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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Cindy Rushin

An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this book. It was a little bit different story about vampires and I like reading different takes on vampires. The author created a very vibrant world and I enjoyed reading about Matthew’s journey as he looked for answers in his life. The story had a few surprises and I enjoyed the ending. I will look forward to reading more from this author.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is meant to be will be. I love these books that make me swoon. I’m a total romantic at heart. Fake wedding years ago. Now reunited and sparks are flying. Highly recommend reading this book. You will not be disappointed.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Tausha Treadway

G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker. First of all this is a beautiful book and its not just another ABC book. Its beautifully written and the illustrations are some of the prettiest I’ve seen. Its such a wonderful book for young children to learn their letters and words. It even has a glossary in the back for the words you don’t know. My 6 year old nephew really enjoyed this book! It would make a wonderful book for a baby shower, a birthday gift or for any child in your life. When your child can actually use a new word they learned from this book it all makes perfect sense! Such a great new take on your ABC’s. Pick this up for all the kids in your life and even the teachers as it would be perfect for classrooms!

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Picking Pismo by Emi Hilton – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Picking PismoPicking Pismo by Emi Hilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable, engaging and emotional romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Following the death of her mother Claire returns to her hometown of Pismo Beach, to look after Alexis, her fourteen year old sister. Her plan is to pack up and sell her mother’s house and return to Los Angeles, taking Alexis with her. Claire was definitely not planning on having a relationship or falling in love, but then she meets orthodontist and divorcee Dr. David Clark. David is not going to give love a second chance, but then he meets Claire. Although Claire is leaving in three months her and David decide to date. Just as their relationship is developing David’s past threatens everything. Claire is also struggling with her grief and they both need to overcome past mistakes. Even if they do find love with one another, Claire can’t stay in Pismo Beach as her life is in Los Angeles. This is a heartwarming romance between two very likeable and relatable main characters. Their connection came across in the narrative and the storyline took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it.

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Darian Vester

Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m going to get the bad out of the way right away because I’m still a little upset about it, I was rooting for Paige and Viktor the entire book but when she started this whole love triangle thing and was saying “I love you” to both boys I was mad. It was messy and I was honestly thinking maybe she needs to be single and find herself because this wasn’t the drama I was looking for.
Other than that I loved the book, it’s great slow burn YA read. Paige’s life feels out of control since the death of one of her friends and I hope this book shows young readers that grief is different for everyone and it’s okay to go get help to work out how your feeling. I really liked Paige’s friends, they felt like a realistic friend group to me. I was team Viktor the whole way, I fell for him instantly and I love that he’s not a cocky “I’m the best” hockey player. Honestly I could keep reading about the two of them.
I recommend if you enjoy clean, YA romances. This book can also be read as a standalone.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Betsy Melano

Falling Down (Rockstar, #1)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A teen crush of a rock band member turns to romance. When Lucy and Sera are waiting for their flight to California, they meet Jesse Kingston, the lead singer of Falling Down. The girls can’t believe Jesse is on the same flight as they are although he’s in first class and they’re in coach. Years later, the girls are hired for a rock video session for Falling Down.
The characters we meet in this first book are awesome, talented, fun, and easy to connect with. Many moments throughout the book that had me laughing or giggling. The world the author created is great. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Meghan Lee-Mueller

Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is #2 in the series. I didn’t read book 1 but it didn’t seem that there was a need for that. This book worked well as a stand alone.

This book started out a little slow but I’m so glad I pushed through and read the whole thing. The main character, Paige, leaves her acting job on hold to find a “real” job and please her family. This story is her journey through life and love during that process.

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Alchemy of Glass (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, but this book 2 to the series and highly suggest reading the first boo first, to have a better understanding on what this story is all about. This is a book that continues on from the pervious book. This story is filled history, time travel, twists and turns, love, loss, mystery, supernatural, science and so much more. Each chapter is takes place in a new time period and follows the journey of Gaelen’s hope on being able to change the past to fix the future that it has turned into, or will it still end up the way it I no mater what happens? The characters in this book are so intriguing that it was easy to care for and very likable and relatable, that it makes you feel like you know them all on a deeper level. This story catches the reader, and it was very hard to put it down, I really enjoyed this read and cant wait to know if their will be more to this story.

