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On Viking Seas (Forerunner Series Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

On Viking Seas (Forerunner Series)On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the continuation of the story of the Agneson family, in this installment they have split up and are all over the northern reaches, Thorfinn in on the Verdandi Smiles snekke with Karl and his crew as they battle their way through a gruelling storm in the northern seas, Cub has been captured after the battle at Ethandun and is in chains, injured and on his way to a tin mine in Devonshire as a slave. Sorven is travelling with his family to Jorvik where they will be staying so that they can rest and recover from the devastating news of their most recent tragedies, whereas Kara is shocked and appalled by the idea that she is of marrying age and is soon to be paired with a suitor by her uncle as a way to improve the ties to his Mercian comrades, when all she wants is to become a shield maiden. Meanwhile Yeru is recovering from her arrow wound with her cousin Gurid and her family while catching up on the most recent news of the rest of the family.

As their individual trials unfold, will they make their way through and keep themselves alive, or will they succumb to them never to see the rest of their family again? With hidden enemies, secret schemes and adventures galore, this is a fantastic romp through a living myth with twists, turns, happiness and sadness as the adventures continue.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Queen Of My Heart (Life Won’t Wait Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kerry Carr

Queen of My Heart (Life Won't Wait, #1)Queen of My Heart by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Life Won’t Wait series. I really enjoyed this love story. I really liked the characters. You can’t help but feel invested in their stories.

When Tucker decides to take Quinn under his wing he had only planned to help her start her career in the music industry.
Quinn has been a successful actress and now decides a change would be good, so she embarks on auditioning for the same company that has Tucker. After hearing her audition  Tucker is blow away and decides to help her.

When Tucker comes up with an idea to help both of their careers things go from fantasy to reality.

Can the reality be as good as the fiction? With them both having back pasts can they learn to trust each other enough for something to work? And what will happen when their careers take off? Will they still be together or will they be dragged in opposite directions?

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Rayne East

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a well written children’s book with a very important message of friendship and courage. Not just for little ones, this book is interactive, the illustrations are so detailed and the language is well chosen. It would make a great little addition to a home or classroom library, as it would suit multiple ages and could be read many times over. The added activities at the end are well thought out and makes the book so much more special.

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A Gentleman’s Stipulation (The Scarlet Salon Book 4) by Jean Wilde – Review by Pauline Hondl

A Gentleman's Stipulation (The Scarlet Salon, #4)A Gentleman’s Stipulation by Jean Wilde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A gentleman’s stipulation is a great historical romance. I like how Lady Victoria says what’s on her mind and the real vulnerability in the characters. The differences in their class and their dislike for each other makes them fight their attraction. An unfortunate event forces them together leading to an edge of your seat story. It was so good I had to go back and read the first books of the series.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Gail Guerrero

The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Star

In this story you will find yourself back in time where chariots are modes of transportation and men are only loyal to their king and country. A young Hittite finds himself with all those he holds dear gone and two of those were sabotage aimed for the king. I enjoyed the characters especially Hittite he is determined to find the truth. He is very brave and straightforward. I liked how the author plotted this story. It was very refreshing and entertaining. The flow was easy to follow and I found myself looking for more. I will definitely be checking out book two. The author shows you so much in this world and it is very appealing to those who just want to step away from reality for a few.

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Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 AUDIO BOOK by Valerie Davisson – Review by Carly Vogler

Safe Harbor, by Valerie Davisson, is actually the fifth book in her Logan McKenna Mystery series. Do not let this keep you from reading it as a stand alone! This is the first story I have read, and I had no issue following along.

Logan is trying to have a relaxing vacation with her family when she is thrown into the middle of a murder investigation. If that wasn’t enough, the ghosts of her past can’t seem to leave her alone either. Faced with a decision that could change everything, what can she do?

 

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Pauline Hondl

The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde

Absolutely loved this book. Jean Wilde gives a fresh fun take on historical romance while still being accurate to the times. Jane is a fun character that pulls you in and surprises you. Absolutely love how her character grows the more you read. Get this book and you will not be disappointed. The inside jokes made the story funny and relatable. Definitely would recommend to historic and comedy romance readers.

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Erin Wolf

Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan, 5 stars.

I should know better by now. When I first started this book, I wasn’t sure if I was really in the mood for this genre. My genre moods change frequently and I couldn’t decide on what I wanted to read. Of course, I was wrong. I was yet again quickly pulled into the story and could not put it down. I love Jake and Cody and the adventures they get themselves into. There is plenty of action and suspense in this book and it does not take long for it all to start. There are some surprises in this story too, one of them got me in the beginning. After that, I was hooked.

