I love to read but I don’t normally pick out poetry. The cover of this book looked so interesting I had to check it out. What an eclectic and well written book of poetry. It kept my attention in ways I never expected. I especially liked the way the author started out the book talking about one’s life as we grow from a baby to school years and on.
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This is the first book I’ve read by the author. This urban fantasy has great world building and the characters are well written, so it’s no wonder you quickly get sucked into the storyline! Niamh and Connor are from different worlds but quickly find a connection to each other. They are each figuring out what these new feelings mean when Niamh loses her memories. There are many twists, intrigue, and so much more. I really enjoyed reading this book and I hope others will too.
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This the second book in the Hidden Valley Elite series (it helps to read the prequel!) and what seems to be the end of the story of Cole & Riley. This third book kept my attention as the two teens begin to understand each other and start to work together. There are some steamy scenes, danger, and new experiences. Both Cole and Riley are great characters and it’s good to see them opening up and learning to trust each other. I enjoyed the series and would recommend it. It is a young adult novel but still kept my attention. Looking forward to finding more books by this author.
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Love this prequel to the new series Hidden Valley Elite by Isla Vaughn. It introduces us to the two main characters Cole and Riley, who meet each other at a party. What they don’t realize at the time is that this meeting will affect their lives in many ways in the near future. This prequel is easy to read and sets the atmosphere for the series beginning. Riley is very independent and has grown up with a single mom and are both ready to be on the run at any given time. Cole is the high school jock that every girl seems to want to be with. Although Cole’s family is rich, their life is messed up in a different way. Where will their lives lead after their encounter?
In this 8th book of the Madeline Dawkins Series, the team is taking on 3 new cases that keep them busy – a missing teen, a divorce case, and a senior living facility receiving threatening letters. The team must work their magic to help out with these cases. Although these cases are pulling the team in different directions, they continue to touch base with each other.
Like the previous books in this series, the author does a wonderful job world building, the characters are well written, work together like a well oiled machine, and overall make the story very enjoyable. I think it helps to read the series in order to really get a feel for the characters and how they come to be part of the MDPI team. If one didn’t have a chance to start at the beginning, they can be read as standalone books.
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In this 8th book of the Madeline Dawkins Series, the team is taking on 3 new cases that keep them busy – a missing teen, a divorce case, and a senior living facility receiving threatening letters. The team must work their magic to help out with these cases. Although these cases are pulling the team in different directions, they continue to touch base with each other.
Like the previous books in this series, the author does a wonderful job world building, the characters are well written, work together like a well oiled machine, and overall make the story very enjoyable. I think it helps to read the series in order to really get a feel for the characters and how they come to be part of the MDPI team. If one didn’t have a chance to start at the beginning, they can be read as standalone books.
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A tale of time travel full of action, suspense, romance, and so much more. I missed a book in the series. It was a bit confusing keeping track of who’s who but it didn’t take me too long before I caught up on the main characters. Time travel can sure make things complicated but the characters work together to fix things when Maggie unexpectedly ends up traveling back to the 16th century. I enjoy reading books that take place in times from the past and this book doesn’t disappoint. The story and the characters kept me interested. Things progress along at a good pace so it’s easy to keep reading. I would recommend this book to friends and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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I read several of The Madeline Dawkins Series a couple of years ago. Through the books, Madeline’s character grew from a trophy wife to a private investigator. This all came about due to Madeline’s ex-husband embezzling money through a Ponzi scheme.
Since starting the private investigation business with her friend and now husband Mike, they have proved themselves to be good investigators that complete jobs and also assists the police. In this book, Madeline and Mike are working on solving three different cases that bring them work but stress too.
I really missed reading the series. I love Madeline and Mike’s personalities and how they work together. The author does a wonderful job of creating the atmosphere and locations the PI business takes them to. I look forward to catching up on reading the books in this series that I missed.
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This is the second book in The Echo Series, and like the first it captivated me right away. It’s a treat to your senses with the descriptions of the locations that Brandon travelled to and his reconnecting with Callie, one of his childhood friends. It’s great to see their connection growing as they reacquaint themselves. Callie is a very strong character who has been dealt a blow several years prior. She just seems like a friend I’d love to have on my side.
The author does a marvelous job of world building and character building. The antagonist in this story is really not likable but he has a part in Callie’s experience.
