His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Jennifer Gordon

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining and engaging romantic suspense, which kept me hooked throughout. President Jack Amborn is left grieving the death of his wife and unborn child, following a botched assassination attempt. Although the assassin is still at large, he’s determined to carryout his Presidential duties, after all that’s what his expert security detail is for, to keep him from harm. That job goes to Secret Service agent Ginger Carver who has literally spent her life preparing for this job. She has put in endless hours, and meticulous planning and constant vigilance are second nature to her. However, she never planned for falling in love with the man that she’s duty-bound to protect! This is an action packed story, with great characters and a refreshing storyline, having a female protector for a change. I loved the chemistry between Jack and Ginger, and how their slow burn romance developed. Meanwhile, the plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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

This was a laugh-out-loud story of 2 business owners who are enemies who use pranks to war with each other. The chemistry between Cash and Hollis is off the charts, and the level of sass and snark between Cash and Hollis is amazing! I very much enjoyed this story and cannot wait for Carter’s story!

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Kerry Baker

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good story that was definitely all about the characters. They had a great connection right from the start that really draws the reader in. The book is action packed and, even though it is spread over the course of 5 years, it is pretty fast paced. I enjoyed watching the relationship between the characters develop over time. This is a new author to me and I liked the flow of the book and the style of writing she used. I enjoyed this book and will be sure to read more from her in the future.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It seems not matter what this author turns her hand to it is a complete success. This book is the second one she has written as part of these collaborations and it is just as good as her other one. Part of what I like about this book so much is that it is so different from other books that this author has written. I connected with the story so easily and, as usual, I couldn’t stop reading until I had finished the book. The story was well thought out with some brilliant characters. There was so much more to this story than you would think initially and it was created with such ease from the author. This is a fantastic book that I would highly recommend to anyone.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of my favourite genres, so I went in already expecting to enjoy it, but I didn’t realise how much I’d love it! It has everything I love – romance, magic, supernatural creatures, danger and mystery.
There were many unique elements to the story and the author was able to create a vivid world with characters that felt real. When reading numerous scenes, I almost felt like I had stepped into the book to journey alongside the main character Zoe. In addition to the great world building, the writing flowed well which made reading this even more enjoyable.
Zoe is an intelligent and strong woman who has great character progression as she begins to question what she was taught to believe. She grows into her own person, and I was emotionally investing in her journey and how the relationships with her family and newer connections she made evolve over time.
If dark paranormal stories are your thing, I would certainly recommend this book.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60128154-manipulator-s-war” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1647091645l/60128154._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60128154-manipulator-s-war”>Manipulator’s War</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22292560.Elise_Carlson”>Elise Carlson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5411431372″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the first time I have read a book by this author, and I can honestly say I am very pleased I did read this book, the world building is well described and interesting and the characters are very diverse, both in where they are from and their gender, including a very well developed non binary character, alongside the definite male and female roles.<br />In this book we follow Ruarnon and observe them grow into their leadership position and dealing with the neighbouring people under king Kyura (who wants peace, but the population want more land) and the strangers who have travelled through gateways to his world.<br />Linh wants to get home to Australia, can they help Ruarnon, can they get home, through travel, sea monsters, battles this story takes you by the hand and walks you through this amazing world.<br /><br />
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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Angela Plate, March 2023

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my typical genre. This is a historical mystery/mystical fantasy kind of thing.The plot keeps you hooked and wanting more. The characters are well developed. It’s the third book in the series, so I recommend starting from the beginning but that’s just me. I normally would start with book one and now I must go read the other two. This turned out to be a pretty good book.

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Kerry Carr

Emissary (A Star-Crossed Celestials Story)Emissary by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this mm romance. It has all the elements I love for a paranormal romance. The danger and the secrets and lies to be uncovered. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters and the story to life and I love the play on angels and demons. Sworn enemies so we are always told.
Kai and Byron story is a very deep and emotional journey. Both of them have had troubled pasts and both are struggling to find their way in the world. The one thing that makes them the same is the attraction they feel towards each other even though one is an angel and one a demon.