I love being taken for a thrilling ride filled with suspense, some laughter, some love, and some loss. This book has it all. The characters you love most are back too, along with new ones you will want to see again. A fan of suspense thrillers (not gonna lie, a huge fan of Cody too), I highly recommend this book.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Ashleyann

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute children’s book! I mean, being completely honest, Samantha Shannon had me at “dog”, so I was invested from the very start!

The book follows a dog named Jake who is experiencing something brand new, and in turn dealing with all the worry and anxiety that accompanies that. This is a very relatable experience for youth and adults alike. If we are being completely honest with ourselves, we were all Jake at one point in time. What better way to teach youth how to confront their anxieties then to give them a cute, fuzzy dog to relate to.

The story is well written, clear, concise and playful. I can say, without a doubt, that not only would I have loved and learned from this story as a young kid, but the kids in my family would love it as well. The interactive parts at the end make for a great opportunity to connect with your kids, and make this book a great asset for any classroom.

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

5 Stars
READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK

Ready For Flynn, Part 1 ( Ready For Flynn Series) Audio Book by K.L. Shandwick is a Contemporary Romance that I loved listening to. The narrator did an outstanding job. I was pulled in from the beginning and kept me listening. I had a hard time stopping it, And found myself taking longer to get home only because I had to know what was going to happen next. This is the story of Valerie and Flynn. Valerie qas loved and cherished by her brothers and her boyfriend in her small town at a young age of fifteen until she is forced to leave due to a betrayal. She returns back home where she finds comfort in Flynn the man who made her have strange feelings when he vanished from her life. There is definitely chemistry and strong connection between these two. Find out if Valerie Is really Ready For Flynn? I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series. This was my first Audible book by this author but definitely not my last. I highly recommend reading or listening to this story

Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Rebecca Hill

Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Key West Dead is the 6th book in the Jake Wolfe series. It centers around the character Jake Wolfe. This book easily stands alone or as part of the series. I have not read the others in the series, yet I had no trouble keeping up with the characters or back stories. I do plan to read the others now as this book was so good. Mark Nolan did a superb job with this book. There were several things I loved about his writing. One, the characters appropriately cursed, and it fit with the characters. However, Mark Nolan didn’t just use the F word or other language. He would describe the language in such a way that you completely understood without being vulgar. The second thing I enjoyed was that there were no descriptive sex scenes. The main character and his girlfriend flirted, and the story alluded to them having sex. But it wasn’t crucial to the story and never went into great detail. This book was a fantastic read. I had trouble putting it down. I highly recommend you take the journey down to Key West and into the life of Jake Wolfe!

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Michelle Collier

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Michelle Collier

Rating 5 out 5

What an adorable book! My first thought when I read it was wow I need to read this to my grandchildren! Jake is such a relatable character. He worries and is stressed. He leans on a friend to help him through. I also love the extra material included in the book to walk parents (and grandparents) through helping their kids.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 113 pages. This story follows MISix Mathilda (Tillie) and Abdul. The Queen has tasked them with finding Lady Annabelle and returning her to the Queen. Between the animals and strange sexual fetishes, Tillie and Abdul must find the terrorist connection. Along their journey, they start to develop feelings for each other. The problem is, do they follow their hearts toward each other or go their separate ways and continue to serve the Queen?

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Heidi Schoolman

This audio book follows Rick, who lives high on the rock and roll lifestyle.  He can have any woman he wants, but there is still something missing.  He is getting older and everyone else is settling down and yet he has not found “the one” for him.  He also carries around a lot of emotional and sexual baggage as well as a secret.  The way the author wrote this, you get a really good idea on what he must be feeling and does pull at the heartstrings a bit.  Get ready to listen/read some absolute hotness!

On Viking Seas (The Forerunner, Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Jules Herbert

On Viking Seas (Forerunner Series)On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

On Viking Seas from the Forerunner series By Jay Veloso Batista is a vivid, creative and well written novel by a truly talented Author. Every step of the story that the Author takes us on is carefully crafted to make us feel like we are truly IN the story with the characters. The story is told from various characters points of view which I think adds to the readers connectivity with the story.

I do feel however, that my experience would have definitely been further enhanced had I read the previous books in the series. So I suggest if you love well written characters and an action packed story told and therefore experienced from multiple points of view then this wonderful novel and series is definitely for you! Do yourself a favour and start at the beginning!

