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New Bloom (Book 1) (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat Review by Erica Fish

New BloomNew Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

New Bloom by A. E. Gamrat is the first book in the duet. Ms. Gamrat is a new author to me and I was intrigued by the cover and the title. New Bloom means to me as a fresh start. I see the roots growing as a child through the first 13 years of the child’s life. In the teen years the green start to take form and build up. This the important part of life. Parental impact is slowing becoming a thin line in which the teen is following the rules but trying to break free on their own. The bloom of the flowers is the adult years while in college. The young adult is trying to find their way in life. The more the young adult is productive the more blooms the plant will grow. In a nutshell this is the story of Gwen. She followed her mother’s rules. She just recently graduated from college and is coming home to learn about the florist shop of her parents. She is a ground young adult and has some blooms in her flower. Then in comes a customer, a male customer and in Gwen’s life she is feeling something she has never felt before. This is where Gwen can continue to grow blossoms or she can start to wilt away. Gwen is a strong woman, but is still a little scared because she does not want to fail. Will Gwen’s blossoms grow or will her life take a turn and start to wilt? You will have to be the judge of this and more.

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Eternal Bloom (Book 2) (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Erica Fish

Eternal BloomEternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eternal Bloom is the second book in the Bloom Duet series by A. E. Gamrat. This is the continuation of Gwen’s story. This story is about trying to repair relationships that you have burned. Gwen’s mother is in the hospital and she is trying to get through the feelings of losing her before she can make everything better. She is confused about what way to go. Then there is Kame. Can she be with him? Is he being straight with her? She is a scared young woman who is trying to be everything she can be. Her blossoms are starting to wilt. Will she ever fix the relationship with her mother? Will fate rear its ugly head? This is an amazing coming of age story that I believe every young adult female should read.

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My Hidden Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel (My Life Series Book 1) by Necie Navone – Review by Erica Fish

My Hidden Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel (My Life Series Book 1)My Hidden Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Necie Navone has written a beautiful series called My Life. I enjoyed reading this story as the characters are fully developed and believable. It is written so it is read in a steady pace. There seems to be activity that keeps things moving. The story is about Alessandra. Her family is a “crime” family. She is the next leader of her family. She knows this and has to keep this life a secret from her friends. There has been an accident and her uncle comes to take care of her and raise her. It is hard to keep her life as simple as possible. There is a lot of action and coming of age for Alessandra. With this being book 1 the rest of the books seem promising.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Erica Fish

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claire Luana did it again with The Confectioner Chronicles. She has created a world within that has food apart of the magic. Ms. Luana has a tendency to write her characters with the most love or hate with in her story. She likes to teach little lessons with in her book. I think that is why I am a follower of Ms. Luana. In this story she takes an upper class son Hale and makes him a lower class citizen, which to me says anything can happen and you need to be ready for it. Wren, who bakes desserts with luck inside it, finds herself without luck as she is accused of murder. There is no time for Wren to try solving this on her own. Throughout this story it is really fast paced and one needs to pay attention behind every twist and turn because there are clues and you do not want to miss them. The underlying theme I felt as a part of this story is trust and all the making of good desserts. I would love to find a bake shoppe that has magical desserts to help get out of situations that may be happening in my world. I would recommend reading this series as it is only going to get better.

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Erica Fish

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Chronicles is a Young Adult genre series. However there are many YA series that as an adult I can say that this is one of my favorite genres. This particular book, The Confectioner’s Exile, is the prequel to The Confectioner’s Chronicles. Claire Luana did an amazing job setting up the character Hale. From upper class family, he did not have a want or a need for anything, but all of that changed. He went from upper class to lower class. He had to do what the common folk did for anything. He did not have good luck anymore either. He is adapting to his new role but for how long. I cannot wait to see what Claire Luana has instore for Hale.

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Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Erica Fish

Painting Kuwait VioletPainting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Painting Kuwait Violet is beautifully written by Pamela Q. Fernandes. In this story there is a little bit of history, some life lessons, and new culture to some. I did not know what I was expecting when I picked this book, but I got more than what I was expecting. From her bio it says that she a doctor, author, and medical writer. Her spirituality plays a major role in her life. From reading Painting Kuwait, I could see Pamela Fernandes faith. This is a moving story about a woman, Violet and the Kuwait matriarch Sabah who is her employer. See Violet Is working as a maid and some evil doings happen in the house of Sabah. There becomes a bond between Violet and Sabah that many cannot stand because of the simple fact that they are women. This story is a moving story that engulfed me from the beginning. This story also let me think about the placement of a woman and what they should do compared to what they want to do. I recommend all women take the time and read this story. You will look at your world differently as that is what happened to me.