Kai is the angel of death. He has been sent to earth the keep the humans safe by getting the demons under control. Kai also has his own demons to fight. After losing his true love he is finding it hard to carry on and struggling to get through day by day. That is until he meets Byron.
Byron is a demon fighter. He’s had a tough upbringing too and has struggled to make it where he is today. When Kai and Byron meet the connection is instant but there is one problem Byron is the demon that Kai is supposed to destroy.
Who wants Byron killed? Is it someone from his past or present? Can Kai destroy the only other person he has feelings for since he lost his true love. And what would the consequences be if he let his heart decide?

This story is action packed, full of twists and secrets that I just didn’t see coming.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Shea Gilkerson 3/13/23

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dean and Rae are both very happy in their lives and having sworn off relationships is a big part of why.

Rae watched her mother die from a broken heart and swore that she would never give it a chance to break her, too. She is living her dream, getting paid while she gets to travel the world. Life is exactly how she wants it.

Dean was abandoned at the altar and decided that was the last time he ever gave anyone power over him. He is a successful businessman and is rich in both money and people who care about him.

When they come together, they never expect it will change their lives forever. I really enjoyed the characters and relationship building. The burn of the emotional rollercoaster feels personally relatable. From jealousy, pain, joy, excitement, betrayal…it is a great read and kept me invested.

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Diane Sennett

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

His Protector is a wonderful, romance full of suspense, courage, and strength. Jack Amborn has lost everything he loves. Ginger Carver has taken an oath to protect, Jack.
The characters are well-written and the tension between the two is palpable. While I won’t give away any details of the story, I will say that it is a must read, and kept me hooked from the first sentence to the last. I’m looking forward to reading more by Sara Vinduska.

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Amelia Stansell

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is great! I was hooked reading from the first chapter. The roles are reversed in this book, which I really liked. President Jack Amborn has recently lost everything, when there is a threat on his life. S.S. agent Ginger has to protect the president before he gets taken out. Along the way she falls for him. This books spans across a few years. It shows their ups/downs and their relationship blooming. Can she save him while keeping her feelings from getting in the way?

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Mary Espinoza

Mission 3047Mission 3047 by Stuart Ledwith PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First of all, let me start by saying this is not usually the type of genre that I am into, with that being said, I will say that this book was an interesting read. It had a weird vibe to it, but like weird in a good way. I found the story had a fun vibe to it in regard to the storyline of June and Sarge going on missions to help the aliens. I mean…come on…it has aliens, what’s not interesting about aliens! It was nice to see that June’s kids, Cora and Liv were involved in the story and weren’t just introduced and then not really mentioned again. The girls both seemed like great girls, who were very intelligent, especially when it came to the work Liv was doing to help her dad. I did find that the relationship June had was odd and did find myself thinking it was weird that she was with Sarge, they came off as having more than just a partner relationship and friendship. All in all, I found that it was a fun story with adventures they all have, the research that was done, and the unique characters that are introduced along the way.

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Mary Espinoza, March 2023

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I really enjoy reading and this book is one of my favorites yet. Her books are creative and engaging. This book is no different. This is a well written, fast paced story that is hard to put down. The characters are steamy and made the story easy to read. They are connectable and pull you into their world. They have great growth and chemistry as well. A story where going backwards is not always a bad thing. What happens with Doctor Frank you don’t want to miss for sure. What will he do when he is faced with a choice of going back to something he said he never would? This is a romance story you don’t want to miss for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Angela Hayes

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King is Ms. King’s second contribution to this medical romance series: the Doctors of Eastport General collection is a collaboration by several different authors, each releasing their own story set in Eastport General Hospital. This is another by Ms. King, a spicy, short, and sexy read that will keep you in its grasp right through to the end.
Let’s face it, I already love Ms. King’s stories, so it was a given that I would be reading this book as soon as it hit my Kindle. And who doesn’t love a sexy Doctor? I know I sure do…
This novella is a contemporary romance- and although it might be smaller in page numbers, it has the feel and delivery of a much larger novel.
We meet plastic surgeon, Doctor Frank Enstein, who has a passion to help disfigured patients by repairing their damaged flesh and helping them regain some of their lost confidence. He wants to use his position to truly make a difference in the world. When he meets Barbara, their chemistry certainly sizzles, but he might get the wrong impression at first…Barbara, on the other hand, just wants to be feel ‘normal’ and pain free and is desperate for help- she meets Doctor Frank and finally has hope. But has she placed her hope in the wrong hands? Can and will he help her? What starts off as pretty casual, turns out to be so much more than either of them ever expected. What happens makes for a sweet and engaging read.
Looking forward to seeing what Ms. King has in store for us next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, C.A. King!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Trish Ann

