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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson NovelHanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me which I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a suspenseful story that pulled me in from the beginning. The author’s use of details made the story come to life on each page. It is a faster paced story about a detective and a serial killer that needs to be found before more deaths happen. The characters are connectable and made the story fun and entertaining. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a great story that is worth the pick up. I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book

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Dangerous Curves Boxed Set #1 (Dangerous Curves Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Dangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian MysteriesDangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian Mysteries by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great box set that has three stories that are written by an author that I have enjoyed from her first book I picked up. Her books are well written and her use of attention to details make the stories realistic. These three are no different. I enjoyed being pulled into these mysteries from the beginning. Each book is unique and has characters that bring their story to life. There is murder, mystery which happens in Bryce Beach. Sunshine is a librarian that tries to solve the mysteries in each book. She made the stories fun and easy to read. She truly made the stories for me. I really enjoyed this box set.. I highly recommend this set and this author.

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Hairballs and Homicide (Kitty Beret Café Mysteries Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Hairballs and HomicideHairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute mystery that I enjoyed. This is a new author for me and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well written story about Ellie and her cat Templeton. She finds homes for rescued cats and makes lattes. What will happen when she finds a woman’s body behind her business? The problem is that this same woman was seen having a fit with Ellie. With the help of Templeton, they are in search of a murderer. What happens next I highly recommend picking up this book. The characters are fun and entertaining. They are relatable and bring the story to life. I enjoyed being pulled in from the beginning. I enjoyed watching Templeton come to life and help solve the mystery. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. It is worth the pick up.

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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven Book 2) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven, #2)The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book of this series which I enjoyed just as much as the first. I highly suggest reading the first book as well to help enhance your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story about just how complicated things can get when you are dating a demon enemy who is also a gargoyle and you are half-witch and half-demon. Lucy and Marcus are about to find out. What will happen when his family comes back and they all want something different for him. But he has one determination and that is to save Lucy and her father but this is where a problem comes in, she has a plan for herself. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book to find out. They are great, strong characters that not only bring the story to life but also kept it engaging. This is a fast paced story that kept me turning pages to the end. It is full of action and worth the pick up!

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HER DARK LOVE (DARK SPELL SERIES Book 4) by ISRA SRAVENHEART – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Her Dark Love (Dark Spell #4)Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this shifter paranormal story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is part of the series Dark Spell which I highly suggest reading the previous books to help your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story that has characters that not only bring the story to life on each page but pull you into the story from the beginning. This is a fast paced story that is engaging and kept me turning pages to the end. Lady Iris is back in another page turning story. She has not always been on the dark side but at one time she was on the light side. Now she is faced with trying to get into the light before she has to stay in the dark side the way everyone thinks she is. There are quite a few characters in this story and they all have their own uniqueness and bring something different to the story. They are connectable and truly made the story enjoyable for me. This is a great story and worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book.

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Finders Reapers (New Orleans Nocturnes) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is my second audio book by this author which is just as great as the first one I listened to.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story and the characters to life using different tones of voice.  They made it fun and easy to listen to.  It is understandable and the narrator did a great job with it.  This is a story about Asher and Jasmine. Asher leaves the door to the underworld unattended and now he finds himself in a crisis. Jasmine is a necromancer, she has never not been able to tame a ghost until now. Now that  lost souls escaped the underworld and they are left to bring them back.  Will they be able to bring them back in time?   This is a really great story and kept me listening.  I highly recommend this audible.

Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Repair: An Everyday Heroes World Novel (The Everyday Heroes World)Repair: An Everyday Heroes World Novel by Trish Williford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this second chance romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that packs a punch in the romance department. It is a fast paced story about a woman who had it all until her fiance’s mistress turns up pregnant. Now she finds herself back in her hometown and face to face with a one night stand that she wanted to forget but here he is. This is a great story where the character gives life to the story and makes it fun to read. They really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.

