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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Helani Kihe

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lord have mercy was this a real page turner. I loved that this was more than a romance story. The author gave you mystery, tragedy, humor and romance all rolled into one.

I thought it was pretty cool that Deacon and Olivia come from a small town where everyone knows everyone. I love that they grew up together and were really good friends that fell in love.

  1. The author did a phenomenal job keeping you guessing whether or not that love they felt for each other, all these years, is enough to get past the hurt they have both endured.View all my reviews

Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Melissa Saxton

Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before 1 of these books I never knew I was a MC fan… but boy have I been pulled into MC world forever.

Marvel is a character we’ve wanted to get to know but has been on the fringes of the story, strong feelings about women never going to take an old lady and obviously hurt deeply and strongly effected.

Then as typical for these books in the series along comes Virgina and she completely blows out the walls that Marvel has built and he desperately wants to protect her from everything that’s happening.

Again another Satan’s Devils 5 star story by this author and I’m forever going to be a MC fan….

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erin Wolf

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable book! It involves, murder, musicals, and mayhem. Centered around stage performers that do musicals, this is something completely different than what I’m used to. I have read plenty of cozy mysteries, but this is new to me, and the author pulls it off spectacularly! There is such a fun quality to this book — while plenty mystery to solve too. Authors in this genre too many times forget to have fun with the book and characters, but it has really been captured here. I could not put this book down!

If you are a fan of musicals, this is a must read. I was more interested in the murder mystery end, but growing with friends in the theater, it made me reminisce and smile. Then there is Ruby. Not your perfect, skinny, young confident main character, she is flawed and pretty insecure in the beginning of the book. But she knows theater is her passion and sticks to it. Along the way, she gets more friends and really starts to bloom. The progression was subtle but done so well. Not to mention the mystery part of this story. I was constantly guessing who and why and was still surprised at the big reveal.

A wonderfully written, fun book, this is the beginning of what I hope to be a long -running series. A must read in my opinion.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnab

Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Slash and Burn- Nite Fire Series Book 4 by
C. L. Schneider

Five Stars

This series keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns in this book make it my favorite. Much was revealed in this book that I didn’t see coming. This author has an awesome imagination. The depth of the characters and amazing storyline keep me coming back for more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.Excellent entertainment.
Review by @sunbarn

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery Book series. I was excited to find this new series by the author. I always enjoy her books and this did not disappoint. Ruby is part of a traveling theatre troupe and murder is afoot. Will Ruby find the culprit?
I love the theatrics of the theatre troupe and what this brings to the story. Also, I liked the character of Ruby. She really wants to succeed but seems to get overlooked often. It is a mixed bag when she gets to step up and take on a larger role. I look forward to reading more in this series and catching the prequel story that I had missed.

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A Tormented Man’s Soul Part 1 (Grimm Wolves MC Series Book 5) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Tormented Man's Soul (Grimm Wolves MC Book #5)A Tormented Man’s Soul by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have fallen in love with these men from Grimm Wolves MC.
We are now at book 5 part 1 of this raw and gritty and broke my heart. It is full of emotions, pain, and sorrow, heartbreak, and crushed and tormented soul.
Chains the club’s enforcer is one scary biker, but deep inside he is broken and haunted. Now this mysterious and complex enigma is finding his past is slowly catching up with him and he doesn’t know how his brothers, his family will react when they find out. Will he lose it all?
Groan – It ends abruptly on a Cliffhanger ready for part 2.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jenni Bishop

Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stacy has given us another story full of passion and hard topics. This BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers romance is a fast and short read. I found it hard to connect with the characters in the beginning because all they did was argue. I didn’t know if I wanted to strangle then or embrace them. But as the story progressed, they grew on me.
Colton is a real a*hole in the beginning a typical boy with money. He wants to tear down an historical plantation but not everyone agrees with him. He just needs to stop the current roadblock.
Zenni won’t let them tear down a part of her history. The plantation is in her blood it is in her bones it is a part of her. She won’t let that insufferable man get his hands on it.
Both want to kill the other one until they don’t, and things become steamy.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by Sheri Schrader

Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Until There Was You is a take on the fairy tale romance. Regan does not believe in the fairy tales she was fed as a child. She is ready to move on with her life and start over. Jeremy is trying to prove himself and does not need a distraction in his life like Regan. Will the two find their fairy tale?
I enjoyed this story and the challenges that come across the pair. There was a good tension between the two of them, which added to the story. The story is a fast-paced read and left me wanting more. I enjoyed that there was a realness to the story and characters. So many times, romance stories end up being too much fiction. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Stephanie nicole

Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a fan of this author and this short romance really pulled me in and kept me on the edge of my seat. While it’s a quick little romance the details are wonderful, the characters are perfect and really help pull the story together. The characters are determined to get what they want and trust me they definitely are strong enough to get it. But the author not only gave us great characters and a great story, but the history included in the story was amazing as well. So if your looking for a new book this weekend make sure you pick this one up today.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) AUDIO BOOK by C.L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Nite Fire: Slash and Burn- Nite Fire Series Book 4  C.L. Schneider

Narrated by Cassandra L. King

 

Five Stars 

 

This series keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns in this book make it my favorite. Much was revealed in this book that I didn’t see coming. This author has an awesome imagination. The depth of the characters and amazing storyline keep me coming back for more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Cassandra L. King has narrated the whole series so far. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite female narrators. Excellent entertainment.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. For a good part of the book, I thought there was for sure another book before it… There is a lot of references to past events and a previous murder Ruby was part of. After some research, I found that it is part of another series, by the same author, and now Ruby is getting her own series. I am curious to read the other book, as there is a lot of references to it and its main character Sunshine. This book made me laugh a lot, which I did not expect. The characters Ruby and Nova are great, and I could really envision them. Ruby is very quirky and not your typical lead character, but I loved her even more for it! I look forward to reading the next book, as well as the prequel.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Changes and Challenges is the 3rd book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I did not read the first book, but I did read the 2nd book. You could probably read this as a stand alone book, as it is a solid storyline. The characters do overlap, but their relationships are well enough explained to understand who is who. I really enjoyed this book. I like that Emma is a strong brilliant female, in a time where the world was led by males. While it is probably not the most accurate, in terms of international travel and sending wires as often as she does (that was expensive in the 1800s and only for the rich…) but that aside, it is a very good book. This book has a LOT going on, and I feel like it could almost have been 2 books, but it worked well. Emma is on another adventure, playing detective with her boyfriend Jeremy and her ex and now friend Tony. I hope there is another book, because I want to see how things go with the new house and hope there is more development on Emma’s sister and brother in law.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. It’s a spin off from another series by this author – Dangerous Curves. Panic at the Playhouse, the 8th Dangerous Curves book, introduces Ruby Ecco, who is the heroine of the Musical Murder Mystery series. You don’t have to have read Panic at the Playhouse to enjoy The Sound of Murder, but if you plan to read both I would recommend starting with the earlier book to avoid spoilers.
This is a very enjoyable read! If you can cope with having the songs from The Sound of Music going round your head relentlessly while you read it, you’ll get caught up in an intriguing case. After a castmate is found dead, Ruby is concerned local police aren’t taking the case seriously. She’s got plenty of clues (and a song she’s made up about them) but needs to piece these together to find out the truth.
I love musicals, and enjoy a cozy mystery. If you’re like me, this series will not disappoint! I would recommend reading in a setting where you won’t be embarrassed if you find yourself humming “Do-Re-Mi”…
The Sound of Murder gets a solid five stars from me, and I can’t wait to read West Side Murder when it comes out!

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Daryian Lucas

Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 Stars
This series has easily became one of my favorite series. Luc and Summer are the romance story in this series I didn’t know I needed to read! This is book 5 and the 5th book I’ve read by this author and it’s just as good as the others. It’s a deeper look into this mafia world. I can’t wait to continue this series with books 6 & 7.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Chrissy Spulak

Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 of a 5 book series. Dahlia continues hunting to keep the city safe from monsters while investigating a grisly mutilation done to Ella Chandler. Full of action and suspense, this book sweeps the reader into a flurry of action and suspense while Dahlia seeks the truth. This is a wonderful escape read and I had no problem forgetting the real world for a while. This definitely can be enjoyed as a standalone, so I recommend it even if you have not read the previous installments. If you like edge-of-your-seat action and compelling characters, I would give it a shot. It’s thrilling!