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Offsides (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Offsides: Game Time SeriesOffsides: Game Time Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Offsides (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson

Offsides is the third book in the Game Time Series and is a wonderfully written Sports Romance. I think this one may be my favorite yet of this series. The characters are creative, relatable and fully developed and make the story come to life. The storyline flowed so well that I read it in one sitting. These two have hot and steamy chemistry between them. I don’t want to give anything away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next with Finn and Chessly. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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RELEASE (REWIND Series) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Shelly Kittell

Release (Rewind #5)Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an anthology of short stories that nicely ties up the REWIND series. Coming in having never read the series, I am a little behind but the author does give a list on who’s who and belongs with who. The stories are separate from each other but do tie in together nicely. There is a levelof steam withh this romance. The characters are unique and I found them to be well thought out and developed. I think this will be a great book for fans fo the REWIND series.

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Picking Pismo by Emi Hilton – Review by Kerry Carr

Picking PismoPicking Pismo by Emi Hilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an emotional romance read. This author made sure to write a story that really captures your heart, breaks it and then slowly rebuilds it back together. This is a story of finding true love when you least expect it and it is the last thing you want.
Claire needs to return to Pismo Beach to take care of her younger sister after her mother passes away. Claire has no intention to stay there and has 3 months to sort everything and take her younger sister Alexis back with her.
While Claire is there she meets David.
David is a divorcee who is hasn’t been able to move forward since his wife left him and meeting Claire isn’t going to change that or so he thought.
As they spend time together their connection grows and David has to keep reminding himself that it is temporary, with Claire planning on leaving soon there is no risk of him getting hurt right?

Even though their relationship seems perfect with past problems from David’s past and Claires plans to leave Pismo Beach can they find a way to overcome all the obstacles stacked against them to give their love a chance?

This is a beautifully written story that had me feeling all sorts of emotions. The author has created a beautiful love story that will captivate the hearts of the reader.

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Release (Rewind Series Book #5) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Angela Hayes

Release (Rewind #5)Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Release is the fifth and final book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. It is the crowning conclusion to this emotionally charged series. This is an anthology of shorter stories which are tied together by the characters and common thread/s, which get tied up at the end.
The book is set 3 years after the conclusion of Rebound (Book #4) ended, and for me, it felt like an extended epilogue to the characters stories that we’ve read in the previous books. Catching up with characters we know and love, while meeting a few new ones who add their own stamp on the stories/series.
Release comes with a strong Trigger Warning, so if you have any concerns, you really should check them out before diving in- but it is the author’s hope that by including these topics and struggles, that they instead help make you feel seen and understood.
This is a ‘queer’ romance series, as it includes MM romance, Bisexuality, poly, etc- bringing plenty of angst, drama, challenges, and struggles along the way. But interwoven through it all is the connection, love, acceptance, diversity, hope, and belonging that we all crave.
As with all Rowan Shaw’s books, it pulled me in right from the beginning. The story is quite emotive- it is so well written that the characters and situations were completely ‘real’ and believable. And as I have said previously- Ms. Shaw certainly knows how to tell a great story- writing a complex, thought-provoking, moving, and memorable stories.
The Series Contains:
-REWIND (Book #1) – Florian & Enzo
-RETURN (Book #2) – Adrien & Raphael
-REVIVE (Book #3) – Patrick & Brandon
-REBOUND (Book #4) – Noah
-RELEASE (Book #5) – Anthology

A fantastic way to cap off the series!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Rowan Shaw!

