Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Kerry Carr

Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls NovelFalling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Buckeye Fall Series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone and still enjoyed.
This is a small town romance and the author has a really unique way of bringing the characters to life and making them relatable.
This book really hit hard for me as it is about a couple who love each other dearly but who due to life commitments (work, kids,commitment to others) they lose themselves and their relationship. This hit me as there has been more than 1 occasion I have found myself in that position too.
I understood everything Natalie and Anthony were going through. I felt the love they have for each other but also the despair they felt when they realised that in the chaos they were losing themselves and their relationship and how hard it feels to even try and regain what they once had as a couple.

I found myself willing for them to both see that even though its going to take work they can find their way back to each other again but are they both willing to put in the effort needed to do that or will it be too little too late?

This is a moving story which could have been based on my own personal relationship. I related to it so much and the characters as well as their struggle to do it all for everyone while trying to resurrect their marriage.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Trish Ann

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1)A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read for me. I had a really difficult time liking Phoebe. She agitated me and I had a difficult time connecting with her. With that said, it didn’t take away from the overall plot for me. I really liked Laurent a lot and he saved my overall feelings for the story.

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)A Way Out by Tami Lund
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was amazed at how many things Maria did and what she was thinking. I get that she wanted her mom to approve her but OMG a guy that she one time meet ends up in bed with her. Talk about music into her ears. Not only that she offered to pay for his band. Oh, she wants everything from him.
The author Tami Lund did an amazing job with Maria and Oz. I have to maybe go back to a book and read the other two as well to get a full story. But this story was like wow…

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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Melissa Fink

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House of ArsceneauxHouse of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author. The book was really good. I love that it had twists in the story. The details in the story was good. The book had me wanting to know what happened next, so it was a page turner for me. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines is a fun story about Goldilocks and the three bears through Lois’s imagination. Aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years old they will delight in this unique retelling just like my Grandbabies did.
Simple and colourful pictures showcase this original tale of 6 simple machines that help in a variety of ways.
Lois stories engage young minds and inspire their imaginations. I mean if Lois’s imagination creates all these wonderful children’s books imagine what a child could create as they hear the tale.
Be sure to have this book on hand to read to kids.

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2)Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author Bree Kraemer did an amazing job on Zara Dewan’s character and on Noah Ashe. All that Zara wanted was fun in a non-relationship but love can bite you back when you ignore the fact that there is always one male or female who wants you but for a serious relationship. Bree gave these two characters life in a world where sometimes you can have both or nothing at all.
Zara is my type of girl who wants to be free with no strings attached but having someone to love you is not that bad at all… Love this book.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Angela Shirley

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1)A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Laurent has lived in and worked at his families Vineyards for what seems like forever, but getting to his position in the company has taken hard work and determination, although he always felt like he was missing something in his life when his best friend and really love of his life Phoebe left all those years ago.

Phoebe left the small town which had her heart years ago, leaving everything and everyone was one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make but with all the tragedy that has happen in her life she wants comfort and familiarity and to collect on a promise hopefully Laurent has not forgot about. Leaving him was the hardest thing of all but over the years of roaming the world and not wanting to settle down it always leads her back to Vine Valley and the unconditional love of a man.

Standing there in the tasting room was the scariest thing Phoebe had done but seeing him all the old feeling came flooding back and will he be able to forgive her and help her in this dilemma.

This is the first story I have read by this author, and it was a heartwarming read, the chemistry between the two main characters was a joy to be a part of and the angst and pain felt in some of the conversations were real and to the point. I love a flawed character and Phoebe unfortunately was a product of mental abuse and sheer tragedy in her life, with her only escape was running.

Laurent character was a great counter to Phoebe’s but with his utter loss and being heartbroken when she left not knowing where or why she vanished as imprinted on him and with him wanting to trust and be with her moving forward. I also thought the secondary characters added to the flow and depth of the story.

I can’t wait to read more by this wonderful author and hopefully more in this series.

House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

House of ArsceneauxHouse of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the two main characters Caitlin DeDanann and Evariste Gage. Who knew that reincarnation of his wife would be Caitlin? When I was reading this book, I thought Evariste Gage was human or at least normal and Caitlin was the vampire but it is an amazing story of how he felt like his wife was in her all this time.
Love this story and the author did an amazing job.

