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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Angela Hayes

Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell exceeded all my expectations. This is my first read from Linda Bennett Pennell, so I really didn’t know what I would be in for. I was drawn to the book by its title, as I love all things crime related, and I’m a bit of a history buff too. I thought the story would make a great pallet cleanser between darker reads, which it definitely was- but it was also a surprisingly intriguing, and deftly woven story.
The author has created a complex story, visiting two different time periods, with several different characters, and choreographing the whole thing seamlessly. The multi-faceted story transitions from modern day back to the 1930’s- painting a rich and textured picture of the times. The characters are really well developed and very interesting. And I enjoyed how even though they were from vastly different times, they were connected by the same infamous character.
The authors love of the past, history, characters, and a great story- really shines through her writing- and I am really looking forward to seeing what she does next.

Thank you, Linda Bennett Pennell!

 

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Candida Hopper

Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel
by Linda Bennett Pennell

This book was so much more than I expected it to be. I think the author did an exceptional job weaving both the past storyline and the present storyline together. There was romance, suspense, danger and more. I was expecting Al Capone to be more of the main character but that’s not what how it was for me and yet it still worked so well, he was definitely still a big presence but in a different way than I expected. This really was intriguing throughout the entire book and I loved every minute. I was unable to put it down until I finished. This story is full of wonderful and interesting characters. I highly recommend this book.

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Dangerously Close To Extinction (Knollville Legends Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Kandis Posey

Dangerously Close To Extinction (Knollville Legends Book 1)Dangerously Close To Extinction by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.A. King has written another Beautiful story! In this book the Shifters are amazing! I love the twist and turns that this cats vs. dogs story has to offer. Knollville sounds like an interesting place and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series of legends.

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Katie Kearney

Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel By Linda Bennett Pennell. I was so happy I picked this book up, from page one I knew I was in for quite the ride with this authors words. While this isn’t my normal reading genre I’m happy I took a leap of faith. The characters are complex and relatable each one Brings something unique to the story. And I truly cared about each individual character, sometimes side characters can end up being just that but this author did a wonderful job of writing each one. There’s a bit of mystery and suspense which really pulled me in. From start to finish I was hooked. I’m excited to see what else this author has to offer. Five stars all the way and highly recommend!

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows Book 2) by Renee Regent – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Not So Wrong (Love Grows series, Book 2)Not So Wrong by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not so wrong is Book 2 in the Love Grows series. Melanie and Spencer hit it off right from the beginning. This book kept me entertained from the first page. Both main characters were very likable for me. Spencer is a billionaire who has everything he could ever want except someone to spend more then one night with. Melanie has been trying to get her group to the big leagues and has decided it’s just not in the cards for her. One thing Spencer and Melanie have in common aside from the desire to be with each other is music. Spencer loves to compose music and Melanie loves to sing. Will Melanie be able to write the words for Spencer’s music? Melanie is about to go home and help her sister take care of her mom and kids. Will Spencer and Melanie find true love together or will Melanie leave and never look back? This was a great read that goes quickly. It will keep you reading late an night when you should be sleeping. I loved this book!

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The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series ​by​ Claire Luana​ – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery SeriesThe Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series ​by​ Claire Luana​ ​is a unique YA fantasy, thriller, romance series that is full of magic and the unusual and should not be missed. It is also a murder mystery that is action packed and well paced. Claire weaves her magic with just the right amount of mystery and suspense, action and danger, romance and intrigue, heartache and love, humour and fun. I enjoyed the story so much that it finished before I was ready and I didn’t even notice because I was so enthralled to find out what was going to happen next.
In book 1 Wren was falsely accused of murder by cupcake and has a month to find out who framed and who the actual murderer is and clear her name.

In book 2 Wren having barely survived, she is having to face enemies, both old and new as she tries to solve the mystery behind disappearing Guild members.

