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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series, #3)Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series has been extremely well written and I have enjoyed all three stories. This one follows Chris Sullens. He owns and develops small resorts in some of the most beautiful areas in the world. He finds himself on a small island in order to help Rae, his best friend’s new wife, when she finds out some interesting family news. I like that this book circles back to some of the reasons Rae is untrusting in book one. Chris is flashy and comes from money, but he really wants to move away from that and loves his Eve Collections resorts that he created. When he arrives on the island he is instantly interested in Rowan. She is a red headed, independent spitfire who is running the family inn. Not everything has been easy for her after her father dies and drops a bomb on her and her brother. Chris shows up shortly before they are supposed to throw a family wedding and for some reason offers to help her. He has worked every part of the family business and tries to help where needed. He is there to help Rowan and they find themselves in some unexpected and strange occurrences. I loved the setting of this book so much and can imagine the small island feel, the inn and all the land, and the characters who live on the island too. I enjoy when an author writes books based on different characters but with overlapping stories so I can still read about the other characters.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series, #2)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just as good as the first and I loved getting to know the characters even more. The story line in book two focuses on Brandon and Callie. We get to know Brandon in book one as the protective best friend to Rae and band mate to Curtis. Brandon is the front man in a rock band and also paints in his free time. He really wants to find the love of his life and settle down, but he feels that person may have already slipped away. Callie works in art and runs into Brandon while they are both visiting Morocco. Callie lives in Paris and we hear snippets of her life in book one because she is Curtis’s sister and long time friend of Brandon. Brandon has loved Callie since they were kids so he goes to Paris for a visit. Callie is still troubled from her past and an abusive relationship. Brandon wants to figure out how to still be in a rock band and live on different continents, he wants to hold onto Callie and get another chance at being happy. Callie is haunted by her past and is having a hard time letting anyone, including Brandon, into her life and her heart. The book was so good. It did have abuse and difficult situations, but it was very well written and I needed to know what was going to happen. This is a hopeful and romantic book with a little steamy romance too. I loved it and can’t wait for book three!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a page turner! I loved the enemies to lovers story line and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters. Rae is a single and very independent woman who writes a travel blog. She is asked to pick up some work for a friend because the original writer couldn’t make it. Rae shows up to an amazing home in Georgia and she meets the homeowner, Dean. Dean was left at the altar a few years prior and he has a lot of feelings and baggage that he just pushes down and he swears off women and dating.. Dean’s sister is the one who set up the magazine article because she designed the house and he is rarely there. Rae and Dean do not get off on the right foot and after a few days they say their goodbyes. After the article is written, Dean reaches out to give his thanks but Rae doesn’t want to have anything to do with dating or even dinner with Dean. While attending a party where her best friend’s band is playing, she runs into Dean again, after all his company owns the contract for Brandon’s band. Dean decides he needs to spend time with Rae to see if whatever is happening or whatever they are feeling will be worked out and they can move on. They walk the park, they spend time eating and talking, and enjoying each other’s company. Rae says they are friends but Dean starts to feel more and becomes very jealous of the friendship that she has with Brandon. I loved getting to know the characters and would like to know even more about their pasts. I liked the story line that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to start the next book!

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To be a Fae Legend (Realm Chronicles Book 3) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Audrie Harrington

