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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Erica Fish

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing!!! I love the mystery/thriller genre. It keeps my adrenaline going. This is my first book by JD Spero and it will not be my last. The plot line was engaging and fast moving. I could not turn the page fast enough to see what was going to happen next. The character development really enhanced the story for me. I found myself yelling at the characters to try to give them a heads up what is coming down the pike for them. This story is about the Trout family. There is something not quite right with the family. There may be secrets that may come out. What will the investigation bring to light? I highly recommend this story as it will keep going until the very last page.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Erica Fish

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My heart is still racing from the adrenal rush from this story. One of my favorite topics is Mythology. I love the gods, demi-gods, and the history around them. Luciana Cavallaro is a mastermind. She has created worlds for her characters to come to life. The absorbent amount of details paint a vivid picture that one can see. There is everything you would expect in a historical fantasy story: adventure, action, gods, mythology, drama, prophecy and relics. Her characters fly off the page which makes the story all around awesome. Evan is in the 21st Century world. He was taken to Ancient Greece. He needs to complete some tasks for his father Zeus. That is how he will return to the 21st Century. Will Evan complete his tasks? Will he survive the journey? I highly recommend reading this heart pumping story to find out the answers to these questions and many more adventures that are within the pages of this book.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Erica Fish

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5)Martimus by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never gone wrong when I pick up a Seelie Kay book. The way she sets up her characters gives me the feeling that I am right there seeing it through that characters point-of-view. She breathes life into her characters that makes reading her books enjoyable. Her vast descriptive writing skills brings the story to you. I felt like I was right there with Cate the entire time. In Martimus, Cate needs to follow the path of her client’s daughter to find where she has gone. Cate doesn’t think that it will be a problem but her lover, Warren Hazelton has a problem with it. Will Cate find the VP’s daughter? What will Warren do to protect Cate? I highly recommend this story to find out the answers to these questions and more.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Erica Fish

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really made me think about my boundaries. Jessica Aiken-Hall does a masterful job in this suspenseful, mystery, crime genre. There are twists and turns and drama around every corner. The main character is smart, witty, and an introvert. This story kept me at the edge of my seat. Valerie is the “anti-social social worker”. She works with people who are primarily dead. This is one part of her job she likes. She has boundaries and she sticks to them. If you have boundaries how willing are you to cross them. In this book, Valerie has to cross them. I highly recommend this story. It will keep you going to the last word.

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Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Erica Fish

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Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters, #1)Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This YA adventure story, for me, was a great mix of adventure with a mix of mystery throughout. The characters are complex. I feel like the characters can cross over into the real world. The plotline held my interest until the last word of the book. There are many elements the characters go through to find the relic they are looking to collect. Adam discovers the stories he was told as a young boy contains truth then he really knew. Adam is trying to save his brother’s life. Will he find the relic he is looking for? I encourage you to read this book, especially if you are a young adult.

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Love Gaia: The Diary Directive by TL Clark – Review by Erica Fish

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Love Gaia: The Diary DirectiveLove Gaia: The Diary Directive by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

TL Clark is becoming an author that I follow. I am never disappointed with any of her stories. Love Gaia is a dystopian romance. I find myself turning the pages because I wanted to find out what was going to happen. The characters are complex and intriguing. Clark has a unique writing ability that makes everything vivid and real for the reader. Aroha lives in a society that has sheltered life. There are some harsh lessons to be learned. Will the Aroha and her classmates learn from the past to change the world in which they live? I highly recommend this story to find out what happens to Aroha and her classmates.

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Deleted by Ruth Mitchell – Review by Erica Fish

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DeletedDeleted by Ruth Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruth Mitchell is a new author to me. I could not have picked a better story to start reading her books. This is a YA science fiction story with a twist of mystery mixed in. The characters are complex and interesting. The plotline is engaging and I found myself turning the pages quickly to see what is coming next. We are introduced to Lucy. Lucy loves everything old. This is interesting since she is a mind-hacker. She did not realize that her sister was a mind-hacker. There is much more for Lucy to learn. Throughout this story, you follow Lucy. You learn what she can do. What will Lucy do now she knows she is a mind-hacker? Can Lucy find whom she is looking for to save lives so their lives are rewritten?

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds – Review by Erica Fish

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth, #1)Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lisa Edmonds is a new author to me. Her writing style kept me at the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. Her plot line is engaging with every page I wanted more and more. Her characters are complex and complicated. I can imagine the story with her imagery. Alice is the main character. She was a prisoner to a crime syndicate, who escaped through faking her death. Now she is a PI for the supernatural. She has stumbled on a case that will test her abilities. Alice will have to find her client and the object before it is too late. I recommend this story and I can’t wait until the next book.

