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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

This was a wonderful story to read right before Christmas! It was a story filled with Christmas spirit and finding second chances at love. Ginny and Max were such a perfect couple and I loved how the author let us see the viewpoints of both of them and how both saw their marriage and their history. The secondary characters were fantastic as well. I can’t wait to see more of Natalie, Cece, and Evan. They all were such perfect characters and wonderful friends. I loved the meddling dad and his girlfriend, working behind the scenes to try and bring about a Christmas miracle. I loved how sweet this story was and all of the different foods that were made definitely made me want to try my hand at baking! I definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for a sweet Christmas tale about second chances at love.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great start to a new supernatural/paranormal book series. It was nonstop action all the way to the last page; I couldn’t stop until I finished the story. This story had it all, secret agencies, demons, angels, a prophet, and a man just trying to figure out his place in the world that he has survived in for centuries. There are so many more secrets to be unraveled; I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens. Sully is a fantastic leading character and I can’t wait to learn more about Mick. I am intrigued to learn more about Sully’s brother Edward and what his future in the tale holds. The story is well written and full of action and adventure with wonderful characters that you will want to follow until their journey’s end.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A stunning conclusion to an epic trilogy filled with fast paced adventure in ancient Greece. I devoured this story as quickly as possible to discover what happens with Evan and his fellow companions who are in a race to save the gods. Again, a wonderfully researched story that makes you feel like you are right there in ancient Greece with the characters. The author did a fabulous job of blending history, mythology and fantasy into a stunning trilogy. The story continued to take you on different twists and turns, culminating into a surprising ending. I will definitely be checking out the author’s other series as her writing is stellar and kept my interest peaked throughout the entire trilogy.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servants of the Gods) Book 2 by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Labyrinthine JourneyThe Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this to be a well-researched and written story about ancient Greece laced with history and mythology. This was a well-paced story that immediately hooks you into the story and I couldn’t put it down. As a lover of Greek Mythology, I found this to be a wonderful story. I jumped into book 2 without reading book 1, but the story was detailed enough I was able to follow along, but I will be reading book 1 so I can get the full effect. I thought the character development was fantastic and Evan is definitely a hero favorite of mine. I can’t wait to read book 3 to see how the journey continues and what adventures our heroes will find.

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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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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

This was the first book I have read by this author, but it won’t be my last! This was such a whirlwind of action, adventure, and fantasy; I couldn’t put it down until I had finished the story. The author did a fantastic job of developing the characters and it was a journey watching how they evolved. This story was filled with vivid imagery in a whimsical fantasy world. This story takes you on a voyage of heartache and tragedy, followed by heart and humor. The author paces the story in a way that comes at you in waves. If you are looking for an offbeat story that covers adventure, heart, fantasy, magic, mystery, and well developed characters, this is a wonderful book to check out.

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an adorable tale about a five year old that loves to spend time thinking and seems to view the world in a different way. The writer did an amazing job of describing this little girl’s attitude and ability to study and learn from the world around her. The pictures came out great on a Kindle and illustrated her and the world she sees. I love how even though she is only five, she comes up with such a wonderful idea and is able to explain it in a way that she gets everyone on board. It’s a great story that teaches children, just because you are young, it doesn’t mean you can’t have wonderful ideas. I have never heard of barefoot parks and I loved the idea of this. I fully recommend this story for anyone who wants to teach their children that they can make an impact on the world around them.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely adored this story and finished it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down! I loved that our female protagonist Tenley is the practical one in regards to love and Teagan our male protagonist is the Love Guru, who advocates for love. My favorite part of this story is that while also being hilarious, it is such a sweet tale. I loved the characters growth and development. I also enjoyed that we got to see view points from not only our main characters, but from the other characters in the story. I haven’t read the author’s other works, but I definitely am going to have to, so I can get to know the secondary characters better! This is definitely a fantastic book for lovers of romantic comedies.

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3)Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an adorable story! It’s part of a series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone. We meet Malayeka, an ethereal being or angel, who, along with her with her five “sisters”, work for Cupid to help him with his workload in helping people fall in love. Malayeka is given an assignment to help two people fall in love, Billie Reid and Leo Thomson. The catch, they live in a small town and their families have been feuding for decades and it’s ugly. I loved how well written the characters were and Malayeka was hilarious in her efforts to help them fall in love. I found the story flowed well and had a use of both humor and heart. Highly recommended!

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was such a sweet, romantic, and exciting story. Rilla was such a well written character and she was definitely feisty and not afraid to stand up to a dragon. Vidar the dragon was such a sweetheart, it was heartbreaking to learn his backstory and they he had been trapped in his dragon form. Rilla is supposed to be some sort of sacrifice for him, but instead they begin to form a bond and relationship. I thought it was adorable how they worked together to learn more about the evil dragon and grow together. I loved the ending and I am so excited to read the next book in the series!