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Emmye Marihugh

Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3)Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was a little skeptical going into reading this book since I haven’t read the 2 preceding in the series. I was pleasantly surprised when I didn’t feel like I was missing anything by not having read the others. I loved the storyline and main characters. I do wish there was more background than there was, more detail in childhood and so on with both main characters. Yes you get the over all picture but I feel like it was glanced over and just got the bare minimum for the story to work. Kind of a spoiler but I didn’t like the drama with the brother as there wasn’t a whole lot of detail and it could have been better. Overall I really liked this book and finished it in about 5 hours or maybe a little less.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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

This is a cute retelling of Goldilocks & the three bears with a science twist. Goldilocks uses her knowledge of simple machines to help out the Bear family. The story is kept pretty much the same, but I especially like the recap at the end of the book explaining each of the simple machines and the example from the book. Very cute and educational!

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Rayne East

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: 4 of 5 stars

Second chances and baseball
This contemporary sports romance is the third book in the Playing for Keeps series. It follows Kia and Jeff as they navigate their second chance romance which comes with a ready made family. I really enjoyed their story and it was easy to get swept up in the dialogue and storyline. Another great addition and looking forward to the rest of the series. Recommend.

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Taz (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Rayne East

Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Engaging and excellent FMC
This is a well written motorcycle club romance. Taz is a strong character, she carries a lot of secrets but has her MC family. Her past catches up with her and she needs to draw on support from unlikely allies. Being the third book in the series there’s a bit that is explained in the previous books so it would be good to read the series from the start. There’s a lot between the pages that will appeal to a wide audience. Recommend.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book #3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Hayes

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: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Sliding Into Home is the fourth book in the Playing for Keeps series by Lauren Fraser. It is a contemporary sports romance with a secret baby trope, angst, drama, chemistry, single mother, professional baseball player, jealousy, meddling, tension, and emotion.
This is Kia and Jeff’s story- who had an encounter six years earlier that left more than an impression on them. Now, secrets are about to come to light. What happens makes for a great read.
If you are looking for a quick and easy sports romance that has some emotion, angst, interesting characters, and drama- then this might be the book for you.
The series contains:
-Too Far (Book #1)
-Everything to Me (Book #2)
-Throwing the Curve (Book #3)
-Sliding Home (Book #4)
Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Fraser does next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lauren Fraser.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Taz (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book #3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Angela Hayes

Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Taz is the third book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series by D.M Earl. This is another fantastic MC romance- a romantic suspense with so much emotion, danger, action, darker themes, drama, suspense, secrets, lies, family, chemistry, tension, intensity, and much more.
I love this series so much- even when Ms. Earl rips my heart out, stomps on it, and then sews it back in my chest… so I was really excited to get my hands on this third instalment. I dove right in as soon as it landed on my Kindle, and stayed glued to the pages until I had read every single word.
All I can say is WOW- this story makes choosing a favourite even harder, as every new instalment just seems to get better and better- making for a sublime series. As I have said numerous times now, I can always count Ms. Earl to deliver a heart-pounding, emotional, and tense read- she never fails to instill plenty of heart and soul into her stories which makes for a very memorable read.
Bring on Book #4!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, D.M. Earl!

 

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 2) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Paloma Fierro 10/07/2023

Annie is a chef working on her dreams. She moved to Marietta and bought the perfect bed and breakfast place, now the problem is, there are no guests in sight. This may have something to do due to the lack of proper marketing, and so she happens to know the perfect man for the job. 

 

Craig is a hotshot from Portland with a great marketing job, he does not require love from a woman, since he can get plenty of attraction from his multiple dates, oh but for how long could that work out? He will find out how romance can change the way of his life forever. 

 

Romantic and delicious, this book will take you to a mountain voyage in an afternoon.

Taz (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Shea Gilkerson 7/10/23

Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Taz may look like hell on wheels with her wild colored hair and Devils Handmaidens MC association, and she definitely can be – but there are many layers to her.