 

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Kristan Anderson

Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son and I always enjoy books about Porter and Midge. We love the rhyming and the colorful pictures. They are educational, while remaining fun. Im not sure where Paws and Pastries falls into the series, but it would be a good first read, since it introduces us to the dogs and their owners. The picture of mom made me laugh, as it looks so much more realistic than the rest of the illustrations. This book is worth its weight, simply due to the recipes included. It is more of a dog treat cookbook, with a little poem/story preceding. We have ingredients for a couple on our list, and plan to try on our pup.

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Callie Luna

The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones Trilogy is one of my favorite reads! I can’t get enough of Ian Troy since the first book. I highly recommend this epic trilogy.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price
Magic-Price is the first in the trilogy of The Crown of Stones series. This book is a must read, once you get halfway through you will be unable to put it down. It starts out with Ian Troy making a terrible mistake that weighs heavy on his soul. Even though it has been ten years since the tragic event where he took the lives of many. When I first started reading it, I got ‘The Witcher’ vibes due to him having a magic horse, white hair, and set in a similar time period. He is a badass that fights for what he believes is right. After getting further into the story it developed into its own and I was unable to put the book down due to all the revelations. Now to the next book Magic-Scars, as the ending leaves you wanting more.

I highly recommend reading Magic-Price if you love epic high fantasy. Where the main character is not perfect and is trying to atone for his prior sins. There is magic, love, friendship, and forgiveness.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars
Magic-Scars is the second in the trilogy of The Crown of Stones series. Starting two and a half year after Magic-Price ends. Ian Troy gets rescued from his prison, the mines, and has no memory due to the drugs that Draken has been forcing. He has been tortured and forced to do heinous acts for the past two years. As he slowly gets his terrible memories back bit by bit, he must forgive himself again for the death and loss of those around him. He doesn’t know who to trust or how he acted before and is going solely by instinct. Join Ian on his journey to rediscover his past and to right the present.

This book is meant only for adults due to the sex scenes and graphic nature of it, they are done extremely well. I loved this book even more than the first book due to feeling a great connection to Troy from the loss of his memories. He keeps trying to do what he believes is right and protect those around him while trying to break the mold he was shoved in. I was shocked towards the end of the book when I believed all hope was lost, I was crushed and cried only to be saved a little towards the end. Now to the last book in the series Magic-Borne.

The Crown of Stone: Magic-Borne
Magic-Borne is the third and final book in The Crown of Stones trilogy. Ian Troy is fighting to fix the glimpse into the tragic future that he foresaw five years ahead. As events start playing out like he was foretold he doesn’t know if his presence will be enough to change it. Is his future set-in stone? Will he be enough to stop his father and finally destroy the crown of stones?

This book is even darker than the previous two due to the intensity of the story. The twist and turns had me devouring this book. I loved this epic trilogy and highly recommend it.

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Picking Pismo by Emi Hilton – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Picking PismoPicking Pismo by Emi Hilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Picking Pismo was a new author for me, and I really enjoyed it. The writing is so authentic and I fell in love with the characters. The story is realistic and pulls at your heartstrings. It was romantic without any steamy scenes, which made me enjoy it that much more. I love how the author created a bond between David and Alexis not just David and Claire. The ending was good, the epilogue was a little lacking imo. Took us 5 years into the future but without much added to the closure. I look forward to reading more books by this author, as I genuinely loved her style.

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Julie Johnson

El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series Book 2)El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

It’s been two years since we meet Jessica in Tequila Midnight. She’s in law school and working as a paralegal. Things are finally calming down with her and her husband Angus. Life is great…until a young girl confides in her that she’s been touched in appropriately by a man in charge of an afterschool program.
Jessica is on the prowl to find out more information about this “man” and she will stop at nothing to preserve these precious young ladies. There are twists and turns and at times, you’ll be on the edge of your seat reading how this book ends.

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Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer MysteryMurder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in Prospect is the fifth book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series. I was drawn to it as I have read and enjoyed the previous book in the series and other stories by this author. Although it is part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery as aside from a few references to earlier adventures it is a fairly self-contained story.

