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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Deb Robinson

Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember Book 1)Outcast by Catherine Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ember was outcasted from her family when she started showing signs of having magic. Sent away to school to learn magic she felt dejected. She became a nurse to help the injured dropped off at her door. As hybrids came and went, she always seemed to feel alone. Will that change or will she always be the young woman single and alone? This was a quick read and kept my interest throughout with the twists and turns.

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Deb Robinson

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I devoured it in one sitting. If you enjoy a spicy romantic fantasy with a bit of suspense then this is a book for you. I loved the character of Basil who was turned without her knowledge when she woke up in the hospital. I loved that she had a medical background and was able to use that knowledge to help herself.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Deb Robinson

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My grandson and I loved this book. The message was right on point and sparked a conversation on asking for help when we need it. Even adults need this message as well. My grandson loved all the animals and how they worked together. The illustrations are so bright and vivid. Really grabs young readers to check out every page and talk about each one. Excellent book. We will be reading more from this author.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse Audio Deb Robinson(The Forerunner Series, Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by

This is a story of Norse Mythology and the history of Finn and his family. When a curse is put upon Finn when following his brothers he is now having to deal with becoming brave. The narrator was difficult for me to understand at first until I got used to the accent. An interesting story overall.

Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Deb Robinson

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Selene is way down on her luck. Nothing is going right and she is going to be homeless soon as per the eviction notice on her door. Getting fired seems to be her M.O. No matter how well she tries she just can’t catch a break until she applies for a job on a warm tropical Island. She will do anything to keep this job and all the perks it comes with. All is not what it seems and Selene is determined to find out why. Will she figure it out? Will she stay? Can she? Read this short but tantalizing book.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Deb Robinson

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another amazing story by this author. The message of making a mistake and lying about it is very important for little ones as well as adults. It is a reminder that our true friends will understand when you make a mistake and support you. Again the illustrator has done a magnificent job. Loved this story

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Deb Robinson

Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow!!! This author never disappoints. The tension holds you in a vice and doesn’t let go. If you love to read romance mixed with danger mixed in, you will love this author’s books. This book had me in its grips quickly. The sizzling hot connection between the main characters was on fire and you were in their corner all the way through the book.

Please note trigger warnings as there are some dark issues in this book. I found this story line added to the book and the emotional roller coaster this book takes you on.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Deb Robinson

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Hanna what a ride!!! This book was full of so much suspense and tension that I read it in one sitting. I couldn’t walk away from the book even if I wanted too. Sparks fly in so many ways. Riley’s father is still on the hunt for her and her mom. Everyone could be in danger and yet secrets are putting everyone at an unknown risk.

I have to say that I have a few books from this author and I am hooked. Her writing style will keep you reading and reading and on the edge of your seat. Loved Loved Loved this book. I want more.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Deb Robinson

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, the author has me holding on by my fingernails. I got sucked right into the story right off the start and it never let me go. I love the way the MC handles the bully aspect of the story. Way to go for taking the high road. I had a lot of the same feelings that were going through her head as well, I could relate completely.

The love hate relationship between Riley and Cole has me reeling. The character building is on point and has you invested in the reason both Cole and Riley want to hate each other. Fear is a struggle to keep at bay in this teenage coming of age story. I need the next book.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Deb Robinson

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

WOW!!!! This book ended with a whollup of a twist that I didn’t see coming. I loved this book and series. I have read them all and can’t wait for the next one.

The chemistry that came off the pages between Catina and Master Botosoni was magnetic. Catina is a physic reader and from a strict family of proprietary. Her father is trying to arrange a marriage that will bring her family money, although she is not overly cooperative. I wouldn’t either. Not in this day and age.

Great book. Lots of twists, angst, and war to keep you flipping page after page.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Deb Robinson

Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick read of several shifter stories of various shifters. Stories were short but had enough plot to keep you interested and also wanting more. I didn’t realise when choosing this book that it was short stories as I usually pick a book by the cover unless it is a large book. I was pleasantly surprised. I have always enjoyed this author and this book didn’t disappoint.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Deb Robinson

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

Such a great book. I wasn’t ready for it to end. I love academy based books as well as fantasy so I was a very happy camper with this book.

