Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr

Stalked by the DevilStalked by the Devil by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the To Kiss A Stalker series. These books can be read as a standalone however I will be reading the first book as I enjoy it so much.
This is a great romance Suspense. It has plenty of twists and turns and it was so hard to know who to trust and who you can’t trust which meant that you couldn’t put it down.
The author does an amazing job with the characters. Melody is a strong determined woman who’s prepared to fight to make sure her sister is safe, however when she trys to warn her about her boyfriend she is seen as just trying to cause trouble.
Keith is the boyfriend and I disliked him straight away. I got the same feeling as Melody. He was cocky, confident and believed everything should be his way.
Add to this a stalker and the fact they don’t know who is it just adds to the danger. Why do things feel wrong with Keith? What is he hiding? Who is the stalker? Is Melody’s sister safe? And what part with Lucas play in this story? Can Melody trust him or is he hiding secrets too.
This romance Suspense is gripping, intense, full of danger and will definately keep you guessing.

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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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

This is a fast paced paranormal romance. The author clearly did her historical research on Creole, Celtic, and American history. If you struggle with foreign languages you may find a little difficulty with the creole sprinkled in the book but other than that it’s wonderful. How does the love of your life, who’s been dead for more than a minute, show up after all this time as a lawyer? Star crossed lovers will always find one another! This story has romance, fate, and humor. The sisters of the H are hilarious, the feisty h keeps her H on his toes. Great series.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Beverly Finnie

Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was intriguing. I’ve read books by this author in the past and this one seemed to hit differently. Stalked by the Devil had so much going on, I didn’t know where to start at first. I had my 1st assumption at the beginning. Then later I had a different one. And as it got closer to the end I started to speculate to myself, what if both assumptions are correct? What if they are one in the same? Did I get my answer? absolutely! Am I going to share it? I think not, what would be the fun in that.
Orphaned at a young age Sahara and Melody had grown an unbreakable bond. Well at least Melody felt that way, until it was threatened by Keith Taylor. Rich, wealthy, and white the Taylor’s owned their town in Florida. (At this point if you didn’t already know, this is a BWWM romance of the stalking sort… lol bad joke?) Anyway, how does one compete with that? By force. And that’s what this book is about Melody’s protection of her dearly beloved sister from the man she claims to love and the man who is stalking her as well.
The author keeps you guessing. As well as turning the pages for answers. For books by this author this is definitely a good place to start, if it’s an introduction. If you read this author before here’s an intriguing story to dig into.

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Stephanie Runyon

Deception (Central Florida Stories, #1)Deception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joe Reid was leading his troop into a special operation to take down a known Taliban drug lord, Zaman. He knew Billy had received a letter which gave him a faraway look. While the team entered the village and set up their positions, Cooper and Billy went their own way while Joe had taken out a sentinel. Zaman had a PK machine gun and killed Cooper and Billy. Joe managed to hit Zaman before an RPG struck a hut he had hidden behind. Joe lost one of his eyes and was haunted by the PTSD from losing Billy as they had formed a closer relationship similar to being brothers.

Dan Barton was now working for Joe with a landscaping business. He had finally convinced Joe to join him at a bar that he frequented. Joe entered the bar and was surprised by the clean and friendly owners. Kelly was married to Pete and waitressed. She had become like a big sister
to Hunter Giodarno, an almost 30 year old woman who had a tendency to dismiss men. She tried to pretend she was detached and uninterested, causing men to fall for her only to dump them right after. She was currently dating a younger man, Aaron, who had become clingy and too serious for her taste. After sleeping with him that evening, she left him. However she had caught Joe’s attention- but not for the same reason that most men wanted her

Hunter had written a letter to Billy, dumping him prior to the mission he died on. Her letter was impersonal. In Joe’s view, retribution was due and he would break. Hunter like she had done to Billy. She had cost him his eye, and 2 men were dead.

Joe had a potential interest in Orlando- Danielle. He was quite happy with his 2 subs- Elena and Danielle, though he preferred Danielle. However, he was on mission and would
skip the weekend and invite Danielle to dinner midweek. This weekend he planned on breaking Hunter.As he worked his plan, Hunter fell for every moment of it. However, Joe had been
lying to her and he felt guilty. Soledad and Kelly were Hunter’s only friends and knew that she was working to bring her son Kevin home to her. Her mother kept calling her regarding responsibilities…and money.