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Erica Fish

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author. Lou Grimes has a great imagination and has brought this story to life. The characters are complex and complicated. The plot line is engaging. The story has action, adventure, mystery, and drama. I found the story engaging. The story has a nice pace to it. I felt like I was right there with Louvette. She and her family have been moving around a lot recently. This was due in part of her behavior. That is until a lawyer came to the door with a bit of mystery. Will the family take this opportunity? How will the family handle themselves? I hope you enjoy this story as much as I have.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Erica FIsh

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Swallowed by a SecretSwallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was enjoyable from the first page to the last page. Young adult books are becoming a genre for everyone. I tend to read the books before I let my daughters read them. In this book, there are tender moments, trouble times, and emotional roller coaster rides.The characters are easy to relate to and believable. This story is about Rocky. Rocky’s father has just passed away. He thought he knew his father, until he overheard his mother talk about his father. Rocky is now in a new neighborhood, new school, and has this hanging over his head. He heads on an adventure with his friend Olive to find out the truth about his father. I highly recommend this story for middle school age and older children.

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Stage Mom: A Single Mom Romantic Comedy (Romance in Rehoboth Book 6) by K.L. Montgomery- Review by Erica Fish

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Stage Mom (Romance in Rehoboth #6)Stage Mom by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K. L. Montgomery is a mastermind putting comedy and romance together. She writes about the funny moments in a relationship and not the difficult moments. Her characters bring life to the story. This is book 6 in the Romance in Rehoboth series. It can be a stand alone book, I highly recommend reading all the books. This is Larissa and Mateo’s story. One thing that I love about this story is that Larissa is a strong woman who stands up for her special needs daughter. She is not afraid to speak her mind. All she wants is that her little girl be treated like every other little girl. In comes Mateo, who is running a pageant and is prepared to deal with the strong pageant moms. He understands that each mom thinks that their little girl is going to be the pageant queen. That is until he meets Larissa. Will Larissa be too much for him? Will Larissa open her heart up to Mateo? You will have to read this story to find out the answers to these questions.

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Wedding War: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy (Romance in Rehoboth Book 5) by K.L. Montgomery- Review by Erica Fish

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Wedding War (Romance in Rehoboth Book 5)Wedding War by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K. L. Montgomery is a mastermind putting comedy and romance together. She writes about the funny moments in a relationship and not the difficult moments. Her characters bring life to the story. This is book 5 in the Romance in Rehoboth series. It can be a stand alone book, I highly recommend reading all the books. This book is all about Jason and Hannah. Jason’s family has the grooms specifically. Meanwhile Hannah’s family has the local bridal shop. Now these families have had a feud going on for most of the existence of the shops. But now there is a new enemy of both shops, a one stop shop chain store. Can Hannah and Jason work together to save their shops or will the new store succeed in closing the two local stores?

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Arrows Tipped with Honey (Natural Forces Book 2) by Jean Gill – Review by Erica Fish

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Arrows Tipped with Honey (Natural Forces #2)Arrows Tipped with Honey by Jean Gill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantasy is one of my favorite genres. I love the possibilities that the story can explore. Jean Gill is not a not a new author to me, but I love this story. Her characters are complex but lovable. Her plot line makes the book fly by because I can not wait to see what the next page has in store for the journey. This book is about Mielitta, the Queen of the Warrior Bees. She is trying to break down the barrier between Forest Citadel. You will have to read the book to see how this ends. It is worth the read for sure.

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Sex-O-S; The Tragicomic Adventure of an Italian Surviving the First Time (Italian Teens, novel 2, The Italian Saga) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Erica Fish

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Sex-O-S: The Tragicomic Adventure of an Italian Surviving the First Time (The Italian Saga, #4)Sex-O-S: The Tragicomic Adventure of an Italian Surviving the First Time by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An author who was not afraid to discuss what topics are on teen’s mind. Gaia Amman is an amazing author who tackled a topic that most people shy away from. The story moves along and I was turning the pages just as fast to see what was coming.. The story takes place in Italy. Leda is a young adult who is thinking about going all the way with Nico. Nico is the bad boy (who doesn’t fall for the bad boy). This is a hot topic among young adults. I love the way the story talks about young adults and their emotions. I highly recommend this book to young adults and to others just to enjoy the emotions of the young adult and the difficult times that come with that age.

