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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Caralee Loonat

A Pig and A PokeA Pig and AA Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like being able to recommend good children’s books to people and this is another great one. I just wish my kids were little enough for them. I found that the author was able to really grab the reader into the story and make it fun. I like how the author is able to make the subject matter really easy and fun to read and has a really creative writing style. I like how the book is engaging and helps to teach younger kids. It has great illustrations and delightful characters. This is a great way for kids to get into a good reading habit and help them to learn in a creative and engaging way. I would highly recommend to any parent of younger kids to get and help their kids to learn some of life’s lessons and gain a good sense of competition and good citizenship.

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Hooked : The Merciless Few ( The Merciless Few Series) by S. Courtney – Review by Caralee Loonat

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

I just love MC based romance books. This is the first book from this author I am reading and I must say that I was hooked literally. I am a big bad boys alpha based romance book reader and this really filled that. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life. I really felt like I was in the heat of the drama. There is a good balance of romance and drama. I love how each character has been developed. I was definitely on the edge of my seat waiting to see how it would all unfold. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Master Bistrita ( Masters of the Consulate Book 11 ) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am really loving this series. I have read most all of them from this author and I really am enjoying them. The characters are well written and there is a good balance of romance and drama. I really like how the books all tend to flow into one another. The author is able to really engage the reader and keep your focus on the book. The chemistry between the characters is unique and adds to the appeal of this series. I also like how there are multiple couples within the story line. This is one of my most favorite genres as well. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Caralee Loonat

Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun!Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is yet again another great book from this author. I really wish that my kids were young enough as this is a great way to help children learn about taking their pets to the vet. The author has a great way to introduces subjects to kids and make it easy and fun to learn. The characters are realistic and the books themselves are very easy to read and understand. I really would recommend this author’s books to anyone with younger children. The author makes learning about certain situations really fun and easy and keeps the attention of the reader. All in all this author has a great series and also a great choice of characters.

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Dark is the Wood ( Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series ) by Kristin Ward – Review by Caralee Loonat

Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy finding new authors. This is the first book from this author I have read and I quite enjoyed it. One of my favorite fantasy creatures of mine is dragons and boy this really hit the spot. I like how the author is able to bring the characters to life. The story has a very good mix of drama and adventure. I found myself unable to put this book down. The characters have a very dynamic chemistry that really holds the reader’s imagination. The book just flows. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Boxset (The Crown of Stones Series) by C.L.Schneider – Review by Caralee Loonat

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

I have read a few books from this author’s other books and I quite enjoy the worlds that are built. The author is able to bring all the characters to life. I like the fantasy setting for this and the complexity. I like how the narrator voices the characters and how much it adds to the richness of the story. I love the conflict in the book and how it builds for the main character.
I just love reading authors new series. I am quite happy to read all supernatural and fantasy. This book was a great fit for that. I like the fantasy setting for this and the complexity. I like how the author has written the characters and how quite down to earth they are given the plot. I love the conflict in the book and how it builds for the main character.

Ian definitely is a character I can get into and also route for. I like how the author builds up the story and how the past is entwined. I look forward to the next book in this series.

Ian definitely is a character I can get into and also route for. I like how the author builds up the story and how the past is entwined.

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The Queen’s Dance ( Heart & Hand Series Book 2 ) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Queen's Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance (Heart & Hand Series Book 2)The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just what my poor over romanced genre self needed. I love that it was a slow burn. I do not often read these and I might have to rethink that as this was so good. I love how there was adventure and drama mixed in and that it wasn’t an in your face oversexed read. Don’t get me wrong I do love those but sometimes a girl needs one that just has a huge build up and a happy ending to boot. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life. I felt as though I was right there in the adventure with them. Definitely a good second book from this series. I cannot wait to see how the series will continue and play out.

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Catch a Cowboy ( Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Caralee Loonat

Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad to have found this author. This is the first book I have read from this author and I was not let down. I am a huge romance fan. This book was a great way to get into a new subgenre of my favorite and introduce myself to age gap romance. I really enjoyed this book and found that the author did a really good job of this subject. The characters really jumped off of the pages and I found myself getting so absorbed into this romance. I love the fact that it was sort of forbidden love. I will definitely read more from this author in future.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol- Review by Caralee Loonat

Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the yet another great book by this author. I really like how the author is able to bring the adorable cat characters to life and teach valuable life lessons. The author is able to handle this topic really well and explain it to kids. I just wish my kids were younger. I definitely would recommend this to parents with kids. The characters are well written and the illustrations to this book are really good. I definitely would read more from this author.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School ( Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just another great kids book by this author. I really like how this author is able to bring children’s imagination to life and help enrich their learning through story. The author does a great job of entwining subjects and simplifying them for kids. I just wish that my own kids were young enough for these books I really would recommend this author’s books for anyone with young kids who wants to start a great reading habit.

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The Winemakers Box Set ( The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Winemakers - Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical RomancesThe Winemakers – Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical Romances by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not completed this series but I have read the first two and cannot wait to read the third. I really love the historical part of these books and I love the settings. Being set in my Favorite country to go on holiday I just find myself lost in these books and really recommend them to all.

