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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An exciting children’s mystery read that is a fast paced and fun read. The characters are well written and easily relatable. Reading along with them it feels like the reader is part of the gang solving the mystery. A good story for young readers to get lost in or for reading aloud for bedtime. 

It follows three young children named Arthur, Beth, and Timmy along with a dog named Cody as they try to solve a mystery. A 200 year old time capsule is gone from where it should be. If they find it in time they could win $1,000. Working together will the dynamic team find what is missing and earn the money?

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely adorable kids mystery book! It makes for a great bedtime read for children. Both my kiddos enjoyed reading it with me to their niece and nephew. It was a hit with all four kiddos so I call that a major win! Reading it and listening to the kids try to solve the mystery alongside the trio in the book really showcased how great the story was.

Dylan is back with his sister Emily and their dog Theodore. It is time to play ball except something important is missing from the field. The home plate and bases! Never fear, our trio of detectives is there to solve the mystery! 

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A delightful read! A boy with his pet rat that he is training to become a spy. We enjoyed partaking on the adventure with Timmy, his grandmother, and Hildegarde. It was a quirky good time that me and my children enjoyed reading together. There were lots of laughs throughout the story. It is good to be able to continue enjoying the imagination of Lois Wickstrom in chapter book format. She is a favorite author of my family. 

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Perfect Office Pact (Perfect Romance Series) by Maria Jane – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Perfect Office PactPerfect Office Pact by Maria Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by Maria Jane and I cannot wait to dive into another of her books. This story is of the trope of coworkers enemies to lovers. One of my favorite romance tropes and she did a good job with it. This one being more on the slow burn side. The characters were well written and sucked you into the story. Even the side characters are likable. You know it is a good read when you want to reach into the pages and shake the characters at times. 

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First the cover caught my eye then the synopsis piqued my interest. By the end of the first chapter I was fully hooked. I could not put the book down. It started as just one more chapter before bed and ended with finishing the book a few hours past when I should have been asleep. There is adventure, rivals, academy setting, and a unique cast of characters. Bonus, enemies to rivals trope. 

I am definitely a fan of this series and cannot wait to get lost in the next book in the series.

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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Nessie and the Viking GoldNessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute story following Nessie, Craig, and Linda. The siblings are at a concert, but this event is causing problems for Nessie in her grotto. It was an enjoyable adventure story perfect for bedtime with my tiny humans. Having read the first book previously for a bedtime story the kids were excited to continue with these characters. 

I highly recommend this as a bedtime story for younger children. My family looks forward to reading more books by this author. 

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Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute little story about a boy wanting to find the legendary Loch Ness and his little sister getting in the way. That is until a blue stone that glows leads them directly to Nessie’s secret place. It is here that Craig has to make a tough choice. Could he risk his life to save the Loch Ness monster?

This story made for a good bedtime read for my tiny humans. We all enjoyed it! We cannot wait for the next story as another bedtime read. I would recommend this book.

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Children of the Wild (Children of the Wild Series) by Krysta Tawlks – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Children of the WildChildren of the Wild by Krysta Tawlks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolutely wonderful historical fantasy for young readers that can be enjoyed by older readers just as much. The writing captured my interest from page one and kept me hooked to the end. Elbert was relatable and easy to connect with. It was like you were along for the ride right next to him while he discovered a magic spark within him. His family connection during this time was heartwarming. This story had family, growth, loss, discovery, and many emotions. 

I highly recommend this book and author! 

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King- Review by Ayla Eddy

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Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing continuation of the series with book 4! The old and new characters in the story bring to life the Academy. The writing sucks you into the story as if you were there watching and not reading it. I can’t wait to read the next book to continue this bookish adventure!

Back for another year with our main Grave Digger Makayla. This year, there is a new headmistress running the show. The education path for all students has changed from previous years and in a major way. The Crones are watching her closely. And once more, Makayla doesn’t know who she can trust. This year is shaping out to be another difficult road. 

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars The third book in the Grave Digger Academy and it is just as good as the first two books! I have thoroughly enjoyed following Makayla through another year. People are disappearing this year. With a new enemy lurking this could be the […]

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Doombringer by Marcel Liemant – Review by Ayla Eddy

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DoombringerDoombringer by Marcel Liemant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A captivating stand alone! I wasn’t sure what I was getting with this book. The cover caught my eye and the description piqued my interest. Definitely glad I picked it up! Easily devoured in a single setting. I could not put the book down. It had a mix of dark magic with terrifying beasts set in a dark fantasy world. Would Oden end the war or die first? A what cost will a father go to save his child? How far into the darkness to triumph for a brighter future? I look forward to reading more works by this author. 

