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Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 312
Cover Designer – Ashley Literski
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In the summer of 1976, Scoob, a twelve-year-old musical prodigy, dreams of becoming a jazz legend like the great Louis Armstrong. But first, she needs to get off the streets. When Scoob lands a paying gig, she thinks her luck is about to change—she now has the chance to play in front of a famous band leader with his own TV show. This could be her big break! But Scoob’s older brother, RC, drags his little sister along on an unwelcome road trip. Broke and unable to afford food, Scoob and RC “borrow” gas along the way until they find themselves stuck in the small town of Rexburg, Idaho. The idyllic farming community is buzzing with controversy over a newly built dam, with residents divided over the safety of the structure.
Stranded in the tiny town and pestered by a growing group of well-meaning locals, Scoob tries her best to get back home to California and her audition, struggling to understand why her brother doesn’t seem to want to leave. RC is hiding something, and Scoob soon discovers he isn’t being honest with her. On a warm summer morning, a heartbroken Scoob decides to head home on her own, but that very day, Rexburg’s new dam springs a leak. Within a few short hours, a wall of water is rushing toward the tiny town, destroying everything in its path. Scoob must fight for her life and face mounting odds as she tries to decide what really matters.

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 200
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Aching hearts. Tender touches. Healing love.
In the quaint town of Gainesville, Georgia, ER doctor Gene Rowland seeks solace and purpose after years of tirelessly tending to the sick and injured. Eager to rekindle his love for medicine, he returns to his childhood home, hoping to find clarity amidst the quiet streets and familiar faces.
Little did Gene know that his home coming welcome starts with a sudden rescue of a persistent baker, Amanda Garner, who got into a bizarre accident. Not expecting such a dramatic return, Gene suddenly finds himself nursing Amanda and feels compelled to help her figure out what happened.
Caught between his new role as the town’s doctor, his growing attachment to a patient, and the small-town gossips, Gene soon discovers he can’t resist Amanda’s warm touch and delectable creations. She does more than just kindle his passion. She also has a remarkable power to heal his heart and faith in his fellow humans. Throughout their little adventure, she shows him that compassion and kindness still exist in the world, and even a minor act of kindness can go a long way.
This novella is a prequel to the stories in the Echo series. Readers who fell in love with the supporting characters in Echoing Hearts will be happy to find out how Dean Rowland’s big brother, Dr. Gene Rowland, met the love of his life and the mother of his children.

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  1. R. Alam is an award winning romance writer who loves to write heartfelt and steamy love stories with strong yet vulnerable characters readers would root for. There hasn’t been a main character she’s written about whom she didn’t fall in love with despite their shortcomings. She’ll laugh with her characters, cry along with them, then laugh again in the end.

When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll most likely find her in the kitchen, cooking, baking, or eating while wearing her trusted Birks, sweatpants, and “I’m emotionally attached to fictional characters” T-shirt.

After a whirlwind decade of living abroad, C. R. now lives in Durham, NC, with her husband, daughter, and cat.


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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 35

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Join James, the monkey butler, on a whimsical journey through the zoo as he delivers peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to a delightful array of creatures in Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Cafe.
This charming rhyming storybook is sure to captivate young readers with its humorous tale of how different zoo animals enjoy their favorite snack.
Each animal has its unique way of savoring this classic treat. With lively illustrations and witty rhymes, children will giggle and grin as they discover the quirky eating habits of their favorite zoo inhabitants.
Perfect for read-aloud sessions or independent reading, Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Cafe encourages imagination and exploration while teaching valuable lessons about diversity and acceptance.
The story includes a hidden character on every page and unique peanut butter sandwich recipes for you to enjoy!
Grab a sandwich and get ready to embark on a deliciously fun adventure with James and his furry friends.

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James Williamson is a silly dad, with quirky ideas popping into his head all the time. He is a father of two girls and enjoys seeing the world through their eyes as they continue to grow and explore.

Inspiration for his debut novel Mealtime at the Zoo, PB & J Café, came while walking through the Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s reptile house.  As he considered the snakes behind the glass, he asked his daughter a simple silly question… 

“What would a snake put in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?”