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Bargaining (Hero High Book 3) by Mina Chara – Review by Erica Fish

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Bargaining (Hero High, #3)Bargaining by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am loving the Hero High series by Mina Chara. I highly recommend reading the first two books in this series to get an understanding of Friday Fitzisimmons story. The adventure continues at Hero High in Icon City. It is because of Friday that I love this series. She is so innocent and inquisitive. Mina Chara did an amazing job with her attention to detail and character development. Not only did she create amazing characters but also a high tech world to entertain the reader. Friday is still trying to work on her life. She is a little confused in who she can trust and if the people in her life can help her. She is trying to be a good hero but is her faith in people stirring her in the wrong direction? I highly recommend this book as you will not want to put it down.

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Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha – Review by Erica Fish

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Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two NovellasEvery Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a little in shock about these two novellas. Zarina Macha writing was full of webs that are woven around the main characters of the stories. Her characters fully support the story but I honestly had a hard time making it through the novellas. I could not get the visions of the main characters out of my mind. I think what bothered me the most is that this can happen and how upsetting this can be not only for the person but also the family members. These stories are definitely for young adults over the age of 14. In both stories, the main characters have skeletons (demons) in their closet. The stories are horrid and hard to read, but I am glad I did finish the stories. I recommend this book. It is an eye opener when you start to think that this could happen in the real world.

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Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Day Al-Mohamed – Review by Erica Fish

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Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie TaleBaba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked up this book I was not sure if I was going to like it. I read a couple of reviews to see what I was going to read about. It is interesting when you rely on reviews to see if this book is the one you are going to like or not. There are so many opinions that I decided that I was going to read it and come up with my own conclusion. This story is based on the original Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. There is a definitely a feel of mechanical and historical feel to the story. There is the element of culture to the story as well. It is an enjoyable book and I highly recommend it.

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Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Erica Fish

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Enemies of DovesEnemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was amazing. I love when authors are so talented to be able to go back and forth from past to present. It is even better when it can flow in such a way that I do not get confused. This is a mystery novel, but there are so many other elements to the story. We have mystery, secrets, deception, regrets, lies, and truth.This story is a fast read but I encourage you to take your time. You do not want to miss any clues of what and what is going on now. The characters are believable. You can fall for some of the deceptions and then you get angry all over again. When the past catches up to you will you be able to face it with a clear conscience? I highly recommend this story. I cannot wait to see what Shanessa Gluhm has in store in her upcoming novels.

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Throwback by Zeia Jameson – Review by Erica Fish

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ThrowbackThrowback by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was an emotional roller coaster for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The setting set up this romance in my mind. The characters are complex and full of zeal. They are full of emotions that may send you to places of your own life. Do you remember your first love? What would have happened if your love comes back to you? Livy and Jeremy’s story has the question of will love be able to grow even though you fell out of love. There are some moments that will tug on your heart strings but keep reading. Will their memories of their past love be enough for them to get together again? Will Livy get her happy ever after that she believes only happens in books? Get a box of Kleenex and a comfy blanket so you can cuddle up as you read about Livy and Jeremy

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Sweet Salvation (The Protectors Series Book 3) by Toya Richardson – Review by Erica Fish

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Sweet Salvation (The Protectors, #3)Sweet Salvation by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toya Richardson is a new author to me. Sweet Salvation is a great introduction to her writing story. Her story has a fast pace plot line. The details are abundant which makes it easy to paint a picture in your mind. Her characters make the story come to life. I found myself lost within the pages. Manuela craves a human life. She leaves the Protectors community to live among the humans. She finds out that was not a good idea. Will Manuela navigate in the human world or will be her undoing? I highly recommend this book.

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Southern Promises: The Complete Series (A Contemporary Romance Standalone Box Set) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Erica Fish

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Southern Promises: The Complete Series (A Contemporary Romance Standalone Box Set)Southern Promises: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With the title Southern Promises, I knew this was a great Series. K.G. Fletcher is a great story teller. She draws me into all the stories I have ever read from her. Her settings are picturesque and characters connected. Each story can be a stand alone book but I recommend all three because some of the characters do crossover into the other stories. These are fast paced stories. There are some steamy scenes. These books will let you forget about your problems for a while. I highly recommend this series.

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Releasing Her Power Within (Fae Shifters Book 1) by Madilynn Dale – Review by Erica Fish

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Releasing Her Power Within (Fae Shifters Book 1)Releasing Her Power Within by Madilynn Dale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Madilynn Dale makes her mark with a fun adventurous story. Her plot line is simple but attention grabbing. Her characters are complex but totally proportionate to the story. Ms. Dale keeps the story moving at all times. I found this to be a fast read for me. I loved Liz. She is one that keeps me cheering her on. There is so much to her heritage that she is going to be learning. She has left her past life to go live in the cabin that her mom left her. There is so much to learn about her heritage. I highly recommend this book. I cannot wait to see what will be coming next.