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a truly great start to a new series! It was the cover that first caught my attention. The story inside was just as attention grabbing. A quick read that I could not put down. I cannot wait for book 2!

Birdie is a unique collector of things. She reminds me of my own grandfather with his collection ways. It made the main character even more relatable for me while reading. A ghost for a husband keeping her company. A sister that is her yard saleing treasure hunting partner. Together they work on solving what happened to the body that Birdie found in the dumpster.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An adorable holiday romance based around Christmas. The author writes the story that easily paints the words into a movie in your mind. Following Holly as she collected the Cheer to power the North Pole was delightful. She was easy to connect with and care about. The other main character Ash was also easy to connect with. Reading the romance between the two main characters made for a sweet holiday romance. A great weekend read!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book two of The Reeds of West Hills is just as page turning as the first book. I could not put the book down when it came to bedtime reading to my tiny humans. We read the book in a single setting. All of us were desperate to know what happened next. We cannot wait for the next installment!

We are back with our gifted main character twins Jon and Frank. This time at school they want to win the Zodiac Games. However, it isn’t just the games that are taking a turn at the school. Something or someone is also playing games with the students. Who will come out the victor of all the mysterious events currently going on?

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Mother's ThreatThe Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finished this book in one reading stint. The need to know what was happening next kept me fully engrossed in the story. It follows our main character Violet who has started her own security company. A protest in town is the task at hand for her company and one of the leaders of the protest just happens to be her mother. The atmosphere and tension of the story that unfolds leaves you feeling like you are in the protest. This book has both the suspense and the family drama.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick mystery read that focused on main character Eve and her investigation for her journalism class. She is drawn to a twenty year old cold case. The small town has dark secrets that she is uncovering and as a result someone doesn’t want her to keep digging. Will she solve the case? Or will she be the next victim? It is well written and keeps you turning the pages. For being a shorter book it was a good read. I would recommend it and cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an amazing adventure story! Reading to the littles before bedtime and they absolutely loved it. So much so that we ended up reading the whole story in one night. The time travel off a carousel ride was a great way to transport the magic. The way Russel struggles with school and home had both my children ready to jump into the book to defend him. Grandpa was an adorable old man. I would highly recommend this book to other middle grade readers. My littles and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. A new bedtime staple in this home!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! Watching the dynamic of the main characters from the start of the book until the end. I could not put it down as I just needed to know what was next. The story is filled with angst and romance as two people go from enemies to friends to enemies to lovers.

Ava is always treated with cruelty from Matthias King. She doesn’t understand why when she gets along so well with his brother, Theo. A small two day fluke happens one winter storm weekend. Ava and Matthias find a bubble of bliss with one another. Without a goodbye the duo don’t meet up again until five years later. No surprise Matthias is back to his cruel treatment towards Ava.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an adorable YA romance book. It follows the main character Pyper over senior year with Prom as the big focus of her year. She wants it canceled, but her efforts backfire. For Pyper having all the answers is normal, but this moment of not having them is breaking her. With the help of friends and family she works through this dilemma called Prom and learning that it is okay to not have the answers. It was a fast paced read that kept me turning the pages. It was easily a one day read. A great story with likable characters in a familiar highschool setting that makes connecting to them easy. I would highly recommend picking up this YA romance! I cannot wait to pick up another book by this author.

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood #1)Twisted Oath by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Simply amazing. This story is intense and powerful from the beginning to the end. It is a mafia romance full of action, intrigue, suspense, drama, secrets, lies, mystery, pain, danger, twisted plots, and romance. It keeps you glued to the pages wanting to know what happens next and not wishing to put the book down. Salvatore wants vengeance for what was taken from him while Serafina wants to escape it all. This tale follows the two main characters as they embark on seeking what they each want and the roadblocks they face along the way. Will he get his vengeance? Will she find her escape?

I cannot wait to pick up the next book in the series!

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read from Nadija Mujagic. It will definitely not be my last either. Her writing for this story gripped me from page one and never let go. I was deeply sucked into the suspense of what was going to happen next. I read the book in a single night. The characters, the plot, and the twists keep you glued in. An absolutely wonderfully done thriller.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it was an absolutely great experience. I cannot wait to continue on to the next book in the series. I did not want to put down this read and flew through it in a single setting. I was fully gripped into the story and needed to know what was next.

