Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Katie Matthews

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Operation BlackbirdOperation Blackbird by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading and enjoying the companion book to this story I was excited to read more from this author and she didn’t disappoint. The attention to detail that the author makes really does mean that the book is enjoyable to read, its historical facts are accurate and add an extra depth to the story – it really does help you imagine what is going on whilst you are reading. Whilst this book isn’t my usual genre I have really enjoyed the authors writing. She kept my attention from beginning to end and her characters are wonderful to read about. The Cold War isn’t something I’m particularly knowledgeable about but the author definitely left me feeling like I have gained some new knowledge from reading her story.
Overall a great read and one that I would highly recommend.

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series by an author who can do no wrong in my book. Yet again she’s totally blown it out of the park. This is a totally wonderful second chance romance set in a small town where everyone knows everyone’s business.
Set around the Bennett family, this is the story of Teddy. Teddy has just been released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. All that’s kept him going is his love for his girlfriend Robyn but will she want to pick things up where they left it 6 years previously?
I absolutely loved Teddy and Robyn’s story. Both have been dealt such hard cards in life and if anyone deserves a HEA it’s definitely this couple. Of course the path to true love never runs smoothly and they have many obstacles to overcome.
This book really, really tugs on the heartstrings and there were a few occasions where the tissues were needed. This author is the queen of tear jerkers and never fails to drag me through so many emotions before getting to the HEA.
Would give this more than 5 stars if I could.

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The Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Perfect Mrs. ClausThe Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely Christmas read and one that I really enjoyed. I really liked Savannah, I loved that the main lead of the story was a more mature lady – she was so lovely to read about. I really felt for her and her dilemma about how to spend her Christmas when faced with spending it alone. I loved how the author was able to get the emotion of the story across but also still get a little bit of humour in it as well.it was a very easy story to read and one that I would definitely recommend. I also loved the cover – it definitely gave me the Christmas feels!

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an endearing Christmas read. I really liked that the story was so true to life at the moment, it was great that the author did bring the pandemic into the story because I think it’s definitely something we can all relate to when reading. I liked that the story featured a more mature female lead to, it was nice to read something a little different. The author did a great job with the characters and the storyline. I really liked Carina and I did truly feel sorry for her, I think there may well be readers out there who can totally relate to what has happened to her over the past few years. The author definitely planned and thought her characters out well.
Overall a nice read and one that I enjoyed. I have to say and this is something that I don’t normally take any notice of but I absolutely adored the front cover!

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Theodore has spent the last five years in prison, for a crime he did not commit. Coming home is the best day of his life. He can’t wait to get back with his siblings and father. If only he never left that party and Robyn. Robyn, his high school sweetheart, has once again crossed his path. Leaving him to wonder if things changed? Will they reconnect or will he miss the opportunity for second chance romance? This story was in depth and a great read. The author is not new to me, yet this story took me by surprise. It was well written and fast paced. I could not put it down! I love the characters and how they communicated with each other. This was a fantastic story and I look forward to reading the next in this series..

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked throughout this psychological crime mystery, in which a mother is the only one who thinks her daughter’s death is suspicious. Catherine Keely embarks on an emotional search for the truth, following the death of her daughter Susie. Susie fell to her death from a balcony whilst holidaying with friends, but a year after her world was ripped apart by grief, her mother Catherine still finds her death suspicious. However, she is the only person to think so, but Catherine is determined to find out about the events of that night. As Catherine unearths the facts, she wonders how well she truly knew her daughter. Fearing for her own safety, Catherine has to tread carefully, as she discovers who, if anyone she can trust to tell the truth.
This was a real page turner of a novel, with an intriguing storyline and a unique narrative structure, in that the reader is given ten possible scenarios to explain Susie’s death. Catherine is a great main character who brings the story together, and although dead, Susie is very much a central character as the secrets and lies around her life, and reasons for her death are explored. I was gripped by the narrative and was left guessing as to the outcome of the story, and I was also left wondering who to believe, myself. Due to the plot twists the ending came as a clever surprise, and I was left thinking about this novel long after I had finished it.