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Stephanie Runyon

Twisted Proposal: Central Florida StoriesTwisted Proposal: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Siena Maynard needed a strong investor to help her get her fashion design brand a beginning. Her cousin, Joyce had invested a small amount into the club. Approaching the BIG SEVEN with her brother Bart, she is dismayed to find that Ethan was the only one who would invest in the company, but on his terms only. A Sadist, he wanted Siena at his beck and call for sexual gratification. When she overhears her brother, Bart, possibly having money problems, she agrees to Ethan’s counteroffer.
Bart goes missing and The Mob is looking for him to repay his gambling debt. Ethan has his security man, Patrick, investigate the disappearance. He also has Joyce’s notarized signature investigated. He learns that her husband was unaware of the investment. Siena learns that Joyce had been stealing from her husband. As the week goes by, Joyce becomes increasingly demanding to know more about Ethan and doesn’t care about Bart’s disappearance. At one point she claims that Ethan is only hers. Joyce never got over the ended engagement despite her infidelity causing it.
Ethan wants retribution, but can he make Siena pay for a debt from 12 years ago? Can Siena overlook his brutal manners and find the real Ethan?

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Shannen Kern

Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by Danielle Jacks, but it is FAR from the last! I am blown away by the raw emotions that were so vividly painted in this story. I’m always a fan of books told in dual point of view, so this was right up my alley. Rose and Titan have an unspeakable connection that you can feel right away. I was reading quickly to see what would happen next and taken on twists and turns throughout this rollercoaster. I am absolutely going to pick up other books by this author because she has created an amazing world that I just can’t get enough of. If you enjoy paranormal romance reads, this one is definitely for you so don’t pass it up!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Stephanie Runyon

Undeniable (Central Florida Stories, #2)Undeniable by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arely had always had a crush on Kurt. He had been Nando’s friend. However, when she was almost 15, she had finally received an invitation to his graduation party. But she had gotten severely ill. 4 years later, Kurt had seen 2 ambulances at their house. Nando was in handcuffs and being led to one ambulance. The second ambulance showed a severely beaten Arely. Arely and her mother moved back to Puerto Rico.
Kurt had enlisted and was a Master Sergeant in the military in Afghanistan. During a mission, they ambushed his group. He had survived, but his men did not. Now he had to use a cane to walk. 12 years passed, and he had become a member of Club Nexxus. Arely was now a 2nd grade teacher in Nashville. A human trafficking ring abducted her. Someone named Padrino in Ponce, Puerto Rico, had paid for her abduction. A small operation had rescued her and the other women. She couldn’t return to Nashville. She went to College Park, Florida to stay with her friend Gabby.
Arely got a bartender job at Club Nexxus. After the staff party at Kurt’s, she told him about her kidnapping and an Acura that had been present near Gabby’s house for 3 days. She also solved the mystery of who Arelando was. They took precautions to make sure she remained safe until a strange man with a scarred face attacked her at the club. Kurt, Ethan, Pete, and Sergio took over, and they took Arely to Kurt’s home.
Considerable danger is biting at the heels of Arely. Why does a dangerous South American Cartel want her? Who is Padrino?

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Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Daryian Lucas

Fetching DreamsFetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was my first time reading a book from this author and I found it very interesting. I would recommend this book for a middle school audience. It’s written exactly how I would expect Neyah to talk in real life. Although, Africa has countries that are industrialized, this book points out the dangers of the places that aren’t!

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Robin Rankin

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ways to Improve Bailey

Bailey needed improvement, and thankfully her brother Dayton stepped in and pushed her to make changes so she was a better person.

This ended up being quite the adventure for Bailey and somehow Marnie (her best friend) and Tanner get to go on the adventure.

This was quite the entertaining book and I found myself laughing a few times as I was reading. The sibling dynamic between Bailey and Dayton was spot on with siblings and it me miss my sister.

This was my first time enjoying a book written by Ms. Cooper and I hope not my last.

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Julie Johnson

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

The residents of Buckeye Falls are some of my favorite people! I’d love to live there and mix and mingle with Max, Gina, Cee Cee, Evan, Anthony, and Natalie! Of them all, Max is still my favorite.

