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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This book is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the nuances of human emotions and resilience. The author’s elegant prose and deep character development create an engaging narrative that captures the heart. The story’s pacing is generally well-measured, though some parts might feel a bit slow. Overall, it’s a poignant and uplifting read that beautifully highlights the power of hope and connection. Highly recommended for those who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories.

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The Winemakers Box Set (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Daryian Lucas

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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: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/ Stars
The series skillfully intertwines the lives of multiple generations, exploring their trials and triumphs in winemaking. With richly detailed settings and authentic dialogue, each book in the series deepens the reader’s investment in the characters’ complex relationships and the art of wine production. Though the pace sometimes slows to delve into the intricacies of winemaking, these details enrich the storytelling, offering a full-bodied literary experience. Beautifully packaged, this box set makes a perfect gift for enthusiasts of well-crafted family narratives and wine lore.

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of life in rural Texas. The characters are so real, you’ll feel like they’re friends, and the vivid descriptions of the landscape make you feel part of the setting. It’s a story of love, growth, and second chances, with just the right mix of drama and heartwarming moments. A perfect read for anyone who loves stories that feel like coming home.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This book is written in such a unique way! The characters felt like real people, each with their own struggles and triumphs, making it easy to connect with them on a deep level. The storytelling is smooth and engaging, drawing you in from the first page. Although some plot twists might not surprise everyone, the emotional depth and genuine character growth more than make up for it.

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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This book offers a heartfelt journey through redemption and personal growth. With deeply drawn characters and a story that navigates the complexities of human emotions, it’s a compelling read. Although it occasionally suffers from slow pacing, the narrative remains engaging, culminating in a satisfying exploration of forgiveness. A beautifully told story that merits a 4.5-star rating for its insightful and moving portrayal of its characters’ paths to betterment.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This book hits just the right notes of romance and intrigue to keep you hooked. The characters feel like people you’d want to be friends with, making it super easy to dive deep into their stories. The setting is so well-drawn, you practically feel like you’re living in it. Sure, the plot might not surprise you every step of the way, but the witty banter and a few clever twists more than make up for it. Giving it a solid 4 stars because it’s the perfect pick-me-up read for a lazy weekend chill.

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Stars in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Stars in the CityStars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
This wasn’t my first read by this author or in this series but it can be read as a standalone. This has been my favorite book so far in the series! It’s well written and clean. It’s perfect for a YA audience and it’s appropriate.

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 4)The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This was my 3rd read in the series and it could certainly be read as a standalone. The only thing that threw me off was the spiritual aspect that’s woven in.

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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Earl's Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)The Earl’s Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This was my first book in the series and it’s really good. It can easily be read as a standalone. I do think the previous books would give more background for the characters though. It’s very well written and engaging.

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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 Stars
This is a solid standalone novel in this series. It’s not confusing at all to read by itself. The ending was a plot twist that I didn’t expect!

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This is such a cozy read. I read it at home, but I should have read it in a cozy local coffee shop. It’s clean and cute. Also, book 2 but 100% can be read as a standalone.

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man Book 1)Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This is such a cozy romance. It would hit the spot reading this in the fall. I wish there was more interaction between Bailey and Fox. I feel like the first date mentioned was almost out of nowhere because the interactions were limited.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 Stars
As a Christian myself, I love that this is a Christ centered book for children. I do think the language used is for older kids. It’s well written and it ministers.

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Perfect Office Pact (Perfect Romance Series) by Maria Jane – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Perfect Office PactPerfect Office Pact by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the 3rd person dual POV a lot. Sometimes if not done well, it can be confusing but not with this read. It wasn’t too long of a book and I enjoyed the character dynamic.

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Fashionably Fake (Kings of Screen Series) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Fashionably FakeFashionably Fake by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5/5 Stars
This is apart of a series but 100% can be read as a standalone with no issue. I think the ending could’ve been stronger and I would’ve liked a more climactic discussion between Ros & Jackson. I haven’t read all the books in the set but I do like that they don’t require you to.

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A New Day for Cray (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Daryian Lucas

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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

5/5 Stars
This is such a cute story about friendship. I loved the illustrations and the fact they weren’t overstimulating. They reminded me of the tv show Puffin Rock and Trash Truck. The story has a solid lesson. It’s not too complicated for toddlers which I appreciate!

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This is such a great entrance to fantasy for YA readers. The world building is excellent. The author gives great details for the story. At first I wasn’t thrilled when I saw the multi POV, but it’s done very well in this book. This is a great first read of the series and I know the 2nd book will be just as good.

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The Scent of Snow (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Scent of SnowThe Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This was my first read of the series. This was a quick read for me and it was able to be read as a standalone. I will say reading the previous books would have given me more details, but it’s not necessary. I thought this was going to be a clean, Christmas romance, but it’s not. It has some spice which caught me off guard.

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The Round Box (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Round BoxThe Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
This is such a cute book. It truly captures how the mind of imagination works. Very easy to read and understand. The graphics are so cute as well.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and I would read another one of her works. However this story didn’t do it for me. The synopsis is very good and I went into the book with high expectations. There were a lot of times where I didn’t know what was going on and had to reread. It’s very detailed but I think it’s over detailed in some parts which makes it hard to follow.

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is book 2 in this series and it’s a great continuation of the series. Just as detailed and action packed as the first one. Where some series fall off after the first book, I can tell this series will just keep getting better.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is book one in this series and it set the tone. The world building is phenomenal and the characters have so much depth. The storyline is very solid and intriguing. There’s a lot of action in this book that keeps you interested!

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light, #2)Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This is book 2 in the series but is an awesome standalone. This was a quick read for me and it’s a sweet romance. The relationship between the two characters is a very sweet relationship. The added touch of the bakery added another level of coziness to the storyline!

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

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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: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was my first time reading a book by this author. This is book 2in the series but it can 100% be read as a standalone. I liked the beginning of the book but the ending was just okay to me. I liked the dynamic between the characters a lot and I did feel like a detective myself trying to figure out the plot.

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship Series) by Jennifer Spredemann – Review by Daryian Lucas

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

5/5 stars
This was my first book in the series and I loved it. JT’s a great standalone and a quick read. This book captures the essence of the time period it’s written very well. It not only pulled at my heart strings, it made me interested in the Amish genre.

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Daryian Lucas

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

5/5 stars
What a cute book! It’s not too complex for younger readers but intriguing enough to keep their attention. This author does a really cool thing in the book and that’s adding an educational portion at the end.

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Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Lela's ChoiceLela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.7/5 stars
This author writes some great books! This one is no exception either. There’s good character development and good world building. It’s engaging and captivating.

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Children of the Wild (Children of the Wild Series) by Krysta Tawlks – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Children of the WildChildren of the Wild by Krysta Tawlks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This is a fantastic introduction to fantasy for YA readers. There’s enough action and mystery to keep your attention and enough attention to detail to really draw you in. This was a well crafted book that can be read again and again. Loved it!

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Unexpected by Laylah Abrams – Review by Daryian Lucas

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UnexpectedUnexpected by Laylah Abrams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and it was a great introduction to her work. Where most authors usually make the rich character the man, this book actually has the woman as the wealthy one. This author does a great job of drawing your attention and keeping you intrigued. This was a great book and I enjoyed it.

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Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Be True with Me (Be with Me, #3)Be True with Me by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 Stars
This was a quick read for me and it was cute. The storyline is very romantic and cute. The main characters pair so well with each other and flow throughout the book. It’s a great standalone in the series.

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