Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book five of the series. While this book can be read as a standalone, there are reoccurring characters and it would be good to read from the beginning. I didn’t read in order and I don’t feel like I missed anything major. It was a good book though and I’m sure the rest of the series is so I need to go back and read the others.

Garrett did what he thought he needed to do for his career. He is managing Balefire and ten years ago, building his career meant giving up Olivia. Now the band is all settling down and Garrett realizes what he’s missing. Like the universe knew it was time, he runs into Olivia. Only now, he’s not giving up. Garrett walking away just about killed Olivia. Now though, she’s making it or at least trying to. Directing music videos is her passion. The only problem is her studio isn’t doing so well. Directing a video for Balefire would make a world of difference. The only problem with that is Garrett. Will these two put the past behind them? Will Garrett choose Olivia this time?

I really enjoyed this book. It was a good read. I was a little annoyed with Garrett at the beginning because he seemed very whiny that the guys were all settling down and actually took their women’s opinions into account. The annoyance does fade though and I’m glad I gave the book a chance. It was a good read and I enjoyed following Garrett’s development as a character.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are wonderful characters in this book. Each character shows you a different person. This story is very realistic and is very personal. A great story to read when you just need a pick me up and to know that you aren’t alone.

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by Allyson Ware

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first novel I have read in a long time that has titles on each chapter. I did not realize that the books I previously read did not have titles on the chapters until I started reading this one and I cannot believe how much I miss that! Just something that small and insignificant that made a big difference in my reading.

Reaper and Ava are two amazing characters. The strength and resilience that Ava has is inspiring. I work with victims of crime every day and Ava’s domestic violence situation does not go unnoticed. The victim blaming makes me irate and is something I deal with daily. This is not your standard MC book, but I still really enjoyed it. It was fast paced and easy to read. I highly recommend!

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Monster for Meg is about a girl who wants to understand why monsters are so scary. Meg is blind so she has her sister start to describe the scariness of a monster. The funny thing is Meg doesn’t find it so scary because everything being described reminds her of something her sister already does. It was a cute book. I like how they made it that just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean you can’t experience something. Also, the fact that although you may not see it doesn’t mean it is scary. It was a cute, inclusive take on a childhood fear for many.

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Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid – Review by Emma Samways

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this author! She never disappoints! Tristan and Riley haven’t had the best of luck when it comes to love but they meet each other and instantly there’s a connection. But Tristan’s crazy ex is out to get Riley. Will they both make it out alive? Or will Shannon get her wish and kill Riley to get to Tristan?
This was such a page turner! It had sizzling sex scenes, great relatable characters and enough tension to get the pages turning. Loved it! I couldn’t put it down!

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the inclusiveness of this story. This is the story of Meg, who is blind, and her sister who is describing to Meg what a monster is like. It’s a very cute story of how Meg’s sister describes the monster and how Meg relates the monster back to her sister. I love how Wickstrom always weaves life lessons into her stories and is very inclusive as well. This is probably one of my favorites. And as always, the illustrations are on point.

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The First Sin (South of Eden) Audiobook by Lisa Beth Darling – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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This is my first audio by this author.  It is a little different story for me but I enjoyed listening to it from beginning to end.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought life to the story by using different tones.  The story has some suspense in it as well.  You could tell when something was going to happen by the narrator’s tone.  I enjoyed the characters and the growth of the plot.  Lucifer finds himself back in the Garden of Eden only to find his Cain with some troubles.  What happens you will need to listen to this audio to find out.  I did enjoy listening to this book and glad that I picked it up.  I highly recommend this audiobook.

The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this great emotional story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed and look forward to seeing what is next for them. I found this book to be well written and engaging. It is a shorter story but it sure packs a punch. The characters are strong and supportive of each other. They are relatable and took me on an emotional ride that just kept going. This is a story about a mother and her plan to reconcile her daughters. But what happens when the plan outlives the mother? This is a hard to put down story that is written with heart and soul. It will pull at your heart strings and bring reality to life. I really enjoyed this book and how much the characters added to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Megan Conley