The college has taken about 22 years to ensure the safety of the students inside, which are royals and their protectors from each of the 7 kingdoms. The college has different species from the kingdoms come together in cooperation. To learn from each other.

Amelia is as stubborn as they come. We find out at the end why but I thoroughly enjoyed her struggle along the way. Cora, her best friend from her court, tries everything to keep Amelia on the straight and narrow and help her through the stress of her betrothed. Amelia of course does not make this easy.

I loved the interactions with Amelia and Dane. They both have work to do on themselves.

Fae, humans, wolves, healers, and a necromancer and the academy is in for fun. Excited to read book two. I need more.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Deb Robinson

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

What a fabulous journey I went on with this amazing book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will certainly look for more.

The world the author created was complex and I absolutely loved that.

Lannahi is our MC and seen by her family as the weakest among them. They do not consider her a threat for taking over their land as her fae talent is the gift of song. Everyone in her family seems to want to protect her.

Lannahi finds herself under a curse from Nihhal who wants her as a slave at his feet. She can’t speak of his deceit to anyone due to the curse or she will die. The curse prevents her from doing so. This leaves Lannahi no choice but to challenge someone at the Blacktower for her own piece of land. When she wins and becomes Queen she finds herself in over her head.

She has been taught not to trust anyone. Ashared is the head of the guard but can he be trusted? Read this amazing book to find out more. You won’t be disappointed. In fact you will want more.

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Seraphina (Heartstrings Series) by Brooke May – Review by Deb Robinson

Seraphina (Heartstrings Book 4)Seraphina by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seraphina is a cupid. Yup a cupid. She is assigned to help with love matches. She has been assigned Seth Maxwell, again. She has tried twice before with no luck. Seth is a self obsessed, self centered star hockey player who is losing the respect of all around him including his team mates. Seraphina has her hands full again. Will she be able to change his ways and have him remember the grandson his grandmother raised? Will love be found? Please read to find out.

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

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

Lauren and Katie are back at Amberwood. They are year 9’s this year and excited for the new term. Grace and Rodney are now free to go anywhere they wish because they are not stuck to the Amberwood grounds any longer. The adventure begins in the town theater where we meet Lillie. With the theater being torn down there is some urgency to save her.

This book was quite enjoyable and youths who enjoy some mystery and a bit of paranormal will love this continuing series. Another great read.

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King Reviewed by – Deb Robinson

Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Makayla is having an argument with her dad about going back to school. He is forbidding her going. Her actions in the past few years are showing the stress on her parents. A letter shows up and the argument is over as she has been ordered to return to school.

She is excited because she is hoping to finally see her friends. Life is not fair as she is now the one and only disliked pupil hated by all. She doesn’t know what is going on. Why is everyone staring at her? She will need to get to the bottom of what is going on.

This is where her adventure begins. Who to trust is going to be a huge struggle. Friends may not be trustworthy but enemies may be.

This was another great addition to the Grave Digger Series.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Deb Robinson

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute rhyming story about giving enrichment to your dog. While your child is learning during the story, it is done in a fun and exciting way. I even learned something too. Animals are always a great opener for children where books are concerned. They love what the animals are doing and how to interact with them. This is a great book for younger children who might have just gotten a new pet.

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Deb Robinson

Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a wonderful book. The beautiful bright cover grabbed my attention right away. I love animals and a husky is my dream dog. I loved the message in this story. Differences are not something to be sad about. Our differences make us special. Love is given to all. Luna and Nemo became great friends because they were different. Great great message to kids. I also enjoyed the bonus pages after the story to engage little ones with even more. I will certainly be looking for more books by this author for my grandson.

