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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Helen Dawkins

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful slow burn of fantasy, romance and some mystery. Even though it is a little slow at the start, it is worth it to keep going. The beginning is mainly world-building so it is understandable. The heroine, Petra, is very determined and her quest ends up being for revenge and also about self-discovery. On her journey, she crosses paths with a Captain who intends to punish her for not bowing in respect, but then Captain Rand instructs them to leave her alone. This is the changing point of the book. Enter high tension, romance, and some spice. I highly recommend to all fans of fantasy and romance.

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read many books by this author, and I am never disappointed. I really hope that we get more books in this series and get to see how everything works out for all of the other characters. Once again, I’m invested in another Isla Vaughn series.

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London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Brittany Angel

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London Detective Agency: The Complete SeriesLondon Detective Agency: The Complete Series by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The London Detective Agency is a fast-paced, happily ever after thriller. I initially read the second book in this series, and after, I really needed to get all of Patrick and Evie’s story. I couldn’t put this one down.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf is Book Three in the Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series. It is a children’s chapter book full of mystery, adventure, crime, family, friendship, and fun. The story centers around a young boy by the name of Dylan who does not go anywhere without his junior detective kit, that he keeps on an old tool belt around his waist. Along with him on the adventures is his younger sister Emily, who helps him solve each new mystery and his trusty sidekick, his dog Theodore. Dylan, Emily, and Theodore are trying to solve the mystery of the missing Camp Leaf trophy that has been replaced by a moss-covered rock. Determined to solve the mystery, the trio follow the trail of clues to discover there is a long list of potential suspects. This is a great little chapter book for children ages 5 to 9 years of age that are just maybe learning how to read chapter books for the first time. It has a few illustrations mixed in to help bring the story to life. A great book that will teach children about problem solving, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

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The Waydowns (The Cool Thing Sci-Fi Series) by Robert Rife – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is the first time I have read anything by this author. I really had a hard time getting into the story. I will tell you that some of the  characters names are weird. Like Shank, Dr. Goust, El-vis, Shadow, Seevee. I think the main character’s name is Tonya, who wants to be basically in charge of Deck 19. However, there are other creatures that could be standing in her way so she has to figure out how to get there. Along the way she encounters the others and together they might be able to take control of the ship.

THE WAYDOWNS (THE COOL THING SCIENCE FICTION SERIES)THE WAYDOWNS by Robert Rife
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first time I have read anything by this author. I really had a hard time getting into the story. I will tell you that some of the characters names are weird. Like Shank, Dr. Goust, El-vis, Shadow, Seevee. I think the main character’s name is Tonya, who wants to be basically in charge of Deck 19. However, there are other creatures that could be standing in her way so she has to figure out how to get there. Along the way she encounters the others and together they might be able to take control of the ship.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Sherri Hoyle

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a cute book! It’s a sweet book to read to siblings for sure! I loved it! My daughter and niece and nephew thought it was super cute as well! Highly recommend!

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a super cute book about change, transformation, and making a difference. Gadrella is a witch who is bored with things always being the same. The same clothes, the same hat, the same transportation, and just boring routines. She takes actions and trades her broom for a bike. She makes a costume and goes to the witches Halloween Gathering NOT dressed as a witch! She even makes a potion using non traditional ingredients!! Will this all backfire? Or can she make real changes in the coven? Such a wonderful book. Teaching kids that change can be good. To fight for the things you want. To work for the change. And the illustrations are adorable as well! Great for bedtime stories, first libraries, and young readers. This author has many wonderful books that you should check out! I can’t wait to read more with my kiddos.

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children's Book About Bullying (Courage Tales)Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy: Children’s Book About Bullying by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The books in this Courage Tales Series are so cute and great for kids learning to deal with their emotions. Sometimes kids are mean because something in their life is going wrong, so they take it out on other people. That happens her in Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy. Beefy gets the winning goal for the soccer team, but he’s mad. His parents didn’t show up for the game when they promised they’d be around more. Beefy tries to beat up Gavin, but his foster siblings and their robot who helps kids steps in. Read more about the robot in a previous book (Cam Creates a Hero). They take Beefy home to find his parents not home, but their phones are there and some things are out of place. Beefy and the Super Buddies team look around until they spot his parents trapped! The team must help Beefy to save his parents. I won’t say anything more and give it away, but the book is super cute. I think that kids can relate to these books and they will help them learn the correct ways to deal with certain emotions and problems. The illustrations are great as well! I can’t wait to read more with my kids from this author. Great for first libraries, younger kids, and bedtime stories.