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This anthology was a little outside of my normal genre but there were a few stories that caught my eye so I wanted to give it a try.
The first story I read was The Alien & The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie. This is the story of Leilphun, who is exiled from his home planet for standing up for what he believes in, and Kasper, the crime boss who is fighting for what is rightfully his. This is a quick read and definitely feels rushed is places, but I believe that Valkyrie could flush this story out more and really develop the characters and plot line. I really enjoyed this story. This is a MM romance and there is allusion to spice, but no direct spiciness.
The second story I read was Her Alien Rock Star by Elle Ryan. This was a very short, but very spicy read. I definitely feel this one could be fleshed out more as well. There is a story here waiting to be developed. I really liked the connection between AJ and Ceol that Ryan was able to convey to the readers within a very short amount of time. And the amount of spice and the level of creative license on appendages and their abilities…just *chef’s kiss*!
Overall, I really enjoyed the stories in this anthology even though it was a little out of my wheelhouse. It definitely introduced me to some new authors that I look forward to reading. And for the most part, these stories are quick and easy reads. Great if your are looking for something short and spicy.

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Punk (Popov Boys #6)Punk by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series to help with your enjoyment of this author and her characters. One of the things I enjoyed most about this story is how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They have great growth and chemistry. They are connectable and add so much to the story. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot throughout. This is a story about secrets, romance with a touch of suspense. The secrets that these two have could be the breaking point for them.. I found this story to be well written and hard to put down. A fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss out on. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Tina Vega

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Alien and the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
Leilphun is on the run. He lands on Earth close to a crime boss. Lucky for him, the crime boss also needs him. What looks like a relationship built on convenience quickly becomes more for the two. This love is action packed with danger. I found it to have an original storyline compared to the other sci fi alien stories I’ve read, and will stand out among others. It took me a little time to like Kasper, but I like Leilphun immediately. While reading this story, I felt the full range of emotions – fear, worry,dread, sadness, happiness, peace with an outcome, and anticipation. Great job with the plot and characters!

Exiled by Aurora Hunter
Aztlan and Zaya’s romance was one of my favorites of the sci-fi I’ve read. Maybe it was because she was older or maybe because she was cynical of the whole thing. I liked that the author presented the prejudice she had against aliens as well. I thought that was original. It’s always interesting how the different cultures unfold to me, and this one was great. Aztlan and Zaya have great chemistry, and the plot was set up really well. If you aren’t sure you will like the sci-fi reads, this one is a great one to start with.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Rayne East

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Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cultural fantasy adventure
The third book in the series finds Tally immersed in Japanese history as they navigate the mystery surrounding Yothu and Miyu. Colourful, engaging, suspenseful and entertaining with a touch of paranormal- everything a pre-teen would want in a book. This was a great addition to the series. Recommend.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Tally and the Angel Book Three JapanTally and the Angel Book Three Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this adventure we see Tally as she finds her way into a world of Japanese history. It is the third book in the Tally and the Angel series. The family story is aimed for tweens those between the ages of 9 – 13 years.
This book is a paranormal fantasy tale, with plenty of action, mystery, danger, drama, suspense, long-buried curse, challenges, mythical beings and much more.
Tally is on to the next adventure and a beautiful backdrop of Japan in a race against time. Where a ghostly queen, a mysterious Japanese Angel, samurai warriors and a cursed drum all play a part in Tally’s new journey. It is a story of bravery, friendship, and travel. Tally, and her offsider Jopheil once again have their work cut out for them.
Eleanor makes it easy to read and very easy to imagine the world she has created.
I would highly recommend this book, and this series, to anyone who enjoys reading tweens adventure books.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Promised Plan is a few very short stories and poems by Sharon Hughson. It is an intriguing and heartfelt journey through death and loss, relationships. It’s every mothers wish for all her children to get along but being a realist you know that with very different personalities that it is not always the case.
One mother’s dying wish and last-ditch effort to reunite her family doesn’t go ahead as planned when her time comes up.
There is heartache and heartbreak, pain and sorrow, angst and hope, guilt and grief, redemption and reconciliation, secrets and lies, forgiveness.
Losing a mother will either make or break sibling relationships and often comes with the guilt of things left unsaid, things you wished you had done and the wish for things to be better.
Will they follow through and make one woman ’s final wish come together, or will the secrets and guilt keep them from mending boundaries?
The story is well written, and Sharon makes the characters feel real. It is easy to get lost in the story and feel their emotions.
Travel along with three women who struggle to open themselves up and regain what once was. You won’t be disappointed.