Slightly disgusted she responded, ‘a mouse’ and so began this books journey.

With this question in mind, adding a little rhythm and rhyme, one line evolved into to two, then three, then four, and many many more.  Eventually, a series of stanzas were compiled and a fun and exciting children’s book for kids 3 to 8 years old was born.

James’ primary goal is to inspire children to continue to be silly, creative, and curious with fun rhymes and vibrant art.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black
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Genre – Paranormal Vampire
Page Count – 151
Cover Designer – Silla Webb
A vampire master on the hunt for a rogue who got away. An infuriating beauty who won’t do as she’s told. When destiny speaks, will immortal hearts survive?
As a pureblood and dark-souled master, I will capture the rogue vampire trying to steal the secrets that we keep. When we find him, no one will stop me from seeking retribution for the destruction they’ve caused.
Not the shifters, witches, or even the biggest traitor of all.
But when a red-headed beauty gets caught in the crossfire, I must save her from our foes.
That proves harder than it should because the fiery female has powers of her own. When she uses her magical gift, the mystery of the stones exposes a secret we’ve never known.
Battle lines between the witches and vampires become clearly drawn, but that won’t stop me. Whether destiny forbids it or not, I will make the bewitching enchantress my mate.
Master Oradea is the explosive tenth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, enemies to lovers, vampire mafia romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different characters and a guaranteed happily ever.

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Sylvia Black is a master’s prepared International Best Selling paranormal romance author with a special love for old-world history and the folklore of Europe. A grandmother born and raised in the Baltic Sea region nurtured this love, and it grew more profound as a young child living for years in England and traveling extensively.

Sylvia likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises the next. Her novels feature handsome, dark-minded males who stop at nothing to protect their mates.

The perfect day for Sylvia would be spent sitting on a balcony overlooking the Amalfi Coast in Italy while enjoying an espresso as she writes.

While not writing, she spends time with her husband and family, including two adorable cocker spaniel puppies. She enjoys traveling extensively, especially when researching for her next novel.

She also loves interacting with you, her readers, so please feel free to connect with her on social media!

Facebook: @SylviaBlackAuthor

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 28
Cover Designer – Janet King

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Mr. Bonbon was up bright and early, determined to catch Annabelle, the candy thief. He was up all night plotting to trick her and teach her a lesson. He thought: I know! I’ll make the candy look easy to steal. He made a giant marshmallow rabbit.
A modern version of Tar Baby.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Beyond Stonebridge by Linda Griffin
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Genre – Ghost Romance
Page Count – 231
Cover Designer – RJ Morris

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In this sequel to Stonebridge, it is 1959, and Rynna Wyatt’s abusive husband Jason has fallen to his death after a fight with his bookish, disabled cousin Ted Demeray. The police would like to know exactly what happened, but it’s impossible to tell the whole truth. Jason’s death doesn’t end his relationship with them. Rynna is pregnant with his child and traumatized by his abuse. She and Ted leave Stonebridge Manor to start a new life in Brenford, where Ted teaches at the university, but Jason’s restless spirit follows and haunts Rynna’s dreams. He wants her back. He wants revenge. And he wants his son. How can Ted and Rynna oppose his claims and finally put him to rest?

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As soon as Linda Griffin learned to read, she knew she wanted to be a “book maker” and wrote her first story, “Judy and the Fairies,” at the age of six. Her passion for the printed word also led her to a career at the San Diego Public Library, including 22 years as Fiction Librarian. She retired to spend more time on her writing, and her stories have been published in numerous journals. Beyond Stonebridge is her ninth book published by the Wild Rose Press, following Seventeen Days (2018), The Rebound Effect (2019, Guilty Knowledge (2020), Love, Death, and the Art of Cooking (2021), Bridges (2022), Reluctant Hearts (2023), The Axe (2023), and Stonebridge (2023).