In book 3 Wren is heartbroken and still reeling from the loss and betrayal of others. On the run, tired, scared, hurt and faced with her past all the while the political unrest continues and Wren wonders if she will ever have her family back and lead a normal life again.

This series should be on everyone’s reading list. I mean books in one stop what could be better.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L Moody – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria 1)Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ice Crown, the first book the Elements of Kamdaria, by Kay L Moody is a wonderfully written fantasy and book one of four. While I wish it was longer, it always makes me want to read 2 even more as I want to see how this continues. I found that this book was a creative mix of love, family, magic and friendships.
As a citizen of Storm, Talise has power of all the elements and she wants to become a Master Shaper so she can improve her life. If she wins the competition she can live in the palace and work with emperor. Aaden also wants what Talise wants, and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
I think the author did great creating a strong story line and characters that will stay with you and make you want to read the rest in this series. I give this book four stars and highly recommend!

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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1)Discovery by Sherry A. Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Discovery, The first book in the Orphan Train Saga was such a page turner and I found myself able to get lost in this wonderfully written story. Cindy Moore had to spend her summer uncovering what was in the storage shed that was once her grandmothers. What she finds are secrets that her grandmother had taken to the grave, she was one of the children that rode the Orphan Trains.
This book was amazing, and I felt so many emotions reading this book, sadness, happiness, and so much surprise. I had never heard of the Orphan Trains and after reading this I did a lot of research and was/am completely intrigued by this. I am beyond ready to read part two in this series, I highly recommend this five star read!

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Monty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Monty and the MonsterMonty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Monty and The Monster was a cute, fun, and enjoyable read. I think that this is a perfect read for any young adult. Monty Hyde has moved again and that means less time his father is home with work, his brother bus with friends that no one will not notice he is the outcast again. One day he decides to make a friend of his own. But what happens when this friend is a monster and just might be eating the kids in the area!?
Rhonda Smiley did an awesome job with the book. A story of family, friends, with laughs and so many smiles. I let my eleven year old read the book and she loved it even more than I did. We both give this book 5 stars.

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Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC #11) by Manda Mellett – Review by Chantelle Smith

Truck StoppedTruck Stopped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Manda Mellett has become one of my go-to authors, each book of hers I read, I continually get captivated by the read and the characters. But honestly what isn’t there to love its a book with an incredible storyline and made even better by the fact it’s filled with hot sexy bikers that aren’t afraid to fight for what they want and their stories being told. This book is definitely by far my favourite book in this series, and boy is there many of them but there was just something about Truck & Allie’s story that had me completely compelled to carry on reading right until the end, and even then I didn’t want it to end. This book was also the most emotional, it took you on an epic battle of your own emotions as well as the emotions and feelings of the main characters.
Truck and Allie’s journey through this book was the most compelling and I loved following them, they have amazing chemistry that I loved watch developing and change over the course of the book.

I cannot rate this book enough! I can’t wait to read more from this author and what else she has to offer, and what else will come of our amazing bikers. Manda Mellett I applause you for your amazing mind and bringing us some incredible storylines and characters.

 

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L Moody – Review by Emma Morreale

Ice Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria 1)Ice Crown by Kay L Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book isn’t super long but the world we are introduced to is absolutely fascinating so I’m hoping for a long series. There wasn’t as much detail as I would have liked in the first book of a fantasy scifi world but you get enough to keep you thinking. Talise is a one in a million child from the Storm who can shape the elements. No one else from her poverty stricken home can say the same. Kay Moody straight up tells her readers that since Talise has lost her abilities from malnutrition before and the fact that starvation is the most common cause of death in the Storm, there may be others who COULD shape. Talise is admitted to the most prestigious academy to control her abilities and at the end of her literal decade of schooling, she will be in a contest to become Master Shaper. It’s literally the only way to keep from going back to the Storm. Or at least that’s what the powers that be want you to think. There HAS to be more than that, right?
It all felt very much like the well to do were using the lack of food (in the storm but no where else) to keep what could become an uprising or at least resistance in check. I am very excited to see where this series goes

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows Book 2) by Renee Regent – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Not So Wrong (Love Grows series, Book 2)Not So Wrong by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not So Wrong
Love Grows
Book 2
By Renee Regent
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This is a full length Romance between two unlikely people. Who live very different lives, and the journey they have taken to find love.