I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series. It isn’t crucial but will help connect some of the characters in the second book.
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This is the first book in the Sleigh Riders Series. The author got my attention within the first chapter reading the conversation when Noelle and Nikolaus first meet. This paranormal romance brings two feuding biker gangs some angst as Noelle and Nikolaus’ attraction becomes evident. Family members can sure be stubborn about things! I really liked Noelle and Nikolaus’ characters. As they head out on an adventure, the storyline gets more interesting. Overall I enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
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This is the third book in the Madame Chalament Ghost Mysteries series. The book takes Elinor and Tristen on an adventure full of intrigue while they search for a missing nobleman’s daughter. The addition of Twyla, an fairly inexperienced apprentice brings the reader to understand Elinor more. The author has an amazing talent of world building and takes us readers on a amazing adventure along side the characters. I have read many books by this author and I’m never disappointed. I love Elinor’s strength, knowledge, charm, and so much more. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
A sci-fi book full of love and healing. I was a little skeptical at first as we read about Joe’s upbringing, meeting his future wife Chloe and the accident. With in a couple pages, I was intrigued by the story and couldn’t stop reading. The author writes in a way that keeps you involved in the care for Joe. As you read and get to know the characters, you feel so much love from family and friends around to help heal him. The partnership between Sarge and June, aka Chloe, is a little hard to understand at first but it didn’t bother me as much as I originally thought it would. Overall, the book was a new twist to the sci-fi genre and I’m glad I decided to read it.
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This is the fourth book in the War of Destiny series. Lane wishes for his home as he’s fleeing from the Vampire King. Will he find a way to survive and find his home again? I unfortunately did not read the previous books. However, I found myself getting pulled into this story mainly because of the great writing by the author. As you read, you can imagine the danger, adventure, violence, and so much more that Lane is feeling. It’s hard not to turn the page to see what happens next. I will be looking for the other books in this series. I’m sure I missed some aspects of the story and I would like to read about Lane’s prior experiences.
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Somehow I missed that this was the last book of the series. I still enjoyed reading this paranormal urban fantasy book. This young adult book has adventure, friends, family, witches, and more. Amy has had a tough time and finds herself and her life changed in ways she never expected. So much change at once can really take a toll. On top of that, she must find help from someone she considers an enemy. The story is well written and kept me turning the page to see what happens next. The author is new to me and I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
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What a great read! The book had my attention from the start. Loved the characters and had no problem connecting to their life, friends, and emotions. Great world building by the author, not only in New York City and other locations around the world.
Amy and Dean don’t seem to get along at the beginning but man their connection soon brings you to smile and be frustrated for what they’re going through. Oh how ones experiences can twist our perceptions and change us in ways we don’t expect.
I loved this story and I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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When I decided to read this book, I somehow missed that it is the last book in a series. To be honest, this book really hooked me in and I had a hard time trying to do work when all I wanted was to keep reading. Even though the book is part of a series, I had no problem keeping up with the many characters.
Noah Pierce seemed rude but as you read the book not only do you warm up to him but you start seeing his true self. Amy, the nanny, has issues of her own that really surface in the book, and the author wrote it with such open mindedness that I really liked. And we can’t forget baby Amelia – what a sweet baby.
The characters in the book are relatable. I throughly enjoyed the way this author described scenes and emotions coming from the characters. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. I plan to read the rest of the series. I’m sure I will love them all.
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I picked to read this book based on the synopsis and I’m kind of happy I picked it. I read a lot and like to mix up genres so things don’t get stale. I’m positive this book will surprise you.
Dominic is from the guy from the “wrong side of the tracks” who falls in love with Juliana Rutherford, a girl from an affluent family. When Juliana goes missing, her father accuses Dominic and put in jail even though Dominic had nothing to do with Juliana going missing. What will Dominic do once he is out of jail and working on revenge?
The authors did a great job of world building. The story kept my attention with the twists and turns. There is drama, revenge, and so much more. The characters are well written too and in an odd way, it was easy to connect with them.
It was good to read a different kind of “romance” book to read for a change. Hope you like it too.
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This book is the 6th book in the Antipodes series. I had the pleasure of reading the whole series and this book didn’t disappoint. This Sci-fi series takes place in a post apocalyptic world full of adventure, mystery, challenges, and so much more. You won’t want to miss any part of this book or the rest in the series.