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
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Genre – Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 311
Cover Designer – Rowan Prose Publishing
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Erica Parker has barely been a bride nine months when two thugs show up at her apartment while her husband is away on one of his infamous business trips, claiming he owes their boss a large gambling debt. Frightened, and without any other options, she heads for her childhood Long Island home she escaped three years ago. And swore never to return.
The aunts who raised her are as interfering and controlling as ever, but soon as the family attorney advances the rest of her trust from her parents’ life insurance, she can return to normalcy. Except he refuses, instead spouting nonsense about how she will soon inherit millions. On her twenty-fifth birthday. In two weeks.
Problem is, someone doesn’t want her to live that long.
Her aunts are harboring secrets, people are turning up dead, her husband is nowhere to be found, and attempts are being made on her life. It appears you can go home again, but sometimes, you shouldn’t.
Tropes: coming home, lies, on the run, damsel in distress, no one to trust, secret heir

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 930
Cover Designer – Rowan Prose Publishing
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ROPED: Sarah and Rafe are about to set off on a rocky road, but is their love 24 carat or Fool’s Gold?
RESCUED: Will Jake be able to save himself from her charms, and will Samantha capture Jake’s love-Her Heart’s Desire?
RISKED: Will they find her father alive, and is real love worth the risk of Serena’s Web?
ROMANCED: Will they both come to realize It Had To Be You?

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Julie Castle is a natural-born romantic with a modicum of artistic talent inherited from her mom and a love for telling tall tales she got from her dad. That set her up for being a starving artist, the biggest fibber in the world, or a romance author. She’s so glad she chose the latter. She’s always had a love affair with the written word. As a child growing up in a small town, she loved visiting the local library, a converted gilded age mansion, and getting lost between the pages of a book. The drafty old mansion could be a spooky place, but she still loved it. She enjoyed poking into behind the scenes areas she wasn’t supposed to venture into. She’s still the same way, which is why she loves writing romance with an edge, paranormal, suspenseful, super sexy, or just laugh your pants off funny. She resides in Wisconsin with her family.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen
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Genre – Kids, Adventure
Page Count – 94
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I’m not a princess, I’m a knight!
Raised by a single father, Kris bristles at being called a princess. She is as much a Knight as any boy! When you can pull her out of her books that is.
Left at her grandmother’s farm for a whole month, Kris begins to explore and finds herself in a strange world deep in the woods. A world filled with creatures directly out of her imagination.
While frantically searching for a way to get home, her newest friend, a terrified little elf named Gregory, gives her even more bad news. The kingdom’s prince, and the forest’s mayor have both been captured by an evil gnome named Gnalath.
Can Kris and her friends find the gnome?
Can they rescue the prince?
Can Kris find her way home again?
Kris & The Missing Prince is a lighthearted beginning chapter book about friendship, imagination, and never giving up on yourself.

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Art Blegen is an author of children’s books for young readers. His series “The Adventures of Kris” features a feisty young girl based on a young baseball player he once coached.

Art is an advocate for educating children and their parents to ensure they have a healthy balance of positive examples in their lives. Wholesome stories and a healthy imagination can lay the foundation they will use for the rest of their lives.

Before returning to school to receive his Master’s of Divinity in 2018, he spent ten years coaching youth sports. This gave him a deep insight into the ways children’s minds work and how to tap into their vivid imaginations.

Art is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. One of his favorite moments each week is when he has the opportunity to sit down with the children in the church for story time.

Each child is important, and each family matters to Art. Art is active in his spare time, playing with his grandchildren, and serving the community by encouraging places and activities where children can thrive.

Reader feedback is always important to Art.  He considers his readers part of the team and would be overjoyed to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future books!

Art and his wife Annabell live in Moline, IL.