Spencer and Melanie, what a fun couple. He is a billionaire that has secrets he is trying to keep. She is about to give up her dreams. Move back home to help her family. When music is love, they both write a song together. He writes music, she writes the lyrics. The two put their talents together and there you go!

Renee Regent has written a beautiful love story. Not just romance, she has included music. I was drawn in before I finished page 2, and kept reading until the end. Her book is well written, her research of music and her love for writing are within this book. You are bound to fall in love with her characters as well. I am looking forward to following her series. I know I will continue to read this series. Well done!!!

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Monty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley – Review by Sarah Oakes

Monty and the MonsterMonty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about friendships. Monty always has trouble making friends. When he moves house again, he struggles to fit in and finds bullies everywhere. Whilst exploring his new house, he finds a trapdoor in the attic leading to underground chambers full of old crates and notes about old experiments. Full of excitement, Monty decides to literally make a friend. his friends turns out to be a furry monster with mysterious abilities. Can Monty keep his monster hidden from the world before scientists get to him?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Monty standing up for himself but vulnerable underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the mysterious and bubbly Houdini or the creepy Dr Petrovic
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the rickety house full of cracked floors and spider webs and lofty attic for a sense of the gothic. Or the scenes in the underground with the rope ladder and tunnels for a sense of adventure, dark and dangerous and exciting wonderfully written. Or the scenes in the skate park full of life and people and a sense of wonder as a place away from it all for Monty. Or with the monster and giant size with its colourful fur and teeth and claws and the green slime straight out of a sci fi novel, strange and weird and wonderful.
the combination of horror with monsters and experiments and a child’s story with school and bullies combined perfectly to make a captivating read. I loved the sense of the horror genre existing in a kids narrative, a place you wouldn’t expect it and makes it fresh and exciting. I also liked the nods to horror stories like with Hyde and the hints to Frankenstein later on was a lovely addition. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Out Bad (Sinners or Saints Book 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Moriah Venable

Out BadOut Bad by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out Bad is the first novel in the Sinners or Saints series by Janice M Whiteaker. This is my first novel by this author.

Joe is a former bad boy who had turned over a new leaf. He has a sweet and caring personality but because of his past mistakes he still beats himself over it, while also trying to find redemption.

Gwen is a sassy, hardworking, and stubborn woman who isn’t looking for a relationship just wanting to have fun and be casual. She also has issues of her own that she is trying to get away from.

While Joe is trying to convince Gwen that they can be more, his past returns and threatens the life and relationship he has found for himself. Will be able to protect Gwen?

I am really starting to love romantic suspense stories and this one really caught up attention. The chemistry and attraction between Gwen and Joe was off the charts. The emotion and turmoil coming off from each character. I just wanted them to find peace and be happy.

I am hoping there is more in the series because I would love to read more by this author.

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Claimed (The Torzial Affair Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Karyn Taylor

CLAIMED (The Torzial Affair Book 3)CLAIMED by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claimed is the 3rd and final book in the outstanding Torzial Affair series by Via Mari. It starts right where book 2 ‘Bound’ left us on a cliffhanger. I would not recommend reading this book without having read ‘Shattered’ and ‘Bound’ first as it one continuous story through the 3 book series.
If possible, this book is even more action packed and fast paced than the previous two, taking the reader through so many twists and turns, and every emotion possible in the build up to a fantastic conclusion. The author throws a few surprises along the way that have you shouting out ‘WTF’.
I loved this book, particularly the growing relationship between Jenny and Brian as he pushes her limits, bringing out more of her submissive nature. They seem unable to keep their hands off each other, resulting in many hot and steamy scenes throughout the book.
Having done things back to front and read the 2 Billionaire’s Bodyguards book before this series, I loved seeing Jay and Matt in this setting. I also loved that the author drops some hints at the end of ‘Claimed’ as to what might come in the Billionaire’s Bodyguards books.
All in all, this book brings a truly amazing series to a conclusion. I would most definitely recommend this whole series to others. Now that I have discovered this amazing author, I’ll be sure to read more of her work.