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this story; I couldn’t put it down until the very end as I wanted to see how things would turn out. I loved the author’s descriptions of the Texan wilds and life on a ranch. This was a well written story about intrigue and family drama. Emma was a strong female character who loved her life, but when taken in by The People, she worked hard to earn their trust. Emma consistently looked for ways to get home, but while living among her new people, she found a way to try to help them with her education and knowledge. I enjoyed how the story would switch back and forth from Emma’s point of view to her mother, Josie’s point of view. It was heartbreaking reading her mother’s anguish over her missing daughter and the pressures of the legacy of Thorn Ranch. I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a fast paced story about love, drama, and family.

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians, #1)Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fabulous beginning to a fast paced, action packed, paranormal/supernatural series. We meet Raine an intelligent, strong willed, butt kicking heroine with supernatural powers. Then we have Will, a hard-working, open-minded FBI agent who has to learn how to work with a partner, while searching for a serial killer. I loved how the story started right in the action and kept the pacing throughout the whole narrative. I love mythology, and while my Norse Mythology isn’t as sharp, it was done in a way that even a lay person would enjoy it, especially if they, like Will, watch Marvel movies. From the moment they meet, Raine and Will’s chemistry is off the charts and it was a delight seeing them grow together, while still keeping the story moving at lightening pace as they work to stop a killer. I couldn’t put this book down and I can’t wait for the next one!

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Master Catteneo (Masters of the Consulate Book 5) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Master CatteneoMaster Catteneo by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, this was such a great paranormal romance story that was extremely steamy and sexy. I had not read the previous stories in this standalone story, so some of the characters backstories were unfamiliar to me, but the author did a great job of summarizing so it didn’t feel like I was missing huge gaps of information, but definitely made me want to check out the rest of the series! Master Catteneo and Alessia’s instant chemistry is electric and hot. This series has vampires, witches, psychics, and werewolves among other paranormal beings. I loved that the females were strong independent women who didn’t let the alpha males make their decisions. The story-line was fast-paced and full of intrigue, along with politics, hidden agendas, and revenge. I devoured the book quickly; I just couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and the upcoming books!

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Hot for Teacher by Felicia Carparelli – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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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 was such a cute story with a dash of drama and suspense mixed in with the romance. We meet our main characters in a summer literature class, where Juliet is the teacher and Jim is a diamond in the rough student. They have an instant attraction, but Juliet is far more cautious, while Jim is impulsive and ready to jump in feet first. As they find the parallels with their love and Shakespeare, Jim is looking for ways to make it work, while Juliet’s caution makes her gun shy. I thought it was a very sweet romance story about second chances and that love doesn’t play by the rules. I thought both characters were very sweet and the story-line flowed well. I loved all of the Shakespeare quotes sprinkled throughout the story as well! It was a semi-quick read that I couldn’t put down!

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty #1)The Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You can’t escape your fate, as unwilling wizard Wilf discovers the hard way, in this well written fantasy novel about wizards and witches and magic. It’s a wonderful coming of age story mixed with magic. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started a book about beauty being a bad thing, and while it is a huge piece of the story, the main focus is Wilf’s journey to discovering who he was meant to be and how he can help support the battle between witches and wizards. The author did a wonderful job of describing the characters and creating a well thought out world. I enjoyed watching Wilf’s and Katryna’s relationship progress and his selflessness to help support her. Wilf’s journey unfolds in an emotional manner while still keeping the pace and action intriguing. The story had multiple twists and turns, and just when I thought I knew how it would end, the story had another curve ball for me. I can’t wait to read the rest of the trilogy and see how things end for Wilf.

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

This was an adorable story from start to finish. I loved the creativity about the ideas of where Lucas might be going and what he might be doing. The story flowed and rhymed nicely. I loved all of the interactive activities at the end of the story as well. I thought it read well on a kindle and the pictures came across well too. It’s definitely a great story for parents with young children who enjoy interactive and creative stories.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

This was a quick and adorable story about second chances, full of action, and romance. Quinnlan has been chosen for a second chance at life, but with just 3 days, in a small town, his options are limited, and the opportunity for happily ever after is slim. Despite the shortness of the tale, the pacing was well set and the action well written. The heat between Quinnlan and Garrett is smoldering right from the start and just continues to get hotter. If you love paranormal stories with fast action and romance, this is a great story for you!