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Deb Robinson

Grave Digger Academy IIIGrave Digger Academy III by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the continuation of Makayla’s journey at the Grave Digger Academy. In this book she is off to school with her brothers in tow, just to find out that only a handful of students are returning. Her brothers are there for her protection after last year. Will they be allowed to stay?
The mystery of finding out why people are going missing is at the heart of the story.

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Deb Robinson

Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days - Positive Affirmations for Happy ChildrenQuick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a great way to start the conversation with young ones on how to be positive in our thinking about ourselves and others. Wonderful illustrations to keep young ones interested and talking about each page. Great reminder of the alphabet as well as discussion openers on each page. Very cute and poignant book.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Deb Robinson

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

I love a great fantasy/ paranormal book with witches and shifters, I was excited to read this book. This is the beginning of the second series I have read from this author and was not disappointed at all.

Tanjie is a regular young woman living life with her friends after the death of her parents. She is happy with life and doesn’t want to entertain the lifestyle her parents had wanted to teach her. When her sweet neighbor passes away suddenly, her life gets turned upside down with the bookstore she inherits.

This is a forbidden love story that will cause problems for a witch and a shifter falling for eachother. A suspenseful and intriguing read. Bring on book 2

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Deb Robinson

Magic, despair, tragedy and war are just some of the intricacies of this story.

The narrator brings you head first into the story and grabs your attention with both hands. I didn’t read the first book but will be doing so now to see how the story progresses from the beginning.

My heart went out to Ian at the beginning of this story as he was freed from a prison where he was drugged and robbed of the magic and his memories. He couldn’t trust anyone. He was ready for battle at each step.

As he slowly began to gain his memories back and his magic not all decisions were correct. He needs to find The Crown of Stones and the Oracle spell. Will he be able to find it without destroying everything in his path? Will he survive or be captured again?

Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Deb Robinson

A mother’s love is like no other on earth no matter the species.  In desperate times this love will conquer what is needed to survive.

 

As children we look up to our mother’s or guidance and perhaps sacrifice.  

 

This is a story of that ultimate sacrifice from Amy to her daughter Lyla.  In a world of the unknown with deadly viruses at play, they struggle to survive second by second.  

 

This is a book about zombies but with a very heartfelt story of a mother’s love in the face of deadly choices.  The narrator was excellent and kept you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole book.  Her intonation brought the struggle and heartbreak alive.  Excellent story and narration.  

Master Sardinia (Masters of the Consulate Book 8) by Sylvia Black – Review by Deb Robinson

Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things are heating up and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

Master Sardinia and Madra have their hands full when the shifters are after the stone. When the truth comes out about Madra’s ancestors will Master Sardinia be left by the side of the road so to speak. Can Madra see past her hatred of the vampires to help?

Master Descallia and Lucianna and the group are always a step or two or three behind. If Madra decides to help that might just come to an end.

Excellent addition to the Master series.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Deb Robinson

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anna is a strong headed and determined woman. Trained in many areas of education, healing and fighting. She faces so many trials that would break any woman, although, somehow she forges her way through each obstacle. Brave beyond belief for the people she holds near and dear to her heart. When she finds herself married to Lord Roger as per an agreement he made with her parents, she finds herself in a world filled with hate and deceit. Can anyone be trusted? Can she gain the respect of her new people.

Lord Roger can be very persuasive and charming when he is putting on airs. In reality he is a very sadistic and power hungry man. Anna is now in his hands and he will do as he wants with her. He will make you angry and feel hatred for him. This is brilliantly done by the author.

Larkin is the womanizer at the court of King Godwin. He has no plans whatsoever, to get tied down and married. The Queen and her sister try as they might to get him to see this will come to pass.

Anna and Larken find themselves together again in the future. They have both dreamed of each other since their first accidental meeting and almost kiss.

So much happens in this story that you will be wanting to read more and more.

