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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Kerry Carr

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a historical romance with a twist a very steamy twist which I really enjoyed. The author does an incredible job of transporting the reader back to that time period with old fashioned values with a modern twist. In this story you will find romance, a reverse age gap, sizzling chemistry and a little BDSM elements.
Charlotte never expected to find herself a widow at the age of 30 but that is the position she finds herself in. When she re enters the social scene she catches the eye of a young guy called William.
William is heir to the Earl of Harrington. He should be looking for an young woman with whom he can produce and heir however he wants Charlotte but he has his work cut out to prove to her that nothing and no one should stand in the way of them being together.
As the story unfolds and their chemistry ignites we learn that Charlotte is more than the mild mannered Lady she appears

This was a really captivating story. I love their interactions between each other and how determined William is to make Charlotte realise she’s the one for him. Their happy ever after maybe not being easy or conventional but are they determined enough to get it?

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes. This is a new adventure of Fay and her friends. Winter is beginning to set in and its time for Fay and her friends to head for warmer water. Fay and her friends set out to help the others causing a parade of friends. They decide to call it the Kindness parade. They spread kindness, joy and fun along the way. This is such a sweet story that teaches being kind, helping others, compassion and empathy. The illustrations are also beautiful. This book would make such a great gift to the child in your life or a teacher. The rhymes and fun pictures will give your child tons of enjoyment.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider. I love this series, its so magical and fun. In this addition we return to Emerald Hollow and find Sofia who has had her heart broken so she is very afraid to let anyone in. While Sofia is on her annual birthday hike she runs into a guy that is passed out. His name is Isaiah and Sofia and her friend Ash give him the medical attention he needs. The only problem is when he comes to, he doesn’t know who he is. Sofia is intrigued so she sets out to help him find his identity. She is very attracted to him but is very cautious. As Sofia spends more and more time with Isaiah she really likes him and the feelings are mutual. Will she be brave and let him in? Isaiah is really a mystery because he doesn’t even know who his is. Will they be able to find out who he is and why he is in Emerald Hollow.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol. These books are so fun and educational. This one takes on fostering kittens and all the work and time it takes. Charlie & Abby are learning so much about kittens and fostering. They learn that it takes a lot of time and patience and work. It teaches children that animals are not disposable and that all the shelters are full. This is such a cute, warm story filled with love and compassion. Suitable for young children and the pictures are beautiful! Great for teachers of young children or families!

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always looking to ‘shake things up’ in my reading because I have a bad habit of getting stuck in only a few genres or tropes until I read so much of them I throw myself straight into a reading slump. Maggie Sims is a new to me author and while I love Historical Fiction I haven’t delved much into Historical Romance. This sounded interesting so I gave it a try and I wasn’t disappointed. She may be a new to me author but I will continue to read her novels. Charlottes Control was a well balanced, well written, engaging novel that contained some fresh ‘tropes’ if you will, ones that aren’t populating every single popular romance novel lately. Charlotte and William had great chemistry and the spice, including a little BDSM element, was great between the two characters. I was invested. I can’t wait to pick up another novel by Maggie Sims.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of the funniest romances I’ve read this year. The chemistry between these two is off the charts, even with them trying to fight the attraction. He’s not thrilled she’s there. She just wants to finish here student teaching semester. She’s not sure she wants to continue being Kia. She kind of wants to go back to being Abigail. I loved the story. I felt like the fly on the wall observing these two. Even with the mentor-mentee relationship, those comments were priceless. Watching this relationship develop was priceless. This author does excellent writing and gives us characters to love. This is a must read.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, this was quite entertaining. The pictures are colorful and can hold a child’s attention. The story brings on giggles and chats. We loved reading this. This is the current storytime favorite at our house.

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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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War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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War in Sorcery's Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy #3)War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This is the third book in which I highly suggest reading the previous books first. It will help your enjoyment of the characters and this author’s writing skills. This is a well written story that takes you on an adventure that you won’t soon forget. An engaging story that had me turning pages fast to the end. Will Linh and Ruarnon are hoping to unite a group of people who feel they are different from each other. But are they truly different? The question remains if they are able to pull them together before they destroy each other. You don’t want to miss what happens and if Linh and Ruarnon are able to pull them together before it’s too late? There is great growth throughout which makes the story easy to read and entertaining. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start by the characters and had me wanting to know more. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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

This was a story that taught about being creative and listening. The young girl learned to ask the King questions first so that she could avoid giving the King her sheep. She wanted to solve his issue. No one else had been able to so they lost their most precious item. She taught the King about friendship. It turned out that he wanted to be friends with the other King. By giving him sheep as gifts, then it became important to keep the Lion out of his kingdom also. The problem was solved. I really enjoyed how the story teaches about problem solving. The pictures are colorful and help teach kids. The story teaches a wonderful lesson. I definitely recommend it.