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Erica Fish

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Shadow of Doubt Books. If you have not read the first book, Rebecca Remains, I highly recommend reading it first. This story is so thought-provoking good that I could not put it down until I was done with it completely. The characters really made the story believable. and connectable. This story is about Randy. Randy is a writer and he has taken his boyfriend to Honeybee Lake for the peace and quiet and to take his relationship to the next level. That is until the body showed up in the lake. Randy is at a loss. His past is coming back full steam ahead and he is fighting for his innocence. Will he be successful in proving his innocence? His sister comes to assist him in the fight. Will too much come to a head and Randy loses everything? Will the truth set him free or will it be a little too late? I highly recommend this book. Be prepared to complete the book in one sitting as it is a page-turner.

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Katie Kearney

The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde. When I first started reading I was so set against anything historical but recently I’ve become a big fan. And this author is one of the reasons. I find myself always sinking right in and enjoying being lost in the pages of her books. This could definitely be read as a stand-alone but I do highly recommend them all. The characters were easy to connect with and the storyline was fun to read. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. The author does a wonderful job of bringing readers inside the world she’s created and I loved every minute of it. Four big stars and highly recommended!

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Katie Matthews

READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK

by K.L. SHANDWICK 

4 stars

 

 

I really enjoyed this book; I have to admit that I was almost put off by the length of time for the audio book but actually as I was so engrossed in what I was listening to the 11 hours went by really quickly. I did listen to it over a few days but it was a really good story and I really enjoyed it. It is definitely a slow story but definitely one worth sticking with. Valerie is one of those characters you have to get to know before you can decide whether or not you like her. And Flynn – well I loved him straight away! The narrator was good and did well to get so much emotion over from the story. I am really looking forward to the next part to Valerie and Flynn’s story.

Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult paranormal story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that took me on an apocalypse adventure like no other. The characters are relatable and brought the story to life on each page I read. This is a fast paced story that will take you on an adventure of having the choice of bringing an apocalypse or saving a mother. Ivy-Jean is a tall, awkward teenager who is left with no choice to either end humanity or save her mother all because she opened someone else’s mail. What happens next, I highly recommend reading to find out. This is a truly a great story that will take you on a nonstop adventure.

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Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne – Review by Kerry Baker

Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and GunningTapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tapestry Of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne is a brilliant young adult story. This book can be read as a stand-alone although personally I would recommend reading them in order for a better understanding and enjoyment overall.
I found this book to be a well thought out and gripping story. I was pulled into it straight away and soon found myself unable to put the book down. I really felt like I was on the journey with the characters, right there with them experiencing everything they did.
The author has created what I think is quite a unique story. Although I have seen book that mesh magic and technology together I haven’t seen any try to do it in this way before. The book is exciting to read and I would certainly recommend it to any fan of the genre.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Bobbi Wagner

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult story. This is a well written story about young love, broken hearts and finding a way to heal. The characters brought the story to life on each page I read. This is an engaging story that pulled me in from the beginning. I found the characters to be relatable and made the story entertaining to read. A teenage girl is broken from her first love when he turns up dead. She goes on vacation for the summer trying to heal but it doesn’t work. Then one night she meets him and they have a real connection. But what will happen when she finds out that he is a teacher? Things are now turned upside down, will they ever go back to normal? The characters are what made this story for me and the emotions they go through. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. This is truly a great story that I highly recommend.

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My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright – Review by Katie Matthews

My Sweet GI – Audio Book

By T.L. Wainwright

5 stars

 

 

I absolutely loved this audiobook! I think it is probably one of the best that I have listened to so far. The narrator was brilliant, she really brought the story to life. The story was excellent, I love historical romance but usually in the early 1900’s so this was more modern for me but I loved it. The characters were brilliant, Jenny was a brilliant female lead, she made me laugh so many times. The time went so fast whilst listening because I was so engrossed in the story. I would highly recommend this audio book I thought it was absolutely brilliant!

Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Myths & LegendsMyths & Legends by Laura Greenwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great collection of seven stories by seven great authors. Some of them are new to me and some are my favorites. There is something for everyone in this collection. The characters are mystical, magical and will take you on an adventure. Each story is unique and well written. The characters are fun, entertaining and give the story a realistic feel. One of my favorites is Dragon’s Heart. This is Geraint and Mary’s story. Geraint is a dragon shifter waiting for his mate to show themselves. Mary is a dragon mate who has been dreaming of dragons her whole life. Until she turned twenty-one and her dreams changed. Are they mates? This is a great story I truly enjoyed from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book and find a favorite story like I did.