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The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Holey LandThe Holey Land by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fascinating story that I sure enjoyed. This author writes stories that bring magic, fantasy and realism to produce a wonderful story. The characters are absolutely unique and so unforgettable. I can honestly say that this author’s books are my very favorites. I love how that native american is woven into it.

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Betrayal (Choosing Family Series) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Betrayal (Choosing Family Book 3)Betrayal by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book three in the series and the first that I have read in the series. I will say that this book can be read as a stand alone or with the series. I didn’t feel lost or confused with characters by not reading the other two books first. I can tell that the characters do ebb and flow throughout the books because of the way they are written but if I’m not mistaken each book deals with a different set of characters. Speaking characters, these characters are really well developed and you can feel their emotions throughout this book. They even evolve throughout the span of the book, which I feel is amazing have in a book. This was a very quick read for me as I couldn’t put it down. There is the normal circumstances of contemporary romance which is each character has their own previous baggage and they are trying to see if it is worth working through that to be with one another. However, this book has a bit more to it. There is secrets and lies. The title is there for a reason and it had me turning pages to find out what happened next. There is that push and pull between he characters with their passion and angst. I highly recommend this book to any contemporary romance lover because they will love this book and get hooked into it right away. If you aren’t a contemporary romance lover, I feel like you would still enjoy this book because of the twists and turns it takes and the constant ability to keep you on the edge of each page.
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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Rita White

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis

There is something special about a big brother. This big brother assures his baby brother that he will always be there for him. He tells him all the ways he will play with him and teach him as he gets older and lets him know that no matter what, he will be by his side. It is such a sweet way of love and protection.

Whisper (The Entian Curse) by Kay Ross – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Whisper (The Entian Curse, #1)Whisper by Kay Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful and exciting book to read. The author is not only excellent at worldbuilding but the characters are very relatable and delightful. Whisper is a page-turner full of curses, death, hope, fantasy, mystery, suspense, plot twists and excellent characters. Kay Ross, the author, has such skill in the way she delivers this unique story. Everyone loves a good curse book, but I absolutely devoured that the curse in this book becomes sentient, it is BRILLANT. Whisper provides you with a story that is full of emotion. Such a masterpiece and I am very excited for the next book!

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Brittany Angel

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Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second chance romance? Yes. The years that have passed since Angie and Tommy went separate ways have led to a lot of heartache and growth. This one starts off with a punch to the gut and a ton of heartbreak. But it leads to something fated.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Brittany Angel

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strings Attached was a sweet smallish town romance with old friends. The characters were all interesting to get to know, along with some surprises along the way. If you like a happily ever after endings, this will be for you.