The author takes great care in writing this last book so we keep engaged with the many characters we’ve come to know so well as we read about what is happening with them in this book. The way the author shares this world and makes us the readers see that world she created is what keeps me interested and evolved as I read.
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This is the second book of the Brass Compass series, a historical spy thriller full of intrigue bringing the reader to Cold War era of 1952. We meet Miriam Becker, who works for the CIA, arrives in Argentina for a holiday when she happens upon a man she recognizes as one of the German SS officers that should have been captured for war crimes. This book is thrilling and kept my attention so much that I had a hard time putting the book down. Miriam is a strong character and I could feel her concern and worry as she is trying to help a family flee Berlin and find safety. I really enjoyed this book.
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This author does a wonderful job of not just creating a MC but brings out characters in the MC’s she writes about that connect you to them in ways you don’t expect. StoryTeller’s Tale is no different. He’s been traveling the US going wherever the road takes him. One day, he finds that he needs to help someone who he doesn’t know but will change his life. I started following this author a couple years ago. Anytime I come across one of her books, I get so excited. StoryTeller’s tale is my new favorite!
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This is the fourth book in the series. I unfortunately did not read the rest of the series when I picked out this book. However, I had no problem getting sucked into the story and getting to know the characters. I’m sure it would have been even better to read the whole series in order but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. The author writes in a way that you can feel like you’re in the locations described in the book. All of the characters in the family and the author’s world building creates a story you can’t get enough of.
I really enjoyed getting to know Tripp who has a secret love for Soleil, his younger sister’s best friend. But things aren’t so easy when Soleil wants nothing to do with him. When Soleil need help to find out the truth about her past and requests help from Red Cage, it brings some dangerous consequences that Tripp and his family’s business help work through for Soleil.
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I like to mix up genres in hopes I don’t read just feel good stuff but also read psychological thrillers to keep things interesting. This book was a lot more dark, creepy, and unsettling than I usually choose. However, it sure makes you wonder about the environment and family you grow up in and what effect it has.
The book kept my attention, is fast paced and is well written. Troy Cullen is a character that’s hard to like or attempt to connect with. Lots of dysfunction in the family and also in Troy. There is something about Troy though that keeps you reading. Some parts may be a trigger for some readers.
As I mentioned earlier, this was a darker book than I fully expected. I would like to read something else by the author in the future.
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In the second book of the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries, Elinor has not been very busy since the first book. But that doesn’t diminish the story at all but actually enhances it by adding a new ghost, we learn a bit more about Elinor and her friends/acquaintances, and of course more about her search. I couldn’t stop reading and finished it within a day and a half.
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This is the first book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. The author writes wonderfully and gets you hooked on learning about Madame Elinor Chalamet who has been studying to become a medium. She has a personal reason to study this, to find out who killed her father. While on this quest, she is helping the police whenever she can.
Although this book is a novella, it keeps your attention with suspense, romance, and a strong woman character in Elinor. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the rest of the books in the series.
Laurel is 17 and is in love with Lord Laningham. Her aunt, who is her guardian, is worried about Laurel, who is young and impressionable. Of course a gentleman like Lord Laningham could take advantage or put Laurel in a terrible situation she isn’t capable of managing. Finally Laurel’s aunt gives permission. What Laurel doesn’t expect is the way Lord Laningham’s family, specifically his twin sister treats her, after he leaves to fight in a war in Spain. Will Laurel be able to survive her sister in law’s hostility while Lord Laningham returns from the war?
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This series and the author is new to me and I’ll definitely be reading her books as often as I can get my hands on them. The Hawke Family Series is awesome and I read through all 6 books in about 2 weeks. Each one stars one of the Hawke Family members or a close friend. The Hawke are a strong family and once you connect with them you seem to get integrated quickly into the family. I highly recommend reading these books in order!
Book 1 – Savage Collision: The first book introduces us to Savage Hawke, the oldest of the Hawke siblings. He is a man dedicated to his businesses while doing his best to keep his employees safe. When he’s accused by Danika Ericksson that he’s putting women in dangerous situations, he adamantly denies those accusations. The attraction between Savage and Danika is spicy from the start and keeps you on the edge. There are moments in the book that are steamy, sad, heartbreaking, and action packed. The book introduces us to the Hawke family members and to loyal and new friends.