You can discover more about Art at: www.artblegen.com.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray
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Genre – Sports Romance
Page Count – 270
Cover Designer – Sylvie Stewart
In the cutthroat world of professional sports, I’m the agent who always calls the shots. Until a decade-old feud with hockey superstar Banks Bennet resurfaces, and I’m forced to play nice.
When his agent drops him and rumors of a trade swirl through the league faster than a puck on a breakaway, I find myself in the dreaded role of Banks’s new agent. There’s no doubt I can save his career from crashing into the boards, but only if we don’t strangle each other first.
All I need to do is whip this man-baby into shape and negotiate an epic contract that will establish me once and for all as the top hockey agent in the league. No problem, right? But between babysitting Banks, battling perimenopausal mood swings, and fighting this annoying attraction to my client, I’m facing a hat trick of challenges.
Not everything about Banks is what it seems. Under all that bravado and childish behavior lies a sensitive and considerate guy who values more than just his time on the ice–leaving me to wonder if maybe there’s more to life than just wins and losses.
If I’m not careful, my emotions might have me losing control and throwing away the professional playbook for a shot at happily ever after…and that’s not how this game is played.
Tropes:
forbidden romance (agent x player)
menopausal woman at the top of her profession
slow burn
forced proximity
pro hockey
hilarious alpha hero
he falls first
opposites attract

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Sylvie Stewart

USA Today bestselling author Sylvie Stewart loves dad jokes, dirty rom-coms, country music, and baby skunks—preferably all at the same time. Most of her steamy contemporary and romantic comedy novels take place across her favorite state of North Carolina, and her characters never run out of snarky banter or snacks. When her laptop closes, Sylvie is a sucker for hugs from her twin boys and a good laugh with her hot-nerd hubby. If you love smart Southern gals, hot blue-collar guys, and snort-laughing with characters who feel like your best friends, Sylvie’s your gal. Stay up to date on all things Sylvie! https://sylviestewartauthor.com

 

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Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. Marika is a national bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomCom to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great romance story written by ten great authors. Some are new to me and some are favorites. This is an engaging story that is hard to put down. A story where it takes fae and human, forbidden love and one where fate will step in and take over. I enjoyed the characters and how creative they are. Their journey had me wanting to know what would happen next. They are connectable, relatable and brought the story to life. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced story that has so much entertaining value. This is one you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the second one. I highly recommend this book.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 26
Cover Designer – Ada Konewki

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Benny is having a house-warming party. Stega wants to give him a gift.
On the way to Benny’s new cave, Stega fills a bowl with berries. They’d make a great gift. But, they smell so good. Plus she’s hungry. She eats them. All of them. Now, all she has for a present to give Benny is the empty bowl. As she nears the door of his cave, Stega gets the tummy rumbles. She’ll never make it to the woods. She has to go. Right there! Right now!
Fortunately, Stega is half unicorn.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Murder on West Main (A South Shore Mystery) by I.M. Foster

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Murder on West Main (A South Shore Mystery) by I.M. Foster
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Genre – Historical Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 368
Cover Designer – Jenny Quinlan – Historical Fiction Book Covers
When Colin Brissedon arrives at work one summer morning to find his new boss murdered, all eyes turn to him. After all, the man had threatened to fire him just a few days before, and his colleagues are more than happy to tell the tale. Kathleen admits her brother is no angel, but she can’t believe he would sink this low. Fortunately for them, neither does Daniel O’Halleran, the village’s new coroner’s assistant. Of course, he needs more than his gut feeling to prove it.�
But that’s not going to be an easy task, considering the victim does not appear to have been held in high regard. In fact, Daniel is hard-pressed to find anyone who did like him, though there are more than a few who had reason to wish the man dead. To make matters worse, Kathleen is intent on conducting her own investigation despite his wishes, and he fears the consequences could be deadly.�
And yet, with the pieces of the puzzle laid before him, he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing, an integral clue that will tie everything else together. Will Daniel be able to find the elusive detail and discover the reason behind the gruesome murder of the prominent attorney? Or will the guilty party live to kill again?

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I.M. Foster is the pen name author Inez Foster uses to write her South Shore Mystery series, set on Edwardian Long Island. Inez also writes historical romances under the pseudonym Andrea Matthews, and has so far published two series in that genre: the Thunder on the Moor series, a time-travel romance set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Borders, and the Cross of Ciaran series, which follows the adventures of a fifth century Celt who finds himself in love with a twentieth century archaeologist.

Inez is a historian and librarian, who love to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogically speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science and enjoys the research almost as much as she does writing the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. Inez is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.

