A toast for laurent by theresa paolo – Review by Stephanie Tellas

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“Falling in love wasn’t part of the deal.
You know those deals you make when you’re young and dumb, promising to marry your best friend if you’re both not married by the time you’re forty?
Apparently, Phoebe was serious about that.
She comes back after disappearing nearly twenty years ago, asking me to marry her. I’d do it without a second thought… if she hadn’t ripped my heart out. Phoebe I never thought I’d take Laurent up on his offer to marry me at forty, but here I am, desperately trying to survive another family event. By some miracle, he agrees… on one condition. I can’t fall in love with him”.
First book in a series, quick read, loved the relationship between the two characters cant wait to read more. Will they get married? Will they fall in love with each other? Have to read the story to find out what happens with the two characters. Will read more in the series as this is a first time author for me I enjoyed the whole story.
I give this book 4 stars.

A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Robin Rankin

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)A Way Out by Tami Lund
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)

I did not read the first book of the series but I wish I had. It wasn’t necessary to follow Maria and Oz’s story but I’m one of those people that needs to know everything.

Maria is an amazing mom and will do what she needs to for her daughter Riley which is how it should be. Starting over after a divorce and no job had to be scary but she knew her sister would help her out.

Oz has stepped to help his Mom, nieces and nephew financially by killing himself working three jobs along with trying to get recognition for he and his band. Thankfully they have good people there to assist.

I enjoyed reading this book and will be keeping up with this series.

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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

A Way Out is Book Two in the Rock Star series. It is a contemporary romance full of angst, passion, love, drama, family, friendships, dreamers, and of course a fledgling rock star. Maria is trying to bounce back from a bad divorce to a man that she only married because her mom approved. With nowhere to live and a need to get away for a bit she decides to leave town to visit her sister. When she arrives at her sister’s house, she discovers that her sister is in another state preparing to get married. A sexy stranger named Oz is in her sister’s home and Maria cannot help but be attracted to this fledgling rockstar. Both Oz and Maria are going to attend her sister’s wedding, so they decide to travel together. Along the way the attraction grows, and somehow Maria finds herself agreeing to fund Oz’s fledgling rock band. Now she is technically his boss and business and pleasure never mix. The problem is they are attracted to one another. Can they have both business and pleasure, or will they have to choose? A well written story with emotional ups and downs and great characters that you immediately feel a connection to. Oz has a heart of gold and will do anything to support his family. Maria has been through a tough marriage and she and her daughter have been kicked to the curb after a bad divorce. Their stories really tug at the heartstrings, and you find yourself rooting for things to work out for both Maria and Oz. I highly recommend this book!

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)A Way Out by Tami Lund
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the Rockstar Series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. This is a rockstar romance. It is full of emotion, challenges, drama and chemistry that is hot and steamy. The author does an amazing job of making the characters relatable and bringing them to life.
This is a story of how a chance meeting between 2 people can end up giving them everything they dreamed of and more.

Maria is a newly divorced woman, with plenty of money but no Home she decides to take a trip to visit her sister who is due to get married. When she arrives at her sisters home she is surprised when she isn’t home however her friend Oz is housesitting.
Oz and Maria decided to travel to the wedding together and along the way their chemistry starts to grow.

Oz is a member of a band who are trying to find their feet. With all the money that Maria has she offers to financially back his band but what will happen to their relationship? Should they mix business with pleasure? How will Oz cope with Maria being his boss?
This story is full of hurdles that they must work through if they have a chance of making this work.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Short and to the point. Love all the pictures. Brings back memories. Will be reading it to my 10 month soon. Teachers are special because they teach us to learn.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo. I had to pick up this book because I actually made a bet with one of my friends that if we weren’t married by 40 we would get married. Luckily I got married in my 20’s to someone else so I didn’t have to call in that favor. This story is the first in the Vine Valley series. Its a cute story about Laurent who was in love with Phoebe years ago and she broke his heart. When she comes sailing back into his life 20 years later wanting to call in their bet he is shocked. Laurent would never turn his back on Phoebe so he goes along with it but makes her promise to not fall in love with him because he can’t get hurt again. She agrees even though she already has feelings for him but thinks she can get away with it. I really enjoyed this book even though I got aggravated at both characters and their hard heads. I can’t wait to read more in this series. A fun sweet read!