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HOLD ME FOREVER (HERON HARBOR Book 3) by LEA NOLAN – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Hold Me ForeverHold Me Forever by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series which I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a newer author for me, I look forward to going back to read the previous books in this series. This is a well written romance story that will show you what happens when you have a past that has caused you to shield your heart from hurt. The characters are relatable and I really enjoyed them. They brought the story to life and are written with a lot of heart. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by them from the first word. Lark is determined to protect her heart from getting hurt so she doesn’t need anything but her art. Hunter is the chief of police but is missing something in his life, someone to love. These two meet at a wedding they are both in but something sparks with them. Will Hunter be able to convince Lark to give him a chance? I enjoyed their growth throughout the story and their chemistry is great. They made the story for me and I highly recommend this book.

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BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Boy ReleasedBoy Released by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book that I have read by this author which I enjoyed just as much as the first one. If you haven’t read the first book, I highly suggest doing so. It will help enhance your enjoyment of this story. This is a great story about Tyler and what happens after he is released from rehab. This author’s use of details gave the story a realistic feel as well as kept it engaging. Tyler is a great character even though he is a troubled soul. What will happen when tragedy comes calling again? What will fate have in store for Tyler? This is a fast paced story where the characters give the story life. They had me wanting to know what would happen next which made it hard to put down. I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this book as well as this author.

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THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The God (Her Three Immortals, #2)The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the first one. I highly suggest reading the first book as well to help your enjoyment of this series and this author. This is a well written paranormal story that kept me turning pages to the end. I enjoy this author’s writing skills and her attention to details. She pulls me into the story with ease and I am kept engaged to the end. This book is no different. This is a story about what happens when Vanessa sells her soul to the Don of the Underworld, Grey. Now she is living with him and he doesn’t want her there. Then you have Raef who is on earth. Her life is complicated and it shouldn’t be especially when you are dead. What happens with Vanessa is only for fate to tell but I highly recommend reading and finding out. The characters are connectable and truly made the story what it is. There is great growth with them and I really enjoyed them. This is worth the pick up for sure.

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 2)Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first one. I highly suggest reading the first book before this one to help your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story about Christian and he is seeking judgement for Delilah who was left dead at his feet. She has never wanted the underworld but now she has no choice as Christian makes her immortal. She is now faced with being in a world she never wanted but not only that she also needs to prove that she has a right to be by Christian’s side. Only fate will tell what happens next for them. Their love is put to the test but will it survive? I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. Their chemistry is great. Their determination is strong and really comes through in the story. I really enjoyed their story. I highly recommend reading this book and this author.

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Sinful Daughter (Dark Mafia Sins Book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Sinful DaughterSinful Daughter by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. I enjoyed being pulled in from the beginning. This is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging and hard to put down. The characters are not only relatable but also hot and steamy. They gave life to the story on every page. This is a story about Theo and Aria. He is a cop that is trying to take down a mafia family. He is someone that Aria would love to hate and love. There is a raging war with her family and the problem is Theo is the one who wants to be the victor. He is supposed to be off limits but she can’t help it that everytime he touches her, something happens. What will fate have in store for these two? I enjoyed the chemistry between these two and their heat is off the charts. The growth between these two is amazing. They really made the story for me. This is worth the pick up and I highly recommend it.

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Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Love is a Mystery #1)Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Laura Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this friends to enemies story. This is a sweet romance-mystery story that kept me engaged and turning pages to the end. This is a well written story that had me laughing throughout the story. The characters are connectable and bring life to the story. They are written with a lot of heart and soul. The author’s use of details made the story realistic and fun to read. This is a story about Elle and Zane. She thinks that he is trying to sabotage her business. The only way she can prove it is to get close to him. Will she get more than she bargained for? What will fate have in store for these two? I really enjoyed these two characters. They truly made the story for me. I am happy I picked up this book and the laughs that come with it. I highly recommend this book.

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Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by Bobbi Wagner

I enjoyed reading this book and was excited to pick up and listen to the audio.  I enjoyed how the narrator made the story fun and entertaining to listen to.  I also enjoyed how they brought the story to life with the different tones for each character.  This is a cute young adult story about Cat and what happens to her when a scheduling mix up places her in a culinary class. Her family has a secret and she is about to find out what it is.  I really enjoyed Cat’s character, she was fun  and I enjoyed her  growth throughout her mix up.   Great story to listen to and worth the audio pick up.  I highly recommend this audio.

Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up. Her writing skills and attention to details give the story a realistic feel and pulls you in right from the beginning. This book is no different. I enjoyed being pulled in from the beginning and I had a hard time putting this book down. This is a story about four women who all have the same thing in common, they were left on their own at a young age. Athena doesn’t think she is capable of love until Tru walks into her life. What fate has in store for them only time will tell but I highly recommend reading this book to find out. They are great characters with great chemistry. I enjoyed watching the growth between them. They truly made the story for me. I can’t wait to see what is next for these women in the next book. This is worth the pick up.

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Series Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven, #4)Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series which is just as great as the previous three books. If you haven’t picked them up yet, I highly suggest you do. This is an author I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up of hers. They are fast paced, engaging and have characters that are connectable. This book is no different. This is a paranormal romance story that I had a hard time putting down. I was pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters and what they brought to the story. They not only bring the story to life on each page but they made it fun to read as well. This is a story about Carter who has a profession in medical cause that is what he is good at, healing people. He had no idea how his life would change the day she walked into the ER he was working. Vanessa is a curious person and when the supernatural world realizes just how curious she is, things could change for her. Will Carter be able to protect her or does fate have something else in mind. I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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FURY OF CONVICTION (The Dragonfury Series Book 2) by Coreene Callahan – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Fury of Conviction (Dragonfury Short Story Collection, #2)Fury of Conviction by Coreene Callahan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal story. This is a shorter story that is full of action and just a great story. This is a well written story that the author used attention to details that gave the story a realistic feel. The characters brought the story to life on each page with the action and skills. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. I found this book to be a faster paced story that packs a punch. It is a story full of kidnapping and characters who are playing a game of life or death. Natalie is a great strong character and she is determined to find a way to escape her captor who makes no mistakes. I am glad I picked up this book and look forward to going back to read book one. I highly recommend this book.

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1)Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing skills and her use of attention to details to give the story life. The characters are full of life and emotion. They are connectable and made the story easy to read. This is a story about friendship, life and love. It is the first book of the series and what a great start to the series. Chloe has never been in a relationship before and then you have Chris who is tired of the selfish women who seem to be around him. What will happen when these two meet? Will they let themselves find love, happiness? They made great characters and made the story entertaining to read. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. They made the story easy to read and I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this book.

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Avenging Devil Part 2 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Avenging Devil Part 2: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 2: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is the second part of this book which I highly suggest you read book one before to help your enhancement of this book. This is an author I never hesitate to pick up. I have read almost every single book by her and have loved them all. I enjoyed being pulled into this story by the characters. They gave the story a realistic feel as well as being connectable. This author’s writing skills and her attention to details make her stories fun and entertaining to read. This one is no different. This is a dark story that may have some triggers for some but if you can get past the triggers you will find an awesome story. The characters are full of emotions and who don’t love MC clubs. This is a must read story and series. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC)Sign Steal Deliver by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. She is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up. I enjoyed how the stories are well written and her attention to details make the stories come to life. This book is no different. I was pulled in from the beginning and kept engaged to the end. The characters are written with a lot of humor that will make you laugh. They made the story easy to read and certainly fun and entertaining. This is a story about Kat and Hermes. Kat has one plan and that is to steal the key to the underworld. Her only problem is Hermes and no one steals from the god of thieves. His problem is that he falls for Kat which puts his heart at risk for her to steal. What will happen to these two? Will Kate steal the key and Hermes’ heart too? I enjoyed the humor back and forth between these two as well as their chemistry. They really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Defined (The Cadence Duet Book Two) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is my second audio in this series and I loved it just as much as the first.  This is an author I never hesitate to pick up, she is that awesome.  I enjoyed how the narrator brings the story to life using different tones of voice.  They keep me wanting to listen to more of it.  They make it fun to listen to and also entertaining.  This is a story about opposite attraction and how things once were may not be the same again.  Cadence’s story continues and we get to find out if she is willing to sacrifice her values for a man she has loved.  She is such a great character and brings so much to the story.  I highly recommend this audio

Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 1)Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this dark vampire romance story. This is a new author for me and I can’t wait to read book two in the future. This is a well written story that the author used details to make the story feel realistic and engaging. The characters are relatable and really made the story for me. Salvatore is the Overlord of the Consulate of Masters. Women are disappearing and his clan is being accused of this. He is determined to get his enemies until he meets a new challenge, Lucianna. She feels helpless against him and his touch is heat. The problem is in order for him to help her, he must make her immortal. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book to find out. I enjoyed their growth throughout the story and their chemistry is off the charts. I really enjoyed this book. It is worth the pick up for sure.