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September Breeze (Cinnamon Bay Romance Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Sarah Oakes

September Breeze (Cinnamon Bay, #2)September Breeze by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about feelings.. Tess Dixon is a songwriter working for a movie set in Cinnamon Bay. She arrives finding no accommodation ahs been provided for her but a local woman offers her a solution with a live in job position to a small family. Curious, she goes to the house and accidently lands herself the job. She promises the father she wont stay long in the position. But over time feelings grow and health issues appear, making Tess question her want to leave. Can she stick to the plan or will her feelings make her want to stay after all?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Tess determined but unsure underneath or Brian as a good father but with his worries underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the sweet and silent Tatum or loud and boisterous Alice or the three eccentric ladies in Birdie, Hattie and Trixie
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the house itself small and tucked away but homely with the cypress trees and white stone. Or the scenes at the beach with the sea calm and blue as a space away from it all for the family wonderfully written. Or the storm later on with its sights and sounds so vivid its as if you’re actually there beautifully written.
The switch of perspectives was written well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in the sections and asterisks to separate them. I also liked the Mary Poppins feel to the story like the strange advert and a nanny coming from nowhere who loves to travel and also the want to leave which were all excellent additions to the story. I also loved the respect toward peope with disabilities in the novel like with Tatum’ mutism just accepted and not criticised. I also loved the portrayal of visual impairment in the novel later on with Brian’s worries and fears emotive and relatable and perfectly written. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts Series Book 2) by Nicole Banks – Review by Angela Hayes

Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts #2)Into Pieces by Nicole Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Into Pieces is the second book in the Shattered Hearts Series by Nicole Banks. This is a continuation of Jasmine and Angels story that we started in book one. This book doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, it is a fairly simple story- but it’s the characters and the emotional content which carry the story- with so much emotional content, this story really tugs at your heartstrings- all while we traverse all of the highs and lows alongside our main character. They have been through so much, and both have demons of their own to deal with- and I thought perhaps they may have it a little easier in this book- but Ms. Banks certainly made them ‘work for it’ as they faced their past and demons. They have grown, but haven’t yet learned to fully trust, or let down their barriers.
This book has a more raw, sinister, and suspenseful feel to it than the first- which gave it a little more intrigue for me- that, coupled with the emotional, angsty storyline makes this book my favourite so far.
Bring on book #3!

Thank you, Ms. Banks!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys SeriesThe Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells is the second Book in the An Underground Bad Boys Series. I was hooked from the beginning and had a hard time putting it down. Spencer recently moved to his new mountain home and is a owner of a Mechanic Shop. Josie is a stubborn yet feisty woman. When Spencer’s friend comes for a visit he finds himself in a threesome. He can’t keep away from her and feels like he needs to control his dark side. These two have a attraction to each other and she is very intrigued by the hints of who he was in the past.Do these two have a chance at a future together? Can Spencer act on his feelings and take a chance on her? This story has some hot and steamy scenes that will definitely have you feeling like the temperature is rising. Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts Series Book 2) by Nicole Banks – Review by Emily Walsh

Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts #2)Into Pieces
By: Nicole Banks
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts Series Book 2) by Nicole Banks was an okay read that kept me reading.

The second book in this raw emotional read, it picks up where the last book left off. Following these characters over from that first book, which I did have some issues with, I was hoping that the MC’s would mature. As the two major subjects that this book covers, I was hoping for something more. As a serving member and a supervisor, I’ve seen, and have had to assisted with the issues persistent in this book. There were times that the author had it, I could see the growth, but there were others that I just sat back and shook my head. I still have problems with Angel, and I just, can’t get over the way he acted at times.

