What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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What Actually Happened to Isaac MooreWhat Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose

What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore is a wonderfully written Fantasy that will take you on quite the adventure. It’s a intriguing story that me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen next. This author knocked it out of the park with this epic Fantasy. Its packed with adventure, action, magic, drama, and so much more. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m already a fan. Her imagination is like no other her characters pop off the pages. I don’t want to give anything away but I highly recommend reading this book to find out what actually happened to Isaac Moore. I look forward to reading more from this Author. Enjoy the journey this story takes you on.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have little learners this book is for you.
Rhyming story about where pirates my go on vacation and the illustrations were great. My 4 year old kept saying look mommy! Silly pirates! This was nicely done and the phonetics will help all early readers

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Amy Dean

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

Lily needed a fresh start after she became stuck in a rut in London. Her father’s passing and leaving her a business was her perfect excuse to start over. With so much on her plate between her move, her mother, and starting a store, she never bargained for a man like Jake. The love story between the two kept me engaged and wanting to know more about their lives with and without each other. Most women want to find a man like Jake who will turn his life around just to be with her. I’m so excited to see the rest of what Isobel has in store for us in upcoming books.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigh is known for her big heart and how she cares about everyone around her. While at the library one day she notices her school library bilingual section doesn’t have that many books.
Amaleigh hatches a plan to change this!
What a wholesome book for kids about how they can make changes in their world and spark an interest in making their own library. Great for school age kids my 4.5 year old loved this story!

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Practically Pagan-An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie- Review by Dessalynn Acosta

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 out 5 stars
I love Maria! She is a phenomenal author! I am glued to every thing she writes! I love this guide, it is utter perfection, and helps you find the simple pleasures of life, while still being a magical creature. Her words flow from the pages; with just the right amount of comedy and seriousness. Great read!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story interested me since its a divorced couple and their second chance. It is a very slow moving story told during the holiday time. I struggled with all the internal thoughts they had and a bit with the timeline. I did enjoy the relationships between couples, friends and family. There is a lot of thought provoking comments about relationships that really made me think twice about them. The father /daughter relationship is very well done. They joked and had serious conversations.

Overall there is a lot of good stuff in here between relationships in a variety of forms and the advice given. its an ok holiday story.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann

Where Do Pirates Go On Vacation is a cute story that any child of any age woyld l9ve to read. My son is four and a half and has an imagination like no ither and he loved this book. We read it several times in a row and each time he made up his own version of the story. Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? According to my son they go on a wild adventure to find more treasures. I highly recommend this cute children’s book that has pretty illustrations and make a child’s imagination run wild. I also think it’s the perfect book for learning how to read. We are definitely going to check out what other books this author has written and look forward to reading many more books by her.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Megan Pesek

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced barely cuts it with “Revenge Never Rests” as the book starts with an Amber Alert and never lets up! There are so many events that truly keep you reading until you reach the last page.

Although this book can be read as a standalone, I suggest reading “Secrets Never Die” first.

Pay attention to detail, expect the unexpected, keep your head down, trust no one, and watch everything. Tallie use her skills that her mother, Julia, taught her. But can she keep the level of expertise needed to save her father or will she get in her own way? Tallie needs to find her father as he is her tie to a life she was never able to live.

If you like suspense and quick moving plots with great characters, then Revenge Never Rests is for you!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Megan Pesek

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

Jake and Lily are both trying to find their way and making amends with their troubled pasts.

Lily is not going anywhere in her miserable life in London. Her estranged father left her a little hardware shop in Bluestone, Montana. Lily wants to make the store successful and learn more about her deceased father.
Jake is a local cowboy who has always said ‘no’ to love. He’s content with life on the ranch.