This is a paranormal/fantasy book that follows the main character Truly who can’t remember her childhood. Working multiple jobs to get by as an adult. She also visits a psychiatrist who treats her with hypnosis. The past she cannot remember brings her into an investigation when detectives suspect some accidents were not simple accidents. One of these detectives is Jeff. Another of the characters we follow in the story.

I cannot share more in fear of giving away too much. This book is amazing and has twists you will not see coming. Pick up the book to find out if Jeff is on the right track with these accidents and just how unfortunate Truly is or is not.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it will not be my last. The story was well written. It keeps you wanting to turn the page to find out what happens next to the boys. The book is about a group of boys in a juvenile detention center. The boys are referred to as the boys of Alpha Block. It follows them in their struggle to escape to freedom. The experiences they go through pull at your emotional strings. Will they find freedom or become trapped in the abusive system?

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A slow burn romance with not your ordinary MC characters that you get in most other reads. It was a quick, but good read. I did not want to put it down. I needed to know what would happen next for Ava. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and cannot wait to pick up the next book in the series.

It focuses on the relationship between Reaper and Ava. Reaper is the President of the War Brothers MC. Ava’s sister Elena is getting married to one of the MC members, Axle. It is at this wedding that the pair have a brief encounter. It is not until a year later when Ava is brought to the clubhouse covered in bruises by her husband that she is running from that the pair meet again. Already let go once Reaper won’t let that happen again.

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills Book 1) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills #1)The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book had me hooked from the first chapter. It was an enjoyable read that keeps your interest from start to finish. The characters are thought out and easy to connect with. It has adventure, action, and plot twists. I cannot wait to continue on in this series!

This is the first book in The Reeds of West Hills series. It follows twins Frank and Jon as they gain unique powers in fifth grade. Frank can read minds while Jon can see the future. Unable to control their powers the boys are sent to a boarding school that will assist them in learning to use their powers. However, this move isn’t going as planned when Jon becomes the one blamed for a dangerous relic going missing. Frank, friends, and a grump teacher must hurry to clear his name before Jon gets expelled. Does Jon get expelled? Pick up the book and find out!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth picks up exactly where book one ends. This book should be read after the first book. It follows the couple of Cole and Riley along their complicated relationship. It is a fast paced read that was just as good as the previous book. The previous book questions that were left hanging were answered in this book. When danger comes will the connection between the two be strong enough or will everything end badly? Pick up the series today!

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2) by Landra Graf – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2)Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book of Space Force Rejects is just as good as the first book. I picked it up and read it in a single setting. It was hard to put down, wanting to know what would happen next. Sera has a mission to find her missing uncle. Markus wants to enjoy life on the pleasure planet, but once their worlds collide, he can not tell her no. It is a story with adventure, mishaps, hard choices, and romance. Stuck on a planet without a way off leaves the pair in quite a predicament. Pick up the series to find out how this duo manage to navigate Sera’s mission to find her lost uncle.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t fully know what to expect when picking up this book of poems as it isn’t my usual read. The bright and interesting cover caught my attention. I am glad I picked it up! This was a unique experience. Each poem explores a different deeper issue, but is done tastefully. I admit I did have to reread some of the poems a fews times to gain the depth of the meaning. But isn’t that the mark of a good poem? One that is read and reread with each session a new experience. An experience that is different between readers and prompts discussion behind it.

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

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Noah's Not So Super SummerNoah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read that can be a good time for readers of all ages. We read it as a bedtime story for the tiny humans in one night. Both enjoyed it and kept asking for just one more chapter before bed until we finished the story.

The story starts with a bang that sucks you in from page one. Noah is a twelve year old child whose life is anything but super. Bullies at school, a dad with a low paying job, and a pandemic. A pandemic in which both people and animals are getting super powers. One his dad is sent out to work in. His summer turns into a wayward adventure with some new friends. Will Noah and friends solve the puzzle and uncover the truth to this pandemic before summer ends?

Looking for a book that can bring all ages together in enjoyment. Then this is absolutely the book for you! We cannot wait to continue on with this series.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic first read by this author. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Well written that you do not want to put the book down. I picked up the book not expecting to finish it in one setting. The hate between the main characters that keeps drawing them back to one another is well done. The enemies-to-lover is great in this dark bully romance. Riley and Cole hate one another, yet the attraction to one another remains. There is angst, tension, drama, bullying, lies, jealousy, and secrets. Once you pick it up you will not want to put it down.

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