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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 Bobbi Wagner

Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great romance story written by ten great authors. Some are new to me and some are favorites. This is an engaging story that is hard to put down. A story where it takes fae and human, forbidden love and one where fate will step in and take over. I enjoyed the characters and how creative they are. Their journey had me wanting to know what would happen next. They are connectable, relatable and brought the story to life. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced story that has so much entertaining value. This is one you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the second one. I highly recommend this book.

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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

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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
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Genre – Fairy Romance
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Within the sultry streets of New Orleans, a world of mystical magic lies hidden in plain sight. Detective Callum LeBlanc’s life takes a turn into the extraordinary when he meets Aeris, a captivating Fae from the mystical realm of Laric. With her unique abilities and ethereal beauty, she’s unlike anyone he’s ever known. But when Callum sees through Aeris’s glamour, it’s not just her secrets that are unveiled.
In a world where Fae-Human unions are strictly forbidden, destiny comes into play. But their love is not the only thing brewing in the shadows.
As Callum and Aeris navigate their intense connection and the ensuing conflict, they must confront the question: Can fated love conquer all?
Set against a backdrop of mystique and allure, Touched is a steamy, spellbinding tale of forbidden love, destiny, and the elemental forces that guide us.
Join the journey in this first installment of a five-book series, where Elemental Passions take center stage, crafting a wonderous world where the line between myth and reality blurs.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Christine Baranek

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold
By: Cori Cooper

This is a fantastic take on a fairy tale. It definitely is a new spin on the tale of King Midas. This story shows Branka and her journey from being a servant to having exceptional powers. All because she meets a leprechaun. This story was absolutely enchanting and I enjoyed every second of it. In general I do not like stories that feature magical elements, however, I definitely love a good fairy tale that reminds me of the stories I heard as a child. This definitely reminded me of those stories and I highly recommend picking this book up!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good one. It had a very old Fairytale vibe but still had originality and I enjoyed it. The author had a good writing style and the main characters were enjoyable. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Lucy Machard

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is definitely a conglomeration of multiple fairy tales, but they all have a way of tying together. It starts as a Rumplestilskin-esque story, following the tale of a servant who basically gets held hostage by the king. It has really good flow, and can be knocked out in an hour or two if you’re a faster reader.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning does bring you into the story with a tale and there is always a moral to the story. The characters are wonderful and unique. I like how there are several fairy tales in one book. As you’re reading this novel, you will seem like you’re living in that time period.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Alison Risher

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a love story. It is also a new take on the tale of King Midas. It’s a cautionary tale about yearning for what you think you lack. There is magic, so much magic, and the author seems to be saying that true magic lies in contentment. And, of course, the strongest magic of all is that of true love.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a beautifully written fantasy adventure. It is a young adult story however I enjoyed it just as much. It is full of magic, mischief, forbidden love, danger and adventure around every corner. I loved the way the old saying “be careful what you wish for” comes into play in a big way in this story. The story itself is unique however the author uses parts of other stories and tales which to me make it even more magical.

The story focuses around a orphaned maid who as the story progress we learn is not all she seems. When she finds a magical creature which could give her what she needs to be free of her life as a servant she feels hope for the future. However, things don’t go as she imagined and when other find out about her gift it leads her on a adventure to escape the wish she thought she wanted. With so many elements and characters it is a fast paced magical read that I wasn’t able to put down until I completed the story.
I can’t wait to read this to my neices who i know will adore it.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Sugar

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I recommend this fairytale type read to everyone of all ages! The magical aspect of it drew me in, instantly. Wonderfully written with great characters. Just be careful what you wish for! Not my typical read but I’m glad I gave it a chance.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Elisha Johnson

Tears into Gold by Cori Cooper

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper- 4 out of 5 stars

 

This book was quit enjoyable. I would say this book is old school fairytales with a twist. The story is wonderfully written and the characters are great. It is such an interesting and unique read. I recommend this read.

 

 

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Tausha Treadway

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper. This is a great fantasy read. Its the story of Branka a orphaned scullery maid who is in love with boy who she knows will never love her back. She is a maid for the Lord and Lady Fitzgerald at their manor. The boy that Branka loves is out of her social class and it would be frowned upon if not forbidden. Since Branka can’t have the boy she loves she wishes for her and Momma Cook’s freedom but when you wish for something it often comes at a price. When Branka makes her wish and becomes a magical being. As this magical being she has powers she never dreamed of. This fun book is a slow burn romance with magic, fantasy and fairy tales all entwined. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Elisha Johnson

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper- 4 out of 5 stars

This book was quit enjoyable. I would say this book is old school fairytales with a twist. The story is wonderfully written and the characters are great. It is such an interesting and unique read. I recommend this read.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was quite interesting. Branka is a scullery maid and all she wants is freedom for her and Mama Cook. She is able to get this wish, but at what cost? Ontop of all of this, she is in love with a boy who is above her station and it is forbidden. This book had me in from the get go and had a whole variety’s worth of classical stories rolled into one story. I absolutely loved it. I’m going to have my daughter who is 11 and I know she will love something like this! I can’t wait to read other books by this author!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Stephanie Runyon