Love Tools is an emotional roller coaster of romance, heartbreak, and drama in a rural romance. I loved both Jake and Lily. This story is an easy read with great characters.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, the story line, the characters, the setting, it was a great read! The setting of the town is cute with the main street, a diner without a name that Max owns, and all of the characters in a small town who know each other and everyone’s business. The characters are lovable and really easy to connect to. Max moved to town in high school and was made fun of for his stutter. Ginny calmed him and became his study partner and then girlfriend. Ginny’s mom left in high school so she grew up with just her dad, Harold. Max and Ginny were high school sweethearts, married, and then when Ginny was offered a job in New York she leaves Buckeye Falls and doesn’t look back. Ginny has been gone two years but Max and Harold still have dinner once a week and Harold goes to the diner often. Ginny is back in town because her dad has to have a hip surgery. She is unsure of seeing Max and when she does she starts to have all the feelings. Ginny still has feelings for Max but isn’t sure how he feels or if she should do anything about it because she will be moving back to New York after Harold recovers. Max is happy Ginny is home and still loves her. The story alternates between the character perspective so you get to know them even more as you read. This was a wonderful holiday romance!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Felicia Bates

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

I am not always big fan of romances but when I do indulge, I love a small town story. This book checked off all the boxes with it’s witty banter and fast paced storyline. I really like the friendly foundation that the two main characters laid down. There was more to this story than cute, romantic tropes including an element of family complexities. In addition to really enjoying both the main female and male characters, I enjoyed the supporting characters as well. No one came off we flat or dull, everyone had fun personalities that felt as though you could know them personally. I would definitely recommend Love Tools and look forward to reading more from Isobel Reed.

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Secrets Never Die (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 1) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Santana Hicks

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Secrets Never DieSecrets Never Die by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tallie Brown has been isolated her whole life. It was just herself and her mother. They kept to themselves and Julia raised Tallie all by herself. When Julia suddenly dies, Tallie is left with a choice. Start over under a new identity or uncover secrets from the past and find out who she really is. Tallie chose the latter. That choice brings her to a small town called Cutler’s Ridge. The townsfolk are not too keen on outsiders. As Tallie uncovers more clues about her mother’s past, it leaves her with even more questions than answers.

Meanwhile Jackson James is sent to Cutler’s Ridge to uncover a possible scandal. What started as a simple investigation job, quickly turned into something much more difficult. He meets Tallie and they band together to uncover both secrets.

This book was very complex and involved. Mystery, drama, a hint of romance, this book had it all. Twists and turns around every corner. Everything seems connected but why and how? Plus the ending was so surprising.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Michelle Troyer

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

Lily was raised in London where she currently lives. She has never met her dad. However, her dad leaves her his store in Montana. Lily doesn’t care for the life she is living in London, so relocates to Montana to take over her dad’s business. She runs into Jake and sparks start to fly. Are all the Montana boys all this hot? Lily goes through her dad’s things and finds out why her dad supposedly never had a relationship with her. Jake is one of her go-to people who helps her get through it all. They decide to be exclusive with each other and things get hot from there. This book is filled with romance and action packed. I highly recommend it to read.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckett is stumbling downward into a life he is unfamiliar with. A once high ranking hockey player finds himself broke and lacking many friends. In the sale of one of his many properties, he reconnects with
Paige, a former college acquaintance. Paige has always crushed on Beckett but he’s always been out of her reach for the relationship she wants in life. When they reconnect, Paige is suffering from her own battles of a broken marriage and leans on Beckett to support her through.
Most of the book is set with their friendship which is very nice to see a deeper connection for the characters. We are given years of history for these two characters which makes the developing romance seem plausible. Through friendship, support, humor and honesty, can these two from the lasting bond we all want for them? This was a great read and loved the flow of the then and now for our main characters.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great second story in the world of WaterFyre Rising! I loved being back with other characters from the first book and learning more about how interconnected their stories are. This book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the first story in the series!
This book was the perfect fake-dating trope, but also focused on destiny and fate. It made me constantly say, “Where is my billionaire hero to kill all the monsters in my closet??” but I loved it! There was so much passion and romance in this book, and I read it all in one sitting! I am excited to see if the story continues — which I hope it does! Nadia’s writing is so addictive, and I highly recommend the WaterFyre Rising series.

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading this 6 book set of The Hawke Family.

It includes:
Savage Collision
Tortured Skye
Stone Sober
Building Storm
Tainted Saint
Steele Resolve

I found this collection to contain everything I love in a good romance: Suspense, drama, thrills, steam, mafia and wonderfully written characters that you can feel their emotions and everything they are experiencing. You can feel like you are right their watching yet. Yes, some of the characters can be downright annoying but they redeem themselves. I find that’s what makes them feel human to us as readers. I know plenty of annoying people. The stories were great. I loved how they built on each other. We had different main characters in each story but everyone was still there. The plots flowed fairly smooth. You can stay with the story pretty good. This is worth the investment. It makes an entertaining read. Once you start, you really will not want to put it down. If I had to pick favorites, I’m going for Storm and Landon. I loved their story.

