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The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Christine Baranek

The Rocklyns Collection: Contemporary Romance Boxed Set (Books 1-7)The Rocklyns Collection: Contemporary Romance Boxed Set by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Rocklyns Collection
By: Alicia Street

I find Alicia Street to be a fantastic author whose characters have a lot of depth and each book is better than the next. This is a 7 book set and I promise it is well work reading each one. Each book is well written and the books are completely heartfelt. The Rocklyns have a vineyard and while they love their family they love love even more. The best part of a box set is that you can read each book in succession and you don’t have to wait for the next one to come.

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Group Hug by Ariella Talix – Review by Christine Baranek

Group HugGroup Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Group Hug
By: Ariana Talix

I have read several books by Ariana Talix and I truly have enjoyed each and every one. She writes fantastic plots and adds in more than just spice to her stories. These three characters are all so very well developed and are so perfectly complicated. I loved watching the three of them interact and I loved the addition of their dogs. I HEA at the end really made the whole journey worth it!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Christine Baranek

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception
By: Kathryn Dodson

Kathryn Dodson has become one of my absolute favorite authors and when I saw this was being released I was excited. This book delivered on my excitement in so many ways. This book is such a page turner. It has so many themes that play out from chapter to chapter. Margo was such a fantastic character who has really been left holding the worst of everything. She has been burned by a fellow colleague and has a career that is in shamples, a huge hotel bill and an offer that, well, she doesn’t want to take but the man doesn’t take no for an answer. She becomes the missing piece to a dictator who is going to hold her captive to get what she wants. Which leads her to run….which is where things get extra interesting.
I truly loved this book and I definitely loved the amount of suspense in this. I really did not want to put it down because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I definitely recommend reading this especially if you love a good suspense book.

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The Human Mating Site, Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Christine Baranek

The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella's 1-4The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Human Mating Site Box Set 1
By: B.L. Wilde

This is such a fun idea. It is a series of books about Bella and her experiences as a single woman in her 30s. Each book focuses on a different experience with men. In the first book we discover Mr. Wimp, the ex husband who gets us started on our journey. After that we find out more about Bella as Bella discovered more about herself. There are all sorts of different experiences she encounters and each one really leaves her learning more and more about herself. We meet Mr. Smooth and is honestly the usual man any woman meets right after a breakup. Its a fun start but not someone you really want to spend a lot of time with. After that she meets Mr. Kinky who lives up to his name.
I truly loved this set and cannot wait to read more in the series.

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Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Christine Baranek

Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride RomanceDeja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deja Brew All Over Again
By: Sylvie Stewart

This is the third book in the love on tap series. I have read each and every book and have loved each and every book. I do want to note however that I do believe that each one does function as a standalone.
This book features two very interesting and well developed characters. Miller is a bad boy who finds himself entangled with Maisy who just kind of fell into his lap (or more accurately jumped into his car). Maisy is a runaway bride and she just so happens to be the help that Miller might need. This book is absolutely amazing and I loved following Maisy and Miller on their adventure. I definitely suggest reading this book!

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Good Enough (The Deadman’s Tribe Series Book 1) by Nicole Craig – Review by Christine Baranek

Good Enough (The Deadman's Tribe #1)Good Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good Enough
By: Nicole Craig

This is a fantastic read. The two main characters are Kai and Waters and they have a absolutely wonderful story. They are well written and I loved how it had the elements of a movie that needed done and a SEAL being called into consult on the movie. Both characters were amazing and I really loved watching them come together to work and then possibly come together for more. This was my first book written by Nicole Craig and I loved every last page. I am looking forward to reading more by her in the future.

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The Scent of Snow (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Christine Baranek

The Scent of SnowThe Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Scent of Snow
By: Giovanna Siniscalchi

I have read every book in the Winemakers series and this novella does not disappoint. I loved how this book brought all the characters together for a Christmas experience. This book takes place in Portugal during the Victorian Era. One thing I have come to expect from Ms. Siniscalchi is amazingly well written books with a fantastic amount of details I love how I feel completely transported back in time while I am reading this. This book is such a fantastic story and I loved the development of the characters. I definitely highly recommend this book and the rest of the winemakers series.