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War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson

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War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson
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Genre – YA, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+
Page Count – 1144
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Myth says the Guardians ended the Sorcery War by draining all sorcerers of their powers, or killing them. The Guardians then vanished without a trace – and so did magic. But the myths are wrong. Magic wielders lived on in hiding. Now Sorcerer King Nartzeer is recruiting them, in a world that hates and fears their power.��Terrorised by Nartzeer’s pre-emptive strike, Ruarnon’s Guardian-descent-claiming allies set sail to annihilate Nartzeer. Ruarnon hopes to free their family from Nartzeer’s clutches first, but Ruarnon’s uncle won’t abandon the army he commands to slavery.��Linh is killing two birds with one stone, using her role as Ruarnon’s envoy to potential allies to track down sorcerers to open her magic gateway home. She learns that Nartzeer is rallying a sorcery army while his neighbours mobilise against him, and sorcerers whose awesome power Nartzeer’s ideology undermines, the dreaded God Kings are stirring.��With sorcerers on all fronts marching towards mutually assured destruction, Linh and Ruarnon race to reach Nartzeer with the truth of magical ancestry and allegiance, hoping to unite people who are not so different before they utterly destroy each other.

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Elise Carlson (they/them) is an Aussie who graduated from playing imaginary games in their extensive backyard to writing YA Fantasy. In between educating energetic, enthusiastic minds as excited about life as they are —children— and adventures in Europe, North America, South-East Asia and locally, Elise enjoys writing adventures and epic conflicts for the young and young at heart.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 363
Cover Designer – Sarah Paige
Mega-pop star Kaia has a secret identity. Nobody knows she’s also ordinary Abigail Dilworth. With her latest world tour over, Abigail can finish her degree by student teaching. She’ll be incognito at a coastal Maine high school. When the semester’s over, then she’ll worry about whether to teach or continue her meteoric singing career. Except she’s off to a horrible start. There’s a meet-hate with the vice-principal (with a sexy academic look that can’t be ignored, but should be). And that’s the best thing to happen day one…
Everett Reynolds is content juggling his career as vice principal and teacher… and his secret career as an analyst for the EPA. As for a personal life? Well, he’s got his friends. Anything more leads to heartbreak – he knows that from experience. He definitely doesn’t need an entitled (and, yeah, stunning) pop princess pretending to know how to handle his students.
Abigail and Everett don’t like each other. Do they want each other? Beside the point. But circumstances lead to them needing each other. Who knew that Abigail asking him to be Kaia’s fake fiance would only be the tip of the favor iceberg? As they’re thrown together more, they learn that the difference between hate and love is razor-thin. And that secrets – including how they really feel – always come out…

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USA TODAY bestselling author Christi Barth earned a Master’s degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately, she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance, including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series.

 Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD
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Page Count – 293
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The violent death of Josh Baker, a young veteran and patient at the Front Range VA Behavioral Health Clinic, thrusts Marnie Liccione, M.D. and Louise Finnerty, M.D. into a fast-paced murder mystery set within America’s largest health care system. Is Josh another victim of the suicide epidemic or something more sinister?
Questions from Josh’s widow, who feels that her world is breaking apart after his death, convince Marnie and Louise there’s more to the story. In their search for answers, they uncover a prescription drug diversion scheme masterminded by those who may be also involved in the illegal sale of krokodil, a deadly and disfiguring opiate.
As they move closer to the truth of the circumstances surrounding Josh’s death, sinister forces will threaten their lives. Will they find the answers they need to give his widow solace?

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A native of Oklahoma City, Wanda Venters, M.D. attended Yale for her undergraduate studies and returned to Oklahoma City for her medical degree. She completed her pediatric residency in San Antonio with the US Army. Retiring from her pediatric practice after three decades, she began her second career as a writer in 2019.

She lives in Colorado with her husband, two labradoodles and a Siamese cat. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. She is an avid gardener, golfs with more enthusiasm than skill and enjoys a craft beer.

         The Denver Post has published several of Wanda’s articles, but she is proudest that the Post ran a feature on her garden. She has self-published a series of children’s books, The Unicorns.