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Alterations Triology: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Erica Fish

ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal WillALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Trilogy by Jane Suen is a fast pace read. I want to be upfront because you may not put it down until you have read all three books. Jane Suen is an amazing author that interweaves her characters that will make your head spin. These stories are about three women, Gigi, Ellen, and Lily and Dr. Kite. There are different stories for each woman but have one story with Dr. Kite that keep your interest peaked. There is so much passion and love put into the women that you can relate to them and become part of their world. On the other hand, Dr. Kite has been through many trials and tribulations. The women will have questions that will need to be answered by Dr. Kite. When does that happen will they have love and a future to look forward to?

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erica Fish

Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rehoboth Series by K. L. Montgomery is a series is about self-realization. In the three different stories, Montgomery has fully developed characters and as a reader I found myself in the story with the characters. Each story has its own characters but the stories are similar. Each one had me within the first couple of paragraphs to the last words on each story. My family thinks I am crazy because I would talk to the characters like they are right there in my living room with me. Out of the three, I would have to say that “The Flip” was my favorite one. This story has all the elements that I could feel in my life at this moment in time. You will go on a journey with each character, Claire in Fat Girl, Sonnet in The Flip, and Lindy in Plot Twist. Each female character grows within her own story. They start to trust their feelings but the walls remain up. I hope you enjoy your journey with each character as I am sure you will find yourself growing as the characters grow within the story.

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The Boss (Fire’s Edge, #1) by Abigail Owen – Review by Erica Fish

The Boss (Fire's Edge, #1)The Boss by Abigail Owen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boss by Abigail Owen is a paranormal story about Dragon shifters. I have to say that I love stories that have mythical creatures and even better when they are human/mythical creatures. This story is a fast pace read. If you start this story you will be pulled into the story and will be hard pressed to put it down until the very last word. Abigail Owen does an amazing job keeping the story moving but having a great amount of detail. Finn is a dragon shifter, who has only one mate for life. Finn has had his mate but has lost her and vows never to get so close to anyone else. Well then there is Delaney who is a spit fire. She is a woman who know what she wants and will go after it. She does have a great personality and Finn is trying to keep his distance. Will Delaney get Finn to lower his shield around his heart? I cannot wait to see what comes next.

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Erica Fish

Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington is a beautifully written romance story. Being a musician of 30+ years, I understand the power of music. Ms. Harrington has written some heart touching characters. Colbie is a beautiful soul who has had a life changing experience. She had to have surgery and the worst thing that anyone could imagine is having a love one “die on the table” came true. Colbie heard the music and has met Michael. There was a choice put before her love or life. As it turn out she chooses life and love, Colbie has heard the special music that she desires to hear again. Going through life life is all about trust and sharing your life with someone else. Is it easy to sit back and try to let the world give you clues to your love? Michael will always live in Colbie’s heart and she will hear the music again. If I was given the choice between music and silence, I would chose music. I would like to hear my cupid’s love song

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Hidden (Ash Park, #4) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Erica Fish

Hidden (Ash Park, #4)Hidden by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where to start, oh where to start. This series has taken me on a wild ride with my emotions, my mind, and my surroundings. Meghan O’Flynn is a master mind. It still amazes me how someone could write such a series of sinister psychological story and still be able to sleep at night. Her characters are amazing and yet complex. This story made me be grateful for my family but also fear what is happening to my daughters while they are not with me. Just when Detective Petrosky thought it was going to be quiet and a little peaceful the Ash Park killer is back. We saw a little of Detective Petrosky’s history in the previous volumes, but it was only bits and pieces. This story can be a stand-alone book, but with little tibbits here and there it would be helpful. Detective Petrosky has a dark part in his mind with the gruesome murder of his own daughter that when there is another girl gone missing, he has a heavy heart and fears the unknown. Will Detective Petrosky find the killer? Will he be able to move on? Only time can tell.