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A Journey for Dorothy (The Reluctant Wagon Train Bride Series) by P. Creeden – Review by Christine Baranek

A Journey for Dorothy (The Reluctant Wagon Train Bride #8)A Journey for Dorothy by P. Creeden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Journey for Dorothy
By: P. Creeden

This is such a sweet, heartwarming story. I absolutely loved the characters – Dorthy and Elias. They are well developed and complicated. They both show an amazing amount of growth and development throughout this story. Dorothy is a widow, who wants to travel on the Oregon Trail to meet up with her sister. Elias is a man of God who is going to travel the Oregon Trail to continue to spread the word of God. They both hit a bump in their path and find out they need each other to continue on their journey. This story was so well written and I found myself not wanting to put it down – I had to know what was going to happen with Elias and Dorothy. This book was just so amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. I also loved that it took place on the Oregon Trail, as I am a kid who grew up playing that computer game. This put those memories I have of that in context of characters who are actually faced with those decisions. I am pleasantly surprised to find out that this is one of several in a series and I will most definitely be reading them all. I just added P. Creeden to my authors I must read list!

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Lost Property (The Tom Grant Series Book 6) by Samantha Adair – Review by Christine Baranek

Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel (The Tom Grant Series Book 6)Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel by Samantha Adair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lost Property
By: Samantha Adair

This is a fantastic book. It follows Tom who is newly retired and is working to live his life outside of his past with the agency with his girlfriend Isabella. However, the past has a funny way of interrupting your plans. When a past case comes calling, Tom begrudgingly agrees to get involved. This past case involves a human trafficking ring, and those that he helped are now in danger again. He definitelly finds himself sucked right back into the case.
This book is so fantastically well written and is hard to put down. It is suspenseful and thrilling and filled with twists and turns. Each time I thought I knew what was coming, I was very wrong. I definitely recommend reading this book and the whole series!

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Motherland (The Tom Grant Series Book 3) by Samantha Adair – Review by Christine Baranek

Motherland (Tom Grant #3)Motherland by Samantha Adair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Motherland
By: Samantha Adair

This is the third book in the Tom Grant Series. It can definitely be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the rest of the series just because it is such a well written page turner. This book is filled with action, adventure, spying, and out and out drama. It is written in such a way that I definitely did not want to put it down.
Isabella and Tom are such well written and complicated but in a good way. They both keep the plot moving at a rapid pace. Isabella has promised her dad that she will go home. There is no telling whether she will return alive or dead when she leaves there – you see there is is a bounty on her. Tom is going with her because he doesn’t want to be without her. What happens from there is what makes this book so good. Samantha Adair does a fantastic job writing a plot that moves at a good pace that you really don’t want to stop reading. This book was filled with twists and turns. Definitely pick it up!

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christine Baranek

Carrie's Flight (Grandma's Closet)Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie’s Flight
By: Lois Wickstrom

I feel like everytime I read a Lois Wickstrom book, I say that it is one of my favorites. And it’s true – every book I read is well written for children with wonderful pictures. This book is another wonderful story. This book gently tackles the idea of losing a loved one. It looks at how a fantastic bond between two people can transcend both life and death. I think this book would be great for children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one and would also be a good book to begin a conversation about loss. This book has a little more of a specific audience than other books by Lois Wickstrom, but I do feel that this book is so well written for those purposes and I definitely recommend it.

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Christine Baranek

Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light, #2)Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweet Dreams By Claire
By Nanette Littlestone

This is the second book in the Capture the Light Series. It is the first that I have read though and it most definitely reads as a standalone. There is some character overlap it seems but it most definitely does not take away from this story.
This story features Claire and Finn. Who are incredibly well written characters and well developed. I do have to say that the author also does a fantastic job in describing the settings of Ireland and the Bakery so vividly that you feel as if you are right in the midst of it.
This is an absolutely sweet and wonderful story with such a fantastic plot and characters. I definitely recommend picking up this book so that you can be swept up in Claire and Finn’s story as well.

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Recipe For Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Christine Baranek

Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery (An April May Cozy Mystery Book Book 2)Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Recipe for Revenge
By: Hazel Smith

This is the second book in the series. It is a cozy mystery that is a quick read and very enjoyable. The characters are fantastically developed and the mystery is always very unique with different twists and turns. In this story April May is a great main character who is really endearing. In this one she definitely goes through it and I really felt everything with her. This is a great cozy mystery and I definitely recommend picking it up!