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book consists of 7 HEA Christmas stories by Bernadette Marie, Ann Swann, Amy Gale, S.J. Reisner Jessica Mehring, Emily Bybee, and Emersyn Kane. What a great collection! Each story has its own characters and are unique to each author. This is one of those books where you will need to settle down in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and immerse yourself into these stories for the evening. I love reading these types of books that have multiple stories in them. If you are looking for a reason to get into the holiday spirit, look no farther!

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the beginning of a series and I must say it is starting with a strong, strong beginning. If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I would. Not only was this book written really well, it has an amazing storyline. You would think that having the love of your life thrown in prison would make a girl change her mind and try to find love elsewhere. Not in this story she loves him fierce and waits for him. His whole family is super supportive as well. Don’t get me wrong this book does have some villains in it and they are horrible. I haven’t despised some characters in a book like this is long time. They are just horrible but I love it at the same time. It shows a depth of writing to make the reader feel so many different emotions and to actually despise a character is a pretty hard feeling to portray in a book. So kudos to this book.
The love that is shared between the main characters starts as bittersweet and transitions into full on passion. There are steamy scenes in this book that make you fan yourself. However, the drama is this book is all force and had me turning the pages and trying to read faster than I could just to see what was going to happen. You won’t want to put this book down. I stayed up way past a time that I should to finish this book because I had to know. It builds off of the secondary characters so you start to get a feel for what the next few books in the series are going to be about and it makes you love this story even more.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who believes in second chances, love a good second chance romance (that never really went away the first time), and loves to despise the bad guy. It is a quick read that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat but will make you swoon with your net breath. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this amazing series.
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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
Glass Houses
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Very good short story. It’s seriously very short. You will finish it in less than 10 minutes. Everything happens very quickly and it’s a bit confusing but I’m sure that’s the point, the reader is confused until the last page.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Trista Priest

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun Romcom! I adored Emily from the first chapter. She’s had her best friends back since elementary school and proved she would stand by her side through anything. I just got back from my first cruise and the author did a wonderful job describing everything perfectly. I look forward to finding more by this author.

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Carr

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. This is book 1 in The Bennetts Of Langston Falls Series and I can’t wait to see where the author takes this series. The writing is beautiful and the author creates lots of emotions and feelings through out the story captivates the reader and takes them on an emotional journey.

I really loved Teddy. He is such a selfless character and you can just tell he’s a really good guy. My heart broke for him when he loses years of his life through no fault of his own. He lost his freedom and the love of his life.
The girl he left behind Robyn has never stopped loving him and has put her entire life on hold waiting for the day he is released. When he returns can it be as easy as just picking up and carrying on from where their lives were stopped all those years ago?

If only, as our couple try to rebuild and have the live they always wanted there are people who are trying to stop that by getting Teddy in trouble yet again. Can they stay together this time? With the love or Robyn and the support of his family can they protect Teddy from the people against him or will history repeat itself and leave Teddy and Robyn separated once again.

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery)Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love all things paranormal so when I came across this book I knew I had to read it. My fascination with gnomes is kind of a problem so a book with gnomes in it; I was sold. This is a cute mystery with small town vibes yet bigger than normal personalities and adventures.

We meet Bob who was fired from his first job and moves to Mysty Haven to begin again, after getting his masters in journalism. Bob lands a job with the local paper and is sent off to write a story for the front page. However, his lead won’t talk to him about what he really knows, but instead talks about bigfoot and provides a footprint to prove he exists. Bob makes this his story and later is fired the very next Monday. Down and out in this small town he meets a local man in a bar looking for his lost gnome. He takes the job to find the gnome, as our cast of characters grows. Bob during his investigation learns a lot of new things going on that he doesn’t already know. He gets more than he bargained for during his investigation. Will he be able to solve the crime on the Toddler playground.

This book was definitely cute although it did take a couple of chapters to fully uncover the diverse cast of characters and role they played in the book. This storyline is great, the cast of characters is wonderful, and the settings are beautifully described. For a quick read I would pick this one up and give it a go!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Moriah Venable

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twelve year old Gwendolyn has inherited the ability to become whatever animals she dreams about. For the most part, by morning she is back to herself.

When a house fire wakes her up suddenly, she awakes as an elk.

She only has a few months to revert back to her human self. Will she be back to find a way?

The more and more I read it, the more I start to love middle grade books.

This was a short read but it was really engaging. The book focuses are acceptance and love which are important.

I will have to start reading more in this genre.