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jana Lewis

Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new spin on the story and was really interesting. I liked how survival of a species was incorporated into the mystery, along with a disease that was spreading and killing everything. There were new species of characters introduced that I do not remember before and it made the story more suspenseful. There were a lot of twists and turns that I didn’t expect and it made for an engaging story. I look forward to the next one! Nite is, as always, a wonderful BA and shows how everyone has imperfections. A twist in her character arc was interesting and leaves things open to new possibilities.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne
4 of 5 Stars
An enjoyable enemies to lovers, billionaire romance, which kept me happily turning the pages. A fairly quick read, but definitely a complete story with engaging characters and a setting, which was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. Zenni and billionaire Colton Sage disagree over his plans to demolish a plantation, that turns out to be the only piece of history connecting Zenni to her past. As the couple fight and Zenni tries to save the land which her enslaved ancestors worked on, they also can’t deny their mutual attraction. However, they are at risk of the past preventing them from finding love with each other. I loved Zenni and Colton, and their chemistry sizzled off the page. I think the author did a good job of mixing African-American history with a contemporary romance in a short story.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Trish Ann

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick, enjoyable read. I really liked Ruby’s character and thought she was clever. It was fun to follow her along, solving the clues and trying to solve the murder. I would like to go back and read other books of hers. I look forward to seeing more in this series.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and entertaining book this is. Ruby is such a great character. I found myself connecting with her immediately. I loved the mystery of the book too. This author is fantastic at creating brilliant stories that all had such a unique feel about them.
For me this book was made even better by the choice of musical – it left me singing the songs to myself and going back to watch the film. It gave me such a feeling of nostalgia and I think helped me to engage even more.
This author is easily one of my favourites and this book will show you why. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Baker

Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot get enough of this series. With all of the books and the spin offs I would have expected it to have gotten tired and boring by now but the exact opposite has happened. Each book feels fresh and interesting. I find I am gripped by them all.
The characters in this book to me felt so perfectly flawed. It was mesmerising to read about them. I loved the journey they go on to find their happy ending. This really is an amazing book that I would urge everyone to read.

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Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amy Brennan

Spring's Showers: Romantically Seasonal: SpringSpring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, chances are, it’s not. Unfortunately for Spring, things were encouraged via other methods to manipulate a situation that shouldn’t have really happened in the first place, leaving others in the dust, but, it’s a person’s gift to know what feels right to them, and them alone. This author has done it again with her creative writing ability to allow the reader into the minds of all within the pages of this novel, and to have us feel their emotions, decisions, and to leave us without doubt that they are making the right choices. Honestly, I will certainly be reading more by this author, no matter the genre.

I thought it was about time that Mother Nature took the lead in this story, and very exciting for her to try and take over Cupid. The characters were well thought out, and the ongoing narrative was fantastic. One quote from the novel that really got me was: “They owned the world and mankind bowed down to their power. If they had been living creatures, they might have been considered gods.” Amazing, and I cannot wait until the next Season is upon us. True love will always prevail (or at least, I like to think it will.) Highly recommend!

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Tausha Treadway

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant. This is a great start to a series! I can’t wait to read the next book. This is the story of Deacon who left his home town to become a professional race car driver. He returns home beat and battered and broken hearted because he’s here to attend his best friends funeral. His mom has also been diagnosed with Alzheimers. Olivia returns home for the same friends funeral after leaving town to become a successful nurse in Nashville and she also has a pediatric doctor as her boyfriend. So when Olivia returns home and knows she is going to see Deacon the man who broke her heart before she left town she is kind of excited to see him and rub in his face all she has going for her. As Deacon and Olivia spend more time together they begin to realize that those feelings are still there and maybe Olivia’s not as happy as she thinks she is. Will they be able to forget the past and move on together? Read Deacon to find out!

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Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jerricka Brown

the mermaid and the rainbowthe mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute read. I really enjoyed it. I like the way it allows children to interact with the book. It got my attention as an adult and I know children will definitely enjoy it also. All the bright illustrations were eye-catching and beautiful. I highly recommend this book to parents with smaller children.