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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Rayne East

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What Actually Happened to Isaac MooreWhat Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peculiar and unusual
A curious tale that takes the reader on an unusual adventure filled with magic, paranormal, mystery, alternate worlds and a roller coaster of emotion. The story is offbeat but delivered well with Isaac finding himself in a fantastical world. I was engaged from start to finish and enjoyed the quirkiness of the story. An unexpected find, this is a great read. Recommend.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Codi Parham

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This book is romance and drama all bundled into one delightful short story.  All four main characters are relatable and the writing immediately draws you in. This book takes you on an adventure that you hope will never end. I love that the complexity of the relationships were described realistically.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in the Tallie Brown Suspense Series Revenge Never Rests, picks up pretty much where book 1 left off. Tallie knows who she really is now! Knows Julia lied to her! Knows she can’t tell her real father who she is because it could cause more harm than good. How does one live like that?
Well by continuing to be the person she was trained to be. Julia may have taken her from her family, but she trained her well in tracking and survival.
Paired together as somewhat of a team Tallie and Jackson take positions working for soon to be Ambassador Kaswell. However before they can start those jobs he disappears. Looks like he was taken, until Tallie evaluates the situation and realizes it’s bigger than that. Tallie is thrown into a mission with Major Norris and his daughter Marlene to track General Kaswell down. While Jackson has been left to work the press circuit to keep things at bay. Unfortunately Tallie and Jackson don’t feel comfortable on how this situation is panning out, nor do they feel comfortable that they are apart figuring it out.
Do they find General Kaswell?
Does he know the truth about Tallie?
The author wrote a fantastic follow-up to Secrets Never Die. The puzzle is what keeps me intrigued, trying to figure out what happened and what’s going on along with Tallie. The writing helps too, since it’s written extremely well. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite work as a standalone novel. You need to read book 1 first, but trust me when I say you will be happy that you did!
If you like puzzles and suspense this book and series is for you! Now while you get on that, I’m going to look up other books by this author to check out!!

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Secrets Never Die (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 1) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Secrets Never DieSecrets Never Die by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do you enjoy puzzles? How about puzzles with some suspense thrown in? That’s what makes this book fun and intriguing. Secrets Never Die is a well written and intriguing suspenseful mystery. Bringing together two people in a town who doesn’t take too kindly to visitors. The author wrote a slew of excellent characters but the growth of the main two throughout it is beautiful to behold.
Tallie recently set out to find answers. The woman she knew as mom passed on, but leaves behind a note for her to choose. 1 to just move on and forget that passed. Then the 2nd was to look for answers, however she might like what she finds on the other side.
Jackson is a washed up reporter, who feels like he’s been set up on a wild goose chase. Little does he know he’s been thrown a curveball that could make or break his career completely. Being led byCutler Ridge on a hunch, turns out to be so much more. Dealing with the townsfolk was a different story, they give you a hard time and don’t want to answer questions about the mystery surrounding their town.
When Jackson meets Tallie they are at odds, misjudging each other, but due to the growth they soon discover they need to work together to get the answers they need.
For Tallie, who is my family?
What did my mother mean to this town?
For Jackson, it’s why I was sent here?
How will this get my career back on track?
These characters fit all kinds of molds which makes the book quirky vs all the mystery. I loved the intrigue of the puzzle and the government conspiracy suspense. It made for a very fantastic read. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Julie Johnson

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tallie Brown has lived a life cloaked in lies. She just learned about those lies though and now there is more trouble. Tallie responds to an Amber Alert about a missing child and after securing the child, life gets pretty interesting. It’s discovered that the Amber Alert was a set up and that there were Somalian operatives after Tallie for her connections to other people. Can she escape their clutches and save General Kaswell in the process?

This book grabbed me from the get-go and didn’t want to let go! This story is full of adventure, love, redemption, and mystery. All great elements to put together this telling of Tallie’s life. From the opening notes, the author mentions how she wrote this book during a time of turmoil in our country and those elements are scattered throughout. Such a beautiful book that can be read as a stand-alone, however it is the second book in a series. I will be going back to read the first book as I missed it! There are details that will likely be cleared up by reading the first book.