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this story, but it did not disappoint! We meet Bob, who has moved to a new town for a job at the newspaper, but due to his first story about Bigfoot instead of Elvis impersonators, he loses his job. He ends up taking a job helping one of the towns people find his missing gnome. I found the story hilarious, because it’s clear that something is up with the citizens of Mysty Haven, but Bob doesn’t seem to know what the joke is. People will discuss supernatural things in front of him, but due to the fact they think he understands, and there is usually enough ambiguity that Bob doesn’t seem to understand what is going on, but the residents think he does. We get to meet all sorts of wacky and fun characters throughout the course of the story and we get enough information on them, which I am excited to see what happens next in the series! It was a quick and easy read, that I finished in one sitting and it’s definitely a must read for fantasy lovers who enjoy a mystery twist.

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms Book 1) by EG Manetti – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms #1)Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This story blew me away right from the start and I wasn’t able to put it down until I had finished the entire book. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started the book, but it definitely had so many elements placed in the story, but it didn’t feel overwhelming or rushed at all. I loved Sin and Rad’s relationship and how it progresses throughout the story. They both are willing to trust the other and we get to see the awesome things they accomplish when they work together. We have a steamy romance, nonstop action, intrigue, secrets, family drama, and fantasy all weaved together in a story that you won’t be able to put down! I love that this was book one and it did an amazing job of explaining the worlds and setting up future adventures for our characters. I am so excited to read the next book!

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off and you are immediately pulled back into Faerie with Chloe and into the deadly adventure. We get to see Chloe and Quintus grow and develop as they fight together to save Faerie from the mortals bent on destroying the Fae. I loved the ebb and flow of the adventure mixed with the relationship building and found it the perfect mix. It was wonderful getting to see Chloe coming into her own and realizing that you don’t have to be a warrior to win wars. She ends up leading her small team of Quintus, Mishti, and Ludo to a plan to save Faerie. She even manages to get a very sweet giant pet dragon. This was a fantastic follow up to book 1 and I can’t wait for the third book to come out next year. If you love fantasy with a ton of adventure and heart, this is the series for you.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute rom-com! The main characters are doing an online Petfluencer challenge and they have been paired together, but they have no idea who the other person is, because part of the challenge is they can only communicate as the personality of their pet. While they are struggling to figure things out in the real world, their pet personalities are starting to wonder if a cat and dog can make things work. Georgia is a fantastic main character who takes no nonsense from anyone. She is tiny but fierce, the complete opposite of her sweet boxer mix Cookie. Hudson is her perfect match, a sexy Viking lookalike that gets her heart racing, despite knowing it’s his family that is creating barriers for her business to help support the animal shelter. Hudson is cat sitting Oliver, a very prissy white cat. Add in coffee witch best friend, a brilliant stepsister, and a loving brother, you have all of the hallmarks of a great romantic comedy, full of hilarious banter and misunderstandings. The characters are all fans of a podcast called Lit Lovers which is common theme throughout the book. I am so excited to see which character will be featured in the next series and I look forward to seeing Georgia, Cookie, Hudson, and Oliver in the next book!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was definitely not sure what to expect when I decided to read this book, but I am very happy I did! I thought the author did a great job of keeping the book grounded in reality, while also adding in fantasy piece in a way that felt realistic. I absolutely adored the relationship between Hassan and his niece Kassia, they had a cute relationship and their interactions were always fun, even when there was danger present. I thought that the relationships between all of the characters were well written and getting to see the character development in Hassan and Yasmine was awesome to see. The title of the book did confuse me initially, but after reading the story and getting to see the significance between Hassan and Yasmine, I thought it was a very sweet title. I definitely couldn’t put the book down and if you like fantasy, action, and a lot if humor, this is a great book!

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick, but very steamy, sci-fi adventure! I thought the author did a great job of balancing the relationship between Ravenna and Dravos while adding a sense of realism to the sci-fi piece. It was full of adventure and excitement, the story definitely drew me in from the start and I couldn’t put the book down. The story had plenty of twists, right up to the end, and definitely kept me guessing what would happen next. The author did a fabulous job of creating a whole new universe that was well thought out and planned. It looks like this is book 1 to a new series and I am excited to see how it turns out and where the characters go from here.

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute story with some great illustrations that showed up well on a Kindle. Young kids of all ages will enjoy this sweet story about acceptance and not judging someone based on looks. The mama bird was so sweet to keep the baby cuckoo egg and not treat the baby any different, despite what her negative neighbor kept suggesting. The author did great job of explaining the science of how the cuckoo birds leave their eggs in other bird’s nests in a fun way for kids to understand. I definitely recommend this book for folks who want to help kids learn more about birds and compassion.

