
By: Lois Wickstrom

Once Again, Lois Wickstrom has taken a traditional fairy tale and put a science spin on it. She did not disappoint in this retelling of Goldilocks and the Bear Family. This time she is helping the bear family fix things in their house. She does this using simple machines. Children will definitely be learning about simple machines and will enjoy learning about this new tale. I definitely recommend this story for all home and classroom libraries.

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Love Bites More (The Darkness & Light Duology, and the Love Bites World) by TL Clark – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Love Bites MoreLove Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read some of the author’s previous works, but I had not started the Darkness and Light Duology series, but luckily, this is a standalone story, so I was able to dive right in. I loved how steamy the book got and the chemistry between Arwyn, Elan, and Hassan was fire. I loved how humorous the story would get and I always love a story with appropriately used swear words. I definitely enjoyed how well written and developed the characters were and the story line absolutely makes me want to check out the rest of the series. I loved how well the romance was able to fit into the fantasy, action, adventure story filled with magic!

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The Secrets they Hide (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Secrets they Hide: A Commissario Scala Mystery (Book 2) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)The Secrets they Hide: A Commissario Scala Mystery (Book 2) by P J Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Secrets They Hide
By: P.J. Mann

This is an Inspector Scala Book. It is my first, but it most definitely won’t be my last. Inspector Scala is definitely an enjoyable main character who keeps the book exciting. In this book a cryptic message leads Inspector Scala to a series of murders and it is him that must find the killer. This is filled with twists and turns and it definitely kept me on my toes. I have to say that the highlight of this author is the dialogue. Every character has amazing banter back and forth. You are sucked into the dialogue and it is not hard to read at all. I definitely recommend reading this!

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, I picked up this book on a whim, needing something lighter than the dark stuff I have read recently and this book did not disappoint!! I read this book in one afternoon, being sick, I decided to use the day to be lazy and try to feel better. There are moments in this book that will anger you, frustrate you, and most of all make you laugh out loud. I love the chemistry between Jeff and Kia, then add Max into the mix and the family dynamic is just fantastic. What I did not realize when I started or even finished this book is that it is book 3 in a series. YAY I am going to check out the others too!!

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Start
By: Isla Vaughn

Once again, Isla Vaughn does not disappoint. I have read every last one of the Hidden Valley Elite books and every last one is a page turner that is filled with drama, suspense and spice. All are dark, but to be honest, I like that in this series and I feel like it works perfectly well. Isla Vaughn is the queen of character development and I feel has absolutely thought about each and every aspect of her characters before she even begins writing. Her characters are flawed but in a very relatable way and they all show growth and evolution. Cruel Start is once again a fantastic addition to the series. This is the beginning of Aspen and Phoenix’s story and I am left waiting with bated breath for the second part of their story. This book is absolutely fantastic and I cannot recommend reading it and the rest of the series enough!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Want a story that will keep you up at night because you just have go know how it ends?? That is this that Book and so much more
Absolutely well done Fantasy finds you with Marluck who had it all, until he didn’t.
In this fantasy world divinity rules everything and if you lose it you lose everything. Those without their divinity meet in an anonymous guild called the oathbreakers guild and basically complain about their life with one another. Sure does it help to commiserate…yes but it wasn’t enough for Marluck, he wants his life back.
There are s
whispers that there are four locations that may hold the key to regaining all that they lost and Marluck and a few others can’t resist setting out to find them in a comical, colorful well done adventure.
This book is so descriptive, the characters are relatable and you can’t help but want Marluck to succeed. The dynamic, humor and sarcasm is extremely well done and I laughed out loud so many times. You won’t be able to put this book down!

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Christine Baranek

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sleeping With The Enemy
By: Deborah Garland

This book is absolutely phenomenal. It sucked me in from the very beginning and I did not want it to end. The author weaves an intricate story with fantastic details that I truly enjoyed. She did an excellent job developing the characters as well. Riordan and Priscilla were very well rounded characters and it was clear that there was a lot of history between them. Watching them interact with this in mind was so much fun. This book really brought it all – spice, suspense, tension, and amazing banter. This was an amazing forced marriage story that I truly enjoyed. I definitely recommend it.

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers of Evil
By: N.L. Holmes

This seems to be the start to a new series and I am so glad. It is a cozy mystery set in Egypt. I love that the author is an archaeologist because it lets me know that the information about Egypt is going to be well researched and accurate. The two main characters are female healers. They were healing the king before he died. He left them with one word before his passing. They are determined to find who killed the king and they know that the word he said was a clue. In addition, the ladies are facing that their competition is doing much to take them down. But this isn’t enough to dissuade them from solving the murder and keep their careers going. I have to say that the author’s greatest talent is in her descriptions of ancient Egypt. She leaves nothing to the imagination and makes sure that there is a glossary for any unfamiliar terms. She paints such a vivid picture with her words that it is easy to forget that you are reading about a time long ago. I definitely recommend reading this. I cannot wait to see more of this series!

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Melissa Fink

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Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book I read by this author and he didn’t disappoint. The book had my interest and attention from the very 1st page to the last. Oathbreakers Anonymous was full of adventures and action. This book was a page turner for me and had me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The world building and characters was well thought out. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

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