In 2021, she and her co-author, Mary Rae, published their first mystery novel, Break Bone Fever, with the small publisher, Written Dreams Publishing. This novel was a finalist in the 2022 Colorado Book Awards, mystery division.

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         Mary Rae grew up in the New York city suburbs. She graduated from Colgate University before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After residency, she moved to Texas where she practiced Emergency Medicine for twenty years. She then changed course to practice Primary Care until her retirement in 2020. Soon after her retirement from medicine, she and her husband moved to Oakland, California.

         During her time in Texas, she and her husband raised two children. While living in Houston, she enjoyed exploring the Gulf Coast. Her fascination with the area led to the idea of writing a murder mystery set in Galveston in collaboration with her friend, Wanda Venters. Break Bone Fever, published in 2021, was the result.

         Retirement has allowed Mary to spend time with her two grandchildren, to continue her lifelong quest for proficiency in Spanish and French, and, of course, to write.

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout
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Genre – Women’s Fiction, Romance
Page Count – 379
Barbara’s fairytale life has hit a brick wall. Worst part, she didn’t see it coming.
Barbara navigates the NYC corporate world as a confident Black lawyer, balancing sky-high career goals with heavy family expectations. But while her career thrives at 31, her engagement crumbles, leaving her heartbroken – and stuck with a non-refundable destination wedding.
Arriving at her island paradise, Barbara is swept away by Sebastian – a hazel-eyed lawyer with a snake tattoo and a mysterious past. Their deep connection makes Barbara feel seen for the first time in her life.
For Sebastian, time stops when he’s with Barbara. It doesn’t matter that she’s rich, and he grew up on food stamps. That her clothes are designer and his hide old gang tattoos. Even that he’s white, and she’s Black. None of their differences matter until he’s handed the job meant for her.
Jobless and stripped of her family’s wealth, Barbara digs deep to find herself and her voice. Suspecting she faced racial discrimination, Barbara challenges her boss in court. It’s a decision that puts Barbara and Sebastian on opposite sides of a battle they long to fight together.
As their love and convictions are put to the test, one crucial question remains, how much are they willing to risk to find justice?
Multi-award-winning author Paulette Stout returns with a bold and spicy story of love, social justice, and belonging that’ll stay with you long after the last page. It’s fast-paced contemporary fiction for lovers of strong heroines with something to say about the world

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Paulette Stout is the multi award-winning and fearless author of fast-paced contemporary fiction that makes readers feel and think. With Paulette’s books, readers get bingeable prose, relatable characters and compelling stories that keep pages turning.

Raised by a single dad in Manhattan, Paulette is the gold-star wordsmith and owner of her content marketing agency, Media Goddess Inc. Prior to MGI, Paulette led content and design teams at several tech companies, and one educational publisher where her elimination of the Oxford comma caused a near riot.

You can usually find Paulette rearranging words into pleasing patterns while wearing grammar t-shirts at her home in Acton, Massachusetts. Connect with Paulette on her website at paulettestout.com, on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok @paulettestoutauthor or on Twitter @StoutContent.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie
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Genre – Paranormal Romance, M/M
Page Count – 227
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Going to Juniper Lake to help out my ex was supposed to be a one-time thing…
But I’m a glutton for punishment.
I’m Teivel Tynan, tracker demon, consumed with bitterness and afraid to love again – but also ridiculously attracted to Oren, my ex’s deputy. I come with a ton of baggage and he’s a Demon Hunter. Everything seems stacked against us.
When a bundle of joy mysteriously appears on Oren’s doorstep, it leads us to a mystery we never expected. Forced together in order to save lives, a fragile connection is built between us. Everything I never knew I wanted is now a possibility.
I’ve faced down many a monster and demon, but am I brave enough to hold onto the promise of a future when everything around us goes to hell in a hand basket?