The newest story of Buckeye Falls features the mayor, Anthony, and his wife, Natalie. The Snyders’ have been a fixture in the town for many years as Anthony succeeded his dad in the mayorship. Natalie is getting her new business with Gina off the ground, an event planning business. Things are going well for the Snyder family from the outside in, but if one were to step on the inside and look out, things aren’t so perfect.

When an opportunity arises for them to go to the lake house owned by Anthony’s parents, both Anthony and Natalie have to be convinced that they can take a few days off of work to go pack up the house to sell, while the kids hang out with the grandparents. They decide to go and things don’t go there as planned either.

I absolutely love these characters and this story. This all seems like a real place and I often find myself in this town hanging out with these people as I read. I become a resident of Buckeye Falls for the few hours that it takes me to read this story.

All of the books in this series can be read as a stand alone. There are characters that move across each book though so having some background context would make them more enjoyable. This series is one of my favorites and I look forward to learning even more about this town I’ve falled in love with!

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Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Heather Bass

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she has a new fan. I love a good romance with a twist. I could not stop reading this story because of these characters. I finished this amazing book in less than twenty four hours. I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.

Benjamin Jacobson went through a lot of therapy over his past and now he thinks he has his life together. He has a beautiful wife and two kids that he would do anything for. Ben also has his own coffee shop that he loves. He thinks he has his life together until Caden Benson comes into the coffee shop. Ben grows feelings for him really quickly and now he doesn’t know what to do. Will Ben follow his heart or do what he is supposed to do for his family?
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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Sugar

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My first book by Cori Cooper and I was not disappointed! I definitely judged the book by its cover because I was like HOW CUTE when I seen this one and I thought the story was cute as well! I love a good laugh when I’m reading and it gave me that! Loved tanner too! A bit slow in some of this book but all around I enjoyed it

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this paranormal romance with some twists, turns, spicy connection, secrets, drama and deceit… covens and magic! This author never hesitate to pick up anything she writes and I definitely recommend this book.

What happens when there is a connection between two people from two different covens…knowing that they only wants one thing from each other….this is Rose and Titan. Rose is part of the Wolfbane Coven and Titan is prince of the Dutchmen coven…technically enemies as there is a curse at each coven and they feel like the opposite coven is responsible of that curse. When Titan’s mother has a ball gathering at their castle, she wants Titan to pick his future wife, they need a heir. Rose is there vying to get closer to Titan…but only to get back the moonstone to lift their curse. Will both Rose and Titan get what they want and lift their home covens curse?

I loved the characters in this story…Rose is a great heroine and I loved her strength…and Titan grew on me, at first he was a bit standoffish and cold. I loved the spice between Rose and Titan.

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Betsy Melano

Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A paranormal romance between Rose from the Wolfbane coven and Titan from the Dutchman coven. A feud between the two covens due to the Dutchman coven stealing the precious moonstone from the Wolfbane coven years ago. Titan is searching for a wife now that he is of age, and Rose along with several other suitors are at the Dutchman coven to see if they connect. Rose is also hoping they match so that she can bring the moonstone back to her people. Will Rose manage to help her coven? I liked the book although it was somewhat slow moving in the beginning. The characters are well written.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Hasting

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It all started with a list. Dayton has a list of imperfections for Bailey. Bailey ends up on a little date with Tanner at Froyo. This actually leads to more. There’s a cute, clean romance here. I love the whole story and kind of wished for more indepth of the characters like Tanner, but overall a great read!

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Anna Hirsch

Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories)Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti
4 Stars

I have read a few books from this author and always enjoyed them. Unfortunately this is the first book in this series that I have read. It was really good and now I have to go back and read the others. Although part of a series, this can be read as a stand-alone. Ethan had a bad experience with his ex and he swore that he would get revenge. Along comes Siena and the perfect plan unfolded. Siena unknowingly threw a wrench in his plans, he fell for her. Ethan is a dominant and Siena is the perfect submissive, his light to his dark. They are puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. Surrounding circumstances put her in danger which finally makes him realize how much he cares. Will they get a chance at a happily ever after or will the fates cheat him again?