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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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Page Count – 26
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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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Page Count – 368
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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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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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Page Count – 363
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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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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Robin Rankin

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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

Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 1)

This is a serious slow burn romance. Lots of heat and chemistry between Ryan and Meg.

They have known each other for a long time after spending their summers together as kids and now being neighbors as adults their relationship shifts from the uptight guy and the chatty girl to friends with a common interest and that is Ryan’s grandfather Hank.

Hank is a sweet man who has a soft spot for Meg and is completely in love with her dog Colby, not that I can blame him. I think I might be in love with her too.

Ms. Campbell impressed me since I had no idea what to expect from her and this was my introduction to her. This is one of the more wholesome romance books I have read in a while and I enjoyed it. Nice refreshing change of pace, enjoyed it enough that I’m looking forward to reading the next book.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was adorable! Teaches kids that being kind usually take little effort and can change someone’s whole day. I’m always telling my son we need to be kind to everyone no matter how we are currently feeling. This shows how it can boost our moods and make us feel great just by being kind to others.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a fun romance story that was told in a different perspective. I love how you are taken through a journey of the ups and downs that we call life…including relationships, dating and careers in this book and I see it being totally relatable on so many levels. I really enjoyed this story and its refreshing.

Chloe tries to navigate life and relationships..as she goes through the years…different relationships develop as she tries to find her own “perfect” happily ever after. Giving her heart to one forever may take some time, but learning along the way on what she is looking for has not always been the easiest task. Will Chloe ever meet her ideal “perfect” person for her?

Definitely read and find out….this is a great story told in a unique way.

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

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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 was a good 4 star read. Meg is asked to clean out a shed and sell the items in her store. Ryan is annoyed that his grandfather has asked Meg for her help. These two have not gotten along for years. Of course grandfather knows best and can see there is more between them. As they spend time together things start to change. Will these two become more than frenemies? Overall I really enjoyed this story, the author does a great job with her writing. I enjoyed reading their journey. If you are looking for a new series to read, 1-click and get started today on this one. I look forward to reading more from this author and series.

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery (Rhapsody In… Series, Book 1) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral MysteryRhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery is the first in a new series. The author uses her mother as inspiration for the main character, Elena, a world class ballerina and choreographer. Elena is invited to participate in a Gala performance by the founder of the Terpsichore Ballet, but also invited to audition in the unfinished ballet Black Rhapsody. What might sound like an exciting opportunity quickly reminds Elena of why she left the ballet world.
The story is filled with the wonder of the performing arts, intrigue, murder, obsession, and more. I always enjoy books diving into the dark side of ballet and this did not disappoint. Though many view this as a beautiful artform the story gets into the dark side of what could happen behind the curtain. I enjoyed the story telling and learning about Elena. It was interesting to see how everything fit together as the story progressed. The book is a fairly quick paced read and is worth the read. I look forward to the next book in the series to see where Elena takes us next time.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Perfect is the first book in a series of four books. The story focuses on Chloe as she progresses through her life to find “Perfect Man.” I enjoyed that we got to see Chloe as she went from a young adult in college to an adult in a high profile career. It stressed that what we might hold as standards can change and adjust as we go through life and our priorities change. There was a relatable honestly to Chloe and her relationships throughout the story. The story was relatable and interesting, but at times I felt a bit of disconnect because of how the story was laid out. This is just a personal preference and does not take away from the actual story and characters. I will look for more from the author and this series in the future to see what sort of Perfect comes next.

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kris & the Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen was such a fun book! My 3.5 and I used it as a read aloud and she thought the book was funny and has been pretending to be a pirate! This is a part of a series that I will absolutely be following. However, I didn’t read book one but that didn’t feel like it mattered much. Kris was meant to be going to a party with her dad but she didnt want to. She decided she was too big for that and wanted to read instead. Being so into the book, Kris’ imagination ran wild to where she was IN the story. Getting so lost in the book, she found herself in the jungle getting help from different animals and staying away from pirates. My daughter and I enjoyed this book. The author was descriptive and made you feel like you were truly in the story …. In the story! A two for one book with a positive outcome. Though I read to my preschooler, I’d say this would be a perfect book for ages 6-8. It was a lovely story and I’m excited to see where her next adventures take her and us!

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

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Fantastic Romance! This is a good wholesome love story with all the drama that comes with it. Very likeable characters and great storyline. I recommend for all readers who like westerns, love and drama. Looking forward to reading the next book.

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

Fantastic Romance! This is a good wholesome love story with all the drama that comes with it. Very likeable characters and great storyline. I recommend for all readers who like westerns, love and drama. Looking forward to reading the next 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 Helen Dawkins

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

Wonderful paranormal fae romance that is set in New Orleans. The book is written by a collection of 10 authors: Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Moran, Livell James, Machelle, Hanleigh, Melissa McKinnon.