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Piper Foster

Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou

This is the 2nd book in the series. It’s a lovely contemporary romance. Mia has final landed her dream job after a promotion she’s left working under her crush. Nick is a handsome man. Office dynamic and egos come into play which ends in fighting matches what more can be right or what more can go wrong.

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Seductive Prey (Relentless #1) by Vivian Fiano – Review by Katie Matthews

Seductive Prey (Relentless #1)Seductive Prey by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Wow what a story! I think I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through the book, I was completely hooked from beginning to end and what a cliff-hanger! I definitely cannot wait for the next book in the series! Jordan and Grant were great characters to read about, they had so much chemistry. I loved the different twists and turns in the story – this definitely is what kept me on the edge and engaged the whole way through. I am so excited for the next book in this trilogy – I can’t wait!!!
Fabulous writing by this author and a highly recommended read!

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Seductive Prey (Relentless #1) by Vivian Fiano – Review by Kerry Carr

Seductive Prey (Relentless #1)Seductive Prey by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great story and the cliff hanger at the end has me wanting the second book now. The author has done a great job  with the characters. I especially love Jordan, she is a strong independent woman and knows what she wants in life.

Jordan and Grant meet in The Guard. When there is a break in at Jordan’s work, Officer Grant is sent to the rescue. The connection and attraction between them is instant.
The couple decide to see where it leads. Things seem to be off to a good start until Jordan starts reviewing mystery messages and Grant is getting threatening messages.

With the threats getting worse and their relationship getting stronger can they figure out who the stalker is in time?

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Katie Matthews

Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

After loving book 1 in this series, I couldn’t wait to read this one and revisit the Andarakis family again with Mia’s story and as I expected I loved every minute of it. I loved Mia, she was such a. Great character to read about and the authors attention to detail meant that I felt like I was right there with the characters at times. I really enjoyed the relationship between Mia and Nicholas, they certainly got off to a rocky start but I was secretly rooting for them the whole way through!
I really like this author; her stories flow so well and are always a pleasure to read. I am really looking forward to the next one!

@katiem
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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Hayley Thrumble

I Will Bury YouI Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This was gripping from the first paragraph! I was immediately drawn in by this story and the main character, the plot and writing are so faced paced and interesting all the way through. I really liked the way Nacole draws you in, keeps you guessing and then drops the absolute mic on you with this story. I really really enjoyed the writing style in this book, it was effortless to read and I felt compelled to pick up my kindle whenever I possibly could to get further into this intriguing story. I feel like the characters were expertly developed – Especially Ann and Aunt Meredith. I would recommend this book to everybody, I think it was absolutely fantastic.

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THE HUSBAND (21ST Century Courtesan #4) by Pamela DuMond writing as P. S. DuMond – Review by Tausha Treadway

HUSBAND (21st Century Courtesan Book 4)HUSBAND by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

THE HUSBAND (21ST Century Courtesan #4) by Pamela DuMond writing as P. S. DuMond. I LOVE this series yall! Its awesome! I do recommend reading the series in order just to better enjoy it. Its the story of Evelyn Berlinger who is a 21st Century Courtsean. Rich, lonely, broken men come to see her. Evie has had a rough childhood and a certain tragic even totally changed her whole world. So now she is an empath and tries to help others with her power. Evie is still grieving over the love of her life Wyatt who she married on his deathbed. Now that he has passed she has mixed feelings about his brother Easton. Add her boyfriend Dylan to the mix and you have a very steamy love triangle! Evie is so confused and literally heartbroken over Wyatt so she doesn’t understand her feelings for Easton or Dylan. If Evie doesn’t settle down soon her past is going to catch up with her and blow everything up. This is such a fast paced, dark read. Be prepared to not put it down until you finish!

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Tausha Treadway

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall. I loved this book. I started it and didn’t stop until I was finished. Its the story of Randy Fletcher a best selling author who writes best at his home on Honeybee Lake. He lives there with his boyfriend hopefully husband soon, Ben. He feels safest at his home until a body is found in the water right by his dock. Randy feels like his sanctuary has been infiltrated and he doesn’t know if he can stay there. When he gets arrested for the murder of his ex boyfriend (the body that washed up) his sister tries to help him. Mandy is happily married and has a new baby but when her brother is in trouble she drops everything to help him. When she starts to uncover his past she starts to question if her brother is really who she believes him to be. Will Randy be able to get out of this mess that has now become his life? Read Murder at Honeybee Lake to find out!

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