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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Christine Baranek

October 16, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered
By: Valerie Davisson

In this book we are introduced to Logan McKenna. Her entire life seems to be falling apart. She recently lost her husband in a car accident. She sells the business that she had build with her husband and becomes a teacher. She then is accused of helping her students cheat because they are doing so well on standardized tests. This means that her job is on the line.
She decides to move to the beach in SoCal. Near a very important part of her life of her childhood – the Otter Arts Festival. She decides that she will reconnect with her old friends and just relax and figure out her next steps. Well this is until a body is found and her friend is a person of interest. This gives Logan something to do other than think about everything that has been going wrong in her life recently.
I LOVED this story. I loved Logan as a character and all the chaos that she has been through. I feel that it made her even more likable. I loved the aspect of glass blowing as this is an art that has literally always been of interest to me. I loved everything about this book and I cannot wait to see more of Logan McKenna.

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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Christine Baranek

October 16, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forest Park
By: Valerie Davisson

This was a fantastic book. This is the second book by Valerie Davisson that I have read as well as the second Logan McKenna book I have read. Each one has been absolutely fantastic. It contains fantastic thriller and mystery elements as well as elements of Women’s Fiction. Valerie Davisson crafts fantastic novels that read quickly and contain a fantastic amount of character development. This book looks ast two stories that surround a mysterious explosion. The first plot line looks at a the Vietnamese family who’s food truck was involved in the explosion. The second looks at a Vietnam vet who is struggling deeply with PTSD. Additionally we have Logan who is involved after witnessing this explosion. This book is absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to continue reading this series. I enjoy Logan McKenna as a protagonist and am loving her development from book to book thus far.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Christine Baranek

October 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Claw
By: Valerie Davisson

I am truly enjoying the Logan McKenna Series. Each book seems to just keep getting better than the last. In each of these books, Logan finds herself deep in a mystery. Each mystery also seems to focus on a social issue or topic. In this case the book focused on sea otters and their rescue. This was a very interesting topic to intertwine in a mystery and I absolutely loved it. I loved how greed was the center of this tale and between that and the sea otters and I definitely did not want to put this book down. Valerie Davisson is a fantastic author who is able to create informative mysteries that have a great pace. She makes it almost impossible to put the book down because you want to find out what will happen next. I will most definitely be reading the next Logan McKenna book because I have loved the first three so very much!

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

October 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liar, Liar
By: Winter Austin

Once again, Winter Austin delivers an amazing story filled with suspense that will keep you reading late into the night. Winter Austin is one of my favorite authors due to the fact that she writes believable stories filled with well developed characters. Each of these characters is flawed in a way that is believable and you find yourself invested in the characters as well as the plot line. Each book can be read as a standalone, however, I recommend reading each one because there is backstory on the characters that definitely develops throughout the earlier books. Book 4 focuses on Sheriff Hamilton. He was hoping to have some quiet time to himself, however, a body that was discovered has different plans. Liza is an FBI agent who is following a suspect who is taking her back to Eider. Eider is somewhere she’d rather not be. However, she finds herself entangled with this body that was discovered. As she works on the case with Sheriff Hamilton, she realizes there might be something else worth returning to Eider for. I definitely enjoyed this story and truly recommend it as I do all Winter Austin books! I cannot wait to see what will happen next with the cast of characters in Eider, Iowa.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Christine Baranek

October 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall
By: Libby Kay

This is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls Series by Libby Kay. This book has a setting of the wonderful small town of Buckeye Falls. Buckeye Falls has all the charm of a small town but also all the downsides of a small town as well. Including the local gossip and everyone knowing everyone else’s business. That’s where this book picks up. Alice is the talk of the town, she has always had a wild streak and that leaves all the neighbors talking. And if she ever wanted to forget anything she has done, she can forget about it because everyone loves to remind her. She is returning to Buckeye Falls after some time away and is ready to become a more mature version of herself. James is an artist who has definitely hit a bit of a dry spell. As fate would have the two of them cross paths and sparks fly. One thing that Libby Kay does is create a charming romance that definitely has charming small town vibes. I love that each book focuses on its own couple so they function as a standalone but there is some overlap because they take place in the same town. I have read each and every one and I hope there is more to come from this series!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Christine Baranek

October 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship
By: Marilyn Love

This is the first book I have read by Marilyn Love. However, it is the third in the series. It definitely reads as a standalone as I completely understood what was going on and hadn’t read any of the previous books. That being said, I am definitely going back and reading them now. Because Marilyn Love has wonderful character development skills and knows how to write a romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I loved Amanda and Brian and their incredibly complicated relationship. It has the best friend’s little sister element but it also has the irresistible elements of absolutely unbelievable chemistry. This book is absolutely wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. The characters are absolutely amazing!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