I’ve always enjoyed erotic romances. Throw a bit of BDSM into the mix and I’m happy. This story was darkly erotic and twisted. It leaned towards the sadist/ masochist side of BDSM. Although I couldn’t connect to that part of the story, I enjoyed the book nonetheless.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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

What a cute story. This story was so true of children and their first days of school, no matter what age or grade. All parents and teachers are to set the best example to our children. Making their school experience joyful. This author played it out in her story. Shining a well written light on our educators. The story covers all nationalities and sizes of people around the world. This is a must have for all libraries and home bookshelves.

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jack – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It all started with a ball, a ball where hand picked and eligible young women have been invited to be appraised for their suitability to become the wife of the Prince of the Dutchmen Coven, but Prince Titan doesn’t want a wife, but he knows that time is running out and he has to, so he watches his mother, the Queen question the young women in front of the crowd. Rose Wolfbane is one of the women, but she isn’t there to marry Titan, she is there for her coven, the Wolfbane Coven who have been cursed by a coven of witches so that they are ruled by the phases of the moon and only one thing can break it and that thing lies somewhere in the Palace she is standing in.

As Titan observes each girl, he sees nothing and nobody who particularly stands out, that is until the last girl, as soon as he meets her eyes, he knows that she is more than she seems and invokes feelings which he never thought he would have, but also ones which complicate his mothers plans to marry him off because she is the absolutely least suitable for the role. As Rose takes her turn under the scrutiny of the Queen and Titan, she is more forthright and slightly more truthful than her cover story allowed, but she knows that if she stuck to just that, she would be found out far too quickly and she knows all too well what that would mean to herself and her coven, so when the royals decide to leave the ball early, she takes the opportunity to start her real mission and try to forget how handsome Titan really is.

As the days pass and Rose is no closer to finding out where her target object is, she is also trying not to step on the toes of the other ladies, but that is not easy when Titan seems to be singling her out and giving her the attention instead of the real contenders, meanwhile Titan is trying to figure out a way to get some time alone with Rose, but she is making it difficult for him when she appears and disappears all the time, but he is determined to figure her out and soon. In between finding favour with his female suitors, Titan is also trying to spend time with his father as he grows progressively weaker as the magic attachment to their kingdom slowly kills him, he just hopes that his father can hold on long enough for him to conceive an heir before he passes on.

Will Rose be able to find what she is looking for, or will Titan figure her out and use this to his advantage and what about the darkness within the other which both attracts and repels them all at the same time, will this become a problem which neither of them foresaw or expected? This is a romantic suspense with plenty of magic, intrigue and missions throughout which will keep you on your toes throughout and hooked until the end.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Christine Baranek

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ways to Improve Bailey
By: Cori Cooper

This is a clean romance. I haven’t read a clean romance in a bit, and this one was such a well written one. I truly liked Bailey, I felt that she had a great amount of sass and that she was a decent sport with her brother and his list. At first it kind of irked me that her brother had a list about the ways that she could just improve. However, the more I read and the more I thought, the idea really didn’t bother me at all. I don’t know anyone who has a perfect relationship with their siblings and when pressed they probably could produce a long list of ways they wish their sibling could improve. She goes on a date with Tanner due to her brother’s list and what happens next turns into a really wonderful book. This book was very light hearted with characters that definitely dealt with some problems that I could relate to.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Christine Baranek

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

The Master of Demise
By: Nadija Mujagic

I am truly beginning to think Nadija Mujagic is going to become one of my absolute favorite authors. Every book that I’ve read by her so far has not disappointed me at all and has been a read that I don’t want to put down. I definitely want to say that this book was absolutely fantastic. I read this in one day and definitely did not want to put it down.
This is a fantastic psychological thriller filled with twists and turns. I absolutely loved the depiction of the small college town where this takes place. I feel like it perfectly depicts a college town from its charm to the people that live here. This is a story of a bullied child seeking revenge upon one of their bullies later in life. This plot sucks you in and doesn’t let you go until you finish it. This is absolutely a must read and will be a favorite of lovers of psychological thrillers!