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Seraphina (Heartstrings Series) by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek

SeraphinaSeraphina by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seraphina
By: Brooke May

This is a fantasy romance, something I don’t normally read. But Brooke May has become one of my favorite authors so I figured I would give this book a chance and I am so glad that I did.
Seraphina is a cupid, but not the normal stereotypical cupid we all imagine with arrows and wings and looking like a cherub. Seraphina is feisty and really sassy.
Seth is a hockey player with a playboy attitude. He goes through his pick of women on the regular. But once Seraphina gets involved that all changes.
This is the fourth book in the series, but the first that I have read. I definitely think this book functioned as a standalone, but I will be reading the others because I enjoyed this one. I definitely loved the characters in this book and have always found Brooke May to have a talent in writing books with fantastically well developed characters that jump off the page. I definitely recommend this book!

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Tropic Heat (Flamingo Island Series) by C.A. King – Review by Christine Baranek

Tropic HeatTropic Heat by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tropic Heat
By: C.A. King

This is a fantastic story written by C.A. King. This is a fun novella length book that really hits you in all the feels. This is a great story about a groom and his nonrefundable honeymoon. Oh and his best friend. Daniel and Sara are fantastic main characters and Joey is an amazing best friend who adds to the story. This book has fantastic banter between the characters. And definitely there are sparks flying. I was able to read this book in one sitting but I loved the characters so much I was sad that the book ended. I hope to see more of them in another book soon!

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Christine Baranek

Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jade: Hidden Scars
By: A. Akinosho

This book was very good. It features Jade and Naseer. Naseer is a prince – which means he should have it all money, looks, royalty. But his life is far from easy. He has been injured in an accident and he has no interest in being the bachelor he was.
Jade is a young teenager who is also not going through the easiest period of her life. Their paths cross and the rest is in this book. I don’t want to spoil it. Jade and Naseer were both well written and they had undeniable chemistry from the time they met. This is definitely a forbidden lovers romance and I loved every second of it. I definitely recommend picking this story up!

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The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 3) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Christine Baranek

The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 3)The Magic Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Magic Man
By: Cat Treadgold

This is the third book in the Olympic Peninsula series. I have found each of these books amazing and have read them very quickly. Each book definitely functions as a standalone but I do recommend reading each of them to get all the feels of the series.
In this book we are back with the O’Connell family. These siblings all have much love for one another and each lives a very interesting life. This story is Maddie, David, and Kilo. These characters had some true sparks in the second book. The focus is on David and his time in Africa. The author does a fantastic job in this story creating vivid imagery. It is not hard to picture the Olympic Peninsula or Africa. This describes the love triangle between the three main characters in depth and I have to say that I was rooting for each of them at different points. I definitely recommending this book and the whole series! I definitely hope there is more to come from the O’Connell family and the Olympic Peninsula!

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Christine Baranek

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A King So Savage
By: April Moran

This is the first of a duet. There are several trigger warnings that accompany this book so I definitely recommend reading reviews and looking for the triggers to ensure that you are good with this book.
That being said, this was a fantastic start to a duet. It features to characters that are incredibly well developed and definitely keep this story moving. Ava is an interesting character who really doesn’t know the danger she is in. Kingston is really a very deep and dark character. He is obsessed with Ava and his path crosses with her. Ava’s family is also incredibly complicated which also makes this book interesting. This book was absolutely fantastic and I cannot wait to read the next book in this duet.

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Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Christine Baranek

Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lost and Found
By: Valerie Davisson

I feel like every time I read a Logan McKenna Book, I swear that there is no way that Valerie Davisson could write a better book. Then there is a new release and it is better than the last one I read. This book is no exception.
In this story, Logan is mixed up with an accident on a crab boat. When a local fisherman is washed overboard and feared dead – Logan is determined to find out who did it. Especially after someone she knows is accused of being involved.
Logan is such a fantastic character and the people she surrounds herself with are such an addition to this book. I loved how in this book there was a sub plot that featured an illegal immigrant who finds himself in trouble. This looked at some real concerns for people who are living in our country. Sam in this book just really sweetened the story. The plot in this book moved so fast and featured so many twists and turns. Everytime I thought that it was all figured out another wrinkle would come into play. I read the last half of this book in one sitting because I just did not want to put it down – I had to know how it would end.
I definitely recommend picking up this story. It is so very good and really sucks you in. If you haven’t read the others I recommend reading those as well! You won’t be disappointed!