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To be a Fae LegendTo be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first book in this series is the first book that really got me hooked on reading about the fae worlds. I loved learning about the worlds, the rules and laws, the description of the fae, and the magical elements. This is the third book in the series and it did not disappoint! It starts out in an amazing kingdom that is described in amazing detail – the ocean, the castles, the decor in the homes, and more. Titania is the main character and the first queen of her kingdom, this makes it difficult for her to work with the other kings who do not believe in her ability to rule. She is 17 and her father is accepting meetings so that she can start courting. By the end of the first main event, she has four princes that she has accepted and will begin courting. She is taking a rest and enjoys time with her family, but she is also worrying about the human realm and danger of the omen of three evils. Titania meets with Hunter and his group in the human realm and one of them made a comment about her name sounding like titanium, I had not made that connection and had been reading it incorrectly. This book was fast paced and full of adventure. It kept me up reading late and I truly enjoyed this entire series!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has so much action and suspense and kept me turning the pages late into the night. There is so much history written in such vivid detail that it makes you think it is real and not fantasy. After three books I love the characters, Ian, Jarryd, and Malaq are the main trio and they fight and love and tease each other. Ian has to fight to stop his father, has to fight to figure out the Crown of Stones, has to fight to keep all the people around him safe. He often makes the wrong choice and bad decisions, but he overall wants to do good so you find yourself cheering for him. I love the magic in the series too, using stones to have powers. Ian is an erudite so he can do all, most people only have one magical ability. The description and thought that goes into the magical part of these books are amazing. This book is suspense, danger, steamy romance, and so much more. It was an epic ending to an epic series. As the third and final book in the series, I didn’t want it to end, so I was excited to see there are more books set in the same world!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The world building in the second book was just as good as the first! The places the characters go are so well thought out and described, I feel like I was right there with the characters. The castles, the prison, the ancient cities are all vividly written. I like that this book is told in the first person so you really get to know the main character, Ian Troy, even better in this one. Ian is coming off of the drug used to keep his magic suppressed and is having a lot of flashbacks to his time before being in prison and since then, it fills in holes in the story well. I really liked Captain Krillos in this book and the banter that he has with Ian. There were many of the same characters from the first book with even more added in this one. The story line is soooo good and kept me up late into the night reading so I could see what happened next. There is action, magic, death, romance, and so much more. I can’t wait to read the next book!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was action packed and felt like so much information, action, and events in one book! Ian troy is the main character and I truly enjoyed getting to know him. He is a Shinree magic user who after finding the crown of stones accidentally killed off two armies. Learning about the use of magic through the stones was very interesting. Ian wakes up to the devastation, hides the crown, and leaves the kingdom. Ian then taught himself how to stop using magic and we find the story comes back 10 years after the battle. There are so many other likable characters like Jarryd and Malaq, his two companions on his way back home to help the Rellan palace and the Queen battle against the Langorians. Sienn and Neela are strong willed women in Ian’s life and keep the story moving. The kingdoms that have been created and described in this book are amazing and sound like ancient times with castles, men on horses, and a lot of sword fighting. Ian finds himself in so many battles and it seems that the fates are against him. I am starting the second book now to see where the story goes next!

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Noah's Not So Super Summer: A Super Series--Book 1Noah’s Not So Super Summer: A Super Series–Book 1 by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun book that had me reading late and turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. The characters are very relatable to other teens and how they treat each other. The main character Noah is a dorky teenage boy who has a nerdy friend named Suki. They are picked on by the football jock named Kyle. Noah has had a crush on Ruth since the first grade but he can’t even talk to her. Their stories all become intertwined in the story as they try and save the day. They all live in Lincoln City and there are mutant animals who keep coming out of the sewers and destroying parts of the city. The Supers are people who have powers and always show up to kill the mutants. It was a quick and enjoyable read and I can’t wait to see what Noah gets up to in the next book.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun, historical, fantasy read! The setting is a kingdom with castles, kings, queens, carriages and horses, knights and more. The main character is Princess Zarina, the 13th born child of the King and Queen. She is known to be selfish but beautiful, and shows her selfishness when she decides she needs the best dress in the kingdom for her party. Zarina and her aunt go to see a dressmaker in the middle of the forest. The dressmaker is strange and Zarina feels that she put thoughts in her mind about the choice of cloth. She makes the deal with the dressmaker and it turns out to be a black magical dress. Zarina is left on her own and has to make it back to the castle, a day’s carriage ride away. She meets some of the locals who do not like the King or the Overseer who take and take from them, but don’t take care of the locals. She finds out the King and Queen have been killed and sets out to figure out a way to save her kingdom. Princess Zarina and all the other characters are so likable and I loved the magical dress! It was a fund read and I am already looking to see what else the author has written.

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading another book set in the small town of Buckeye Falls. This is the second book in the series, but it follows different characters and starts up right after the first book. The characters from the first book are all scattered throughout so that we can keep an eye on Max, Ginny, Harold, Natalie, and Anthony. In this book, we get to know Cece and Evan who work with Max at the diner. Cece is pretty closed off in the first book and we get to learn more about her past and what brought her to the small town. Why she has a fancy degree but loves the diner, why she doesn’t want to date coworkers, and why a big celebrity chef coming to town throws her into a panic. We also get to know Evan and why he decided not to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a big web developer but instead settled in Buckeye Falls. This is a fun, quick, clean romance book and I was excited to see that a third book is coming and will follow Natalie. I hope more come too because I’d love to get to know Evan’s sister, Mallory, more!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this book! The main character Rhia has grown up in a small village that has not been paying their taxes to the King so his sixth son is sent to marry her and figure out a way to get the gold. I love Rhia, she is witty and sassy and strong. She is a twin and is not dainty like most girls, she is tall and broad shouldered and has worked hard her entire life. Emerys, the prince and her new husband, grew up in a larger city and is not used to getting his hands dirty. They are enemies who have to work together to save the town. When they start to work together and actually talk and get to know each other they learn they have more in common than they thought. This was a fun historical YA novel and I couldn’t wait to see how it ended.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was reluctant to read this because I did not like Pedro after reading the first book in this series. I am so glad I gave it a chance because I loved learning more about Pedro as a character, about his past, what motivates him, and how he can change. A chance encounter brings Anne into Pedro’s home and the chaos of his past. Pedro doesn’t know who she is in the beginning and then learns that she is Anne Maxwell, the sister of Griffin whom he hates for taking his Julia away. They are drawn together and as she learns more about Pedro (sometimes through his brother Cris) she starts to open up to him too. This is war, hate, revenge, family, love, and romance all swirled together in a wonderful read!