The Summer I Went CrazyThe Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good book. I would be interested to read Coyote Summer to see what the story is like with magical elements. This kind of book is one that makes you uncomfortable and tense because it is a topic that is so real. I found myself getting angry at the situation because of the real life aspect of it and I couldn’t imagine this happening to me or people I knew in my youth. I thought the characters were relatable and you could feel the pressure and angst they were feeling. It definitely fits in the genre of its kind.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Rayne East

Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful mix of fantasy
This is the first book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and is a well written YA fantasy that has portals, battles and plenty of adventure. The author delivers an overall strong first book with only a few parts that were not as smooth as the rest of the book. Having said that I love the strong Australian undertone and the storyline. There are multiple POVs but it’s Ruarnon who dominates the story. I am keen to see where the story goes from here in book 2.

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Michelle Mulvey

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

His protector is a book about a candidate running for President of the US. Jack is a great guy who everyone loves and is married with a child on the way. A botched attempt on his life kills his wife and unborn child leaving him alone and heartbroken. When he becomes president, the attempts don’t stop and his secret service team works very hard to keep him safe. The head of his SS detail Ginger and Jack become very close over the years and have both gotten Feelings for eachother but, Ginger takes a step back knowing, she cannot keep him safe and protect him while in a relationship with Him.
I thought the book was well written and the characters were well liked but, I felt like it took way to long to get anything between Jack and Ginger.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Shelly Kittell

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute romance for those that thought it couldn’t happen. Barbara has been dealing with a health issue that has left her feeling less confident and in pain. Along comes Dr. Frank. He has never felt this way about any woman. They have a lovely chemistry. A wonderfully quick read that I wish had just a bit more story to it. I loved it anyway and found it quite romantic.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Barbara Bohls

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a super cute quick read. It has everything that you are looking for in a romance book. It has the misjudgments at the first meeting to the growing of feelings throughout the book. Barbara went to Frank to help her with something that has Frank, who is dealing with some of his own issues, look at things a little differently. This leads to them having a horrible first meeting and yet something blossoms out of that meeting and they can’t seem to stay away from each other.
Reading this book you will get caught up in the building of he characters and their backstories. You will figure out what is bothering Frank and why Barbara needs a plastic surgeon. These two things are key to how they develop their love story. If you have a couple hours that you can sit down and get lost in the small town feel of this book, you wont be disappointed. Also, it never hurts to read about a hot doctor.

Reviewed by: @bbohls
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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This books is book one of the series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I wasn’t disappointed. This was such a good book I couldn’t put it down!

Rae has decided, after seeing what it did to her mom, that love is just not for her. She is independent. She gets to travel and see the world. Why would she need to be tied to a man? Dean doesn’t let anything get him down. To make sure of that, he’s swearing off women. Neither one of them expect that one weekend can change everything. Why would they? They are happy with how their lives are.

These characters are so well developed. Rae and Dean are both stubborn. Rae is patient but also knows not to take any crap. Their chemistry just about jumps off the page. You couldn’t help but root for them! This book has some ups and downs and so much heart and emotion. It’s truly well written and I can’t wait to dive into book two. I definitely recommend this book!

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book four of the series but can be read as a standalone. I didn’t read the first three books but didn’t feel like I lost anything. It might be a good idea to read them first to be introduced to other characters.

Noah is lost and in over his head as he finds himself the guardian of a baby. He does what anyone would do, calls his brother for help. Luckily his brother knows Amy and Amy happens to be good with kids. At first glance Amy can tell Noah is overwhelmed. She wants nothing more than to help. So she finds herself hired as Amelia’s nanny. Amy is sunshine and rainbows and Noah is definitely not. Can these two get passed their differences? There is so much more to their story but you should really read it yourself.