Overall this book wasn’t bad, the author does a wonderful job at expressing the characters emotions. Not just the MC’s but the side characters as well. The plot line is compelling, as we get more into the demons that both MC’s have and are carrying. That raw emotion is what kept me reading. Writing like that is hard to come by. So please take my recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will get caught up in this feels invoking read.

Happy Reading.

-Review by @eawalsh

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Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Candida Hopper

Finding RuthFinding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past
by Cynthia Hamilton

This was a very engaging read. I was hooked from the beginning. I found myself curious as to how difficult this was to write, or maybe not difficult at all, maybe it revealed more of an understanding. This book was so well written that I felt like I was right there. Ruth went through a lot in her lifetime which explains some of her bitterness later in life. She was truly a strong beautiful woman in her youth, but it seems as though her search for love left her wanting. I found this book to be very intriguing. This is definitely a must read. I highly recommend this book.

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows Book 2) by Renee Regent – Review by Heather Lovelace

Not So Wrong (Love Grows series, Book 2)Not So Wrong by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This contemporary romance hit all the right notes for me. Melanie and Spencer were fantastic main characters to watch/follow. I dove right into the story and found myself on the last page before I was ready to let go. This book moved well and was full of emotion, romance, drama. You name it – this book had it. One of the better contemporary romances I’ve had the privilege of reading this year. Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from Regent.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Felicia Bates

Finding RuthFinding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Ruth
By Cynthia Hamilton
5 stars

I had not heard of Cynthia Hamilton before reading Finding Ruth, what a book to make a first impression. Cynthia took a diagnosis that is real and personal and crafted a memorable, heartwarming story.
I am having trouble finding the words to describe how this story made me feel. The detail was raw, emotional and real. I can’t even begin to imagine the emotion that was conjured up while writing the book.
Certainly a 5 star read, I am curious to read more from this Author.

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Out Bad (Sinners or Saints Book 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Robin Rankin

Out BadOut Bad by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out Bad by Janice M. Whiteaker is the first book in the Sinners or Saints series and I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in this series. MC style books aren’t usually top of my list, mainly because I haven’t found a lot that are respectful towards women. I can’t say what the rest of the series will be like but it’ll it’s anything like this book I will be a devoted fan.

I love Joe! He is my current boyfriend and I don’t know if he will be replaced for a while. He isn’t perfect and has done so much put his past totally behind him and become a wonderful and successful man.

Gwen has her own past that she is still trying to get past. But the moment she met Joe she knew she had to try and move forward with her life.

I’m looking forward to following these two characters and meeting several others.

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Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Finding RuthFinding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Ruth
A Daughter’s Quest to
Discover Her Mother’s Past
By Cynthia Hamilton
☆☆☆☆☆

This story hold many secrets of a daughter finding out who her mother was.
Cynthia is the author in this insightful story. She is also one of the main characters that will take you back into her mother’s life. This all started with a picture Cynthia found dating back to 1949. Take the journey of Ruth’s life with Cynthia. Many things about her mother will be discovered.

Cynthia Hamilton wrote this story and discovered many things about her mother she never knew. You will laugh, cry and learn a little history. Alzheimer’s is an eye opener in this story. This book is well written and takes you, the reader, on a quest through Ruth’s life. What a remarkable story, as told by Ruth’s daughter. I absolutely love this story and the journey the author will discover for herself is remarkable. I will be reading more from Cynthia Hamilton. Well done!!

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Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3)Surviving Wrath by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3) by Gwyn McNamee

5-Stars

Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3) by Gwyn McNamee was an action packed novel. It had steamy romance and brutal fight scenes. It cannot be read as a standalone.