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Trilogy was so good!!! I read through it pretty quickly because I just needed to know what happened! I plan on re-reading them and reviewing each book individually, but for now the review for the whole set! This book will immerse you in this world. It gripped me so tight that I stayed up reading it through a hurricane and finished it not shortly after. Stayed up a few nights in a row to finish this series. You start off with Magic-Price (book 1) and you get to see a the huge downfall of Ian Troy. He’s only know slavery and war his whole life. He just wants peace, but using magic is forbidden. Unfortunately he pays a huge price when he finds a crown of stones and he uses it. With one reckless spell he ends the war, but at what price? He goes through a LOT with battles, magic, addiction, wars, and man does he hit hard emotionally too. They strip him of everything he is. By the end of this book you are hooked!! I didn’t even wait and jumped right into book two (Magic-Scars). This one was hard. You learn really fast how bad things really got for Troy. He was drugged and made to do some ugly things. None of which he had control over. Trying to piece back his whole life a few memories at a time. Some memories he wishes he didn’t get back, but he struggles along. Learning who he was and who he needs to be. While in prison all those he cared for have been suffering as well. Fate hasn’t been kind to any of them. Draken has named himself High King and he’s dispirit for the knowledge Ian has locked in his mind. The crown of stones is “broken” and he will stop at nothing to get it back. Ian is part of the rebellion now and finding secrets buried for generations has him staring down his magical inheritance. Now book 3 (Magic Borne) is the final book of The Crown of Stones Trilogy, BUT the adventures still continue into the Soulbound Journeys Series. These are set after the trilogy but they are still in the Crown of Stones world. But back to book 3! Epic. Every use of magic brings Ian closer and closer to becoming more beast than man. He’s marked by the Crown of Stones and he knows it’s just a matter of time before he is gone. The resistance is shattered and hope and peace are so far away. Knowledge of the future his him dispirit to save those he cares for. Reckless and desperate Ian returns to the past, but in seeking for the answers he sets of events he never even thought about. Going places he never thought about. But he’s only one man who is cursed with the transformation spell in the Crown. So so good!! You have to read it. I can go on and on about what happens, but I do not want to give much away. Just read the set and then go start The Wandering Isles too!! You won’t regret it!!

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally Friends is such a cute book. A great story and fun illustrations. Inspired by the author’s dog you follow along with Donut while she tries to befriend a squirrel. In the beginning Donut is sad because her friend moves away and she has no one to play with. Laying in her dog house she is sad, but then she hears a noise, Peanut the squirrel! She decides to befriend Peanut. She cleans her teeth with her bone the next more and makes sure her breath isn’t stinky. She wants to make a good impression with a big smile. But Peanut sees it and runs. Thinking of trying again, Donut makes up a silly dance to win over Peanut. Peanut jumps over the fence and runs away. Donut doesn’t understand. She decides just to say hi and see with Peanut will talk back. When Peanut makes it over the fence again she doesn’t see Donut. She barks a hi and scares Peanut so bad that she falls over before getting back up and running up the tree. Donut feels lonely and she doesn’t know why Peanut won’t be her friend. More happens but I don’t want to give it all away. It’s a super cute book that I enjoyed reading with my daughter. This book is a wonderful SEL (Social Emotional Learning) book. It helps kids learn at the same time reading a fun book. This author did so great with this book. I can’t wait to get some of her other ones!!

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Spook Squad by Allan Evans – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Spook SquadSpook Squad by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spook Squad is the third book in the series that follows the adventures of young Abbey. Although this is the third book in the series the author has made it easy enough to pick up this book and not feel lost by providing details and a bit of a backstory on each character. It is a young adult paranormal story full of mystery, intrigue, suspense, danger, action, paranormal elements, ghosts, slime, and humor. The story centers around 14-year-old Abby who can see and talk to ghosts, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Most of the time Abbey can use her ability to help others but currently she has attracted some unwanted attention in the form of a domineering federal agent who insists on Abbey helping her. Abbey has a truly amazing support system with her friends who help her on her various adventures. The friendship between Abbey, Kelly and Lexi is truly admirable as they help each other out through both thick and thin. The author has done a great job of creating an intriguing storyline that flows nicely. The characters are well developed, interesting, and a bit quirky. I enjoyed this book so much that I fully intend to go back and read the first two books ‘Abnormally Abbey’ and “Class Clown”. This is a great addition to any library for both young and old alike.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really good book. I feel like the author was able to cram so much information into this book, that it really could have lasted longer. It is a very quick read and an amazing short story. There is so much depth logged onto the pages that you don’t really notice how short of a story it is. This book will definitely leave you craving for more. There are so many different paranormal things happening in this book that it could really take you anywhere at any given moment. There are vampires, werewolves, witches and romance. The magic that these characters have and the suspense that they are involved in is what kept me turning the pages. The romance didn’t feel forced but really flowed well with the story line. This book is just really well written and I can’t wait to read more.
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Betrayal (Choosing Family Series) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Debbie Best