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cori Cooper Tears Into Gold features Branka and her journey from being a servant in the Fitzgerald House to a magical being with exceptional power. One early morning, Branka was digging potatoes from the field for the daily meals when she found a leprechaun. Patrick “Paddy” Godfrey McDoodle offered her anything she wanted, as any fae creatures were not free to leave without doing so. Branka wanted Mama Cook and her freedom to no longer be servants. To do this she asked for a detailed outline of what her request was. She wanted the ability to change any inanimate object into gold, but it could not belong to her, be a living thing, or hurt anyone. Paddy agreed, but added that the ability would only work with heartfelt tears. Then the leprechaun disappears.
Chaos is quick to ensue and Branka must face several ordeals. Somehow the king learned Branka could change items into gold and she was taken from the Fitzgerald home. Throughout the following months, Branka thinks of Oskar Fitzgerald and Mama Cook.

This is a slow-burn romance story. I found some popular children’s stories infused, such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Sword IN the Stone, The Princess and the Pea, and The Troll on The Bridge. The characters were altered, and the tales were used to describe some scenes and brought back memories from my youth. This is a short, entertaining book that I recommend to anyone who enjoys magical stories with well-developed characters.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Susan Ratchford

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold
By: Cori Cooper
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

This book was so much better than I could have hoped for! Such a wonderfully unexpected fairytale! I found myself not being able to put Tears Into Gold down for more than a minute! I kept picking it back up just dying to know what happened next! I was hooked by the first page and immediately encapsulated by the story that Drake tells! I loved the morals that Cooper includes! The pacing is also absolutely perfect! Cooper makes sure that her story is fast paced without feeling rushed! Her imagery and attention to detail is also pure gold. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by Ms. Cooper in the future! I highly recommend this wonderful story!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Jenni Bishop

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars
Tears Into Gold is a Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore adaptation aimed for those aged 8 to 18 years. But people of all ages will enjoy it too. I have read and enjoyed a lot of Cor’s books and was excited to see what this book was all about.
This whimsical tale is original and fun and entertaining. Cori has cleverly woven several fairy tales together to create a magical mishmash tale. It is a story where class and station matter. A tale of forbidden love.
The characters are beautifully written, and the storyline is intriguing. It is easy to imagine this world that Cori has created and brought to life.
This is a must read for those that like a story that is full of magic, dreams, fantasy, wishes, wants, hopes, a twist or two and much more. But it is a place where the old adage is ‘be careful what you wish for’ holds true.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful and magical story full of whimsy and surprise. I love books with a fairy tale feel and this story did not disappoint! It felt like several fairy tales all woven together to create an imaginative story. I thought the author did a wonderful job of creating characters that you really care about and came together to create a fabulous story. Branka was a wonderful heroine who just wants love and freedom and discovers why you have to be careful what you wish for. The ending definitely had a twist I did not see coming and it was a tale I was not able to put down until the final page. This was definitely a unique story and I look forward to reading more from the author.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderfully written novel with an intriguing storyline which kept me captivated throughout. The main character Branka is an orphaned scullery maid, who works for Lord and Lady Fitzgerald at their manor House. Branka is in love with a boy who she knows can never love her back, and so feeling like her life is hopeless she wishes for freedom. However, in Branka’s world GOLD is freedom and she soon discovers why people should be careful what they wish for. This story has a whimsical fairytale feel to it and seemed to be a mix of different fairytales. Branka is a likeable and relatable young girl, and I felt immersed in her world due to the detailed descriptive narrative which brought the fantasy world to life. An enjoyable and engaging read, and one which I recommend all ages reading.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tears Into Gold is a fantasy fairy book designed for children from the ages of eight to eighteen years old. It is a fun, whimsical read full of magic, fantasy, dreams, and wishes. This is an entertaining book that reads much like a fairytale within a fairytale. The storyline centers around a young girl named Branka who is in love with someone she knows she can never truly have. The boy she loves is out of her social class and a relationship between them would be strictly forbidden. The one thing that Branka wishes for is to have freedom but that wish could come at a price. This was an interesting read that was far different from any other book that I have ever read. Clever, entertaining, and unique. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Angela Hayes

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper is an original and fun fantasy story that has a definite fairytale feel to it. I got the ‘vibe’ of several well-known and loved fairytales from this story, such as Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and the Emperor’s New Clothes. It gave the story an extra element of intrigue and mystery that I really loved.
I have read and enjoyed all of Ms. Cooper’s books, and this was no exception. I Can’t wait to see what she does next.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Cori Cooper!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Baker

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such an interesting and unique book. It is a mix of different stories combined together in a way that creates a new and refreshing book. I was pulled into this story right from the start and really enjoyed how the author weaved everything together.
The book had some fantastic characters. The way they all tied into the stories and the interactions between them were a joy to read. I thought they each added something to the book. I also enjoyed the fact that this book felt so different from other books that I have read by this author. This was a really great book and I would certainly recommend it.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Shelly Kittell

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cool story. I loved how it was mishmashed into a mix of folk & fairy tales. I absolutely loved how the story turned out. It was entertaining. I loved the writing. This author has a way of making stories fun. I enjoyed the story very much.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper
Genre – Fairy Fantasy
Page Count – 268
Cover Designer – Cori Cooper

She’s an orphaned scullery maid working at the manor house of Lord and Lady Fitzgerald, in love with a boy who can never love her back. More than anything, she wishes for freedom. And in Branka’s world, GOLD is freedom. There’s a reason people should be careful what they wish for.