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The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Duology Book 2) Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Gabriela Martinez, a well known author is in the fight of her life. People are willing to do anything to get their hands on her works. Including taking her life. But will their evil plan work, and at what cost? Gabriela is so much stronger than even she believes. This may be a new author for me, you can bet I will be looking for more from her. This story is so full of twists and turns. Once it gets going it is hard to stop. The events that take place are amazing as well as intense. Love this story, hope you do too.

 

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The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Duology Book 2) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Cycle 2)The Book of Hours by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Hours
By: Maria Elena Alonso – Sierra

This book started out very slow in my opinion. This was super difficult for me to get into, but I have a a general rule about never DNF a book. In this case I am so glad that I have that rule because about ⅓ of the way through this book it got so amazingly good. I did not want to put it down at all. It just is getting through the beginning part of the book, which really sets up the characters and whos who and the general switching of points of view. The author is also very descriptive. It is absolutely vivid and there is no doubt how descriptive things are. The actual suspense is really good and I truly loved the story line. It is such a good book overall and I definitely recommend reading it! I will say that I did not read the coin and I do not know if it would have helped to have read it to help with the beginning part. I definitely recommend reading this book! I did love the twist of the strange maniac who was obsessed with obtaining Gabriella’s manuscript and stopping at nothing to obtain it. Overall it is a very good read that I recommend filled with twists and turns.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic. This is my favorite genre so I was so excited to read this book and I was not disappointed. I didn’t want to put it down which to me is the number one sign of a great book. Its the story of Mitch who is a college professor, happily married and seems like he has it all together. When one of his students commits suicide and leaves a note saying that Mitch and his class was the final straw everyone blames Mitch. His whole world falls apart. His wife leaves him and then he find himself going down a dark and twisted path making decisions that lead him to bad places. When another student dies everyone automatically assumes Mitch killed him so he is the prime suspect. Mitch is even beginning to wonder if there is the psycho side to himself that he doesn’t even recognize. Full of lies, betrayal and death this story is amazing. Mitch sets out to clear his name but ends up getting himself into more danger. This book will keep you flipping pages way past your bedtime!

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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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

Man oh man, are you in for a treat with this book! This book had a wonderful and interesting twist when it came to the whole story. I didn’t want to put it down! I had to force myself to go to bed more than once, otherwise I would have stayed up all night reading. Again. Lol. I loved the way the author wrote this book. It’s another take on Immortal Creatures and I just wanted more and more of it. Evariste (aka Gage) is a three hundred year old cursed immortal. His curse started when he lost his wife all those years ago and it’s been plaguing him and his family who were cursed right along with him. He feels the guilt of it all every single day. He throws himself into work, cooking, and fishing. He loves his family and his company, but he doesn’t know all the secrets and lies behind his own life. Caitlin (aka Cate) is on overload. She was recently dumped over a promotion. She is overworked and totally burnt out. Over all, her life is a big old mess right now. Looking forward to a much needed vacation to New Orleans has her hopeful for the much needed time off and away. But of course her boss throws her plans askew. He talks her into staying longer so she can check out a company while she’s on her vacation. Just a small routine background investigation is all it’s supposed to be. But with her luck and how her life is right now, of course it turns out to be way more than what it seemed. She’s forced into the world of Gage’s and his business. When they meet Gage can’t believe his eyes. Or her eyes!! The uniqueness of them stops him in his tracks. He knows them. He can’t help but be drawn to them and her. Can he trust what he sees? Keeping her close so that he can try to spark up some old memories, has him dangling an unwelcomed business proposition up in the air just to keep her around longer. Work won’t keep his quilt at bay when he’s starting into the eyes of his past. Grab this book NOW to read how this story turns out. I don’t want to give anything away, but it’s so good!!! You will not be disappointed at all by this read. Except maybe wanting more like I did! I can’t wait for more from this author!

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Trish Ann

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this read. It was quick and it was something I can connect with. I am a teacher and this hit close. Sometimes I feel that the feelings of teachers is overlooked. Especially in most recent years. This was a really beautiful book.