Book 2 – Tortured Skye: One of the younger Hawke sisters Skye, who is smart but has been a little off due to a tragedy. She is tolerated by her family based on her actions and reactions. Skye finally gives into her feelings for her brother’s best friend. Could this turn into something good or will it destroy something special?
Book 3 – Stone Sober: The youngest and the only other brother of the family Stone. He is super smart but seems to get himself in trouble all the time. This book brings out more about Stone so we get to understand him better. Can he keep the shady dealings from ruining Nora who he is attracted to because of her innocence or will he drag her into the shady side of his life?
Book 4 – Building Storm: This is my favorite book of the series which is about Storm Hawke. Storms life went up in flames and she needs to find a way to build it back up again. There are some tough times that Storm must work through. This is my favorite book of the series. Although our stories are different, I had to find my way to a new life too.
Book 5 – Tainted Saint: Although this book isn’t specifically about one of the Hawke family members, it is about a couple of their friends. Caroline Brooks (Danika’s best friend) is attracted to Solomon Clark (aka Saint) and he is attracted to Caroline. Will these two be able to survive what happens when they connect while at a masquerade ball?
Book 6 – Steele Resolve: Byron Harris works for Savage Hawke at the Hawkeye club. Luca ‘Steele’ Abello is a dangerous mob boss. Their chance encounter will bring danger but will the danger bring them together. Luca is in town to take care of his father once and for all. Will the distraction of his feelings for Byron bring more danger is way? How will the Hawke family help their friend and club manager Byron?
A fun romance between a gal from London and a guy in a small Montana town.
Lily has just moved in to the hardware store (with an apartment on the 2nd floor she inherited from her estranged father. The first person she meets is Jake, a friend of Lily’s father.
From the start when Lily and Jake meet and things go a bit askew. But soon enough, each of them realizes that the other is different from past boyfriends or girlfriends. Of course it takes time because there are other things to consider – Sam, Lily’s only friend who happens to be Jake’s sister.
I had fun reading this book. The author did a wonderful job keeping the story going which kept me interested in reading more. The characters were easy to connect with and I could feel the pain and frustration Lily had about her father’s abandonment and also surprise in finding out he left the hardware store to her.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. The author is new to me and one of the main things I enjoyed was the description of the Thorn Ranch and the beautiful scenery. I thought it was interesting that the Thorn Ranch was handed down to girls. Emma and her mother Josie were easy to connect with. The story takes a bit of a turn when Emma finds herself in the middle of a group of people living in caves underground on the Thor Ranch property. The story is exciting, descriptions are beautiful, and the family’s story just makes you want to keep reading.
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I’m really glad I picked up this book. The author is new to me and I’ve always liked finding a good series. In the first book of the series, there are 3 different stories of people from different walks of life that find themselves at the Mansfield night club on the same night. What will this fateful night bring?
I really liked learning about the main characters in each story.
Francie grew up poor and finds herself at a gentleman’s club but instead of having to physically entertain men, she ends up singing as the music entertainer. After a couple of life changing events, Francie ends up at the Mansfield as the main singer.
Rose is in her late teens when she’s caught up in a whirlwind romance by a young man who stops in at the diner she is working at. Rose believes she is in love and gets talked into marriage and leaves her small town with hopes and dreams. Her husband gets her an audition at the Mansfield as the opening act. Soon Rose finds herself unhappy in her marriage.
Lastly we meet Beau, a young up an coming lawyer in Atlanta who finds out his boyhood best friend Poke has been accused of murdering a man. Beau does his best to get his friend out of his predicament but old ties in the town (County Judge and Sheriff) don’t follow Justice and his friend loses his life.
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I love it when I pick up a book by an author that’s new to me and their story is not only suspenseful but gives enough details to understand the main character and what she’s going through. This book has intrigue, multiple suspects, and it keeps your attention because it’s so good. I do wish I had read the first book in the series and I might still read it anyway. Tallie Brown faces a lot of challenges but seems to figure out what’s going on before something happens to her. Moments when she faces how her life could have been very different are things many of us see in our own lives. This is one of the best suspense stories I’ve read in a while and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
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