The book started a little slow but picked up about a third of the way through. The romance is insta-love/insta-lust with mystery, tension, and of course insane chemistry. I thoroughly enjoyed their love story, especially that it is a forbidden love. Aeris, who is fae, is very interested in humans outside of her home, Laric. But she is given several warnings from her older brother about them. Her curiosity wins out, and she decides to use glamour to watch humans. The twist is… Callum, a police detective, (human…..or is he?) can see her.

Aeris doesn’t understand how Callum could see her, but after some research, she realizes glamour does not work on other mythological creatures. Since Callum, must have mythological blood, she reveals to him that she is fae. But what type of creature is Callum?

There are lots of twists and turns that are executed perfectly. I was worried that the book would not flow properly considering how many authors are involved, but the story is seamless. There is steam, but it is toned down and is more plot than steam. The book was excellent and intricately woven. This is the first book of a five-part series, and I will definitely be reading all five.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good book about a foster family gaining a new family member. A pair of foster siblings, at the beginning, are trying to get ready for a race that will help their foster sister who has heart issues. When they came home from passing out flyers, their foster mom introduced them to a new foster sibling, Loris. Loris is mysterious and doesn’t speak to anyone. The story talks about how he is always scared and that stems from his stepfather. He struggles with being shy, fear, anger, and confusion about why his parents had to leave him. However, he helps his siblings by standing up to a bully that was bothering them. His siblings are grateful and try to help him in return by teaching him that there are positive things that he could look toward instead of always being scared and angry. They start to build a bond that helps Loris break out of his shell and ends up being able to help his sick sister by being the hero of the race. This book seemed to address some issues that children may have, especially foster children. There was discussion of normalizing some of the negative feelings these children might have, but then also talking about the positive aspects that can occur too. I think the book does a good job of showing that a foster care situation doesn’t always have to be scary or negative.

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

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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful thriller, with some romance, and an investigation. Did all of these veterans really commit suicide or was it really murder? Drs. Finnerty and Liccione are determined to find out what is really going on in the VA hospital. What they find is shocking, and they are determined to put a stop to it. A great story with wonderful returning characters. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Break Bone Fever (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Break Bone Fever (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #1)Break Bone Fever by Mary Rae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A hard to put down thriller, with some romance, a touch of politics and some unpredictability rolled into one. An ER physician Dr. Louise Finnerty is one of the main characters in this story. Right at the end of her 12 hour shift a patient is admitted to the critical care floor. This patient is no other than her friend Dr. Gennifer “Gen” Drake. This story takes place in Galveston, TX and the storyline is fantastic. Dr. Marnie Liccione is introduced into the story as another friend that both Dr’s new from medical school. It is here that Dr’s Finnerty and Liccione are determined to find out what happened to their friend. A can’t put down story.

Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in this series. It can be read as a standalone but there are character crossovers so if you’ve read the previous books it’ll make it more cohesive. The characters are well developed and the plot is great. The location of Mars makes for a fantastic backdrop in this story. I definitely enjoyed this story.

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Kerry Baker

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really excited to see a new book by this author and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I was instantly pulled into this story, specifically the characters. I thought they were so interesting and engaging. I enjoyed their connection so much, the tension and the chemistry.
The storyline was exciting and fast paced. It fit the nature of the characters so well and made me connect with them even more. This book was such as great story that I thoroughly enjoyed. It has already made me look forward to the next book.

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

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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 is the first book in the Match Made ain Montana series. This was a new author for me and I really enjoyed this story. This is a clean romance with a enemies to lovers feel, throw in some western style and it was a unique story.

Meg and Ryan have never seen eye to eye. Even has kids they didn’t get on. But was there more going on behind the scenes that neither of them realise. Was their dislike for each other hiding other feelings neither wanted to admit?

Meg has an antique store in town and things are a bit slow but she is determined not to give up. When her elderly neighbour asks for her help in clearing out his old barn she agrees to help until she runs into the neighbours grandson Ryan.
As soon as Ryan sees Meg he wants her off the property and away from him. He has enough to deal with setting up his new business on the ranch without her as a distraction and Meg is definitely a distraction.
Can they be civil long enough for Meg to help Hank? And what happens when they start to realise that their feelings of hate and dislike may not be that at all. Will this be the time they learn to understand each other and find their happy ever after or will this push them apart for the very last time?

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

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

Meg Hawke moved from the busy Chicago back home to Montana. Living in her family home and running an antique shop. While it has not taken off like she had hoped, she still keeps the doors open. The Kincaid’s have always been her neighbors, and she has loved Hank like a grandfather. However his grandson Ryan is her frenemy, she tries to keep her distance. When Hank asks for her help she goes right to work. As long as she can keep away from Ryan. Will Meg and Ryan get past the dislike and move onward to a HEA? Will they be able to work together without ugly words at each other? This author is new to me. I love her story and how she builds up her character’s. The story is fun and a clean read, even in a clean story the passion is there with the words the author uses without going too far. The story is a real page turner and will keep you turning those pages until the end. I am looking forward to reading book 2, I hope you will too.

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