The True Purpose of Vines Book 1:

Oh man I am in heaven. This book incompasses three of my favorite things; Portugal, History and Romance. I was just hooked and loved reading this book. I enjoyed how there was just as much drama and romance to balance out the book. I like how the characters were not simple but had depth and that the story was set in a historic setting. Historic romances are one of my favorite genres to read.

The chemistry and interaction of the characters makes the book flow. The storyline was rich and brought the characters to life. I really felt as though I was back in historic Portugal and could smell the vinyards. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

The Taste of Light Book 2:

I couldn’t ask for more in a romance book than including two of my favorite things. This book is set in my most favorite place to go to on holiday and also it’s a romance I really couldn’t ask for anything else. To make it even more it is a historical romance which is one of my top favorite genres. I like how the author is able to bring the back story to add to the present of the characters. I was really drawn into the drama of the book and hooked. I really didn’t want to put it down. The author is able to bring the characters to life and draw the reader into the adventure. I really felt as though I was right there in the midst of the drama and adventure as it unfolds. The author draws out the story and grabs you and I cannot wait to read more from this author.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner,Sloane Nicole,April D. Berry,C.J. Pinard,Danielle Jamie,Darlene Tallman,Julie Morgan,Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Caralee Loonat

Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my what more can I say? I have found yet another author and series I just want to get lost in. I really love mythical fantasy type books and this really just hit the spot. I love how the real world and mythical are combined to bring an electric atmosphere and just made me want to escape. I love how there is just the right amount of romance mixed into drama and adventure. I love how there is a sense of mystery and I cannot wait to see how the whole series will pan out. I just couldn’t put this book down and I plan on reading it again and again.

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Secrets of the Moon ( Chronicles of the Lost Child Series ) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Caralee Loonat

Secrets of the MoonSecrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love finding new authors as well as a new series. I absolutely love werewolf romances and this definitely hit the spot. I like how the author is able to bring the characters to life and grab the reader by the shirt tales. I really was unable to put this book down. The author is able to weave a story and has a unique twist to it. It was definitely a breath of fresh air for me. The romance is evened out with a bit of drama. The characters are also very relatable and well written. I felt as though I was right there with them and look forward to seeing how this series unfolds. I will definitely be reading more from this author and series in the future.

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Amese of Animals ( The Borosa Legacy Book 1 ) by MJ Murry – Review by Caralee Loonat

Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I once again have discovered a new author and once again was not disappointed. I really like how the author has built this world and story. I find the characters to be well written and just the right amount of drama laced through the story. I find that the story grabs the reader’s imagination and I felt as though I was right there with them within the story. I really didn’t want to put this book down and was eager to see how the story would unfold. I look forward to more stories from this author as well as this series. I really enjoy that this author is able to bring the characters to life and grab the imagination. I cannot wait for the next.

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No Rest for the Wicked ( Life is Hell Series ) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Caralee Loonat

No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1)No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is always nice to find new series. I have read a couple of books from this author and I was not disappointed. The series is unique and I found it to be a breath of fresh air. The author brings the characters to life. I really found myself unable to put this book down once I started. The book is very balanced and has just the right amount of drama and adventure. I really love paranormal books and this really will make it to my top ten. I cannot wait for the next book to see how the series progresses.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden ( Loretta’s Insects ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another brilliant children’s book from this author one again. I really like how this author is able to bring subjects to children and make them interesting. I really do recommend these books for younger children. I have said it time and again I wish my children were little enough for these, and once I do eventually have grandkids will get these for them. The author is able to peak children’s interest whilst at the same time help them read and learn to enjoy reading. I highly recommend this author and all her books.

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Outcast ( Her Royal Harem : Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Caralee Loonat

Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember Book 1)Outcast by Catherine Banks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG!! I really love paranormal romance and shifter romances are my favorite. I am so happy to find a new series and a new author to boot. I really was hooked by this book and I really cannot wait to get deeper into the series. I really could not put this book down and it has really brought my love for reverse harems out. I really love how the main female lead has hidden potential and that the story line was really a breath of fresh air and unique. The author does such a great job of bringing the characters to life and make the situation normal. Although nothing about it is normal it was quite easy to not only read but I thoroughly enjoyed. I am so looking forward to the next book and am on baited breath waiting. So it goes to say that I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Caralee Loonat

Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is not to love but a book full of steamy romances. I really really enjoyed this book. I have to admit that I was unable to put this book down. It was a case of start to finish I just didn’t want to stop. I really like how the author was able to combine a bunch of short very steamy romances. Each mini story just really ignited my imagination. The characters were all really brought to life and I felt as though I was right there in the midst of the drama as it unfolded. I cannot wait to read more from this author in future.

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Test of Four : Book Two of Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Caralee Loonat

Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book from this series I have read and it is really peaking my interest. I usually tend to read romance but this series has been able to extend my reading interests. I find that the books really flow well from one another and that I could not put this book down. I really became enamelled in the characters and the adventure they are embarking on. I really like how the author is able to wind together adventure,intrigue and a dash of romance. I really felt drawn to the characters and the chemistry that is being built within this series. I really look forward to further books in this series to see how it evolves.

