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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Cindy Mayberry

A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful story to introduce our little ones to the blessings of knowing The Lord. The story shares a true story of Muffin, and how he was lost. You see Muffin slipped out the door on a cold day. The family searched for weeks and could not find Muffin. This story is a miracle indeed. The author explained her journey in words the children could understand. The story is easy to follow and the pictures are eye-catching. Best part of this story is the prayer as well as the scriptures to refer to. This story is a must read and own on your childrens book shelves.

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CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Michelle Troyer

Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author, and it ain’t be the last. It’s filed with suspense, action, sex, roll playing, intriguing and a thriller. It keeps you in the edge of your seat and wanting more. It’s an easy read and end before you know it. I highly recommend it.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Alison Risher

A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A white cat goes missing in the snow, presumably never to be seen again. This is the catalyst which leads a sweet family to God. The single mom finds the strength to go to the nearby church. It is a church where she has noticed the people talking to one another outside. After two weeks of being missing, a coworker finds the white cat on her way to work one morning!

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is perfect to read before a day at the beach. It will remind our children how to keep the beach clean not just for us but for the animals and sea creatures we share it with. The story is fun as well as engaging. The book has many open conversations which is always a great idea as well as a learning tool. This author writes the cutest stories. They are a must on our children’s bookshelves. While this story is short, it is full of fun and information. Not to mention the beach critters are cute as well. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Curse of the Forbidden Island isn’t what I expected. The cover art is what drew me in, I didn’t really know what the story was about, but I’ve read others by this author that I liked. The author is great with words, painting a picture with them. This was a good book, with a unique story line. It is very short- I read it in one sitting, but it is satisfactory, and wraps up as a full story. We get to know the history of the island, it’s curse and the reason for the masks. It was a little more…. graphic, and steamy than I expected- but that warning is in the synopsis.

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so NOT okay with that ending. Seriously?! I was not prepared for a cliff hanger. There better be a followup book! I loved The Other Side of Together, and did not want to put it down. However, it did turn a little deeper than I expected. In the beginning I was talking it up to my 14 year old, saying how I thought she would love it. But now I’m second guessing because it was not the light-hearted teen love story I expected. Mei Li and Marcus develop a strong bond, very quickly. They are practically neighbors, but grew up totally different lives. Mei Li feels obligated to make choices, to keep her family safe. But perhaps her parents don’t even want the same things for her, we don’t know the whole story yet. I knew Nick was a bad guy, but it went beyond what I expected. And now I want to know how everyone else is involved. Not so patiently awaiting a continued story….

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Alison Risher

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The teens in this series suffer from neglectful parenting. Many of the characters have been parenting themselves as well as their own parents. The sad fact is that this happens way too often in today’s world. Young people need direction when they are maturing yet these characters strive to do the best they can with what they have been given. A world of privilege does guarantee a happy life.

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Alison Risher

The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, wow! This story could have come straight from today’s headlines! At the center is the budding romance between an undocumented immigrant and the son of a police detective. Both young people are hampered by family secrets- the ones they, as well as the ones they are unaware of. Family loyalty competes with the urge on the parts of the couple to forge their own path together. The end of the story is actually a new beginning.

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Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Fade Into the Night (Philly Heat series, #5)Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Sadie and Noah’s story. This is a series that really needs to be read in order. Even though I started with book 5 and felt the story was exciting, thrilling and romantic. I now need to go back to book 1. Evil is in the air with this story. Noah is an FBI agent investigating the Beltway Romeo. That sends him back to Sadie, a forensic facial reconstructionist. Sadie had not seen Noah for years. Now here he is. But there are some things that are about to come out. Big Secrets! I will stop there! The author writes everything as clear as can be. She ramps up her story then like a rollercoaster she plummets into the thriller. This story has it all: Romance, and Suspense, my two favorite genres in one great story. This is a must read! Now I am off to read the others in this series.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Betsy Melano

Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romance, mystery, supernatural experiences and so much more. This book had my attention from the start and it didn’t disappoint! I loved the interaction between Marcy and Mike. It’s been a while since I read the first book but I had no problem catching up on things. It’s a rare book that makes me giggle or laugh as I’m reading which makes it great fun. The setting was awesome and the characters made it special.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alison Risher

Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The local community theater group is putting on a play. Vintage clothing is a key component to the success of the show. The characters from Divine Vintage are featured here, but this is certainly a stand-alone novel. There is romance, as well as a fifty-year-old mystery. Family values, and the value of family, are both explored. The main character learns to take a chance on herself.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Candida Hopper

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

This is the first book I have read in this series, I had no trouble understanding what was going on without having read the previous books. I am definitely going to go back and read them. This book hooked me from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. This story was full of action, vampires, shifters, witches, seers, loyalty, danger, romance and more. This is Master Botosoni and Catina’s story. He seeks her out hoping she can help him find his enemies he’s desperate to find. She is trying to earn as much money as she can while also trying not to disgrace her family. The chemistry between these two is off the charts from the start. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that this book was so good that I read it in one sitting. I found it to be intriguing and entertaining and I can’t wait to read the next one. This is a must read.

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Troyer

Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another hot and steamy read from start to finish. A delightful story of two people who shy away from relationships because of their past. You are taken on a wild ride where you don’t want it to end. I highly recommend the entire series.

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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Alison Risher

Nessie and the Viking GoldNessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another adventure with the legendary creature residing beneath a famous lake. The sibling duo has returned to the famous tourist attraction a year after their unforgettable first visit. During this visit, readers learn the difference between looking less childish, and the actions required to lead them on their pathways to adulthood. The main characters must battle their own selfish tendencies, and convince adults around them to do likewise. This is a great children’s book, and it features Celtic folklore as well as Celtic folk songs.

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Check Out Audiobook (The Bobbins Sisters Series) by Debra Parmley – Review by Robin Rankin

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I have read a few books by Ms. Parmley, and now have listened to one.

I have been home recovering and have been reading a lot. Listening to a book was a nice change of pace and I was able to listen with fewer interruptions.

Nash was an understandably grumpy man but he didn’t give off the best first impression at least to Betsy. I got pretty annoyed with Betsy at times, there was something that grated on my already too thin nerves.

Talece Brown did a good job with the narrative and keeping me engaged with the story.

Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. Recommend for book lover. This is an all-time favorite author of mine. This author grabs your imagination and paints a beautiful story every time.

Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Betsy Melano

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

Master Botosoni is the 9th book in the series. I’ve read several of the books but took a break for a bit. Reading this book reminded me of how much I enjoyed the series and how well the author writes about the vampire world and the characters. The story is full of action, some moments that make the reader wonder if Botosoni and Catina will survive each other. I definitely suggest you read the books in order.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the series and if I may be so bold , I’d advice you start at the very beginning 😉not only is it a brilliant series but to me you’ll get a fuller experience if you do it that way and references to previous characters and incidents will make more sense …..

Having read Hush and knowing the past trauma my blood turned to ice when the first body was discovered by Elizabeth’s deputies , I’m sure I wasn’t alone and instead of healing after an op she’s on her feet hunting down a killer …. It feels like the past is back to haunt Eckatdt and it’s people and someone is really out for vengeance

Elizabeth is determined to solve both her cold case and the one of late and bring those to justice of now and then but at what cost !?

My nerves were shattered but I was hanging on every word and I have admiration for her guts and her determination !

A brilliant , nail biting and thrilling read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness this must be one of the best books I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of reading ! I laughed hard , she’d a year or 2 but more than anything I thoroughly enjoyed it , now I love reading like I need the air I breathe so when I rave about a book I really jean it ❣️😉

Hollis is the worst neighbour according to Cash but ask anyone else you’ll be told she’s loving , kind , nurturing and caring and the townsfolk love her and Hollis isn’t blind he can see she’s easy on the eye but the rest of him will catch up soon enough 😉

Now if you were to ask Hollis what she thinks of Cash she’ll tell you he’s an arrogant , brooding and HOT know it all 😉

Cash and Hollis were so much fun ! The teasing and banter between them had me in stitches but when the going gets tough , the tough get going and Hollis is all in to support Cash .