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was thoroughly captivated by this YA collection of modern fairy tales and each story had me happily turning the pages. The stories include a jealous girl in the land of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, who stole a magical artefact from the fairy tale museum, unlocking a curse that puts her life in danger. In the wilds of the Rocky Mountains, a wild girl has been raised by a wolf pack and is now living with them, whilst an obsessive man studies her, but soon just watching her will not be enough for him. Meanwhile, in a city a storm rages and will wake a boy from his deadly dream, propelling him towards the insidious darkness of his ancestry. The collection of stories centres around the fact that even in our modern times fairy tales are taking place all around us, if we only look close enough! This collection has everything from, fear, fate, magic, darker tales, changelings, selfies and cursed objects, to name a few. The authors descriptive narrative, well defined characters and unique storylines had me hooked throughout, and I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderfully written novel.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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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

I need a Goldilocks like this one!

In this classic retelling of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Lois Wickstrom has created a new classic with a science twist. Baby Bear has an issue that he needs help with so his family goes on a walk to think about a solution. In the meantime, Goldilocks shows up and does her thing with their home. In the end, Goldilocks teaches the family about the six simple machines that make our lives much easier.

I would recommend all of this author’s books. She writes engaging stories that are also educational. These stories should be in every family library, daycare, school, etc. and would make a great gift for a new family!

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Barbara Bohls

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

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I felt that it has the push and pull of the main characters that always leads to an epic story. Maria didn’t start out as a favorite character of mine because she seemed almost weak at the beginning but that did change and she had some amazing character growth throughout the story. I did end up really rooting for her and enjoying who she becomes in this story. Oz is amazing and compassionate. He cares a lot about everyone around and almost has a white knight complex. The story makes you feel like Oz would protect anything and everyone he loves from anything they may face. Don’t get me wrong he does have his moments and they just make him more humanized in the story. I had to keep reading this book just to find out what was going to happen. I needed to know not only what happens between them but also the secondary characters in this book are phenomenal. I hoping that they get books as well because they really helped the story flow and me turning the pages. I highly recommend this book to anyone. That’s it, just to anyone who wants a quick read that will make them feel good but won’t leave a book hangover.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was gripped by this psychological thriller from start to finish. Set in the small rural town of New Haven and told from different characters points of view, this unsettling story was one which I could not put down. The Woods family have lived in the town forever and are as shocked as everyone else when a string of tragedies occur. First the local store burns down with two bodies inside and then a newlywed couple go missing, and there does not appear to be any leads, leaving the townsfolk worried. When the close knit Woods family’s own children and their friends are put in danger they are willing to risk everything to find out what is going on.
Throughout the story the abandoned, creepy and known to be haunted house sits on the hill, this seems to be where the secrets of the town might be discovered. However, it may be too late for the Woods family and the town. The likeable and relatable Woods family had me captivated from page one, whilst the claustrophobic feel of the setting along with the chilling haunted house were brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. I felt completely immersed in this novel, the suspense and terror really built chapter by chapter, and the plot twists and turns kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. This was a real page turner and as it ends with a cliffhanger, I am now impatiently waiting for book two in this trilogy.

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel Start is a very easy and fun read. I really love how Shane and Phoenix are there for each no matter the situation. I like how the characters are slowly complementing each other, especially Aspen and Phoenix. You know the next story is going to be good, especially when the alpha male inserts himself to make sure everything is going to work out whether Aspen asks for help or not.

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The FInding (Berrycreek Heights Series Book 1) by A.M. Porto Review by Heidi Woodring

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The Finding will grab you right away, with the emotion, the heartbreak, the hope, and all the twists. I loved this book and once I dove in, I was able to finish in one day, Logan and Victoria truly are two amazing characters that you want to love, hold, protect, and will even cry for. This emotional ride will show just what true love is and how a journey to find what Logan wants and needs truly will leave a mark on anyone reading this.
A.M. Porto truly is a gifted author, The world and lives of these characters will leave a mark in your heart. This emotional YA thriller is her debut book and I have a feeling we will see a lot more of her and this series. The emotion, the characters, the writing style truly is amazing and I can not wait to read more In the series! WELL DONE!