We are once again following Rea as she continues to hide from those searching for her to have revenge. She has a huge surprise and thinks take a crazy turn with the storyline. Wrath makes its presence known once again with this final book. I loved how much the characters changed from book one. I found it very easy to read and I could not put this book down until I was finished with it. It was an excellent conclusion to this series and I highly recommend both this book and the series. Excellent read!

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Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 3) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Erin Wolf

Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue, #3)Fools Rush In by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Fools Rush In: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 3 by Donna S. Frelick, 4 stars.

Rayna is undercover on a slave ship. She knows what her mission is and readily plays the role she needs to get inside. But things don’t go as planned. The slave ship is rescued by a pirate ship. While this is wonderful for the slaves aboard, it ruins everything for Rayna. Even more so when she has to explain what is really going on. Is there any way she can convince the captain to let her finish her mission? Or will his hatred for slavery ruin it all? What will it cost them? What of the attraction these two feel for each other?

This is my favorite book so far of the series. The story was so enthralling to me. I absolutely loved all the characters, the are all so different, but yet so real. The story is creative and new to me. Not to mention it kept twisting and turning on me to keep me on my toes. I could not put this book down, I was dying to see what happened next.

This can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading all of the books in the series since they are so good. If you are a fan of science fiction romance/action, this book is for you.

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Sheri Schrader

Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell is a story set in both contemporary times and the 1930’s. The story starts with Jack Blevins witnessing a body being moved in Lake City, Florida at the Blanche Hotel. What has he seen and who is involved in this crime? Move forward to the Gainesville, Florida in 2011 and you have Liz Reams who is a historian interested in crime. Will she solve the mystery behind the summer of violence and Al Capone’s involvement.
I really enjoyed the time periods and locations introduced in this book. I am a fan of historical fiction and love stories from the early 20th century. This checked all my boxes. I enjoyed how the story unfolded and the characters were interesting. There is a bit of romance but not over the top. Overall, I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
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Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts Series Book 2) by Nicole Banks – Review by Maura Harper

Into Pieces (Shattered Hearts #2)Into Pieces by Nicole Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*****3.5 Stars*****

really really wanted to continue to enjoy this series. I just couldn’t. I don’t want to spoil the story for others so this will he a a spoiler free review.

INTO PIECES is the second book in the “Shattered Hearts Series” and begins almost exactly where part one left off. I would not recommend reading this as a standalone. There are a LOT of moving parts.

Told in multiple POVs, we are able to “hear” the inner workings of a character’s thought process. While this was an enjoyable way to read Book 1, in Book 2 it bothered me a LOT.

This book was simply not my cup of tea and I always appreciate when an author puts words on paper for the world to read.

I am invested enough that I will be reading book 3 of there series.

Review by @mauraharper

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Kari Anne Horstman

Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! To say that I was engrossed from the first chapter would be an understatement! I love the way this book was given to us. It’s like we were experiencing the world with the characters, not reading the authors words. There are so many characters, so many threads, so much information…and to have it seamlessly wrap up at the perfect time in the perfect way without the ending being obvious-that’s the mark of a good writer. Incredible job. 5 stars.

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A Divided Mind by M. Billiter – Review by Jana Teppih

A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Divided Mind is the first book by M.Billiter (the alter ego of the writer Mary Billliter and I have enjoyed many of her books). I know that the story is being promoted as psychological thriller and I can see how some people might get confused by this but I get why it is so hard to define it – yes it is contemporary, yes it is about mental illness but there are some aspects of thriller there as well when you are not sure if it truly is the mental illness or maybe it is something else …
A Divided Mind is the story of high schoolers Branson, Aron and their single mother Tara(there are also two younger siblings). The writer tells the story from Tara and Branson’s POV so we get deep into the mind and dynamics of the family members. The writer gives detailed insight into the Schizoaffective Disorder and how it affects the person suffering from it, the family members and the friends … you will cry and Branson will break your heart AND you will fall in love with Aron and the bond that the twins have.
If you like stories about mental illness then this is definitely a book for you!

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