This was a really good read. The characters have depth and are a tad complicated. There’s secrets and a lot of emotion. This book is well written and I’m glad I picked it up!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jade Thomson

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one! This was a wonderfully written slow burn romance that was a blast to read. I enjoyed Rae and Deans chemistry. The storyline kept me hooked and I read this in practically one sitting. The secondary characters were fleshed out and had some of the best dialogue in the book. I think the author did a fantastic job making the reader feel the vast amount of emotions the MCs experienced. If you’re a fan of slow burn romance- you’ll love this book! I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series. (:

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Misti Maggio

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I whole heartedly enjoyed this book. The world building and storyline were wonderful. I enjoyed the characters very much. This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Misti Maggio

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Even though it’s no longer the Christmas season, it still brought cheer to my heart. The storyline was great. The characters were showed real emotions and were relatable. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Gabrielle

Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an interesting take on the world of demons and angels. Kai is an angel of death and he has been trained from birth to kill. He has been taught that demons are evil and do not have emotions but that all changes when he meets Byron. The young demon shows Kai how wrong everything he has been taught is. When Kai is assigned to kill Byron, he begins to question things and lies begin to unravel as Kai and Byron fight to survive.
I enjoyed meeting Kai and Byron. The two are good together and their story pulled me in right from the start. The two quickly endeared themselves to this reader. Kai has gone through a lot in his life and he is surviving but the pain has left its mark. Byron is a young man who sees the good in Kai and trusts him to keep them safe. It was nice to watch their relationship take shape as the two work to figure out why Byron has been targeted. I also enjoyed seeing the relationship and interactions of Byron and his family. Their story moves at a good pace and I was immersed in the world and characters that the author has created.

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Tina Vega

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whew the chemistry in this story is off the charts!  I love a second chance plot and this one comes with a little more danger. Isaac and Mina will grab you from the very beginning.  They have a past but no one else knows.  Great story, great plot, and our favorite Hawke characters!

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book #2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Angela Hayes

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

His Forever Muse is the second book in The Echo series by C.R. Alam. This is a captivating second-chance contemporary romance- a friends to lovers rockstar romance with a best friends sister element threaded through.
Brandon is the front man for rock band ‘Canis Major’. His whole life revolves around his creativity and artistic expression- music, art, and tattoos. So, when he loses his inspiration and his creativity begins to suffer, Brandon’s quest is to find something, well anything really, that will reignite his creative passion. This is where he encounters a blast from the past, in the form of Calliope Chen-Bisset…. will she become “His Forever Muse”? This is well worth the read to find out….
There’s plenty of emotion, chemistry, friendship, suspense, and overcoming past pain to take a chance on love. My favourite of the series, so far.
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, C.R. Alam!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jenni Bishop

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
His Forever Muse is a romantic suspense friends to lover’s second chance story. It is the second book in The Echo series. I enjoyed the first book Echoing Hearts so I was looking forward to seeing the secondary characters from the first book get their own story and what this book brought to the series. I fell in love with this book even more.
Although this story has some domestic violence themes, which may cause some triggers the author did a good job of not writing it graphically.
This heartfelt tale will make your heartache along the way as we watch our female lead find herself in a safe and loving environment that helps her to find herself and her strength once again. There is pain and suffering, angst and fear, tension and suspense and a couple of twists and an unpleasant ex from the past.
I look forward to seeing where C.R. Alam takes us next.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Brandy Rymer

Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book starts with action right from the very beginning, even during the Prologue you are introduced to Ruarnon, one of our main characters in the book. If you make it a habit of jumping right into the chapters and skipping this section of the book, you will miss so much information! I love how we start out getting to see the point of view of Ruarnon in his time and place, and then into the lives of our other main characters Linh, Fiona, Troy, and Michael in their modern times and home. What a fascinating idea that during a school field trip, the four kids are sent into a different time and place as if by magic to enter Ruarnon’s land and time, right when they are most needed. This book is an amazing fantasy book full of surprising twists and turns and some greatly developed fighting scenes. You will laugh, cry and cheer on our heroes and heroines as they seek to find a passage back to their homes while crossing the path of Ruarnon, the man leading his people to victory.

@brandyjo 03/2023

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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Kasandra Nunez

Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1)Frozen By Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Klaus and Frost!! This book was good! I appreciate a good family fued mixed in with some romance. The secrets, magic, mystery, and drama, all is just put into one good storyline. However, the jumping around did kind of get me. Nonetheless, I really did enjoy this book. Can’t wait until the next one comes out.

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