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Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae) by Sarah Chilson – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Whispers in the WatersWhispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cross between a fantasy with the Otherworld and fae and mystery. The main character, Jessa, is an herbalist who lost her mom when she was young and now lives with her two older twin sisters, her father, and her aunt. Her aunt gets upsetting news and decides to travel towards a town near a crossing. Jessa talks her aunt into letting her tag along so she can try and figure out the mystery that her aunt is keeping secret. She also really wants to sketch the countryside. Jessa meets new people and steps out of her comfort zone to make small talk with others so she can help her aunt. It was an interesting read and I just learned it is a prequel!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, the story line, the characters, the setting, it was a great read! The setting of the town is cute with the main street, a diner without a name that Max owns, and all of the characters in a small town who know each other and everyone’s business. The characters are lovable and really easy to connect to. Max moved to town in high school and was made fun of for his stutter. Ginny calmed him and became his study partner and then girlfriend. Ginny’s mom left in high school so she grew up with just her dad, Harold. Max and Ginny were high school sweethearts, married, and then when Ginny was offered a job in New York she leaves Buckeye Falls and doesn’t look back. Ginny has been gone two years but Max and Harold still have dinner once a week and Harold goes to the diner often. Ginny is back in town because her dad has to have a hip surgery. She is unsure of seeing Max and when she does she starts to have all the feelings. Ginny still has feelings for Max but isn’t sure how he feels or if she should do anything about it because she will be moving back to New York after Harold recovers. Max is happy Ginny is home and still loves her. The story alternates between the character perspective so you get to know them even more as you read. This was a wonderful holiday romance!

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Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Snow in LoveSnow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun holiday read that I finished in a day! The main characters are both athletes training for the Paralympics at a ski lodge that is closed for a remodel. Connor had to have a partial amputation after a motocross accident and Sienna was born with only a partial leg. They are thrown together to train over Christmas before the big race. Karl is coaching them on the slopes and they get to know each other in the lodge where they open up to each other and learn that they are more than their reputations. The lodge sounds like an amazing place to escape, spend a holiday, and cozy up around the fire. The characters are both struggling to find themselves and are not sure if they can trust each other but there are sparks from the first meeting. I will be looking at more from the author because I loved the quick read!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Kamana Wanalaya for the HolidaysKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved everything about this book! I didn’t catch onto the title and its funniness until I said it out loud. The main characters are total opposites and you know that opposites attract. Teagan the Love Guru and Tenley the practical adult relationship podcaster TJ on Par. The Love Guru invites TJ on Par to a week at a Hawaiian resort to try and turn her onto the idea of love after she talks about him on her podcast. Of course she takes him up on a week in Hawaii and a check for $10,000 if she doesn’t fall in love. He loves to push her buttons from the very beginning and she is a strong and opinionated woman. They show up to the hotel during a couples week and get matched up with some great characters that we learn more about through Teagan and Tenley’s stories and also a chapter for each couple. This book had the Hawaiian islands, sun, sand, and fun adventures. It also had a lot of funny and real life moments and some steamy scenes. I liked that the author talked in the end about the characters and that most of them are from her other books that I now need to read! I hope that she comes out with more because I read this one in a day and truly enjoyed every page!

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carina just wants a big family Christmas this year! She spent the last few years with a lot of loss, sadness, and then Covid. She is struggling and feeling lonely until she starts a friendship with Max. She met Max in a grief group, but she thinks of him as an adult child. He invites her to his cabin that he has been fixing up with his late wife to spend the holidays. She is debating but no one in her family seems to want to make the effort for the holidays so she decides to get out of town to Crossbow and a little cabin in the woods. She is hoping for an adventure and a tiny stray kitten showing up on her doorstep is the first. I wasn’t sure about a post Covid book but it was well written and not dwelling on the pandemic. The characters were very relatable and the cabin sounds beautiful set in the woods outside of a quaint small town during the holidays! This was a wonderful read as we get closer to the holiday season!