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans (Science Folktales)Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, this author amazes me with her talent at telling such amazing and fun stories. This retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk has Priscilla and the Giant’s wife trading beans for Golden Eggs. The magic beans turn out to be self-sustaining. I found the characters quite entertaining. I do love how her characters are positive and not horribly scary. There is always a lesson to learn. The pictures are quite beautiful and the story is fun to read. My family votes this as another winner. It will be added to our collection.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh, how I enjoyed this story. The mystery of what Miyu and Yoshi were up to. Miyu is a troubled girl. Tally and Jophiel have their hands full. Kumi, the tannen, is a delightful addition. I found the storyline with it’s suspense and mystery to be a treat. I did miss Tally’s dad interactions in the story this time. We got to learn abit about the Japanese culture, which is really neat to learn about. I loved the characters. Tally is sure a pretty strong character. Brace and full of courage for her age. Loved this book.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an inspiration sent to bless lives. It is a book that will have you feeling many emotions. I will tell you to keep tissue nearby. I love good, clean writing that is meant to inspire. This novel brings two sisters together with the help of Marci, the daughter of one of the sisters and the help of their mother. We all have baggage and there is no shortage of it in this book. Issues have happened and feelings have been hurt. It’s time to fix things. I love the premise of the story. I love how it was written in short stories. Marci is a wonderful and strong character trying to make sure her grandmother’s wishes are carried out. I loved this story and it will be going in my personal library. It reminded me of my mom and was a wonderful read for Mother’s Day 2023.

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The Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Serpent and the FireflyThe Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great read! It is entertaining, engrossing and delightful! I absolutely loved the story and the characters. The idea for the story is enticing but the execution of the story is out of the ordinary. The author did an amazing job creating these different planes of existence for the reader to travel to. This is set mainly on earth but with visits to others spaces. Their realms are creatively done. The antique store that Jade moves into was interesting to say the least. I would love to browse upstairs and downstairs for hours. Seeing who or what treasures are around.

The characters are imaginative! I loved Jade! She is smart and snarky. She doesn’t knows everything but is willing to learn. Baal is sneaky and keeps a lot of truth to himself. We meet different shifters, fairies, elves, witches and many others. They all have depth and are wonderfully written.

Overall this is a engaging, entertaining story and I throughly loved! The story is well written and easily kept my interest. The characters are delightful and inviting ( well most of them). I would love more in this realm!

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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Melissa Fink

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Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Small Fry was a good kids chapter book. The book talked about things that happens while being in middle school. The world building and characters was well thought out. The book was easy to read. This was my first book I read by the author and she did not disappoint.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx

Corpse Pixie is a Dark Paranormal Romance that is a short story that is packed with, magic, drama, murder, greed, and pixie dust. This authors style of writing and her attention to detail along with her creative yet supportive and fully developed characters make for one heck of a ride. From the moment I started reading I knew this was going to be a hell of a ride. I couldn’t stop reading even if I wanted to there was no putting it down. This may be short but holy cow what a punch it throws and the twists and turns had me on edge trying to figure out what was going to happen next. René is suffering from the loss of his twin sister’s murder. He will stop at nothing to find the killer but what will happen when he starts seeing a silhouette in his dreams? Belladonna for years has been trying to keep herself safe by hiding out. But when bodies start showing up in her forrest something has to be done. Can Belladonna and Rene’ find the killer? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123222579-where-fire-meets-flame” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1678543091l/123222579._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123222579-where-fire-meets-flame”>Where Fire Meets Flame</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7060236.Elena_Kincaid”>Elena Kincaid</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5551252679″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed the storyline. The characters were good and relatable. I mean, who hasn’t had an ex that was a borderline stalker? While the story and development of the characters could have been expanded upon it didn’t take anything away from the story. If you have an hour or two to spare this could be read in that timeframe. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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The First Sin (South of Eden) Audiobook by Lisa Beth Darling – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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The First Sin: South of Eden by Lisa Beth Darling
Narrated by John Walker
Five Stars