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Rachel Moss

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read! This book is fiction, but I also feel like with the way some of the events were described that the authors did a really good job researching and historical facts to back up their story. This was an emotional read, and very well written for that. I thought it gave a very good insight into how the native Americans were treated throughout the colonizing. I look forward to reading the second book. This first one was left very open ended and I love to see where the story goes from there.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Baker

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another fun and entertaining read by an author that knows how to create sweet romances. I think this book has to be one of my favourites by her and the characters are the reason. I loved Bailey and Tanner. Their connection grows over time and it is nice to see how much Bailey was surprised by him. I usually find a little harder to connect with the characters in a clean romance but I was really taken in by these two.
The story was written perfectly for them too. It flowed well and had an easy reading pace to it. This was a thoroughly enjoyable book from a great author.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Kerry Baker

Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an engaging and entertaining book that teaches children the importance of taking care of themselves. It brings a new take on kindness that not all children will have thought about. I thought this book did a great job of opening up new topics for discussion that myself and my daughter hadn’t touched on before.
I think the message in this book is one for adults to take note of as well. The best way to look after others is to make sure you look after yourself first. This was a great, educational book and should be shared with children.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yet again anther really cute read form this author. I loved the illustrations in this book to they were nice and colourful and engaging. The story had a lovely rhyme to it which is great for children as well as the hidden message behind the story. It would be great talking point for children about how we treat people who are different and we should get to know everybody regardless of what they look like.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Amanda Swindle

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Between Darkness and Light is the third book in the War of Destiny series. Some old and new faces merge five years after Julia’s betrayal to Ka-tet as she tries to regain trust and repair old friendships. In desperation, Julia left Ka-tet and everyone she loved and trusted, to join Valentino, the Vampire King. Everything is in disarray and tensions are high with everyone believing Julia has lost her mind. Julia is also worried and stressed, not only about the failing friendships, but also fearful that the visions and whisperings will once again return. Maybe she IS losing her mind, after all of the traumas and experiences she has endured… Everyone is on edge, and Julia once again tries to approach their leader, finding that he has left. As an only resort, she seeks out Matthew, who is less than thrilled that she has come knocking. The pair soon realize that the leader is not where he normally would be and become concerned. It doesn’t take long to figure out Julia can track him down and Matthew hesitantly agrees to help. Before long, the visions return and Matthew is skeptical. Eventually they realize this is more than they anticipated, something dark is at play, and the course of destiny may very well be changing. Being forced to work together with the person he now despises the most, will Matthew come around? Will he let Julia explain her reasons, and will Julia make it to Samuel in time? I definitely recommend this series, it continues to grow and get more intense as time progresses! I rated the previous two books 4/5 but will give this a 5/5 since the characters continue to develop and the story grows on you. Definitely not sorry that I picked this series up!
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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Katie Matthews

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

When I first read the synopsis of this book I wasn’t sure I would like, I love rockstar romance reads but it didn’t grab my attention straight away but I am SO glad I did read it – this was an amazing read and definitely one of my favourite books this year. I didn’t feel like I would like Maria but I was so wrong, she was great female lead, she had a strength that I don’t even think she believed that she had and the chemistry between her and Oz was great. I really liked Oz as well, he wasn’t what I expected at all.
Overall this was a great read, I absolutely loved it and I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Katie Matthews

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so much. It was a really great read. I had a thing for Laurent from the very beginning, he was such an honest and refreshing character. Phoebe was great too, I’ll admit I wasn’t too sure at first but she really did grow on me and I loved the chemistry that there was between them, it was so genuine and real. I do love a small town romance read too so this was definitely going to be a winner for me. I am so excited to read the rest of this series! Great story, wonderful characters and fantastic writing! I highly recommend this read!

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Tausha Treadway

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter. This was such an amazing read. I enjoyed it and learned so much from it. Its the story of young Desert Flower whose parents have died from Small Pox so her grandfather kidnaps her and takes her back to his tribe. He renames her Talks Like Thunder and taking place in the 1800’s life was not easy for her or any of the Indians. She loved thru wars, boarding schools, famine and so much more. This all turns her into the strong, independent warrior that she is. When she is held captive by US soldiers she vows on everything she is to take revenge on each and everyone of them. Talks Like Thunder is such a strong young woman and I rooted, cried and cheered for her all the way thru this emotional, powerful story!

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Tanya Wall, June 2023

Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great non-fiction autobiography. The experiences shared by the author are hearfelt and honest. The choices we make in life often have great consequences that we don’t think about, but also that we can learn from. Toby shows both sides of this statement in her book. How do you go on to live after making a mistake that has long term devestating consequences to reexamine and transform from that expereince?

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