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book of short stories all around Christmas! I would feel a little bummed everytime I turned the page and it started a new story. I wanted to keep reading and getting to know the characters and story lines. I loved the characters, the settings, the story lines, and the holiday spirit! The authors did a great job telling the whole story in just a few chapters. I felt like I got to know each of the characters and loved them enough to care about what happened to them. I have looked up each of the authors and added their books to my to-read list. This was a perfect collection of stories to get me in the holiday mood!

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This second book in the series starts right where the last one left off. Chloe and Quintus are trying to save Faerie from iron poisoning. Chloe starts out as just a mortal who freezes whenever she is scared and starts to learn how to deal with her feelings. Quintus is a fae who protects her and is now connected to her through their tattoos. The feelings between them are swirling! She can only do magic when she is touching Quintus and I love the addition of the dragon who she has a connection with and can control. Ludo and Mishti are also characters who are helping save the land from iron. Most of the book takes place in Crystal Thorn but the world building is so detailed and I learned so much about new lands. A fantastic read and I can’t wait for the next one in the series!

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Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2)Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This second book in the series follows the story of Emilien and Hel. They were married and in love until Emilien was cursed and turned into a wolf. He and their daughter left Hel and he became the guardian of his realm while Hel stayed in hers. This story has a few of the characters from the last book but is mostly a whole new plot line. I’m again happy for the glossary of people and characters, I just wish they had phonetic spelling too because I think I am saying all the names incorrectly! This book has magic, fighting, love, courage, and so much more. You travel through realms and time and see so much. There are multiple stories happening as they are all trying to figure out why the dead are leaving their realms. It ended pretty quickly but left an opening for the next book which will focus on Emilien and Hel’s daughter, Shalendra.

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The Aloha Series Box Set (Books 1 – 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Aloha Series Box Set Books 1-3Aloha Series Box Set Books 1-3 by Jill Brashear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun beach series set in Hawaii with all of the emotions. The characters are likable and easy to relate to, the setting is amazing and I loved hearing about all the local places that I haven’t heard of or been to as a tourist, and the story lines were easy to follow. The first book is Keoni and Lou’s story. Keoni is an amazing surfer but hasn’t gone pro. He holds onto the loss of a friend and blames himself. He meets Lou who is a tourist, who helps him change his feelings about tourists. The second book is Declan and Pearl’s story. Declan is a professional surfer but hasn’t been back to his home in Hawaii since the loss of a friend and a big fight with Keoni. He is just barely holding onto his sobriety and walking through life with no emotion. Pearl loves to surf and wants to be noticed so she can stop waitressing and make it back to Hawaii. The last book is Henry and Claudia’s story. Henry is a stuntman and Claudia is a bit part actress. They become friends as Henry decides to help her. There is drama and chemistry and this is a very well written series of relationships!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A retelling of Cinderella and I LOVED it! The main character is Ashley Adams. After her dad passes away she is stuck with her stepmother, Veronica, and her stepsisters whom she refers to as the M and M’s. Veronica decided to open a funeral home where Ashley does the make up for the deceased and tried to keep to herself. She is an outcast at school except her one great friend Laura. Harry James is a pop star who caught his chemistry lab on fire and now has to attend regular school to finish his senior year. As he is running from a mob of girls he runs into Ashley and into the funeral home. They hit it off, but then school starts and there are many things that go wrong. The characters are so likable and I was rooting for them through the entire book. The setting is in Washington, my home state, so I always love that connection! There are twists and turns and it is a total page turner. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Audrie Harrington

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read full of action and magic. The setting of Oasis with fancy hotels, gambling, shows, street performers, and magic reminded me of Las Vegas. The backstory is that Lisette’s father killed the King and was executed and he did not pass on his magic to her. I liked that the story is told from Lisette’s point of view but there are also chapters written from her father’s point of view which gives his story. Lisette’s goal is to become the next Jester to the Queen and she will do pretty much anything to get there. She doesn’t have magic so her show needs to be amazing. Luc is her biggest competition and enemy who is able to heal himself and always seems to outdo Lisette’s show. As Lisette and Luc get closer to the competition the tricks get more dangerous and they are both out to win. The characters were easy to like and the story was fun, sad, and suspenseful. I hope there will be more books to come.

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun book with a mix of the current Darcy clan living at Pemberley and the history of Elizabeth Bennett and her Mr. Darcy! Eliza wants to learn more about her family and why her father left England so she goes to Pemberley for a family reunion. She meets up with her cousin Joy Bingley, Jane’s relative, her goofy Aunt Iris, and a handsome Heath. All is going well until a body is found in the fountains and no one knows who the killer is. Eliza and her clan start snooping and start to find out secrets surrounding the staff, the family, and the house. I loved the characters, the setting at Pemberley, the snippets from Elizabeth’s journal, and the story line which kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next!