Both have loving friends and family which just adds to the “vibe” and the side characters were just as entertaining 😉

I enjoyed this read so much I had friends popping in on their tea break to be read to #truestory#everyone was hooked 😉

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I started this book , finished it and then took a few days and read 2 others on between and then re read it ! Why ? My mind was so absorbed with the cruelty of Jaclyn’s kids that I couldn’t give an honest opinion of the story as a whole , I know , I’m strange but it is what is , right ?!🤷‍♀️🙈🤣📚❣️

Jacklyn and her husband are celebrating their anniversary and he literally drops dead ! Everyone grieves in a different way and my heart aches for Jaclyn and I think it’s because I’ve experienced loss and it feels like your heart is outside your body and you’re just this shell so when she has a mental breakdown I just want to hug and tell her it’s going to be on and help her through it but I kept telling the empath side of me to stop 🙈 then her it’s decide she needs a retreat and my shackles went up 🤬

While I was mad the kids I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Rose to a degree because she’s got enough on her plate as it is and it seems Dusty has altering motives and doesn’t want to be saddled with the burden of his mother 🤬 and he’s pulling the wool over Roses eyes

I felt murderous as n Jaclyn’s behalf when she realised that her retreat wasn’t what it was made out to be and man this woman has a fighting spirit despite the crippling heartache and that made me love her so much more !

A brilliant read that had my emotions all over the place 😉

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Alison Risher

Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Without giving away any plot points, I think I can safely say that the author has managed to delve into yet another aspect of humanity. Issues that the world experienced prior to their pandemic, resurface a few years later. It appears that some people learn from history’s greatest mistakes, while others refuse to do so. The author explores humanity’s vulnerability. This series is a great read!

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The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These boys are going to be the death of me !!!!

Soleil aka Sunny and Tille are best friends and Soleil is on her way to visit in LA but Tillue’s house is being fumigated so they’re going stay in her “ big” brothers house , the very same one that our girl has been crushing in mist of her life 🔥 her saving grace is that he won’t be home or so they think …..

Tripp comes home early from a mission , he’s tired and just wants to crash so imagine his surprise when he finds a warm body in his bed and it’s not who he expects 🔥🙈🤣

Soleil needs the help of the Garza brothers and their company Red Cage to find out her real identity and before they can even get started trouble comes their way , someone doesn’t want them finding out the truth …..

Soleil is something of an internet sensation with her own fitness show but she’s safe as long as Tripp and the boys have eyes on her ….

Tripp is so irritated by her presence but it’s because he wants what he can’t have and the tension between these had my kindle almost melting at times because they’re poetry in motion these 2 😉 there’s time for laughs as well and the banter between these 2 had me in stitches 🙈

Tripp is so protective of Soleil and her story is a sad one but he’s there when she needs him most ❣️ I really enjoyed them but I’m nosy as to to Tillie’s Mr X is , I’ve my suspicions and I hope I’m right but I’m sitting on the edge of my seat , holding my breath in great anxiousness 😉

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Heidi Sturgess

AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good grief if the cover alone was anything to go I’d tell you now to get your ice chips and fan on hand so that you don’t melt 🤣🙈🔥

This is the second read , different author , that I started and restarted after i redefined a word which adds a whole new dimension to the title and story within … well it made a difference for me ❣️📚

Whitney has a gift of sorts , she’s inherited it from her grandmother, anyhoo she can hear peoples thoughts and she can help them heal and there’s a woman’s voice that reaches out to her for help , a voice that needs to set the record straight, a voice that needs to heal a vengeful heart , a voice that needs to heal the hurt …..

Juliana came from an affluent and powerful family so her father was not in favour of the love she shared with Dominic so when disappears after an argument it’s easy for “ daddy dearest” to blame it on Dominic and despite the fact that he’s found not guilty 2 years later , Dominic had not only lost the love of his his but he’s also lost 2 years of life , he’s determined to crawl his way to the top and with a full of vengeance it makes for riveting reading and a man I would not want to upset …..