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A Tormented Man’s Soul Part 1 (Grimm Wolves MC Series Book 5) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Carr

A Tormented Man's Soul (Grimm Wolves MC Book #5)A Tormented Man’s Soul by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Grimm Wolves series. I would definately recommend reading the series from the beginning as all the characters are linked and the stories are just so good. Again the author has done an amazing job with this story. The authors writing is gripping and the pictures that are portrayed gives the reader a sense of being there. This story is quite dark because of Chain’s story but it is so worth reading.

Chains is the enforcer of the club. He is a hard man which he has to be to do his job. However there is a side to Chains that no one knows. And it’s a side that he wants to keep hidden. However that side of his life is no threatening to be exposed but who is responsible. Is it the rival MC club that is currently making trouble for them or is it someone else? Someone from Chain’s dark and traumatic past.

This story is fast paced and action packed and yet again we get a good insight into a main player of the Grimm Wolves MC. This story is hard to read in places especially about Chain’s past and childhood but it helps you understand what makes him the man he is today.

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Candice Estes

DeaconDeacon by C.J. Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took no effort to get sucked into and not want to put down until you were done. This is the first book by this author that I have read, and the first book for this series, and I look forward to the rest of them.

This was a little outside my normal reading, as I don’t usually read things with biker clubs and motorcycles and that sort of thing, but I was still able to stay engaged and interested in the storyline. There are some tough topics touched on in this book, from death to health issues, to violence and mentions of sexual assault. These were not enough to detract from the book or plot overall.

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by April McCoy

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a first from this author for me and what an engaging read! Great mix of chemistry and suspense to leave us on the edge of our seats! I believe this is the first book in the series and I will certainly be looking for the others! I really liked how easily the book flowed from one point to the next making it such an easy read. I read from start to finish in one sitting because I couldn’t stop!

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Wendy Wary

The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twistsThe Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A sleepy Nebraskan town with a top secret lab that holds federal contracts and a mysterious history tied to the river it’s situated upon sets the backdrop to this haunting tale. Josie seems to face impossible odds as she battles to protect her kids from her abusive drug dealing doctor of a soon-to-be ex husband, tries to unravel the family secrets that only she seems to not be in on, uncover the truth of the mysterious deaths surrounding her, and battle her own mental struggles as she navigates through a pandemic that no one else seems to seriously consider. This is a thrilling, dark, twisty tale that wasn’t as predictable as I first suspected. The author creates just the right amount of tension and suspense through to the shocking end.

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Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King – Review by Angela Hayes

Spring's Showers: Romantically Seasonal: SpringSpring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Another fun read from C.A. King.
Spring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal Spring is the first book in the Romantically Seasonal Series by C.A. King. It is a captivating paranormal romantic comedy with plenty of humour and sparks.
This is a shorter story- which I devoured in one very easy sitting. As I expected, Ms. King sprinkled this story with a lot of creative and originality, as well as a dash of quirkiness- which resulted in a captivating story.
What happens when you mix some gods, a bet, meddling mother nature, four seasons, a challenge, Valentine’s Day, a little chaos, cupid, and humour? You’ll want this book if you want to know what happens in this engaging story.
Bring on the rest of the series!
Happy reading!

Thank you, C.A. King!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another incredible book about Dahlia. Dahlia is an amazing lead role who kicks butt and is an incredible crime fighter. I do have to say I did not read book three and I’m really wishing I did, even thou I was still able to follow ago and know what was going on, I feel like I need to go back and read the last book, for a more in-depth understanding. This book is an amazing action-packed fantasy read. I seriously couldn’t put it down like the first two. highly recommend this book this is such an amazing series.

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Spring’s Calling (Seasons of Magic Book 1) by Sarah Biglow

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Spring’s Calling (Seasons of Magic Book 1) by Sarah Biglow
Genre – Witch, Supernatural, Fantasy
Page Count – 368
Cover Designer – Deranged Doctor Design
When a series of brutal murders lands in her lap, newly-minted Detective Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her mundane partner she can handle the investigation. The deeper she digs; the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind the killings. Ezri knows traditional police work won’t be enough to stop the spree, but she can’t risk revealing the magical world. As the clock ticks ever closer to the Vernal Equinox and the prophecy that’s plagued her since childhood, Ezri must greet her destiny head on. Will she solve the murders and uncover the truth about her mother’s death, or will she lose the life she’s built for herself in the process?

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