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Rise (The Larussio Legacy Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Erica Fish

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Rise (The Larussio Legacy, #2)Rise by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari is one of those authors that you will pick up any one of her books and just know it is going to be a good one. This story has all the great elements to keep you on the edge of your seat. There is drama, action, danger, spice, and of course romance and suspense. I highly recommend reading the first book Rise. It will give you the background information to enjoy this book even more. The characters are engaging and I could feel myself as if I was a fly one the wall. I highly recommend this series. It will get your heart pumping and you will not be able to put it down once you have started.

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Aberration (Aberration Series Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen – Review by Erica Fish

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AberrationAberration by Rebecca E McEwen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca McEwen and it will not be my last. This story is a unique story and it is very intriguing. The character development makes this story soar. I felt a connection with Anyanka Truman. She is a fiery woman who knows what she needs to survive. Her world was turned upside down when she finds out that she is an aberration. She is protecting herself from the outside world but her secret gets out. There are many twists and turns in this story. Will Ananka be able to get through everything that is going on? Will she be able to trust others? I highly recommend this story.

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Why (Stalker Series Book 2) by Megan Mitcham – Review by Erica Fish

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Why (Stalker Series, #2)Why by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Stalker Series but it can be a standalone novel. I highly recommend the first book as well. Megan Mitcham draws the reader right into her stories. With her characters who you can relate to and her story line that keeps you on the edge of your seat it will hook you from the first sentence until the last sentence. Being that this is a psychological novel you would expect some curves in the story, but man there were times I did not see the curve coming. It is a fast read but make sure you do not read too fast and miss the clues to see what will happen next. I highly recommend this book. Megan Mitcham is an author to watch.

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Anger (Hero High Book 2) by Mina Chara – Review by Erica Fish

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Anger (Hero High, #2)Anger by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you liked Denial, then you will love Anger. Mina Chara picks up right where Denial ended. I love the characters with her story. There is one small problem, you do not know who are the bad people and who are good people. One way Mina Chara held my attention is that every time I think I know who is who here comes a detail to deter me from finding out the answers I seek. It is a fast pace story. It kept me at the edge of my seat. The mystery and adventure will keep you wanting more and more. I highly recommend reading Denial first so you can get all of the groundwork for the characters as well as Icon City. Then I would read Anger to see what else is going on.

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Descendants of Time and Death (The Gods’ Scion) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Erica Fish

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Descendants of Time and Death ( The Gods' Scion, #2)Descendants of Time and Death by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Big round of applause to Winnifred Tataw for another great book. Her characters are fully developed, not to mention brave and strong.The plot line keeps you wanting more and more. I did find myself screaming at my kindle. Rodrick is left to pick up the burden after the Demon King comes to an end. He is finding it quite difficult. He also is learning valuable lessons along the road. Will this be more that he can handle? What is next for Rodrick’s journey? I highly recommend this story. It is full of twists and turns and will keep you turning the pages quickly.

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6): A Small Town Romantic Comedy Series by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erica Fish

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6): A Small Town Romantic Comedy SeriesRomance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6): A Small Town Romantic Comedy Series by KL Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ms. K.L. Montgomery is an amazing author. Her characters are fully developed and it is easy to either love them or hate them. Her character development is what makes me love her books. The characters are written with care so that the reader can bond with them throughout the book. Her plot lines range from comical to serious. The tension between the main characters are fun/flirty to serious. This series brings laughter and joy to the reader through the characters in the story. With what is going on in the world, I needed this romantic comedy books. If you are in need of great love/comedy books, I highly suggest these books to you. You will not be disappointed.

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Read Between The Lines (Freshwater Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Erica Fish

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Read Between The Lines (Freshwater, #1)Read Between The Lines by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a quaint little story that I found interesting. The plot line is engaging. I found myself right there with Kat. I can understand where she is coming from. I like to dig deep and get to know people who I find interesting. Matt tries to keep to himself. He has no need for the spotlight. Kat and Matt have secrets that they want behind that closet door. What will Matt and Kat do to keep their secrets from coming out? This is a great love story and I recommend you pick it up to see if Kat and Matt get together.

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Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Erica Fish

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Midnight in the House of LangMidnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is set in the future, in 3034 to be exact. It takes place in Vienna Austria. I have never been there, but I could imagine it quite clearly with Bree Lewandowski’s descriptive text. The story is considered a dystopian romance book. I love the characters in this book. It makes it come alive. I felt like I was right there with Thea going through everything with her. Thea is one strong cookie. She can hold her own. I would not mess with her at all. I recommend this story. I think you will enjoy the journey with Thea as I did.

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