Whitney looks so much like Juliana so when her path crossed with that of Dominic she tastes his ire firsthand and he doesn’t hold back , he’s hurt , he’s angry , he’s cruel and Whitney better have her wits about her , Dominic is not an easy man …,

I had mixed feelings about Dominic …. First I lived him then I hated him and then I just fell in love with him again ❣️😂🙈 as for Whitney , she’s a strong , patient , compassionate and brave woman she was a healing balm of sorts 🫶🏼

A hot , spicy , twisted read that earns every star of its five star rating 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Talisman (The Talisman, #1)Talisman by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What attracted me to this first was the Celtic origins/theme because I’ve Welsh blood pumping through my veins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❣️then there’s the cover 🙈🔥what a delectable combination 😉

I started reading , stopped and redefined the meaning I’df a Talisman and the started reading again and call me strange if you like but it took on a whole different dimension for me ❣️📚

So a talisman is a trinket or piece of jewellery thought to be protection against evil . Rowan needs to find his by his 28th birthday or our time and space bending warrior might face death or a fate far worse 🙈

Alyssa was raised be her grandmother from a young age after loosing her parents and she has no knowledge of her heritage which is both a good and a bad thing but it would’ve really helped if she knew because when she’s thrown into the deep end she has limited time to catch up , it’s her and Rowan against the world , well the fate of mankind sort of depends on them #nopressure#

When their paths cross I think Alyssa just assumed Rowan was trying to get into her dress but soon enough things get very real , dangerous , romantic , twisted and spicy . A read with a difference that I didn’t know I needed ❣️📚

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ashly Renner

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the prequel to this book telling how Isaac and Mina met, so I was not surprised at all that I enjoyed this book too! The first book in the series jumps five years into the future from where the prequel left off, when Isaac and Mina met he was “Nolan” and she was “Jack” now they know who the other truly is and, surprise there was a baby produced from that first meeting so many years ago. Gwyn Mcname’s ability to tell a story that sucks you in and steals your ability to put her book down is wonderful, I love books that keep me vested!

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Moriah Venable

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Determined to make this job work as a live in nanny, Amy Highgate is optimistic despite the issue with her boss being gloomy.

After the passing of his friend, Noah Pierce, who is bachelor takes in the daughter of his friend but he has no idea how to take care of her or who her father is.

This brings the two people together and along the way the two of them find some common ground.

I really enjoyed this novel more than I thought I would. I wasn’t in the mood for an instalove story and the cover and premise caught my attention.

I do enjoy slow burn romance and the characters getting to know each other before romantic feelings get involved.

I saw this was the most recent novel in a series of standalones but I will be reading the previous books to get to know the brothers.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Barbie England

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is story about exploring your dreams. Fenimore James has been obsessed with crime stories that he clips from the newspaper, and decides to leave home to join a gang. He decides to go by the name Simon, and when he meets the leader of a notorious gang, Red, he is introduced to the rest of the gang by that name. The story begins in the fall of the year 1880, and as Simon lives with the gang he discovers that he is interested romantically in one of its’ members. There are all kinds of escapades that happen along the way as they explore the physical terrain and also Simon lives with the choices that sometimes feel uncomfortable to him. While all of that is going on members of the gang are getting murdered one at a time, Simon sees a mysterious Man in Black, and tries to figure out who is after them before its too late.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian and his Grandpa are back for another “unbirthday”. What is Caspians gift?
He is initially frustrated as the box grandpa gave him was empty. His grandpa however tells him there is an invisible magic wand!! But Caspian has to name it before it would work. Fun things happen after this with magic lessons and fun lessons with “time”.
This is another cute series with a lot of imagination perfect for the preschool kindergarten aged child. My daughter thought this was great and wanted me to get her a wand too!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Darian Vester

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Although some moments were entertaining and made me laugh, I felt there was no story here.
I thought it was weird the author starts our female character out as a nine year old who cries everyday because she hasn’t seen “her boys.” It had me questioning her sanity. What really disappointed me was that we don’t see the three of them with a real friendship, and it’s not because they’re only dreaming of each other. I’m talking about the only interaction we see is the boys getting mad at her over ridiculous things. They yell at her for no reason and that’s a red flag. Another red flag is one of them punching the wall because she wants to be with someone “real.” And she has to apologize to them!
The story does start to become steamy, and the characters begin to feel like there is some chemistry.
Our female character starts to develop nightmares, which felt random, and the drama to go with it was barely there and made no sense. Overall the book just didn’t flow and for me felt all over the place since there was no real plot to the story.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Melissa Fink

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good romance story. This author did NOT disappoint one bit. This book in the series had such an amazing fast paced and action packed story. It was so hard to put it down. The details of characters and plot was great. I have no complaints with this boo

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