Please don’t skip over the opportunity to read this great book!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Betsy Melano

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

A fun romance between a gal from London and a guy in a small Montana town.

Lily has just moved in to the hardware store (with an apartment on the 2nd floor she inherited from her estranged father. The first person she meets is Jake, a friend of Lily’s father.

From the start when Lily and Jake meet and things go a bit askew. But soon enough, each of them realizes that the other is different from past boyfriends or girlfriends. Of course it takes time because there are other things to consider – Sam, Lily’s only friend who happens to be Jake’s sister.

I had fun reading this book. The author did a wonderful job keeping the story going which kept me interested in reading more. The characters were easy to connect with and I could feel the pain and frustration Lily had about her father’s abandonment and also surprise in finding out he left the hardware store to her.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Naomi McDonald

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the story line around Royce. I found Michelle’s story line to be chaotic. It feels like the author tried to pad out her part of the story with too many variables. I also found the flashbacks to the past slowed the story down and I had a hard time sticking with it.
Despite struggling through parts of the story, the author does have good attention to detail and manages to connect all the pieces together.
If you like intricate story lines, this might be the read for you.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

This was such a cute fun read that mentioned topics that other romance books have not mentioned before, giving it a new meaning and something, that people can enjoy. The main character, Lily, has just been told that her father has died, and he left her a tool shop in his will on the other side of the world. Needing to escape the area she is living, due to not liking the area/people she is surrounded by, she packs up her things and moves looking for a fresh start. Here in this small town, she meets friends and develops a love interest named Jake. Both of these characters grow and learn through instances that surround them that they both have in common, a parent leaving and not returning due to different circumstances. While this was a slow burn read w/o explicit scenes, I found myself not able to put this book down as I had to know what was to happen next! I cannot wait to read the second book in the series when it comes out as her sister is the main character and was a straight up SPIT FIRE in this one. I have no doubt that it will be just as good if not better than this one!

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first thing that drew me in for this book was the cover and the title! It was fun, inviting and engaging, which are ALL important things that you need to have to get a child interested in reading books. The illustrations are very colorful and bright. The story was something that an adult would enjoy reading along with the children. This book allows for creativity and creates an air of wonder and mystery. I cannot wait to read this book with my friend’s children as I know that they will love this book as much as I did, if not more!!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by La Toya Lewis

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

This book feels like a Hallmark movie in a good way! Love Tools is a story about Lily, who moves from London to Bluestone when her father dies. She decides to reopen her father’s hardware store and meets Jake along the way. Jake is a player but decides that he wants to settle down with Lily right when she suddenly can’t decide what she wants. These two have very cute interactions. It was a very fun read and I really enjoyed both characters. This is the first book in the Bluestone Series and I very much look forward to reading the next book.

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Nite Fire: Exit Strategy Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Dahlia has worked so hard to build a safe Sentinel City. That all changed in a blink of an eye. As the blight continues to devour everything in its path. Most of Dahlia’s team have gone missing and she must try to save them. I found Dahlia Nite to be strong and independent, with the desire to save those around her. The author of this story has once again kept me reading. This story had so many feels and the suspense was that of a rollercoaster, you never knew what was going to happen next. Which makes for an interesting and well written novel. It is a fantastic audiobook to listen to while traveling. This is the fifth book in this series. It answered so many questions as the book came to an end. It is important that you read the series in order. As I am so sure you will love it as much as I did.

 

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jerricka Brown

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing book by this author. I love the lesson it teaches children. The illustrations were beautifully created. This is a great book for parents with multiple children. They will really learn to get along and have fun while doing it.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Rayne East

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Irish beauty
Set in beautiful Ireland this is the second book in the Guardians of the PHAE series. The story does not lack in detail, to the point that I found it cumbersome at times with a lot of information to process. The story itself is interesting and once I sorted through the layers I was engaged in the fantastical world. The mystery, action and adventure is woven through and kept me engaged.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Darla Yocom

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Book 2 of the incredible tale of Tallie Brown. I never read the first book but I’m now a convert and huge fan of this author. The characters are rich and their growth is quite refreshing.

Tallie has baggage and an extremely complex background that she struggles to hide from herself and others. The pain of loss, the confusing secrets unveiled because of the loss, new relationships and a scary new mission with ties closer to home.

If you enjoy mystery, adventure, drama and suspense, you’ll enjoy this book.  It was a page-turner.

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