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The Jack (The Immortal Series Book 2) by MK Harkins – Review by Erica Fish

The Jack (The Immortal Series Book Two)The Jack by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing second book of the Immortal Series, the Jack. I really like MK Harkins and she does an amazing job writing for the YA audience. The YA audience needs specialized talent to write a book and not lose their interest with in the first couple of pages. To be real I was hooked with in the first couple of paragraphs. As I stated this is the second book and to really get the story line I recommend reading the first book The Reader. There is a familiar name Archer from The Reader. Archer is trying to decide his destiny by helping the Readers, but that group does not trust him or protect the humanity. Archer has to do some soul searching for that answer. There is Sadie who is new to the series. She is an Immortal Seer which means she needs to rid the world of the dangerous Jacks. MK Harkins sets her us to be this beautiful young lady who will not be able to carry out her calling. She is trying to find out who is who and what she needs to do. Will she be able to carry her role or will she be unable to do so? Will Archer step up and help Sadie? You will have to read the book to find out.

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot Book 1) by Necie Navone – Review by Erica Fish

The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Only One by Necie Navone is an easy read. It was easy to get lost in the pages of the book. Once I started this story, it was an instant hit to me. I am finding that I really do love the romance stories, BUT I need to have a little more to the story like mystery or adventure. Navone does an amazing job in creating believable characters that could be the “neighbor next store”. It was like I was right there in the background of the story watching from above the scene. There was a “brotherhood” of guys who had a hard life and really bonded to one another. Once brother, Drake (aka, Fritz) was dealt a bad hand with regards to family. He one day meets the girl next door, Isabella. They were always together until a situation ripped them apart. Isabella tried to prove that she doesn’t need a man or her mother. Drake has become this male god and really thinks highly of himself. What happens when Drake meets Isabelle will the spark that they had years before come back? Enjoy reading The Only One to find out the answer.

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Running from Demons by M.K. Theodoratus – Review by Erica Fish

Running from DemonsRunning from Demons by M.K. Theodoratus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This coming of age book Running from Demons was an amazing read. M.K. Theodoratus has a gift of spinning tales that will emerge you into the story and forget about what is going on in the background. I found magic, demons, action, and new world between the covers of the book. It was enjoyable to have a variety. The story is about Pillar Beccon. She is a young girl who does not have magic and is called a “Null”. She is trying to figure out what happened to her mom. That was the wrong move because she was found before she knew what was getting into there was danger at her heels trying to stop her. Will Pillar ever figure out what is going on? I sure hope so. I cannot wait to read the third book “Rendezvous with Demons.”

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Must Remember: Dead Or alive, they want her back. (Solum Series Book 1) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Erica Fish

Must Remember (Solum, #1)Must Remember by Colleen S. Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a good science fiction story with a new twist this book is for you. Colleen Myers is an amazing author who takes you a ride that you do not want to get off until the end. Must Remember is a part of the Solum Series. Not only is filled with aliens, adventure, and action, but also magic survival, and memory loss. The story is about Elizabeth Camden’s or better known as Beta. Her world is coming to topsy-turvy, as she was taken away from her college campus to an alien world. She does not understand what was going on fully and she has had her memory gone. She is confused not knowing what is going on. Will Beta figure out what is going on? This is a must read for everyone’s library.

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Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) by Manda Mellett – Review by Erica Fish

Joker's Fool (Satan's Devils MC #8)Joker’s Fool by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joker’s Fool is really the seventh book in the series of Satan’s Devils MC by Manda Mellett. This can be a standalone story but once you read this book you will go back and read books 1-6. Mellett has an interesting way to make all of hers interconnect and will even go over something that may have happened in one of the previous books without giving any detail away from the story. This story is definite page turner, once you start you really cannot stop. This book really talks about loyalty and trust. These two concepts are difficult because people break others loyalty and trust at a whim. The story of Joker and his horrific childhood. His story brought me to tears and a show him as a different light. Lady takes Joker and show him that there are people who will stand up for you. Will Joker learn that not everyone is out for you? Will Lady and Joker’s relationship survive?

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The Sound of Love (The Sound Series Book 1) by Maria Watts – Review by Erica Fish

The Sound of Love (The Sound series #1)The Sound of Love by Maria Watts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sound of Love is the first book in the series by Maria Watts. Her characters are fully developed. There is a female main character Nina who we follow in her life choices the good and the bad. This story is a about Nina who is a Southampton’s girl. Her life was an easy line. She was a typical teenager who has a crush on a lead singer. Chris happens to be the lead singer that Nina has a crush on. At the concert she attended she got the phone number of the lead singer. They formed a relationship between phone calls and text messages. Relationships are hard enough for high school girls and now add long distance relationship to the mix. Will Nina and Chris ever become a couple? If they do become a relationship what will the tone be? It is a story of teen crushes, road trips, and hard life situations. I really like this coming of age book and I would recommend this book to everyone (especially if you have girls).