Shalom Israel by Melissa Lavi – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Shalom Israel: A place like no otherShalom Israel: A place like no other by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Shalom Israel by Melissa Lavi

Shalom Israel is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of any age will enjoy. It takes on an tour of Israel through the streets from north to south and east to west. We learn the cultures and diversity . The pictures are very bright and vibrant and definitely brings the story to life. I love how its educational and teaches us how different countries different cultures and ways of doing things but we’re all the same. My five year old loved it. I highly recommend reading this book to children of any age I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Melissa Fink

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good thriller book and this was one of them. This author definitely didn’t disappoint! The story was face paced, but very good. You can tell the author thought out the details in the story. This book was a page turner for me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller book.

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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Jules Herbert

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My Goodbye GirlMy Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow what an emotional rollercoaster ride this fantastic book turned out to be!! With wonderful characters like Tessa and Simon and such a creative storyline this book is absolutely one you have to read!! You will take every step the characters take and feel all that they do thanks to the talented author and her very descriptive writing that keeps you completely captivated from start to finish.

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Jenni Bishop

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caitlin has given her YA readers an interesting take on a collection of urban fantasy fairytales. But they are just any fairytales, they are a little twisted and a little deeper with a little darkness.
When Magic Calls is eleven unique short stories intertwined with magic and mythology with mystery, fates, curses, artifacts, selkies, wolves and more. Once upon a time is not the norm when it comes to this author. But when it comes to retellings there is no norm.
With lots of imagination and magic along with lyrical narrative at times keeps you guessing as to what retelling tale is coming next.
If you are a fan of retellings that are a little different and a fantasy lover, then you need to jump right in. And even if you aren’t you should take a look too.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Misery House is the first book in the epic three-book series The House on the Hill by David Kummer.
We have a quiet and peaceful small-town setting with small-town mindedness where it can be unwelcoming at times and loving at others.
The story is told from several POV’s building the tension and drama fuelled by fears.
It is a thought-provoking read. It is the lives and the people in this town and the creepiness that surrounds them all that draws you in. Having said that though sometimes the story didn’t flow easily and is a bit stilted surrounding the vivid picture narrative of the characters.
It’s just a House on the Hill. An empty House on the Hill. An eerie house. A place where horrors are brought alive by stories. A place where something maybe lurking in the shadows.
I still enjoyed the story that holds promise for future books. It does end on a cliff hanger ready for the next book. If you hate cliffie’s you are out of luck but if you like psychological thrillers, then give it a go.

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Smooth Hoperator is the wonderful second book in the Rom Com series Love on Tap by Sylvie Stewart. I thoroughly enjoy reading Sylvie’s fabulous work because I know I am in for some fun, a bit of drama, a little suspense along with fantastic characters.
It is non-stop laughter as we journey along with the well-developed, crazy, quirky, and likable characters I think this is my favourite book by Sylvie to data. Sunny’s grandfather Duke is a cantankerous trouble making conspiracy theorist who I just loved. Throw in Carter’s mother, pet skunk and a protective best friend you never know what you are going to get.
Smooth Hoperator has a solid plot and a great storyline full of humour, lots of warmth and heart, a little heated chemistry.
When opposites attract is when the fun starts.
It’s easy to imagine friends and family sitting around enjoying this atmosphere and friends.
Make sure you start with the first book in the series Ale’s Fair in Love and War as it sets the tone of what’s to come.
I can’t wait to read Millers story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Angela Hayes

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve is a YA fantasy fairytale retelling collection that provides an enchanting read. This is my first book by Ms. Berve, so what better way to get a feel for her work than a book with lots of short stories to explore.
As you would expect from fairytale retellings, this is woven with magic, the paranormal, curses, a little mythology, imagination, fate & destiny, action, adventure, drama, twists, and emotion. Ms. Berve has cleverly crafted her stories in such a way that they are quite unique from the ‘originals’. There are also some illustrations sprinkled through the book too, that add to the charm of the collection.
If you love fairytale retelling, short quick and easy reads, and originality, then this might just be the book for you.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Caitlin Berve!

 

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Santana Hicks

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mitch thought his life was perfect. Successful career as a tenured professor at a University, a loving wife, a home to call his own until overnight his life was turned upside down. A student died on campus and all fingers pointed to Mitch, his reputation started to decline rapidly. Then he noticed his wife was becoming more and more distant and he had no idea why. His thoughts were running amuck with the what ifs. He thinks that someone is out to get him but who?