Taz is a fiercely loyal friend, a dedicated and loving mother, an astonishingly good accountant and an abuse survivor. When her ex, Slick, reappears and finds Teddy at school, it’s a matter of time before he gets ahold of her. She immediately shrinks in upon herself, lost in the memories of the abuse she suffered at his hands and in fear that she and Teddy are in danger.

It is then that she realizes just how much her MC and their brother chapter care for her and consider her and Teddy family. They pull out all the stops to show just how far they’re willing to go to protect one of their own. Angsty, emotional, harsh and hearthwarming.

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

The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in The Gods Scion series. A good YA fantasy, I definitely recommend you read all the books in order. Fantastic world building and very well written characters. This book focuses on Princess Arcelia and Prince Rodrick. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you very interested and of course secrets to be uncovered.

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brandy Rymer

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

I am hooked on the Hidden Valley Elite series and was so excited to see that we are moving on to Phoenix’s story. Phoenix is Shane’s twin brother who does not do relationships, unlike his twin who’s been dating the same girl for the past two years…until now. Phoenix meets Aspen and it is lust at first sight for the both of them, too bad Aspen is a virgin and Phoenix doesn’t do relationships, or will he? I love how Isla Vaughn continues building upon the relationships of her past characters while bringing in new love interests for our main men. They are all such well-developed characters, that they feel like people you went to school with when you were a teen. This book definitely took a turn that I was not expecting for the talented football player. Of the two twins, Phoenix had always seemed like he had his head on straight and his eye on the prize of the NFL. Too bad a one-night stand may have caused that to take a turn in a new direction. What is he going to do with this strong pull that he has for Aspen, will they be able to work things out, or will their situation change everything? I am so excited to find out about the next book in this series! Bravo Isla Vaughn, this was another amazing read!
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07/2023

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Gillian Fawell

Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll admit this book originally threw me as it was not entirely what I was expecting but then that was a good thing! I fell more in love with the characters as I went along and loved all the sidekicks, plus the fact that the leads were not your typical alpha male and stunningly beautiful but unaware heroine. It was definitely a page-turner with plenty of laughs sprinkled in – a great read!

 

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Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades – Review by Michelle Austin

Ladies of the Links #2Ladies of the Links #2 by Haley Rhoades
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good 4 star read. I was pulled right in with the author’s writing. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I had several LOL moments. We get so much from these two, love, pain, LOL moments and so much more. These two haven’t seen each other in years. When Ryan and Christy see each other again the old spark comes alive. Can they make it work the 2nd time around? Will Ryan be open to being a dad? Overall this was a good read. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. If you’re looking for a great 2nd chance romance, 1-click and get started today.

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Beverly Finnie

Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well let’s start by saying I really enjoy this series. Especially Smooth Hoperator. This book had me laughing out loud more than the previous book. Despite the humor the author wrote a wonderful story with twists and turns in regards to conspiracies, fake romances, and protection. But is any romance ever really fake?
Carter has the brilliant idea to convince Sunny to help him. Be her fake boyfriend to light a fire under the butt of the guy she’s crushing on. However, what happens when lines are blurred and those feelings become real?
He’s trying to protect his family from some bad people. Running from a career in politics after getting caught up in something bigger than him. Now Sunny and Duke are his ticket to protect those he cares about. Do they succeed?
I love books that actually make me laugh. And the author gave Grandpa Duke some of the best lines.
Though this book is part of a series, it works very well as a standalone novel. Yes, the story connected to the previous book. However, that’s because each book focuses on a different Brooks sibling of an extremely tight knit family. I look forward to where the author goes next with this series.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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

Sliding into Home

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
***No spoilers in this Review***
I read this book without reading the synopsis on it because I liked the other books in this series so much I decided I wanted to read it no matter what. I definitely suggest doing the same! I think this book maybe my favorite in this series! I felt like I never knew what Kia was going to do and I like it not being super predictable! Keep fighting for what they want

Would love to have an update on Kia, Smitty, and Max!

Can’t wait to read more books by Lauren Fraser!

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Julie Johnson

Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance (Love on Tap)Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sylvie Stewart has done it again! I loved meeting the Brooks family in the first installment of this series and now we get to know more about Carter in this story. I can’t imagine growing up in this family and surviving the antics that take place amongst all these boys!