October 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father
By: Winter Austin

Once again Winter Austin delivers a fantastic suspenseful novel from McIntire County. I have to say that each one of this series is better than the next. I am truly loving these characters and this county. As always, Winter Austin combines wonderful complex characters with a thrilling plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. Jolie is a fantastic character, she is new deputy who seems to be facing the most curious case she has ever seen. Xavier is a man who definitely has seen more than his fair share of difficulties. And it seems that those difficulties are definitely not ending. In this book, Winter Austin continues to tackle the subject of veterans who come home with more than they bargained for. I completely feel that she is doing an amazing job at crafting these stories. I am truly loving these and each one is giving me more and more reasons why Winter Austin is becoming one of my favorite authors!

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Christine Baranek

October 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Dangerous
By: Becky Flade

The Philly Heat Series is definitely one of my current favorites. With each new book I am greeted by fantastic characters who are going to be featured in an absolutely irresistible plot. In this book we get an absolutely fantastic romance that is coupled with an fantastic thrilling suspense. Hannah and Doyle are very well written characters who have an amazing amount of depth. Each of them are beautifully damaged in a way that makes them even more endearing. Their story kept me reading well into the night because I could not convince myself to put this book down. I definitely recommend picking this book up because it does not disappoint!

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The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

October 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Sun at Twilight by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sun At Twilight
By: N.L. Holmes

This is such an interesting fictional look at the Hittite Empire. I did not know much about this empire prior to reading this book, but I feel like I learned a whole lot and was entertained throughout the book. N.L. Holmes is a fantastic author whose passion for history exudes from her work. Every book she writes has an impeccable attention to detail and makes you feel as if you are fully immersed in the Empire. I definitely recommend picking this one up and reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Singer and Her Song
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. This book is a historical fiction novel set in the 14th century B.C. N.L. Holmes does a fantastic job of giving detailed descriptions of the setting and time period that it is not hard to imagine as you are reading. This book tells about refugees from a Mesopotamian land. This is a nation that was wiped you by the Assirians. These people are musicians. This is a fantastic story about a nation of people that I had no idea about prior to reading this. This is an absolutely fascinating culture and I definitely want to learn more now. I definitely recommend reading this story!

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen’s Dog
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the third book in the Empire at Twilight Series. Of the books in this series thus far, this is by far and away my favorite. This is a historical crime story which is filled with drama and twists and turns that keeps the plot moving at a lightning pace. This book features the same amount of detail that I have come to know and love from N.L. Holmes and I love how it is applied to this mystery. There are so many historical details that definitely made it even more fun to read than a traditional mystery / crime story. This story is set in the Bronze Age in a Syrian kingdom. Prior to reading this story, I did not know much about Ugarit – but N.L. Holmes gives enough information and detail that it is easy to understand and learn as you are reading. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the series! You will not be disappointed!

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Moon That Fell From Heaven
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the fifth book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. I have come to expect certain things when I read a N.L. Holmes book and this book delivered in all of this. It is filled with incredibly detailed well researched historical descriptions. She is adept at describing ancient settings in such a way that you absolutely close your eyes and imagine you are there. This story is full of drama while also looking at the politics of the time. This book is absolutely phenomenal and the main character is so very well developed and intricate. This is another fantastic historical novel that I highly recommend.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the first book in the Empire at Twilight Series. This is not the first book I have read by N.L. Holmes and when I see a book that is by this author I know that it is going to be well researched, informative and will definitely be entertaining. N.L. Holmes is fantastic at developing her characters as well as describing the setting, which takes place in ancient times. The descriptions are so vivid that it is easy to close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting right there. This book features the culture of the Hittite Empire which is in current Turkey. This story follows a chariot driver who has to find the balance between family and the empire. This story does a fantastic job showing how complex things were back then and how it was empire over everything else. This book is definitely a fantastic read and I recommend it for the fantastic story line and the historical details.

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Death on Fool’s Lane
By: Jane Suen

This is an Eve Sawyer mystery and it is absolutely fantastic. Eve is such a fantastic character whom I definitely love. Eve is staying at her friend’s house when a body is discovered. This means that it is all hands on deck to solve the mystery. This is definitely a page turner that keeps you guessing from the beginning to the end. It also takes you on an emotional roller coaster as the plot is full of drama. I definitely am loving the Eve Sawyer series and I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Love
By: Isla Vaughn

Isla Vaughn does it again. She has created an absolutely fantastic story with a fast paced plot and fantastic character development. This is the continuation of Aspen and Phoenix’s story and it picks right up where Cruel Hate left off. It is completely necessary to read the beginning of the series before reading this one. With this you are taken on a completely dramatic roller coaster. Watching how Aspen and Phenix interact and deal with every challenge that is thrown their way. In this story, there is absolutely more challenges and definitely there were times where I found myself truly wondering how things would work out. I recommend reading this book and every single one of Isla Vaughn’s books.