Eve’s friend Bob brings her along to visit Prospect, the town where his late uncle lived. He feels there’s something not quite right about his uncle’s death and Eve’s investigative skills may prove useful. Eve shares Bob’s belief that there is more to the case than meets the eye, and the pair attempt to piece together a bigger picture of Will’s life and death.

This is a captivating mystery with a cast of characters who may or may not be connected with the case. I particularly liked young Serena, who provides some insights that give Eve plenty to think about!

I’d recommend this book to fans of mysteries set in interesting locations – I enjoyed exploring the historic mining town with Eve! It gets four stars from me.

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RELEASE (REWIND Series) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Carrie Reed

Release (Rewind #5)Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is so nice to catch up with all the characters from the Rewind series, like a “where are they now” update. My heart aches so much for Adrien and his sister Celeste, their mother is really something, and Adrien struggles so much especially when forced to see her face to face. On the other hand it breaks me that Raphael is struggling emotionally with Adrien and Raphael wanting things Adrien doesn’t. Their brief relationship with Mallory and Eleanor is hot! Enzo is still self conscious about Florian’s relationship with Raphael but, anyone can see how in love Florian is with Enzo. Florian’s mom is a real piece of work as well trying to pull the grandparent card to see Maelis. The rights grandparents have in France are so different than what I grew up with so, I was happy to see Florian gathering all the evidence needed to make sure she does not win. Noah, Yohan and Charlotte still seem to be in a beautiful place together and thriving with their little family. In the end I am happy to see everything working out, not as I expected but, I am satisfied with how everyone’s relationships turned out.

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Alchemy of Glass (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Amanda Gray

Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alchemy of Glass (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Amanda Gray

What I like about this book, is that even the it is the second it a series, it could also stand alone if you had not read the first book. When I choose this as my next read, I did not realize it was the next book in the series to the book I just read, I was pleasantly surprised. I was not ready to let go of the fascinating tale and characters just yet. Barnett does a superb job at building this tale and the multiple times within it. I have always been a fan of historical fiction, not so much of fantasy, in the fantasy world built here, I was sucked into the story, the characters, the history, that I did not give a second thought to fantasy novels not being my jam. It was a highly enjoyable read and I look forward to what is next from Barbara Burnett. Grab both books, you will not regret it!

Alchemy of Glass, The Apothecary Series, Barbara Barnett, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Historical, Fantasy, Amanda Gray, August 2024

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Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Anantha Rusum

Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer MysteryMurder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in Prospect revolves around Eve, an amateur sleuth, who is drawn to a murder case while on a spring break. Her friend Bob is grieving the death of his uncle, who is supposed to have died because of natural causes, but Eve smells something fishy. She puts on her sleuth cap and journalism skills into action and starts digging into this murder mystery. As the case becomes difficult, another murder occurs and now it’s a race against time for Eve to solve the mystery and stop more people from dying. I love the cozy mystery genre; this book was a very breezy read. I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Hooked: The Merciless Few (The Merciless Few Series) by S Courtney – Review by Tausha Treadway

Hooked: The Merciless FewHooked: The Merciless Few by S Courtney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hooked: The Merciless Few (The Merciless Few Series) by S Courtney. I am loving this MC Romance series. I highly recommend reading them in order to get a better understanding of the characters and storyline. This is Fiend aka Jett’s story and he’s a hard headed, hard hearted or wants us to believe he is and he’s made a lot of mistakes but will he be able to get over his own past to have a brighter future? Fiend knows he’s gone down a bad road with a lot of bad decisions and he also feels like he’s not worthy of being loved. When he meets Poppy who comes banging on the MC’s door for help he feels like she might be worth letting down some of those walls but first he has to protect her from her crazy brother. Poppy has always had a thing for the bad boys but she the more she gets to know Fiend the more she knows he’s not a bad guy. She didn’t want to drag him into her crazy family mess but she already has and now she may lose him forever. Will Fiend be able to keep Poppy safe and keep his heart safe? Read this fast paced MC romance to find out!