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Self Love by T.L. Clark – Review by Erica Fish

Self LoveSelf Love by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Self Love is a tale by T.L. Clark that I would highly recommend reading this story that needs a pick me up. TL Clark is becoming one of my favorite authors. Clark has a way to work you the reader into her story by making one of her characters seem just like you. This story is no different. Molly is the main female character. I identify with Molly. She is a hot mess at times. In the second chapter Molly thinks about a former employee:
“We weren’t exactly bosom buddies. I didn’t expect him to contact me. But Please don’t lie and pretend you miss me.”
It is this that tone that kept me reading to the end. I have to tell you that I am not going to tell you much more because I do not want to say spoilers. You will have to read the story and enjoy Molly.

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Fisher of Men (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Erica Fish

Fisher of MenFisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Please Note: This is NOT a work of Christian Fiction. Readers 18+ please, as there are graphic depictions of people getting it on!

Fisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander is not a sweet clean romance church going people. As of matter of fact, there is more to the title which is Eastern Shore Swingers Book 1. So for me it was a little shocking what I was reading but I did like the book. Phoebe Alexander put a lot of time and details in this story. The female character, Leah has been raised in a Christian home. The lifestyle of Cap is interesting as she has never been in a relationship with a “swinger) before. Leah is a strong female character and she is trying to be a “good little Christian girl” but she really wants to try the other lifestyle that Cap will take her into. Will Leah go with Cap or will she keep him at arm’s length as his roles and beliefs are different than his?

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Neverland by Melissa Jane – Review by Erica Fish

NeverlandNeverland by Melissa Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Dear Readers,
While NEVERLAND contains some romance, it is also a tale of twisted obsession. It certainly is NOT a hearts and flowers type story, and WILL contain triggers for some readers as it deals with particularly confronting situations. I ask that you take this into consideration before you dive in. This cruel, yet touching narrative, with its mix of adoring and sinister characters who exist in its broken world, was at times extremely difficult for me to write, and as each scene unfolds, I expect it will be equally as difficult for ‘some’ to read and accept.
I do, however, thank you for reading NEVERLAND!” by Melissa Jane

Neverland by Melissa Jane is a hard to read book, BUT it is well worth the read. I was torn to read this book or just pass it by and find a different story. I enjoyed this book and glad I did not pass it. Melissa Jane did an amazing job with her characters. They were fully developed and so easy to understand what they were going through. This is a dark romance thriller book. This book needs attention so I recommend sitting down somewhere you can totally focus on what you are reading. The story does go back to the past and to the present. This took me a couple of extra reads just because I wanted to make sure that I did not miss anything. I cannot wait to see what else Melissa Jane has written.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Erica Fish

Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells is a paranormal romance story. India Kells has an interesting story-telling ability that really grabs you in the first couple of paragraphs. There is safety for the reader because you are in your home but for the characters they have to find their safety within their world. There is action, mystery, and magic within the world. Sera Dover is a strong female who keeps learning by reading books. She feels the need to protect others to the point where she will put herself is danger. Ian will go and protect Sera to his death if he has too. You can see where these two have chemistry. They often have situations where they cannot seem to get anything done because of the quarrels. So if they can keep level headed and try not to outdo one another. I love this couple and I have a feeling you will too. I cannot wait to see more in this series.

Transformations (The Shifter Series, #1) by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Erica Fish

Transformations (The Shifter Series, #1)Transformations by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Transformations is in the paranormal/fantasy genre. This story is off the charts and Cari Schaeffer does an amazing job with her characters and scenery. She wants to have you immerse yourself in the story. I felt like I could have taken the place of Kat. It is a fast read but one must not overlook the subtle interactions of the characters. Kat is one of the main characters in the story. She lost her family to the Barortkoff family at a young age. Kat is growing up and is becoming a Shifter. She is unsure what she is supposed to be since her family was gone. She is hoping she would be normal because she does not want people coming after her. Christopher is emerging into Kat’s life. The bad news about that happening is that he is a part of the family that murdered her parents. Should Kat be trusting and see how things go between Christopher and herself or should she run away? I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.