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Christine Baranek

October 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daring Ceri
By: Morgana Bevan

Morgana Bevan has become one of my favorite authors. I was definitely excited when I saw this new release. This definitely was worth my excitement. This is a fantastic enemies to lovers story. Ceri and Alex were lovers once and apparently got married in Fiji. However, Ceri definitely doesn’t remember marrying Alex and this is getting in the way of her planned marriage. Alex isn’t willing to sign the paperwork though, until she is positive she doesn’t want to be with him anymore. Ceri and Alex have amazing development as characters. It was interesting to see how they each grew and developed, which was very similar to how I would imagine they would evolve in the real world. I definitely enjoyed watching them grow in their relationship and understanding of one another. I definitely recommend reading this! Its fantastic with an excellent plot and character development.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Christine Baranek

October 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hand of God
By: Paul McCartney

This is the absolute most informative book I have ever read. I did not know much about nuclear weapons when I started this book and I picked it up because it sounded intriguing. This delivers on being a crash course into nuclear power. I was concerned at first about reading this because I was a little worried that it was going to be heavy or hard on technical terms. However, that is not the case. It is actually an easy read that gave me so much information. I feel much more knowledgeable about the history of nuclear weapons and I definitely feel like I have a much better understanding of them. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding out more about nuclear weapons. It was so well written and easy to read!

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Christine Baranek

October 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe goes to a Quinceanera
By: Laura Hawks

This is the second book in the Gumshoe Mysteries. I have read both and both are absolutely amazing. These are such a fun, cozy, YA mysteries that feature some paranormal activities. I definitely love that these books feature fantastic dialogue and a main character who is always finding herself in the middle of an adventure. One thing I will say is that Laura Hawks knows how to write a plot that keeps you guessing. I definitely loved the element of suspense that was found throughout. This was an absolutely fantastic book and I love how Laura Hawks has further developed both Mia and Gumshoe from the first book. I felt like there was more character depth in this book than in the first one. I definitely am looking forward to continuing this series!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book a) by Laura Hawks – Review by Christine Baranek

October 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe and the mysterious mushrooms
By: Laura Hawks
This is a fantastic start to a new teen mystery series. It features Mia who is an absolutely amazingly well written character. She is intelligent and gifted. Gumshoe is not exactly who you would expect – he is a cat – who has an incredibly complicated past and a really fun sense of humor. These two have fantastic dialogue that drives the plot. Even though this is a teen book I found myself deeply enjoying the story. It is a great mystery that keeps you guessing but with characters that keep you laughing. It is truly a fun read that I will be recommending to everyone I know. I definitely cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Christine Baranek

October 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild For Me
By: Tam DeRudder Jackson

Once again Tam DeRudder Jackson has written a fantastic book. I have read each and every one of the books of the Balefire Series so far and each one is better than the next. Tam DeRudder Jackson does a fantastic job developing characters who are believable but who are also rock stars. She shows the life of sex, drugs and rock and roll in all of its glory and does it in such a way that you look at the characters and feel like they are incredibly relatable. The characters in Balefire so far have been so well developed that I truly feel like I know them on a personal level.
These books are each written as a standalone, but I definitely recommend reading each and every one. There is some character overlap between books. Also and perhaps most importantly – if you miss a book you are really missing an essential piece to Balefire. Tam DeRudder Jackson has really created a crazy yet wonderful world around this band and I definitely recommend going along for the full ride. I cannot wait to see what will happen in the next book!

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LIES-TRUTH-LOVE by Marina Hanna – Review by Christine Baranek

October 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Lies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lies – Truth – Love
By: Marina Hanna

This is the first book in the Which Comes First series. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book. This book is filled with so many twists and so much drama that it sucks you in from the start and really doesn’t let you go until you finish. Trust me when I say you will not want to put it down once you start reading. Marina Hanna has a fantastic ability in developing her characters. They are definitely portrayed incredibly realistically – especially with how it comes to our two main characters. Ethan and Olivia are very entertaining and are the perfect characters to portray finding live when you least expect it. This isn’t your typical romance and it really contains enough for everyone. This was such a fantastic book and I cannot wait to see how this series continues to develop.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Christine Baranek

October 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

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

Chasing Cheer
By: Heather Schneider

This is literally such a fun holiday read. It is exactly what I needed to begin to get me into the holiday spirit. This story takes place in the most amazing town called Emerald Hollow, Oregon. It has the best vibe and is filled with the most amazing characters. This is a book that definitely makes you stop and think – as a major theme is finding balance in your life. This book was absolutely fantastic and I loved all the twists on the conventional holiday trope. I definitely recommend this and feel the only thing that would have made this book better is if there had been snow on the ground and I was sitting by the Christmas Tree.