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Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Christine Baranek

Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school... (Amberwood Hall Ballet School 4)Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Triple Trouble at Amberwood
By: Eleanor Dixon

This is the fourth book in the Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series, however, it is the first that I have read. I will caution that while it does function somewhat as a standalone, I do think that the book would read much smoother if you have read the previous books. There seems to be some overlap as well as characters and their development seems to be occurring from book to book. I will definitely be going back to read the previous three books as I do want to read the whole series since this book, overall, was a very good read.
This is more of a middle grade book (ages 8 – 12) but I definitely loved reading this and can say that older groups can read this book as it is a very enjoyable book.
In Amberwood Hall there are ghosts. Some of these ghosts are incredibly friendly and others are not so much. Lauren and her friends want to figure out what is causing chaos at their school. They are driven to solve this problem when it leads to the end of the year production being canceled.
I definitely recommend picking this story up and I will be picking up the rest of the series to read them. It was a quick fun read!

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder – Review by Christine Baranek

Woman UnbrokenWoman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Woman Unbroken
By: Alexandra Fleder

This is an incredibly emotional and intense story that should feature a trigger warning for victims of abuse. The main character, Devorah is about to undergo the biggest undertaking of her life – taking her life back despite being an incredibly broken and defeated woman.
This story is one that many can directly relate to, unfortunately. But if you cannot relate to this story, it will leave you feeling empowered and just feeling better about the world in general. Everyone can relate to the general them that no matter what we go through in life, we always have the chance to grow and find ourselves again. This book had me crying throughout but most of the tears were good tears, the tears that one cries when they have made realizations about themselves through the journey of a well written and well developed character.
This book may not be for everyone, however, if you pick it up you will find yourself definitely rooting for the main character and perhaps finding yourself growing with her.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Christine Baranek

Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Slay it with a Diamond
By: Rob Bates

This is the third book in the Diamond District Mystery Series, however, it is the first that I read. I will start out by saying that this book definitely functions as a standalone, I was not at all confused by what was going on in this story even though I hadn’t read the previous. This was such an interesting story and I was very interested to continue reading to find out if the diamond was truly cursed. This is a fantastic mystery that definitely delivers on twists and turns. The main character journalist was a nice addition. Mimi was a fantastically well developed character. I definitely recommend this story if you enjoy a good mystery that keeps you guessing!

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Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Christine Baranek

Be True with Me (Be with Me, #3)Be True with Me by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be True With Me
By: C.A. MIconi

This is a fantastic sweet holiday romance. It features a second chance romance that makes it a very fun read with a lot of substance. The characters are fantastically well developed and it is watching them continue to evolve throughout this story that is so endearing.
Lauren has been on the run from her past, because she was humiliated by her college sweetheart. She has a mission in her life to help other children who have come through the foster system like her. She wants them to have a better life than she did. However, what she doesn’t expect is that her past will come crashing into her.
Jake was Lauren’s college sweetheart. He has a lot of regret for what happened with her and has tried to make sure that he can make amends. However, little did he know that one call as a law enforcement officer would put his past with lauren in front of him.
This book is an absolute roller coaster of emotions. I felt myself crying off and on throughout this book. But sometimes those books that pull at my heart strings become some of my favorites and this book is no exception! I definitely recommend picking up this short novel!

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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley – Review by Christine Baranek

To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter PilotTo Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To Catch an Elf
By: Debra Parmley

To Catch An Elf is a wonderfully fast paced novel that is filled with suspense. It features an elf and a not so nice guy. In addition, there is an incredibly swoon worthy fighter pilot and a dog sitter. This book is well written with an interesting plot and well developed characters. The suspense is just right and it keeps the reader interested to find out how the situation with the elf resolves itself. I definitely recommend picking this story up!

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Mission Improbable: Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery) by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Christine Baranek

Mission Improbable:Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery)Mission Improbable:Vietnam by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mission Improbable: Vietnam
By: Nancy Nau Sullivan

This is a fantastic mystery novel that has elements of history, adventure and the main character reflecting on her life. Blanche is on a journey with Jean McMahon to find Jean’s mother. Blanche is interested in going on this journey so that she can explore her own history as well as find out more about her own father’s death.
The author has particular talent in setting the scene of Vietnam after the Vietnam war. This is so interesting to me as I don’t know much about Vietnam, yet the author did a great job in visually taking me there. She did a fantastic job describing the culture as well and I found myself completely engrossed in these details.
Nancy Nau Sullivan does a fantastic job in creating characters that are developed and relatable. I especially loved Blanche – she was a special kind of stubborn that I definitely enjoyed.
The story is well paced and filled with twists and turns. I loved how the author combined mystery with history and looked at the effects of war that last long after the war ends. I definitely recommend picking this story up!