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Alison Risher

The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the box set with all three books! I tend to binge read, so whenever I have a series all together like this, I’m in a happy place. Does this series take place in the far past, or the far future? Who cares! The emotions of the characters ring true either way. And then, there’s the magic, and all the lessons embodied in the control of such power.

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Michelle Austin

Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance (Stars in the City)Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good 4 star read. This is a YA romance so there is some immaturity in places but I did enjoy the story. Paige is a busy woman, and when she meets Viktor there is potential. But will the ex and the other drama in her life get in the way? Overall I enjoyed this read. The author does a good job with her writing. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

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Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Trish Ann

Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer MysteryMurder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good, quick read for me. The story flowed nicely and kept the reader engaged. The characters worked well together within the story. The main character always finds herself in some sort of pickle. The author doesn’t nice job tying up her plot lines. I definitely recommend this author.

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Hooked: The Merciless Few (The Merciless Few Series) by S Courtney – Review by Kerry Carr

Hooked: The Merciless FewHooked: The Merciless Few by S Courtney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Merciless Few series. After reading the first book I couldn’t wait to drive into this one and get to know another member of the MC. This is a MC romance with angst, danger, chemistry and a messed up leading male that you can’t help but fall in love with.
One thing i would recommend is a box of tissues as this story will definitely cause you to become emotional as you read about Jett/Fiend’s past, what lead him to become a member of the MC and the struggle he has every day with his demons.
My heart broke for him as he sees himself as worthless and not good enough to be part of anyones life.
When he starts to keep a big secret from his brother’s this leads him down a path of addiction which only makes everything seem worse.
Can the love of a women be the saving grace that Fiend needs to turn his life around or will he push her away and continue on his downward spiral into chaos.

I would recommend reading the first book in the series as the characters do overlap, however each story focuses on a different male lead.

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Baker

El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series Book 2)El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a fantastic follow up to the first – Tequila Midnight. I loved getting back into the story of Jessica. She is such a wonderful character and I found myself engaging with her just as much as the first time. Jessica finds herself pulled back into her old life and sets out to solve a complicated mystery.
The story is well written and really grabs your attention. I was hooked from start to finish and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out. This author has such a skill at writing lasting stories, and this is definitely one of her best. I loved this book and hope to read more about Jessica in the future.

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Baker

Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It has been a while since I read a book by this author but as soon as I started reading I was reminded as to why I enjoy her work so much. This was a great YA story that I thought really focused on the characters and their development. Paige seems to be at a crossroads in her life and watching her figure out what to do was great.
I loved Viktor as soon as I he came into the story. I thought he was perfect for Paige and together they had a great chemistry. I was less of a fan of the love triangle, but that is just my preference rather than the story. This is a great book that is thoroughly enjoyable.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Candice Estes

Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the Buckeye Falls series, but is no less easy to fall into and want to not put down. Mallory Lawson has been in love with Beckett Fox, her younger brother’s best friend, since they were kids. Beckett is trying to cope with the recent loss of his grandfather, who raised Beckett from a young age, alongside Beckett’s grandmother, after Beckett’s parents’ divorce. While Beckett tries to piece his life together now without two of the most important people in his world in it, he gravitates back to Mallory and her brother, Evan for friendship and comfort. When Evan gets engaged, and uses the ring that belonged to Mallory’s grandmother and had been used in a pretend wedding between Mallory and Beckett when they were children, Mallory struggles with the situation, because while she loves her brother and soon to be sister-in-law, she had always held out hope of Beckett proposing with that same ring. When Beckett gets injured, Mallory swoops in to help him recover, giving them a chance to reconnect after all the times things haven’t gone right in the past, the couple finally find their happily ever after. This book is a GHEA with characters you will come to love. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but the whole series is too amazing to miss!

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is great for ages 6-13 probably. It teaches children how to take ingredients in the kitchen an turn them into healthy snacks for their pets. Even gives some amazing recipes you can try.

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