What an interesting take on the story of Adam and Eve. This book grabbed my attention in the first chapter and never let me go until it was over. I usually don’t listen to this genre, but I think I have been missing out. Ms. Darling weaves a brilliant tale of mythical perfection.
This is the first time I have listen to a book narrated by John Walker, but definitely won’t be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed his voice and look forward to finding more to listen to this narrator. Definitely looking forward listening to more from both the author and the narrator.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Series) by Julie Navickas – Review by Ashly Renner

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved this entire trilogy! Each story is unique on its own with such brilliant writing. Mitch and Lauren’s story was no exception to that. Sometimes what is broken is broken beyond repair and cannot be fixed, but sometimes there is still a little glimmer of hope. Sometimes love might just be enough to put the pieces back together.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Sarah King

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see how the story continues. The paranormal storyline was a unique combination I believe I have come across before. It was a quick, easy enjoyment read that I would recommend reading.

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Hannah Porter

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First time reader of this talented author, Carol McKibben. This is the 2nd Book The Silver Blood Knight series. I started this series on this book not realizing this was the second one lol. I ran to go get the first book after I finished reading this. It was a quick read but although it was short, man it was amazing. The world the author builds is so fantastic. It really draws you in and makes you believe you’re there. It has almost everything you’d want in a supernatural story. I can’t wait to finish the first book. If you’re looking for a good short series I highly recommend it.
Ps i didnt know what a lich was until i looked it up. Then i remembered I’ve seen this creature on adventure time lmao

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Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Cecily in the CityCecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Cecily in the City. The author wrote a book that pulls at the heartstrings. About a girl’s rise to fame while losing everything she holds dear in her personal life. The growth of her character as a seventeen year old was written beautifully.
Cecily wanted to be an actress and would do everything to reach that goal. She started modeling, because she was told that was her step in the door. But she feared that her association with her popstar boyfriend Andrew would be what everyone thought of her. That she didn’t do any of the hardwork on her own. A snow storm in NYC was really what hot her foot in the door to her dreams. But it also lost her Andrew.
So what happens next?
How does Cecily navigate her new career without her rock, Andrew?
I would classify this book as YA, but as an adult I still enjoyed it. So don’t let YA scare you. Take a chance you might be surprised. I haven’t read the first two books, so I might just have to now. However it still works well as a standalone novel.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raising Elle hits a little close to home, on a ptsd front. I liked it but it could be a trigger for anyone who has been through abuse. Though that part was hard it wasn’t the big picture, so I pushed through it. And I’m glad I did.
The 2 main characters the author has written are definitely going in the same but different directions. They are both running, but one is running to take her life back. While other is running his life into the ground. Ellie and Blake were best friends growing up. She lifted him up. Gave him confidence. Made him believe he could do anything, but then she left.
Ellie tried to get Blake’s attention but he ran from her, so she left. Now she’s back and they are working together.
Will this bring them back to each other?
Will Blake finally realize he’s better than the life he’s leading?
The author wrote a story with some heavy themes. Heavy themes that could set anyone off. However I am one of those people and I made it through and I’m happy I did. I did not let it let me enjoy this story. It’s time for you to enjoy it too!

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Tina Vega

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ivy is smitten with Ace. It is cute and sweet, but it isn’t long before we realize that Ivy has a real problem. Ace, determined to be her hero, decides to help her with the issue. I thought the romance was realistic and chemistry was off the charts. I could easily see this being a real story the way it unfolded. Ace, who is scarred, has some internal healing to do as well. I thought this character development was great. Loved the story and could not put it down!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the last book of the series. Riley and Cole are still playing cat and mouse. Coke likes Riley, more than just physical. They both found out each others truths. Will that pull them together or keep them apart?

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Tina Vega

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At the beginning of this story, we see a girl who is lost and hates the life she is living. I think everyone can relate at needing a change of scenery. I found this to be so relatable. It made me feel for Lily, and I was cheering her on as I read. The romance that blooms between her and Jake takes off, and they have great chemistry. I also love the secondary characters. The characters and the setting really grow on you in this novel and it continues thru series. My only gripe about Lily is that sometimes she acted childish and naïve like when she turned away from Jake’s kisses twice, but was upset when he did the same thing. I just found it unrealistic. Other than that – great plot, great characters, great romance!

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