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Murder She Meowed ( Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2 ) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Caralee Loonat

Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked by the title as my inner crazy cat lady couldn’t resist. I might also add I was pleasantly surprised and delighted with the author’s world she has created. This being the first book by this author that I have read and it certainly won’t be my last. I occasionally love a good mystery and this series just ticks all my boxes. The author is able to spin a tale that keeps the reader glued to their seats and eager for what is going to happen. I felt that the characters were really well written and the whole concept was absolutely addicting. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I am a very eager kitty to read it!

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Master Botosoni ( Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love this series by this author and this is yet another great addition to it. I am a die hard vampire romance reader and this once again hit the spot. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life and drag the reader into the book. There is just the right amount of drama and adventure mixed into the romance. I really like how this brings the characters together as well as creates the world in which they are in. The reader is really drawn into the world and left on the edge of their seats waiting to see how the story will unfold. I really love how the books really do blend into one another. I really look forward to the next book in this series.

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Cray Saves the Day ( The Adventures of Cray Series ) by G. Pa Rhymes – Review by Caralee Loonat

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well once again another great book from this author for kids. I cannot stress how I wish my kids were younger. This author has a very unique way of writing stories that engage kids and teach them valuable lessons. The characters are brought to life and are very relatable to kids. I like how the author is able to engage the reader and weave the lessons within the story. This is such a great way for kids to be able to learn to read and also gather information that is needed. I highly recommend this series to parents with young kids.

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A New Day For Cray ( The Advetures of Cray Series ) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Caralee Loonat

A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really wish my kids were young enough for these books. I like how the author has brought the characters to life and also creates a good way to teach children lessons. The characters are relatable for kids and the illustrations really add to the book. This is a good way for kids to learn how to act within a friendship and learn boundaries and the correct manner in which to act. I really would recommend this book for young kids. Look forward to reading more from this author.

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The Round Box (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Round Box (Grandma's Closet #2)The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and this is yet another one that is a good children’s book. This author does suck an amazing job of bringing learning to kids with her creative stories. I really wish that my children were young enough to be able to enjoy these books. The author is able to bring subjects to kids in a creative learning way that makes things fun. I really like the characters that the author has developed. I definitely would recommend these books to anyone with younger children.

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The Befallen ( The Unsung and The Wolf Duology ) by Cambria Williams – Review by Caralee Loonat

The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit I love finding new authors and books. This was definitely one great find. I love to be plunged into the dark fantasy world that this author has created. I like the fact that the main character has a disability and will not let it hold her back. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life. The story is created and it unfolds leaving me wanting more. I really did not want to put this book down and I really cannot wait to read more from this author. This was a great diversion from my total favorite genre of paranormal romance.

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Carrie’s Flight ( Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and once again I was not let down. I just love how she is able to bring a child’s imagination to life and also aid in their learning. The characters are very relatable and thought provoking. I like how she is able to bring learning to a simplified platform where kids can not only enjoy but also grow. I really wish my own children were young enough for these books. I would definitely recommend this author to anyone with young kids.

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Dark Moon Secrets ( The Witch Moon Series Book 1 ) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Caralee Loonat

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again another great book by one of my top favorite authors. I love how this series is paranormal and how the two mains are in a sort of forbidden love situation. I also like how the author is able to create such a vivid great world and bring the characters to life. The drama is also very well balanced and adds a great depth to the story. I really enjoy how the author creates the back story and builds everything into a peak and leaves the reader wanting more. I definitely will be reading more from this series and cannot wait for the next installment.

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Orenda ( The Latitude Series ) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do like a change in genre once in a while and I really do enjoy this author’s world she has created. I like to venture into dystopian worlds to widen my reading horizons. The author is able to bring the characters to life and really has a well balanced story. I like how the drama and adventure are well balanced. The characters often have great chemistry and there is always a well built up story to go along. I like how this being the second book I have read in this series has a good flow from the first and has left me wanting more. It had me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to reading more from this series.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really like how this author is able to bring these books alive and enable a child’s imagination. Along with helping kids to learn to read. I just wish that my children were younger as I would certainly be buying these books for them. The author really builds a great world and is able to spark the child’s interest. I truly recommend this author and her books if you have kids. The characters are unique and the stories are original and help to get the interest in reading sparked. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Master Sardinina ( Masters of the Consulate Book 8 ) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite vampire romance authors. I have really enjoyed reading this series and this was yet another great book from this author. I am a huge paranormal romance reader and I especially love vampire romances and the author brings a refreshing storyline and series. I always find myself not wanting to put the books down. The characters have fantastic chemistry and the story flows really well from one book to the next in the series. The plot is complex and keeps the reader’s attention. Along with the explosive chemistry and the nice mix of adventure, drama and romance what is not to love. I will definitely be reading more from this author and this series. It is definitely on my top ten.

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