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Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Operation BlackbirdOperation Blackbird by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a thrilling spy mystery. Miriam is doing her best to help keep the next war from happening. She has many adventures in this story. She’s people she shouldn’t, things she shouldn’t. Who does she trust? Can she believe in anyone? This is an story that will have you intrigued and pull you in from page 1. It is the follow up to The Brass Compass. The author did a wonderful job with the historical references. The characters were well developed. Between them and the plot, this is one historical suspense that you just can’t pass up.

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolute heaven! This new series is so beautiful. Teddy is jailed for something he didn’t do. He has lost so much in 5 years. He finds his way back home to the ones he loves, including Robyn. Life isn’t easy and there are some big struggles for them both. This book is incredible. This author is one of my favorites because of her writing style. You feel like you are in the story with the characters. It’s very comfortable and down-home writing style. The characters feel like they could be your neighbors. I’ve been in a few small-towns that remind me of the description she uses for this town. The plot line stays smoothly on track. You can’t help but dive in and not come up for air until the story is done. You invest yourself in it, immerse yourself in the hometown tale. I can’t wait for more Bennet tales. Feb. 2023 seems so far (but I know it’s not). I will count down the days. Again, a beautiful hometown love story that will have your cry sad and happy tears. You are gonna feel all the emotions.

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring #3)Gunner by T.J. Beach
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a pretty intense thriller once Gary starts telling his story. At first, Gary sounds kind of like a schmo but he’s really kind of a nice guy that has some issues. He just needs some pushing that might be a “nag” or two. The story gets pretty intense. I loved the action and drama. Intermixed with the story, we go back to Debbie and her family dealing with Nan having Covid. There are some pretty tense moments. He goes through some tough emotions sharing this with Debbie to help her focus on something else. The writing was strong. The characters are very easy to relate to. The struggles are very real. The descriptions made you feel you were right there in the thick of things. A really good thriller that I highly recommend. I came in at book #3 (this one). I will be going back to catch up on the first two. A new favorite author for me. I love the back and forth between Gary and Debbie.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This slow burn friends to lovers was simply amazing. I have only recently started reading books from this author and I have found that once I start one I can’t put it down. This author always provides amazing characters and has such a way with her writing that it makes you feel like your right there beside her characters. But this slow burn really had it all, romance, friendship, emotions and more you just simply won’t be able to put it down.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Kelli Harper

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enzo and Candi are just perfect together. He is able to fulfill her more than anyone before and she has made him realize that he can find love. But when their pasts collide can they find a way to overcome and make it all work? This is the second book in this series and the author just keeps getting better. The story draws you in and makes you feel all the things the main characters feel. There is a point in this story where Candi is in a storm and you can feel her sadness and grief as well as the storm raging around her. This has to be one of the best books I have read this year.

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A Silent Place to Die (A Kember and Hayes Mystery Book 2) by N.R. Daws

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A Silent Way to Die (Kember and Hayes #2)A Silent Way to Die by N.R. Daws
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can officially say that I am hooked on this series which is saying a lot because up until this series I have never liked historical anything. This historical crime book is packed with action to the hilt. Kember and Hayes are back working together to solve another serial killer. In addition Kember has other cases going on that coincide with the main story.

The story like the previous book takes place at a time when women were not allowed to do a lot of things and were thought to only be of use in the kitchen or barefoot and pregnant per se. I felt that the author did an incredible job of showing what women are capable of and was respectful in his portrayal of that.

The camaraderie between Hays, Kember, and Wright really brings out a strong effect of relationships in this story. I appreciated that Geraldine was brought back and hope in future books more of the other women from book one are brought back so that we can see a growth through all of them and their friendship with Hays.

I felt that the authors writing in this book had grown tremendously from book 1. The writing was much more connected and smoother giving the overall story much more to dive into. I found myself completely connected and enthralled beyond what I was in the first book and found this one hard to put down from the first page to the last page.

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 Stars
This was such a good way for multiple cute stories to collide! I really enjoyed the different stories and the way they were written. Each story was written differently, but so well. Each seemed like a hallmark story on the pages.

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Shea Gilkerson 11/10/22

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Lucas the Spy CatLucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucas the Spy Cat is a fun book based on the ideas his owners have about what he does when he leaves at night. There are plenty of silly, funny ideas and great illustrations of the local wildlife and Lucas.