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Betrayal (Choosing Family Book 3)Betrayal by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You Really Can’t Judge a BooThe bright beautiful colors of Raines’ new book, Betrayal, belies the complex subject matter that awaits inside. Anne Turner and Hunter Thompson are thrown together during a philanthropic project – Anne hopes to open a daycare center for her employer and Thompson holds the deed to the proposed site. Their attraction is immediate, but both, having been deeply scarred by the impact of their respective fathers (in Hunter’s case, some descriptions may be triggering for the reader), and in Anne’s case compounded by the death of a dear friend as well. The book is tightly written, and given the tension of the characters and subject matter, is difficult to put down. Themes include moving on from psychological trauma, trust in intimate relationships, and how we choose to define family. A satisfying read.k by its Cover …

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Down By The River is a cute and entertaining little story that teaches children about nature and wildlife. The story follows the twists and turns of the river as it flows and follows the adventures it takes along the way. Children will learn about fish, birds, butterflies, otters, and different landscapes that shape our ecosystem. This delightful story is told in rhymes which makes it engaging for children of all ages. The bright and colorful illustrations help make the story pop off the page and really bring the story to life. A great addition to any children’s library.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To be a Fae Rogue is Book Four in the Realm Chronicles Series. If you have not yet read the rest of the series, I highly recommend that you do as the previous books will introduce you to the characters, give you their back stories and provide information that leads up to this latest installment. It is a fantasy book full of danger, action, drama, tension, mystery, hope, love, friendship, and family. Everyone believes that Titania is dead which allows her the opportunity to pursue things that she was unable to do in the past. To protect the Fae realm and those she loves Titania feels that it is best to remain hidden. However, evil does not rest, and she must fight to protect those she cares about. Titania is an interesting character that puts the needs of others before herself and is willing to make great sacrifices to protect those that she cares for.
The author is done an amazing job of creating the magical and intriguing Fae world. A great story about the battle of good versus evil that was hard to put down.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Helen Dawkins

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Discovery of Magic by L.J. Evias is such a wonderful Teen/YA Adult to start of the book series “The Intrigue of Magic”. The book begins a bit slow for me personally, but I do think that a teen would be more appreciative of the beginning as it shows a lot of the mind of a teenager and them just going through each day. Alice and her friends one day are having a picnic when they stumble upon a portal in a cave, which takes them to a different world named Parsas. The book mainly follows the friends as they are trying to figure out this new world and also are trying to get back home. Alice and her friends are seperated from each other, each thrown in this new world in different locations. Each of them is quickly emerged into the war of the North and South, but Alice is thrown into the feeding frenzy of royal court and starts to be weary of her new “allies”.

The author did a wonderful job with world building and character development, my only issue is the speed of the book sometimes felt a little slow and some character interactions felt forced. But otherwise was a wonderful book, and start to a new series. I am intrigued to see where the author takes this series from here.

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Sarge: Going Deep by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210075791-sarge” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Sarge: Going DeepSarge: Going Deep by PhD Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sarge: Going Deep Is an action-packed sci-fi adventure that continues the adventures of our main character Sarge, who we were first introduced to in previous books ‘Sarge’ and ‘Mission 3047’. This story tells us more about Commander T.J. Madison, AKA Sarge, and delves into his personal life and past struggles. Through it all, he has managed to persevere and overcome difficult challenges to become a Navy Seal. In his newest adventure he is joined by some of the characters we met in previous books as well as some new characters. The author has put his heart and soul into this unique story that is full of quirky and interesting characters, strong female protagonists, drama, action, suspense, mystery, intrigue, top secret missions, covert ops, UFOs, and alien encounters. This is a captivating read that will draw you in and keep you hooked until the end.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Barbara Bohls

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was really well written and so descriptive to where the characters feel like my besties and the whole thing was being acted out in front of me. Being able to just lose yourself in the book but not feel like you are reading more like watching a movie unfold, is amazing. I wasn’t able to put the book down because I had to see how things went and what happened next. There are points where it is almost like watching a tennis match, where your head whips from each side of the court, because you are caught up in who will the leading female choose. Each of the crushes have amazing qualities but you also get to see a little ugly because let’s face it, when it comes to a little competition, there is always some ugly. It is in those ugly moments where you feel for the characters and the book becomes more real to the reader. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. I would highly suggest this book to anyone looking to be entertained and have an escape for a little bit, this is where they should go. I can’t wait to read more from this author because if they are anything like this book, I won’t be disappointed.
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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Sue Kemp