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Cori Cooper lives in the magical Arizona Mountains, which she’s pretty convinced is the setting for all the fairy tales.

Besides writing stories, she adores hanging out with her family, playing board games, hiking and baking, baking, baking. Like Cat’s family, she’s positive Cinnamon Rolls fix everything.

You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads and her website – Coristories.com.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fantasy novel was unique, and so interesting that I found myself half way through the book before I knew it. There were so many paranormal creatures in this novel that I could safely say that it has something for everyone. The story was well done, the plot flowed easily, and the characters were very well developed. While I have never read anything from Thai author before I will definitely be looking for more.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Hannah Porter

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Im a first time reader of Author Ashley Pagano and i’m going to keep reading her works lmao. She is an amazing storyteller,I started and finished The Gauntlet in one reading. I mean a paranormal hotel color me intrigued. She really has a one of a kind mind to come up with all the danger, twists and turns, awesome characters, and wonderful fantasy world. The next book in the series is The Guard. I can’t wait to continue with Ommity and Links journey to see what happens next. I highly recommend it if you love all things supernatural and romance.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Hannah Porter

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Im a first time reader of Author Ashley Pagano and i’m going to keep reading her works lmao. She is an amazing storyteller,I started and finished The Gauntlet in one reading. I mean a paranormal hotel color me intrigued. She really has a one of a kind mind to come up with all the danger, twists and turns, awesome characters, and wonderful fantasy world. The next book in the series is The Guard. I can’t wait to continue with Ommity and Links journey to see what happens next. I highly recommend it if you love all things supernatural and romance.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Toni Sellers

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great Story, with a unique take on the supernatural. I was drawn in from page one. Loved the characters and the storyline, so full of adventure. There is a lot going on so definitely pay attention, which I enjoy. makes me not want to put the book down. Definitely can’t wait for more.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Katie Turner

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet is the very first book from The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano. This story takes you right in to the setting of a hotel, known in the supernatural world to be a safe haven for those with magical abilities, and known in the human world to simply be haunted. Link is a fae who works at the front desk of the hotel. While he is working, the only other fae in the world walks into the hotel with her fiancé, and his life completely changes. He feels an intense energy in her presence that he cannot fathom ignoring. Eventually they interact, and he finds himself saying too much and doing things he said he’d never do again.

This book has a bit of everything supernatural, which I always love. It was a very fast-paced read but there was so much within the pages to pull you right into the story and make you feel like you’re there with them. I really enjoyed this read from beginning to end and I definitely look forward to the next book. Also, I must say the cover to this book is absolutely beautiful!

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Link works at The Soppranaturale to the unknowing eye, it is an up market hotel with all the glamour and pizazz the high rollers in society would want, plus a good old Irish bar in the basement and Link has been working there so long now that he is practically the owners right hand man. Ommily is a young woman who is on holiday with her fiancée and because she is obsessed with all things supernatural, she insists that they stay on one that is reportedly haunted.

The moment that Ommily walks in the door, all eyes are on her, men and women alike and she doesn’t seem to even have an idea, but Link is just as distracted as everyone else when he starts to check a man in at the front desk, but as soon as Ommily and Link set eyes on each other, there is a reaction that neither of them can deny. Thankfully, Links boss is there to give a hand and take over from him, at least until the two lovebirds move away to go to their room, this is where it is confirmed that that reaction was nothing normal, Link has just found the only other Faerie in the world and she is already taken.

This leads to Link drowning his sorrows and Ommily to wander into the bar just as he stops a fight breaking out, this leads to a question and answer session where Ommily finds out the truth she has always wanted to know, that werewolves, vampires and shapeshifters really exist and that she can be a part of their world, but unfortunately, her fiancée cannot. This leads to her finding out that together her and Link can be the strongest pair in the world with their opposite control of the uses of the four elements, but in order to be able to use these abilities to protect those around them, they first have to face The Gauntlet, but can they work together and make the hard decisions needed without killing each other first? This is a fantasy where life is not just black and white, humans and supernaturals, there is a balance which needs to be maintained and protecting that balance is the hardest thing to do and this is why this story will keep you engaged throughout as the fight for survival takes place.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Amelia Stansell

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got hooked from the very beginning of this book. All of the supernatural creatures exist together in this series. They live in a supernatural refuge masked as a hotel. Link and Ommily are faeries, one turns evil and the other is trying to protect everyone . I’m ready to read the next book in the series.

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