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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

 

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

 

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 298
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Jake Holloway discovered his wife’s infidelity as she lay in a coma, carrying a child that may not be his.
Four years later, his heart remains closed to all emotion.
Lexie Morgan’s dream of a happily ever after ended the day she stood alone at the altar. The need to put distance between her and the pain puts her in the path of feral hogs and Jake Holloway’s life. Neither is prepared for the intense attraction.
When Lexie meets his four-year-old daughter, Katie, the timid child with downcast eyes steals her heart.
Forced to rely on Jake’s assistance, it’s impossible to ignore the escalating pull.
But the past never dies, and resurrected hurts threaten their fragile bond.
Will the ever-changing Texas winds hold them together or reduce their love to dust?

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Dana Wayne fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a published author at the age of sixty-six with the release of her first book, Secrets of The Heart. Since then, she has self-published six more highly regarded and award-winning novels and a cookbook. Among her work’s many awards are the prestigious international Best Indie Book Award 2021, Bronze Medal from Readers Favorite 2022, two Finalist awards in Page Turner Book Awards 2023, and the prestigious International Book Impact Award 2024.

 

A strong advocate for new writers, she started a podcast in 2020 called A Writers Life, where she shares her experiences and provides tips on writing, inspiration, and education.

A sixth-generation Texan, she still resides in the Piney Woods. She is a sought-after speaker and a frequent guest on various writing blogs. A die-hard romantic, her heart-warming stories are filled with strong women, second chances, and happily ever after.

When she isn’t writing or spending time with family, she is an avid crafter, especially Christmas-related items, her favorite being tabletop Christmas trees, a craft she learned from her mother.

 

She is a long-time member of the Writers League of Texas, East Texas Writers Association, Northeast Texas Writers Association, and East Texas Writers Guild.

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kerry Baker

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana #1)Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a lovely Romance story about two old “friends” who manage to set aside their differences and find love. I think the author has created a well written and descriptive story that draws you into what is going on. I thought the story was interesting and it was nice to read a clean Romance, as it isn’t normally my go to book.
I really enjoyed watching the characters discover more about each other, and themselves in the process. And Hank made  a brilliant addition. This is a really great book.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The King of Mir asks his people to help find a way to keep the lion in the Kingdom of Sher away from their sheep. We journey along watching 2 failed attempts at keeping the Lion out until, a little girl is the one with the plan that works. The King doubts her and her plan and he is pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I love that the little girl, Wynnie is sympathetic to the lion and doesn’t want anything bad to happen to him but, they have to save the sheep in their kingdom.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace is another wonderful story by Lois Wickstrom that is very enjoyable, fun and engaging story and also promotes problem solving and thinking. The illustrations are perfect to bring the story to life. My great nieces and nephew loved this story as much as I did.

The Kingdom of Sher and the Kingdom of Mir are neighbors. The Kingdom of Sher had a smart lion while the Kingdom of Mir had sheep to raise. When the lion would get hungry and eat the sheep within the Kingdom of Mir…how could anyone stop the lion. Will Wynnie, a young girl whom lives within the Kingdom of Sher be able to find the best solution and make everyone happy?

Definitely read and find out.

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life is Hell Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life is Hell #2)Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell Hath No Fury is the second book in the Life Is Hell series. I enjoy the variety of LGBT+ relationships in this series, and the diverse cast of paranormal characters. It’s an action-packed read that’s hard to put down!

Hell Hath No Fury focuses on the relationship between Sheridan and Millicent, who met each other in the first book in the series. It’s early days for them, and Millicent is new to the whole paranormal thing so there are a lot of obstacles for them to overcome. Millicent’s mysterious stalker forces her to come to terms with this new world and accept help from her friends, but also puts a strain on her relationship with Sheridan.

I’m glad that we got to see more of some of the regular characters, like Jezebel! And I loved Millicent in the previous book so I was excited to see her story get more attention.