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 6)Houses of Deception by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series I have enjoyed from the first book. This author has done such a great job with the mystery and suspense aspects of this story. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning and kept engaged to the end. This is a fast paced story that is full of action and one of my favorite characters Madeline Dawson. There is much going on in this book but the author did a great job of keeping the details straight so I didn’t get lost. Madline is back in another mystery of missing people and two cases are anything but what it looks like and of course you can’t forget about Mike who is also back in this mystery story. I enjoyed the twists and turns and how they kept me turning pages. This is truly a great story that I highly recommend.

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An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

An Enduring LoveAn Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I have picked up of hers. This is a historical romance story that pulled me in from the beginning. One of the things I enjoy the most with this author is her writing skills and her attention to details. This book is no different and it is one of my favorites yet. This is a story about Rebecca and Rhys. They marry and he has gone home to his father’s death bed. Fast forward four years later, Rebecca and her son go to London only to find out that her husband is about to be betrothed to another woman. What will fate have in store for them? I enjoyed their chemistry and their growth throughout the story. All of the characters are connectable and truly made the story for me. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe #1)Pet Me by Angelique Jurd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this MM romance story. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to seeing what is next for her in the future. This is a well written story about two guys who are looking for something and they didn’t expect to find it in each other. Bailey and Sam made such great characters and their age difference just goes to show that age doesn’t matter and you never know what fate might have in store for you. They are connectable and made the story come to life. This is an engaging, fast paced story that kept me turning pages to the end. I was pulled into the story from the beginning and it was entertaining to read. I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it.

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The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1 by J.U. Menon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed how they used details to make the story feel realistic. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This is a great story that any young adult would enjoy. It is full of adventure and the characters kept the story engaging. This is a story about Radhika and her adventures when she participates in a challenge in the land of nightmares. Things are not always as they seem here and she is left using her imagination to fight for her life. This is a great fantasy story and certainly will take you on an adventure. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.

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Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

AzraelAzrael by Matthew Huntley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me which I enjoyed reading . This is a suspenseful story about a serial killer who has been locked up for a long time but now new murders are popping up. Is this serial killer back? Did the detective make a mistake and the wrong person is locked up? Could there be a copycat? Andrew is the detective who worked this case. He has since retired, is now a drunk and has lost so much to this case. Does he have it in him to take this on again? He is a great, strong character that I felt for. The case took so much of him the first time and now he is facing unanswered questions that he needs answers too. He made the story fun and entertaining to read. This is a great story that I highly recommend reading. It is worth the pick up for sure.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. This is a new author for me and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well written story that is full of magic, myths and an adventure that you won’t soon forget. The characters are connectable and give the story life on each page. I found this story to be fast paced and I had a hard time putting it down. This is an urban fantasy story that has a twist of romance added. Saoirse and Smithy have one thing in common and that is music. Both of their lives collide and set on a path that was meant to be. This turns into an adventure of awakening the gods and defending the land but it also could mean life or death. This is really a great adventure story that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning and what an adventure it was. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.

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The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Third NannyThe Third Nanny by Michele Pariza Wacek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful thriller. This is a well written story about a town that has a past and where things are not as they seem. I found this story to be fast paced which I had a hard time putting down. It is an engaging story that has twists and turns that kept me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. The characters are connectable and brought the story to life. For me they truly made the story what it is. Janey has a sister that ran away eight years ago, just when she thinks she finds her, she disappears again. This is where the story becomes a little twisted. Janey decides to walk in her sister’s footsteps. What will she find out as she does this? I really did enjoy this book and highly recommend it.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have loved from the first book. This book is no different. This is a well written story that has characters that are hot, steamy and not only that but brought life to the story for me. The author’s use of details made the story realistic as well as connectable. This is part of the A Dark Sparrow series by this author which I would highly suggest reading all of them as they are just as awesome as this one. This is a story about life struggles and confronting them no matter how evil, dark they are. This really is an awesome story that I couldn’t put down until the last page. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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