Carter is a bit grumpy. He’s been through a lot though and maybe he’s entitled to his grumpiness. Enter Sunny who is the exact opposite…bubbly, quirky, and just a fun soul to be around. It’s true that opposites really do attract!

This is a second book in a series but can easily be read as a stand alone. There is a lot of humor interspered with the romance and makes for an enjoyable read.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap Book 1) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Julie Johnson

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve not read anything by this author prior to this book but I love the humor she interweaves within the story that she writes.

Hollis (I love this name by the way) is the dog groomer next door to the bar that Cash owns with his brothers. These two DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, get along. Sarcasm is strong between the hedges and a few pranks are executed. However, when the bar is hit with an inspection citation, Hollis considers coming to the rescue.

This is a pretty steamy (much more than I anticipated) read but the storyline itself was enjoyable. I love how Cash’s parents chose their names. The humor of the story had me laughing out loud. Overall, an enjoyable read.

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the continuation of Damon and Skylar’s story and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one! I enjoyed them a lot and this author writes their stories in a way that pulls me into the story and I couldn’t put it down! They had so many ups and downs and many of their moments weren’t pretty ones. I was rooting for them from the very beginning and I really enjoyed their story! I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future and I would recommend to anyone that loves a good angsty high school romance.
Happy Reading!

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 2) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Emily H

A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta, #2)A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Annie Miller is hoping her bed and breakfast in Bramble Lane, Montana picks up and she knows one person who could help but he is much to of a big wig, not to mention handsome to ask. When Craig arrives two weeks early for his brother’s wedding he finds Annie just as alluring as she was the last time. Getting her to accept his help is harder then he thought, but he has ideas and the two agree to explore the chemistry between them the only condition though is not to expect more then a fun few weeks. What happens though when feelings get involved for them when they both don’t believe in happily ever afters?

Great chemistry, both Annie and Craig want more but are so closed off on not getting hurt that they are unwilling to risk it. It takes those wonderful characters surrounding them to open their eyes to what could be. I thought this was really entertaining and will go back to read the first book.

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The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Duology Book 2) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Cycle 2)The Book of Hours by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

The Book of Hours is the second book in The Coin Duology, but can be enjoyed as a standalone if you don’t mind some spoilers for The Coin. It is full of action and suspense, as Gabriela is pursued by an art dealer desperate to buy a work for far less than she knows it is worth. Richard, who was tasked with protecting her in The Coin, is back to try and convince her of the level of danger she’s in and keep her safe.

There’s a fun cast of characters in this book! I’m particularly fond of Jeremy, who works as a bodyguard and chauffeur for Richard. He brings some comic relief, but is also observant and loyal to those he cares about.

This is an exciting book for fans of romance and crime, particularly if you’re interested in art-related crime. It’s a real page-turner, moving between perspectives to leave you on a cliffhanger so you have to keep reading to get back to the same character. It gets five stars from me!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jo Wright

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 the most adorable kid’s book! I love the remix of Goldilocks and the Three Bears! Goldilocks said “I always leave things better than I found them.” and that’s the type of message you want your kids to get from a book. I personally teach my kids that kind of stuff and I think that the book has such a great message and even shows easy engineering things to try at home. I would 100% give this book to my kids as a gift!

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood #1)Twisted Oath by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great dark romance that I was infatuated with from the first sentence to the very end. You were given a strong alpha male mafia character and the girl who was his obsession from the moment he saw her. He watched her grow up in the shadows and was all she could think about. When they get arranged to be married that is when this book really began to get amped up. This was my favorite dark romance that I have read to date and cannot get it out of my head. I love the way this author wrote, and I cannot wait to read more in this series as well as others by this author!!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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

I enjoyed the different fonts for words to focus on- like hot, cooled, fly, delicious etc.- made the book look more interesting and fun. I thought it was interesting baby bear is feminine- I guess in my mind, I always pictured baby as a boy.

The physics concepts integrated in the story (titled, flat, dripped, all) provided a nice twist to the story, and would interest even slightly older children as they replicated pitcher pouring or making something level like the table. Even as an adult, I giggled at the fulcrum/seesaw towards the end of the book!

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