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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Shadows in the Dark (Dark Lotus #1)Shadows in the Dark by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

50 shades of grey has some major competition with this one! I did not want to put this book down and I cannot wait for Book number 2! When Brynn finds out that her older sister was murdered and tossed in the river she sets out to find who did it. Following in her sisters footsteps she meets Adrian who is tall, dark an mysterious. Their connection is off the charts and Brynn finds a side of her sister and herself she never knew. But will she end up like her sister?

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great book to teach kids that its not ok to be a tattletale, but also not ok to let someone take the blame for something they didnt do. Buddy stays up all night to see who is knocking over the trash can because he keeps getting in trouble for it.

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #2)Good Things Take Time by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blue is at it again. His siblings are all being adopted but he is the last one left. He thinks no one wants him. Then he remembers that he is special an has nothing to worry about.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Mitchell

The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the cutest book that I read to my grandson. He is only one but enjoyed the illustrations. Its lets kids know that their are lots of places to live but no matter where you live you can make it a home.

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute book for kids. Buddy is not like his siblings, he feels very different. He soon learns that it is ok to be different. My only recommendation is that the illustrations should of been on the same pages as the words.

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She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series) by Brooke May – Review by Dawn Mitchell

She's My Rhinestone Cowgirl (My Cowboy #7)She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 7th book in the series an I do feel like I missed a few things by not reading other books in the series. This is about two teenage sweethearts who found their way back to another before dreams an life gets hectic. Get ready for lots of Love, romance, jealousy and so much more. But what happens when the rodeo is over an its time to go back to reality?

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago, #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh I love me some Titans! Anise never disappoints. This book is steamy along with lots of action. Callum is a Titan and a Professor and falls for Nicole until he realizes she is not only his student but also a Titans daughter. Which means she is off limits.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is great for ages 6-13 probably. It teaches children how to take ingredients in the kitchen an turn them into healthy snacks for their pets. Even gives some amazing recipes you can try.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Falling Down (Rockstar, #1)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lucy’s all time crush Jesse shows up out of the blue an she is head over heels. She gets his autograph just like an other starstruck fan and thinks there is no way she will see him again… Until years later on her own stage, she is face to face with him again. They seem to have the same spark they did years ago. Will they act on it?

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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: 4 of 5 stars

This book shows our kids that their pets need yearly checkups just like they do. It shows them how interesting it can be and rewarding. These are perfect short stories that can teach a good lesson.

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Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance (Half Moon Bay Series) by Erin Brockus – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance (Half Moon Bay #1)Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance by Erin Brockus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a refreshing summer read. Hope and Alex are a match made in heaven as soon as Hope wins a fabulous beach resort an Alex gets to teach her how to scuba dive. They soon learn they can’t keep their eyes and hands off each other. But can Hope handle dropping everything in her life and become an islander? Can she take on being a new resort owner?

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Dawn Mitchell

No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so adorable. It teaches kids how dogs can get fleas, how to bathe them an look for fleas. It also teaches kids and adults how to get rid of fleas. The illustrations are amazing and keeps kids attention.

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Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace #3)Discovering Desire by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 of the series but I believe it can be read as a standalone. This one didnt keep my interest as much as the other but the chemistry between Jordan, Justine and Derek is hot an steamy! You cant deny it an neither can they.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is so cute. Dino is so caring an teaches the kids all about where warmth from the body comes from. He cares about keeping them warm during their nap.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Dawn Mitchell

The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great chapter book for 8-11 year olds. It is a collectionof short stories that give you everything from humor, suspense, and adventure. It will keep your childs attention with all the plot twists an turns.

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Irresistible Bond (Central Florida Stories Book 5) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Irresistible Bond: Central Florida StoriesIrresistible Bond: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was hot an steamy! Storm, Marcus, and Barrington were friends since kids. Now they are grown an can they find it in their hearts for second chances? Especially when Storms job puts her in a bad situation and she needs her best friends to take care of her an to protect her.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book to teach kids how to count to ten. It also teaches them about sea turtles. How they live, what they eat, how they sleep, etc.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the cutest! The illustrations are adorable an clear. This is great to show kids that even though it can be scary meeting new family members or people, but in the end it can be just as fun.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book to teach kids what opposites are. The illustrations show kids opposites and keep their attention. Its a quick easy read for most likely first graders.

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Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about how Soara goes exploring through the sky during her recess. She gets to see all kinds of animals. She learns that her friends miss her while she is gone an she cannot be late.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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

This book is a great way to introduce kids into weather and specifically hurricanes. It teaches them where to go in an emergency an also how to prepare. I thought it was helpful to now how to pack for pets also.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book two of the series. I did not read book one but do not feel like I missed anything. I enjoyed this book alot. I do feel it was very slow but enjoyable. Shayna an Burke’s friendship turns into a wonderful romance that they both needed. Burke is amazing with her three kids, no one expected an just shows you that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

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Secrets in the Mirror by Leslie Kain – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Secrets In The MirrorSecrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series. Its a fast paced, page turner that will keep you interested. This is about Devin and Gavin who are mirror twins, identical but total opposites. Their lives take you through an emotional, traumatic an complex roller coaster ride. Cant wait to read book two.

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Dawn Mitchell

What Lies BuriedWhat Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two of the series. I would definitely recommend reading them together. This continues Gavin’s story and his childhood traumas that he still deals with in adulthood. However in this book I enjoyed getting to know Katie better an learning her story as well. Cant wait for Book three.

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Dawn Mitchell

The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 5 of the series and I’ve read all of them! This is a great series an I recommend reading them in order. The characters are great, this book is about Aarow and Vivian. Viv has had a very traumatic past and when Aarow asks her out she rejects him. Not once, but twice. He decides he needs a different approach… will it work? Will him an Viv connect on a deep, intense level like never before? This book keeps you on your toes an wanting for more!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two of the series and I did read read book one but this can be read as a standalone. I love hockey so I knew I would like them howeber you dont even need to like it. These books have hockey, laughter, romance and conflict. Ben & Kaitlyn hit it off it at the airport but once they see each other on the ice , are they sure they can get along and nake it work.

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two of the series. I did not read book one, and I do feel some parts were missed. Trigger warnings are PTSD, suicide, addiction and trauma. This book shows you a great look behind the scenes of the VA hospital and what happens when a young veteran is found with an apparent gun shot wound to the head in a parking garage. Was it truly a suicide or is something more sinister going on?

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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 Dawn Mitchell

Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is book one of the Elemental Series. This is not my normal genre since I don’t get into supernatural and fantasy but I figured I’d give it a try. While Aeris and Callum were good characters that have the great tension plus bad girl, good guy scenario…I just couldnt get into it. It was too far fetched. I did love how these two learned each other, compromised and listened to each other in every way possible. Hopefully you have better luck!

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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 Dawn Mitchell

Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is book one of the Elemental Series. This is not my normal genre since I don’t get into vampires and fantasy but I figured I’d give it a try. While Aeris and Callum were good characters that have the great tension plus bad girl, good guy scenario…I just couldnt get into it. Hopefully you have better luck!

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy smokes! The tension between Ashton and Zachary is amazing and will blow you away! I highly recommend this steamy, sultry book to be your next read. BDSM is involved so be prepared.

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