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series Book 6)
By Becky Flade

I can’t say if the books in this series can be read as standalones as I have started on book six which most times is not a good thing as there could be great background information that I have missed out on. This book has plenty of twists and turns some may be somewhat of a surprise. We also have some tragedy and betrayal; I also like the writing style of this author, which by the way this is the first book I have read by her. Kat and her brother Nat were brought up by their maternal grandma after their parents died in an accident before Kats’s first birthday. Now they have lost their grandma as well. Their grandma has left her home equally to both Kat and Nat and named him as Kat’s guardian. Kat is now 15, Nat is away in the army so until they can get hold of Nat she needs to be placed in care, as this will be a temporary placement, what could go wrong? Plenty is the answer. Kat reports that the foster parent’s son had exposed himself to her instead of being mad at their son, they were mad at Kat, so she left for school and never returned to the home. This home will now be investigated as its suitability for other children to be placed there. If that is not enough for a 15-year-old to go through she is an unfortunate witness to a murder. Kat is placed under social worker Maddi’s care, while Maddi not only needs to protect Kat but is also working to reunite Kat with her brother so she can be safe in her own home. This is a book for budding love as we find Nat falling in love with Maddi, but is Maddi able to return the feelings? Grab a copy of this book to find out what happens with Kat, Nat, and Maddi.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Shelly Kittell

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The series just keeps getting better. I was riveted to this one as Titania had faked her death to hide as to protect her family. The story really kept you engaged and intrigued because of the action and drama. There was mystery also around what was coming up next. Part of what I enjoy in these stories are the characters. Titania has really grown into her role through the series. She’s become stronger and a bit more confident. Her supporting characters are really quite perfect for the story. It’s a delight to read and I always look forward to a new one coming out.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet book. I loved how it is such a welcome story about a big brother welcoming his little brother into the family. Colorful illustrations make for pictures that will engage your child’s attention. The story is short, sweet and catchy. It’s just right to read to a child. My grandson and I enjoyed it for a bedtime story. We talked about his two younger brothers and how he felt when they joined the family.A sweet book that would be a lovely addition to family libraries.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids (Courage Tales)Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam Creates a Hero is such a cute and inspiring book. Cam wants to make the world a better place. After hearing on the news about a young girl who is hurt, he wants to create a hero that will save kids who are in trouble. He and his foster siblings use cardboard and other materials to make a robot. In the light of day he looks a bit different and he doesn’t work. Cam is upset and loses faith in himself. He struggles to know how to help. While dreaming he meets his robot and he encourages him to keep drawing. Cam sets him mind to making a book that can help other kids. In his book his hero robot goes on adventures and helps others. Learning about compassion, courage, anger, and inner strength are all important life lessons and Cam must face these throughout the book. Once his book is finished he watches as the magic of his words help other children at the hospital. His robot dream comes true in a way. Such a wonderful book and the illustrations are so good! I love the look of the robot in different stages. I think that this book is great for younger readers. Kids have to navigate through so many emotions and books like this can help them grow through them, build confidence, have courage, be caring, and appreciate things in their lives. Wonderful for first libraries and bedtime stories too!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Down by the River is an adorable book that teaches kids a little bit about rivers and what is in and around them. You get to explore this river as you read the book. You will see animals above, fish below, and people all around. The illustrations are wonderful and fit the story so well. This book shows how the river is used in different way by both animals and humans. Great way to get kids interested in wildlife and nature. This book can open up other conversations about nature and caring for it as well. I would defiantly recommend this book to younger readers. Great for first libraries and bedtime stories.

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Luca Magoo Don’t Eat the Glue! by Megan Delgado – Reviewed by Vicki Shelton

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My nephews and I loved this book! We laughed so much. This book lit up their faces. I love any children’s book that encourages one to use their imagination. Also, my nephew was pointing out his site words. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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