It was fun building the suspense while going over all the suggestions his owners make about his nighttime travels, and Lucas is a very smart cat.

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Robin Rankin

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)

Casey is by far my favorite. How could I not fall in love with a fellow Cubs fan? She is adorable and quirky and the best thing that could have happened to Austin. She comes from a totally different world than Austin but they just fit.

Austin needed Casey in his life when he met her. She was the balm to his soul after everything with Mavis. He was able to relax and have fun with her.

There are so many little things I loved about Austin and Casey. The game at Wrigley, him helping her study for her class, the cheesy sandwich are just a few that come to mind.

I love this book and series and I’m looking forward to reading Lauren’s story.

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins

And Then She Fell is a Psychological Mystery that you won’t want to put down until you’ve finished. Wow just Wow , this wasn’t what I was expecting at all but so much better. This is a gripping story that had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. Catherine’s world has been destroyed by the passing of her daughter and the grief is ripping her apart. She sets out to uncover the truth of really happened to her daughter. Did she fall or was she pushed? Catherine is a independent woman whose determined to uncover the truth but how well did she truly know her daughter? Is she putting herself in danger? 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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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Erin DeRoma

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You are not going to get a more relatable heartwarming cozy Christmas read. The characters are so personable and relatable. After living through a pandemic, this was such a relatable read. This is truly such the perfect read to get in the Christmas Spirit. This book touched upon a pandemic, loneliness, heartache, forgiveness and filled my bucket.

This is a must read entering the Christmas Season.

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Hot for Teacher by Felicia Carparelli – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hot for Teacher - Shakespeare Made Us Fall in LoveHot for Teacher – Shakespeare Made Us Fall in Love by Felicia Carparelli
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read! Although I think the author could’ve chosen a better Shakespeare play, but all in all the writing, storyline, and pacing was great! The dual point of views was great to have. Juliet was frustrating at times when Jim was courting her. Both had a bit of a stubborn streak, but Juliet’s was increasingly frustrating. The passages of Romeo and Juliet were a nice touch. It was just enough to keep you going, but didn’t take away from the story.

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting read. The story is centered around two siblings who are at opposites with each other on play and other things. Almost like an opposites story. There is a lessen that can be taught to young children from this story but I don’t think the story itself serves as a teaching lesson. It was an enjoyable read nonetheless and I would read it to my child in the future.

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Trish Ann

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts, #1)Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the chemistry between Nicco and Destiney. Their frustrating way of miscommunication in what they are looking for is something relatable. I enjoy slow burn romances where love is earned. I felt that the ending was a little rushed especially since the book took me a little bit to get into. Overall, it was a good read and I look forward to Book 2.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Trish Ann

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book. The chemistry between Enzo and Candi is palpable. I enjoy stories with a slow burn and like Book 1, this fit that well for me. Enzo was a delicious book boyfriend for sure. I also enjoyed the plot line for this book a little more than book one. This was hooked me sooner.

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Finding Bryce (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62684131-finding-bryce” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Finding Bryce (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1663801651l/62684131._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62684131-finding-bryce”>Finding Bryce</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2279340.Debra_Parmley”>Debra Parmley</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5097247551″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a great read. I find myself finding more military romances in my kindle as the days go by and I’m not sorry. While Tanner “Diesel” Taylor is waiting to get his next mission orders he goes to a masquerade party. Pippa too finds herself there after her friends talked her into going. She figures that there is little to no chance of seeing her ex and even if he did show up her face would be covered. Neither Tanner nor Pippa planned on having a steamy night and her leaving with his child growing in her belly. When her ex finds out she had another man’s child he is out for blood. Pippa along with her son have been kidnapped. She doesn’t expect that anyone will be looking for them, but little does she know Tanner is on the case. Will he be able to find them before something horrible happens?
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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Lucy Machard

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’d heard a lot about this book in some of my friend’s circles, and I knew I had to give it a try. What a book. This is one of the most riveting books I’ve read, honestly. It’s a story of clarity, mystery, and a search for truth. I’m not someone who reads a lot of psychological thrillers, but this one was so hard to put down! I loved watching the development of the characters as the story went on. The determination, the suspense, just everything about it is utterly fantastic. Highly, highly, recommend this book, and this author!

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