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Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga Book 1) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga #1)Gathering of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very well written sci-fi novel set in post-apocalyptic times, which I just couldn’t put down. The author did an amazing job of creating an original world full of unique and complex characters. Even with the magical elements, the story had such elements of realism to it. I loved getting to see how Leora, Roland, Aurora, and Leopold all came together and seeing their character development. The story weaves through their past histories and their different secrets as they continue through their journey. It’s a fantastic story with plenty of action, magic, love, and drama. The first book does a great job of setting the stage for a great series! Definitely can’t wait to read the next book so I can see what happens next!

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We Blend (Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1) by Willa Drew – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar's Daughter Series #1)WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an amazing story; I loved reading it so much! Melodie/El and Wil had such great chemistry and dialogue and pacing was perfect. This book had so much emotion and feelings enveloped within it. It was fantastic to see how the characters were able to grow and develop throughout the story. I also loved the relationship between Melodie and Sven, her bodyguard, I definitely feel like Sven has more of a tale to be shared and so I am hoping we might get to learn even more about him in the following book. I loved all of the relationships that Wil created and was able to introduce El into and be a part of. We get to see as the Rockstar’s daughter, she isn’t really able to make friends and it was so sweet seeing her get to be a part of something special with everyone and feeling like she belonged. This was a fantastic story and I can’t wait to see more of them in the following book!

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Defying EllaDefying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had not read the first three books in the series, but the story was definitely great as a standalone. There was enough backstory on the other characters to not feel overwhelming or possibly repetitive if you had read them all, but just enough detail to know what was going on, but know that there was more to their stories. I absolutely adored Ella and Jared! I love my rom-coms, but so often I feel like they follow such a predictable pattern and everything is always wrapped up so neatly. This story absolutely kept me on my toes as to what was going to happen next and the author did a great job of showing two people who want to be together, but they are messy and it’s ok. I loved how real the dynamics felt between the two characters. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great story with some very steamy scenes. I can’t wait to check out the other books and any future books in the series.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed getting to read the second book in this series and I am looking forward to reading the third book as well. I thought it did a great job in uncovering some of the mysteries that book 1 set up, while still leaving some mysteries for the third book to hopefully answer! At times, it did feel a bit rushed in parts, but I definitely enjoyed branching out to the other schools and meeting some other students as well. As always Makayla is a fantastic heroine, she is hard-working, but isn’t afraid to ask for help when she needs it, and has a ton of sass and attitude along with it. I loved her newest helper and thought character was extremely adorable and fit right in with her other two helpers. If you are a fan of paranormal YA books, this is definitely a series you don’t want to miss!

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Hairballs and Homicide (A Kitty Beret Café Mystery, Book 1) by Ruth J, Hartman – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Hairballs and HomicideHairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had not read anything from this author previously, but I am excited to read the rest of this series and her other works. I thought this was a really cute rom-com, murder mystery, with a dash of good humor mixed into it. The main character, Ellie, is in her 20’s, so sometimes I had to remember that some of the things she did, was age appropriate. The author legit had me guessing whodunit right up until the very end. She had red herrings all over the place and they were convincing. I thought it was a very fun and cute book and I look forward to seeing how things pan out between Ellie and the very hot Detective Simon Dare, who seems to have the stamp of approval from her mischievous cat, Templeton.

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Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery, Book 2)Felines and Fatalities by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ellie is back again and this time she is trying to run a very lengthy cat show for rescue cats. Unfortunately one of the judges, who is an actual judge, turns up dead. Plus side, we get to see more interactions between Ellie and the hot Detective Simon Dare, although the relationship between Detective Dare and her kitty Templeton just continues to get cuter. Again the writer does an amazing job of mixing a murder mystery up into a cute rom-com with such adorable humor. Again, the author does a fantastic job of writing the supporting characters in such a way that I was kept guessing until the very end as to who was the murderer. I am excited to read the third installment in the series!

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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From Brick & DarknessFrom Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I very much enjoyed this coming of age, YA, fantasy book with a dark twist and a side of murder. I enjoyed the characters and the relationships between them. I got a Harry Potter vibe from the 3 main characters, Baxter and his two friends Jason and Ashley. Baxter and Jason are best friends, who end up befriending Ashley who is the know it all at school and who they previously didn’t like. But when Baxter accepts the ring and unleashes his own Djinn, a type of genie, he is going to need some help in figuring it all out. I loved how all of the characters interacted with one another, and even though it was a fantasy book, the actions of the characters, felt natural and realistic. I really loved the relationship between Bax and his mom as well. The author did a great job with the character developments and how they matured and grew. Just as we think things are beginning to get wrapped up, the author throws another curve ball into the mix. This is a great novel for both teens and adults who enjoy fantasy with a dark twist.

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