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane Series Book 1) by Celia Hart – Review by Deb Robinson

Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Life as a shifter can lead you into the unknown. Jasmine’s parents are very religious and extremely strict. We have all had friends who wished their parents would be more like other parents. She has grown up with the view that you wait for your mate and don’t spend time with male shifters. Jasmine known as PJ or Perfect Jasmine has all A’s in school, won’t have sex until she meets her mate, and listens to her parents and doesn’t break any rules. When she turns 18 she will be able to sense who her mate is and she is looking forward to the day when she finds her perfect mate. She will fall in love and all will be perfect. We all wish it was that easy.

Her best friend for years Lucy doesn’t care about the rules and has a boyfriend she is head over heels for. She is determined that they will end up as mates.

Trials will turn their lives into turmoil in the epic story. I had a hard time putting this book down and read very late into the night.

Why are wolves gorgeous beyond belief, well some of them. Blake is going to be Alpha and Luke will be his Beta. With war on the horizon how this story will unfold is anyone’s guess.

I can’t wait to start reading book 2.

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Mystical Midlife Mate (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Series) by Reggi Dupree – Review by Deb Robinson

Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 2)Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fabulous second part of the story. I absolutely love this author. The way she can make me laugh and yell “way to go” in my head.

Gwen Carter has so much depth, sass, sarcasm and a kick butt attitude, you can’t help but want to be her friend.

Gwen Carter has to come to terms with what happened in the last story. It is not an easy pill to swallow. Now she is a demon and now her “fathers” powers are manifesting as well. What is a 40 something woman to do? She will need to get control over these new powers if she wants to survive and her mate as well.

Ash is her mate whether she likes it or not. She struggles to believe she will ever be able to trust anyone ever again as the list of people breaking her trust is getting longer and longer. Life is never going to be the same. Time to face her fears and stand her ground.

If you love books with great plot twists and are filled with magic, demons, gods and mystery, then is an author you MUST put on your TBR list. Even Medusa comes out to play. Fingers crossed there is a book 3. Please Please.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Deb Robinson

Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Arryn is the only daughter of the most successful merchant in the lands above. She is promised to the prince, her beloved. That is what she has been told to call him all of her life. She has been trained in every way to be a lady and is punished by her mother when she does not meet her approval, which is often.

The prince goes missing and with the threat of another betroval, Arryn rides off to find the prince. Aaryn finds herself falling into the lands below and is met by Rowan. Rowan is a sentry of the Outer Wilds when he finds Aaryn. His brother just brutally attacked. He sees Aaryn as a monster.

As the story unwinds and reveals itself, we find that Aaryn has requested MERCY from Rowan to not be killed. Will Rowan honor her request or will he give her the swift justice a monster from the worlds above deserves? You have to read this dynamic book to find out. If you love magic users and worlds divided. This is the book for you. Enjoy!!

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

Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My mind was blown in so many ways in this book. I do not have much that will cause triggers but this story was an eye opener. There were certain sections of the book that broke my heart and tore me apart.

Vixen is our main character, she has survived abuse of all kinds, including being forced into drugs. With the help of her MC sisters she has been saved from abuse and has been straight for a while now. Her past is coming the BANG on the door and hard. When a girl from her past calls for help, things get complicated for her and the MC. This call puts everyone’s life at risk.

Lucas is an undercover FBI agent who helped get Vixon away from “Juice”. The worst of the worst. When he gets a call to head to Montana, he doesn’t think twice.

Please check trigger warnings before reading this phenomenal book. The author takes you on a ride you will never forget.

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Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Deb Robinson

Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my oh my… with Isla dead, the Master’s are now fighting to end the rogues from causing any more havoc.

Master Campania is on the hunt for witches to find the rogues. He finds Willow and forces her to tell him the truth of everything she knows. She lies at first and he goes on a wild goose chase until he catches up to her again and captures her friends. This changes Willow’s tune quite quickly and she helps because she will never put her fellow witches in harm’s way, especially her friends.

Master Campania is not a fan of the witches and he doesn’t hide it. Can Willow change his mind? Can she change her own?

This is a tense and bloody book with battles on both sides. It will keep you reading until you come to the end. You will be waiting with tense eagerness for the next book. I can’t wait.

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