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Christine Baranek

Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets #1)Whispered Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whispered Surrender
By: Via Mari

This is a duet of Wayward and Undercover. These stories feature twin sisters, a private security team, the mafia and even more. These characters are well written and help to move the stories along. It is filled with thrills and suspense that suck you in from the first sentence and left me with a book hangover when I was done reading. It was the kind of story you hate to put down.
Wayward is the first story, it features Sasha and Jay. Sasha has an interesting back story that really sucked me in. She is an unwanted daughter of a Mafia Boss. But she wants to get to know her father and infiltrates the family. This opens her up to be used as a pawn. Jay is a complex character who really added to the drama of the story. This story is so fast paced and I enjoyed every sentence.
Undercover is the second story, which is told on the same time line was Wayward. This means that there is overlap between events. This features Marenah and Matt. Marenah is also a twin but she has very different feelings about her father. She wants to bring him down no matter the cost. I actually enjoyed this story more than the the first, but I also thought that it was more complicated than the first. I truly loved every second of these steamy suspenseful romances. Definitely pick this up and clear your schedule because you won’t want to put them down.

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Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines – Review by Christine Baranek

Lela's ChoiceLela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lela’s Choice
By: Jennifer Raines

This is a wonderfully sweet romance book about being your own person. It also looks at staying your own person when you have to make choices. How important should family and tradition be? Is it worth giving up ourselves or our wants and desires. This book examines what happens when the main character decides to finally choose herself. This turns her life upside down, but maybe in the most unexpected way.
Lela is the main character and she is really interesting and well developed. She is approached by a man who swears that he works for her father. She doesn’t trust her father which means she also doesn’t trust the man. But they agree to work together to find her niece who has run off.
Hamish is a lawyer who is working to help find Lela’s niece. He is working for Lela’s father so he can ensure that his wishes are met. He is such an interesting character and adds a lot of depth to the story.
It doesn’t take long for Hamish and Lela to realize they are attracted to each other. This attraction leads them to begin to open up. But they both have reasons for not becoming involved.
One dangerous situation later and the two of them abandon their inhibitions.
This is such a fantastic story and I love that the author fully describes all of the settings. I am a sucker for a good book that takes place in Australia. This delivers on this with a great plot and chemistry that sizzles off the page.

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

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

Nessie and the Living Stone
By: Lois Wickstrom

Lois Wickstrom has easily become one of my favorite children’s authors. She writes stories with such imagination and the illustrations simply add to the story. The illustrations are always so detailed and wonderful. In this story, children are introduced to the Loch Ness Monster. This is a great story that filled with wonderful characters and an underwater adventure. I loved this story and the characters of Linda and Craig. This story would make a great read aloud for younger children. I definitely recommend it.

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship Series) by Jennifer Spredemann – Review by Christine Baranek

A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship #3)A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Christmas Amish Courtship
By: Jennifer Spredemann

This is a fantastic sweet, clean romance. It is the third book in the Amish Courtship series, but the first that I have read. It definitely functions as a standalone. However, I will now be reading the previous two books because I enjoyed this one so very much. It is a second chance romance abut Anne and Andy. They both have had their hearts broken and are nervous to explore something new. However Andy takes a chance and writes to Anne, without disclosing who he is. This added a fantastic extra element to the story in which the reader is anxiously awaiting for Anne to find out who is writing her the letters. The romance builds throughout the story and the addition of the secret admirer really kept me wanting to read. I definitely encourage reading this wonderful, clean romance.

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Ends
By: Isla Vaughn

Each and every book in the Hidden Valley Elite Series has been better than the last. The series finale is absolutely no different, it was the absolute best that I read and I hate that it was the last in the series. I have grown to love this series and really don’t want that to end. This story also wraps up the story of Winter and Shane. Their story is so complicated and filled with twists and turns. I really do not want to reveal much, other than to say that this is the most fantastic book in the series by far. I definitely am sad to see it end, but I will be sending more and more readers to it. It is that kind of book!

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