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The Harrowed Half-Breed: A Tarnished Lands Story by P. A. Wikoff – Review by Erica Fish

The Harrowed Half-Breed: A Tarnished Lands Story (Forgotten Woods, #1)The Harrowed Half-Breed: A Tarnished Lands Story by P.A. Wikoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Harrowed Half-Breed is the first book in the Forgotten Wood Boook by P.A. Wikoff is a dark fantasy that captured me from the first work. Wikoff has an amazing ability to write about different creatures but keep the eye on the main characters of humans and feather-folk. His imagery is intrigue so you can imagine the scenery and therefore can place the creatures inside the scenery. This story is a page turned that will want you to keep reading until the last word. This story is about the feather-folk. They treasured the land and never took from it more than necessary. The humans pilfered the world to have more than what they needed to show dominance in the land. Barne is the main character who is a half-breed. He is trying to fit in the best he can. This is the coming of age part of the book. We see Barne and what he has to go through just to be happy. I enjoyed reading about Barne. It makes you hopeful for the future. Will you see Barne in a better place than he was at the start of the story? You will have to read it to find out.

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A Keeper’s Destiny (The Portal Prophecies #1) By C. A. King – Review by Erica Fish

A Keeper's Destiny (The Portal Prophecies #1)A Keeper’s Destiny by C.A. Kin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

The Portal Prophecies: A Keeper’s Destiny by C. A. King

A portal, a prophecy, and a love story makes up this YA book. The pages keep turning as you are figuring out the adventure that lies before you. C. A. King keeps your attention because just when you think you figure out what is going there is a twist and a turn.

If you like Harry Potter, then you will love Willow. She is a young lady who has been in the dark about the outside world. She is coming of age and now she is realizing that there are magical powers all around her. She is part of something bigger and she is just now learning that the stories she has been hearing are real. She is learning about the voices she hears in her head and why she needed to keep them a secret. She has bigger things coming and she will accomplish them all with the help of her friends.

C. A. King is an amazing author. She keeps you hooked. The characters are always evolving. She has you fall in love with Willow. C. A. really gets you involved with the characters. It is hard to put the story down. I can’t wait to see how Willow evolves in the series

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Eve of the Exceptionals: A YA Epic Fantasy by Parker Sinclair – Review by Erica Fish

Eve of the Exceptionals: A YA Epic FantasyEve of the Exceptionals: A YA Epic Fantasy by Parker Sinclair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eve of the Exceptionals by Parker Sinclair is my first book by this author. It is a quick read, but on the other hand if you do not pay attention you may miss a lot of symbolisms in the book.

From the beginning of the story, Gem and Prince Ryzyn were special to one another. They just did not know it at the time. Gem was sent after the Heart of Cyan and she did not realize that is what she was supposed to get from the castle. Gem had her hands on it but to make her escape she left it behind with Prince Ryzyn. She knew that she would be seeing the Prince and the Heart of Cyan again.

This story takes you on a roller coaster ride. There are magical beasts, good magic and evil magic. There is a love story in the background between Gem and Prince Ryzyn. If you miss one line the story will not have the same meaning. Magical forces keep moving towards the Heart of Cyan but only one can master the power, and so they thought.

The phrase “Be Swift Be True” will have a new meaning after you finish this story. I cannot wait to read more by Parker Sinclair.

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The Twins (The Twins #1) by R.G. Miller – Review by Erica Fish

The Twins (The Twins #1)The Twins by R.G. Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about twins, Stacey and Jannifer McHill that were part of a hideous rape. It is a story that is told through the eyes of Detective Isis Williams. She was assigned a case that had a horrible outcome due to rage. Detective Williams really found herself while working on this case. It is a book that has a couple of curve balls that you see but when it happens you still cannot believe it. Detective Williams was a hot headed woman. She is a lost soul. She really finds what really matters to her throughout this investigation. There is not a “quote” per say, but when she is feeling herself getting angry she starts throwing punches in the air to gain her composure. There are some males important to the story, but I felt Detective Annette Toni was an important character. When she calls Williams “babe” it was an important part to see the growth that Williams was going through.

R.G. Miller is an excellent story teller. He likes to throw little curve balls in the story. The fact that this was a thriller kept me on my toes. Although there were times there was a break away to the other story line and it made me reread a part because I thought I was lost. I love how he tells exactly what happens to the twins right before the last hurrah of the story. I would definitely recommend this story. It was a good read. I cannot wait for book 2.

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