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Christine Baranek

October 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vixen
By: D.M. Earl

I have to begin by saying I have NEVER been disappointed by a D.M. Earl book. The Devil’s Handmaidens MC series feels like I am returning to a long lost friend every time that I pick up a new book. Each of these females is incredibly strong, yet they have seen so much and their emotions just jump off the page. Each of them has seen things and has been strong because they have not had any other options. These main characters have become some of my favorites and I have found myself reaching to reread one when i am entering a reading slump, or just want to return to an old friend. Vixen thought she had escaped and was definitely ready for some peace. However the past is never in the past. Lucas and Vixen definitely have a complex relationship and I loved watching it unfold. I am definitely anxiously waiting for the next book. I cannot wait to see how each of these characters continues to develop.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Christine Baranek

October 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Truth About Myths
By: Giovanna Siniscalchi

I have loved the Wine Maker’s Series since I picked up the first one. Each and every one I have read so far has not disappointed. I know that when I pick one of these up I will get a historical fiction novel that will keep me reading long past my bedtime. In this story, we learn more about Isabel and how much she loves her country. However, she had so many expectations placed on her that she really felt like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Henrique is an incredibly interesting viscount. Once again, Giovanna has written a story with a love story that is absolutely swoon worthy. I definitely cannot recommend this book, and this whole series. I LOVE this series and I cannot wait for another book to come out.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Christine Baranek

October 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Wimp
By: B.L. Wilde

This book was fantastic. It was such a quick read and I absolutely loved it. This features our main character who is reentering the dating world after being married for the last 12 years. She has some amazing friends who are more than willing to help her get back in the dating game. This book is the first in a series and if this book is any indication of what the whole series is going to be like, each book will be going to the top of my TBR pile when they are released. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book 2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Christine Baranek

October 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

What We Never Say: Bold Journeys Book Two by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What We Never Say
By: Paulette Stout

This book is a fantastic look at power, control, and unwanted attention. However, it takes a look at it from a male perspective. Which I truly enjoyed. Sometimes, I like my perspectives to be challenged by showing me things other than what I am used to. I loved how Paulette Stout tackled the subject of males being harassed by a female in power. I think that this is an area that is generally overlooked. This book tackles this subject matter in such a fantastic way and shows how these actions have such far reaching consequences. I definitely cannot recommend this book enough!

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Christine Baranek

October 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ignite My Heart
By: Alicia Street

This is my first book by Alicia Street and let me tell you I LOVED it. This is a short novel and it definitely delivers a lot! I almost wish it was longer just because I enjoyed it so much. There is so much chemistry from the first time we meet both Blake and Morgan. It had such a fun plot line and featured some unexpected twists. I definitely loved every page and I cannot wait to read more by Alicia Street.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

October 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Die
By: Winter Austin

Winter Austin literally never disappoints with her books. I know when I am reading oe of hers that I will be treated to a page turner with fantastic characters and that I will be kept guessing until the very end. Her character development is absolutely unmatched. I love how this series is featuring women in law enforcement with incredibly complicated pasts. Their pasts are influencing there present as well. I also love that these feature a love story. A romantic relationship that must survive many things, including someone terrorizing them. This book was so fast paced and I really loved Cassy and Boyce. I am definitely eagerly awaiting my next book by Winter Austin.

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Christine Baranek

October 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha Makes A New Friend
By: Janice Pratt

This is such a sweet children’s book. This focuses on Amaleigha and her pen pal. Her class has decided to become penpals with children in Ukraine. This seems like just a normal assignment, but what happens is absolutely heartwarming. This book touches on current events and does an amazing job making it very relatable to children. I definitely recommend reading this book as it is completely enjoyable and I think many children would like it.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Christine Baranek

September 20, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christine

Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries – A Party to Remember
By: Kimberly Mullins

I have really grown to love the Notebook Mysteries. This Christmas Novella delivers in what I have come to love from these books. It features Emma and her friends and a mystery that just so happens to fall in their lap. In this case, they are all invited to a party – in Chicago of all places. This immediately makes Emma believe that something is off. However, they all decide to attend the party anyways and this is where the real fun ensues. As always, it features the historical nuances that I have come to love and everything is accurate to the time period (as far as I can tell). I love learning more about this time and I love watching Emma attempt to solve these mysteries. She really is a well developed character and really just a character I truly love. Each of these novels and novellas can read as a standalone, but I strongly recommend reading the entire series and Kimberly Mullins has really created a whole world that surrounds Emma and to get the full enchanting effect as well as to see Emma’s full evolution as a character I recommend reading them all. I definitely recommending picking this one up, it was the perfect thing to begin to get me in the fall and in the holiday spirit!

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