Mitch starts drinking heavily and starts to have gaps in his memory. He starts to rethink everything. Maybe he is to blame? He doesn’t remember doing anything but that doesn’t mean he did it, does it?

This book was a wild ride. Confusing but in a good way. I could not put it down. I had 3 theories going on for the ending of the book and I was only kind of right. The ending was a major twist. It was very hard to like Mitch as a character which actually helped with the plot. Throughout the book, you have flashbacks to middle school and it shows how Mitch is the way he is as an adult. He is narcissistic and cold but also logical and sometimes reasonable. My thoughts kept alternating between ‘awww poor Mitch’ to ‘you know what, he deserves it’. The author did an amazing job keeping the book fast paced but still so full of detail and action. You really got a feel for the emotions surrounding the characters.

If you like psychological thrillers, then give this book a read! It’s definitely worth it!

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was cute. It is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone but some of the main characters are from Book one so I think reading these in order would give the best reading experience possible.
This book was cute and a funny romcom and I enjoyed the authors writing style.
I am looking forward to more by this author in the future.
Happy Reading!

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve – Review by Jennifer Crain

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When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy TalesWhen Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales by Caitlin Berve
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I couldn’t get into a lot of the stories near the beginning and middle of the anthology, but the last story was AMAZING! I also loved the idea of a fairy tale museum, although some of the tales (and it could be reader error, for I don’t know all fairy tales) I had a struggle finding which fairy tale it was a variation of.

Overall, I enjoyed the at-times lyrical prose as well as the varied lengths of the included stories. I also appreciated how magic was a part of every story, given that was the title.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Ashley McMillon

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had ZERO IDEA that this book would be THIS GOOD! I will NOT spoil it for you at all, that would ruin it! This book was so figuratively written, I felt like I was right there with all the characters in the book. The return to the past and back to the future in this book just keep you guessing minute by minute, and you will want so much more from this extremely talented author once you have completed the book. RUN AND GRAB IT NOW! I love psychological thrillers so much that podcasts and documentaries about true thrillers have filled out my extra time! Thank you tons to the author! This was a spectacular read!

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Dawn Brown

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood #1)Twisted Oath by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Serafina is the middle child and oldest daughter of a man in the Italian mafia. Salvatore is the bastard son of another man in the mafia. Set on revenge to avenge his mother being turned away while pregnant, Salvatore sets his mind to getting Serafina from an early age. When he finally gets her though, his hardened heart can’t help but have feelings for her.
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I love a good mafia story and this book is the first in a series of them. I believe that Roberts did a stand up job creating a world in which the mafia could in fact exist. The revenge plot is certainly something I would expect of a book in the genre.
I did have a few minor problems with the story. The way religion was addressed in certain spots irritated me in that it almost was sacrilegious. (I do realize that has more to do with my faith but my faith was brought up in the book.) I also had a problem with Serafina marrying at 16. (Again, I know this has more to do with my morals than the story but it does rub me the wrong way.)
Other than my two issues, I though the book was well thought out and it kept me captivated. My two issues will certainly not keep me from reading more in the series, as it looks to be a good series.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Julie Johnson

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

I have a few mixed feelings about this book. First of all, it’s geared towards 10-14 years of age. This age group is going to love Lizzie’s story and totally get where she is coming from without any issues. I tried to see it from that perspective, however my 40+ year old mind sees it as an adult. Overall, I enjoyed the story very much but felt like Lizzie’s parents could have done more to guide her along the way. It seems like they were more wrapped up in their own lives to really give Lizzie and her brother the attention they deserved. On another hand, they did have their hands full and maybe just didn’t know how to handle everything coming at them at once. I get the impression that Lizzie’s day was trying to guzzle water from a firehose and it just wasn’t working.

That being said, again, this book was enjoyable and young readers will find humor in Lizzie’s antics. Hopefully they will also be able to learn from her choices and not make the same or similar ones. Learning that all actions have consequences, whether good or bad, is so important in this age group.

I do recommend reading this book, no matter your age! It would make for great discussion and maybe even some cave adventures of your own!

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