This book gets five stars from me. I’d recommend the series to readers who are already fans of the author’s work, and those who enjoy varied LGBTQ+ paranormal romances.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom

This is a really cute story about Wynnie and her solution to stop the lion from the Kingdom of Sher from eating the sheep in the Kingdom of Mir. The King of Mir tasks his citizens with coming up with a solution that is fair and the winner will be the King’s Royal Advisor BUT if the solution doesn’t work, then the King will take their most prized possession. Several others try and fail before Wynnie gives her solution. I love how Wickstrom is always weaving in life lessons for her readers. I also really like the illustrations in this book. They are bright and they follow along with the story well.
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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Kerry Carr

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really sweet read. It was a story about a woman who in her later years has decided to take a trip of the life time to find her roots. This is a beautiful story of one ladies journey of discovery to find herself and maybe find love along the way again. Is it possible to find a true love twice in a lifetime?
Laura has found herself in a situation she didn’t imagine she would be. After losing her husband she finds herself alone and unsure of what to do with herself.
After joining a book club she is encouraged to follow her passion and find her roots to the England. So despite her nerves about travelling alone she decides to do something’s for herself after all the years of helping others.
When she arrives in England her adventure begins as she starts to trace and uncover her heritage. While she is on this journey she meets a gentleman. As their attraction and chemistry grows doubts begin to resurface in Laura’s mind but when feelings grow strong and the gentleman reveals a secret that Laura isn’t sure she can forgive and move past could this be the end of what could be the chance of the happiness and love again.

This is a really sweet, cosy read. I really enjoyed this story and I loved seeing Laura’s growth throughout the story.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this book!! You don’t read a lot about foster care and over coming many issues that can come with being put through the system. Especially a children’s book! This book had wonderful illustrations, but also a wonderful storyline. It really puts you in the shoes of a little boy who has been through a lot and must overcome a lot at the same time. In this book, Cam and Inaya are training for a charity run. The charity run is to raise money for a friend of theirs’s who is in the hospital needing open heart surgery. As you go along you see these two practice running, handing out fliers, and getting ready for the big run. One day after a run the two go home and meet their new foster brother. Loris keeps to himself. He doesn’t say much, he doesn’t play with the others, and he keeps to himself quite a bit. Cam and Inaya try over and over to get him to join them in stuff but he always says no. One day at school Loris stands up to a bully in their school. All the kids are scared of him, but Loris has been scared of worse. The foster siblings start to bond over things and Loris lets his guard down some. Race day comes and Cam hurts himself during the run. Loris takes over for him and helps with the rest of the race. The event is a huge success and the children bond even more. Such a wonderful book. Teaching great values while learning about courage, kindness, and overcoming many fears that pop up in different ways. I would defiantly recommend this book for children 10 and under, but it’s also a good book to show teens to encourage understanding and help stop bullying in my opinion. I can’t wait to read it with my girls.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Stop That Lion” by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and engaging story about solving problems through creativity and collaboration. The premise of the story, with the Kingdom of Sher’s lion causing mischief in the neighboring Kingdom of Mir, is both humorous and relatable.

The characters in the story, particularly Winnie, are endearing and relatable. Winnie’s determination to save her pet sheep, Paley, and her kingdom is admirable, and readers will root for her as she navigates the contest to Stop the Lion. The King’s willingness to listen to Winnie’s idea and give her a chance to solve the problem showcases the importance of listening to diverse perspectives and working together to find solutions.

The message of the story, that fair solutions and teamwork are key to overcoming challenges, is conveyed effectively through the entertaining plot and well-developed characters. The illustrations by Carol Thompson complement the story beautifully, adding depth and visual appeal to the narrative.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While not my first Wickstrom children’s book I enjoyed it as if it was. Lois always manages to captivate children with her tales, and wonderful illustrations, while always managing to teach them something at the same time. In this case, this being the fifth book in the series, Loretta takes us back to her garden to take us full circle in the life of fireflies. We enjoyed this one.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Jules Herbert

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As the name suggests this is a charming read with some wonderful characters and I really enjoyed Laura being an older age than you usually see lead characters in most romance novels these being days. I found the book club ladies fun and quirky. I’d definitely read more Of the Boomer Babes Book Club series.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize at the time of starting this novel that many authors came together to write this alluring, steamy, romance novel, and they all did a fantastic job. A love at first sight trope, fae, fantasy, and romance this novel had it all. It was a light, fun read that I’m glad to have read.

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