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked the first book in this series and was excited to see a new book come out! This book was written to bridge the gap between the first and second book and give us insight and the backstory for a character in the second book. The main character is smart and stubborn and really easy to like. Yarissa has just finished her training and can’t wait to become part of the Elites, but first she is sent as a spy into the Night Realm. She doesn’t want to be a spy and really just wants to help keep her people safe, but she learns a lot about herself, the fighters, and her training during the mission. She makes friends and tries to fit in while in the Night Realm, which is hard with her blond hair and sun kissed darker skin. The description of the realms is detailed and I am so excited for the next book in the series!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had twists and turns throughout! The main character, Ellawyn, leaves an abusive relationship and escapes to the quaint small town of Quimby Grove. The small town and town square are written so well, the benches surrounding, the marquee on the theater lit up, the window fronts, it all sounds like such a cute town. Ellawyn is brave and trying to start a new life that she has control over. She finds the bookstore and the man who runs it to be a place to feel comfortable and starts to open up. Benji knows she has a dark past or is running from something, but he takes her in and she becomes part of his family. Benji always has a smile to give and runs Starlight Books by himself. Benji’s grandson, Beckett, returns to town to help run the bookstore and cafe and take care of Benji as his health is dwindling. Ellawyn and Beckett slowly get to know each other and the trust builds into more. Then you get hit with a twist, Ellawyn has a stalker. This book was good and I didn’t want to put it down so I could find out what happened. I do have a few unanswered questions about some of the story but it was still a great read.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love reading books about books and bookstores! The bookstore sounds so cute and Leona is a fun character who always knows the exact book for each patron. She even wraps the books like a present because if you are buying it for yourself it is still a gift! Leona mixes up the books for Charlie and Sadie when they are checking out at the same time. Charlie was buying a book for his grandmother about an old movie star and Sadie was looking for a holiday romance. They end up finding each other the next day and go visit grandma who has dementia. She ends up loving the holiday romance and even remembers Charlie and uses his name when he comes the next day to exchange the books. Sadie and Charlie spend the day together and are instantly connected. Fiona is an author who is still trying to get over her divorce and moves into town. Her ex, a musician, is also there by coincidence and the bookstore brings them together to talk for the first time in many years. There are so many fun stories in this book, I enjoyed it a lot!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was another fun fae read! The main character, Chloe, is a mortal and town apothecary and is asked to return to the faerie realm so that she can help save the fae who are being attacked by the mortals. She doesn’t want to leave all of the people that she helps, but since her sister became a fae and is living in the other realm she goes back to help save her. Quintus is the fae who comes to ask for help and there is tension from the moment he arrives. The relationship between Chloe and Quintus is interesting throughout the book and I want to know more about their past. I really liked the world building and the descriptions of the faerie realm. Chloe freezes when in danger and she has to work through many things to be able to help anyone. I didn’t know that this was a spinoff from another series so I will need to go back and read them. I felt like there was so much history about the sister and the backstory between Chloe and Quintus that I needed to know more about!

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author did an amazing job at creating the setting, the story line, and the characters in this novel! The setting is a small village set in the Morvak Mountain realm, a medieval village that is mostly made up of fighters. Ember stumbles upon it and one stolen item at the market turns her life around. She has been on the run for a long time trying to get to a place her mother always told her to go, but her new friend, safety, and comfort keep her from wanting to run again. Gavyn is one of the town protectors and catches her in the act of stealing. He is the head trainer for the fighters and is keeping an eye on Ember. The other characters are all such a big part of the story and I really enjoyed getting to know all of them! This slow burn romance story has many twists and turns, loyalty, revenge, and spies. It is a page turner that kept me on my toes and in love with all the characters!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I devoured this book in less than two days! I enjoyed reading the Greek myth of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth, but reimagined in a new way. I learned about the gods, the family line, and what life is like before they ascend to become a god. I became attached to every character – Apollo, Hyacinth, and Epiphany are trying to avoid the responsibilities they have been born into, Temi is Apollo’s mortal sister who is always by his side, and Valerian who was not claimed by his father so he works as a stable hand. I found Apollo and his powers so interesting to read about, he can veil himself to look like others, he can heal, and more. Zeus, his father, is angry that he will not ascend and sends him to learn under Prince Hyacinth. They are enemies and pretty much hate each other, that is until they start to really get to know one another and learn they have many things in common. Epiphany needs to help her family and marry well, but she doesn’t want to participate in her promotion party and find a husband. She and Temi become very good friends and have some fun adventures. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

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