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My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard – Review by Julie Johnson

My Inner CriticMy Inner Critic by Christine Bernard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An introspective read by an extroverted introvert…

Emily is a high functioning person with anxiety. It impacts every aspect of her life from work, friends, and relationships. Maybe that’s why she’s 38 and still single. Or maybe she truly hasn’t found “the one” just yet. She frets over things that haven’t happened yet but also won’t back down from a challenge even though her inner self is screaming to run.

This book is very relatable on so many levels. Emily’s life isn’t much different from mine or many other women that I know. The fact that this author has sprinkled a mixture of truth of her own story into the telling of Emily’s story makes this a much more inspiring read. While this is a work of fiction, there is a lot of truth and lessons that can be taken from this narrative.

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Caspian’s UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

Caspian's UnbirthdayCaspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun children’s read about Caspian’s UnBirthday present, hot chocolate socks and the adventures they lead to. Caspian can’t seem to find anything good in getting brown socks as a gift until his grandpa shows him what the brown hot chocolate socks really can do.

This is a cute, imaginative story that has very colorful and appealing illustrations that help the reader travel through Caspian’s adventure along with him. This book has magic, adventure, and even shares knowledge in such a fun way that most won’t realize they are learning simultaneously. I truly enjoy and love this series by Lois Wickstrom about Caspian and his family. These are short stories that will spark most children’s imaginations while having a lesson hidden in them. The only thing I found remotely bothersome about this book is that grandpa lets Caspian skip school to go on an adventure because it’s his unbirthday. Do special days need to be celebrated? Yes, but it needs to be said how important school is as well. Definitely a series worth checking out though.

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Tausha Treadway

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber. This is a trilogy in one book and its very important you read them in order to totally understand. I really loved it. Its a dystopian, supernatural trilogy with shape shifters. Its the story of Coyote Jim who is a shape shifter and he spends most of his time in human form. His home has always been the desert but when climate changes destroys the desert he sets off to find a new home. On the way he meets all kinds of characters. He finds all kinds of stuff out about himself and others. Love, life and self discovery. In Raven Woman’s Tavern we meet Rachel the Raven woman who is a shape shifter and lives among survivalists. In the 3rd story we meet Jim the musician who chose to disappear in the mountains not wanting fame. This trilogy is written so well that you feel as if you are actually in the desert or mountains. Its full of mystery, magic and shape shifting. It will keep you reading late in the night.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tausha Treadway

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn. I loved this book and can’t wait to read more. This is about Riley who has had to travel from town to town because her family and more specifically her mom is always on the run. She’s been born into a family of female cons. When they move to Santa Monica Riley realizes she’s in a new world. Riley is walking along the beach and comes upon a party and decides to join. She’s a pure girl and is picky about who wins that. She meets a hunky guy that is perfect and he kisses her. Now all she can think about is him. She doesn’t even know his name. Cole’s life seems perfect on the outside but his dad’s cheating is embarrassing and pretty much ruined Cole’s life. This new girl is just the right thing to take his mind off it. Will Riley give what’s she’s been saving herself for just the right guy but is Cole it? Read this fast paced romance with dark secrets and see what happens!

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Gordon

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An original trilogy with an intriguing storyline, the book consists of three connected novellas, set in a near future, dystopian world. In this dystopian fantasy the world has been ravaged by climate change, and this world has been brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. The story is full of unique characters, such as coyote shapeshifter and guardian spirit Jim. Jim is forced to leave his home due to the heat and drought, who travels through the Pacific Northwest searching for a new home.

Meanwhile, Rachel the Raven lives and runs a tavern in a dying timber town. She helps to protect the small community around her, a group of elderly survivalists. Then there is grunge musician Pete, who used to have a local following before disappearing into the wilderness of Mt. Rainier forty years ago. Feeling lonely he starts to reach out to people, in their dreams. This is an enjoyable and engaging read with interesting characters all of whom have a story to tell. The trilogy kept me hooked from start to finish, and I would definitely recommend it.

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Caspian’s UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

Caspian's UnbirthdayCaspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this new adventure with Caspian and his grandfather. This is a cute little story and I think many kids will enjoy it. This author has developed a fun world where Caspian and his grandfather have many adventures and this one was fun. I recommend this author and this story to anyone who has children that love to read and love adventures.

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Cindy Rushin

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel, as it completes the story of Coyote Jim by combining three novellas into one book. These stories have a very spiritual message. I really enjoyed the book and the message from the author. The author has developed a very interesting landscape and characters. The message is important and I think many people will enjoy the story.

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging romance with a paranormal twist, which I really enjoyed. Maddie, Charlie and Cole are childhood friends, teenage crushes and then lovers, the only thing is, it’s all in Maddie’s dreams. However, her dreams seem so real that it can’t just be a fantasy and when she comes face to face with Charlie and Cole in the real world, she then has a choice to make. Charlie and Cole are both very real and have been meeting Maddie in her dreams for years, both loving and pining for her. Not being able to hide their feelings any longer they decide to confront Maddie, and convince her that they are indeed real and both in love with her.

Thinking she will have to choose between her two soulmates Maddie is confused, but she soon learns that the three of them are meant to be together. Just as their relationship is developing an unknown danger looms over the three of them, but Charlie and Cole are determined to protect Maddie, even if they risk their own lives. This is a fairly short read but it is full of romance, drama, the paranormal and plenty of steamy scenes. The characters are likeable and realistic and the chemistry between the three of them really sizzled off the page. The storyline had me hooked from start to finish and I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Evan (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 2) by Toni Denise – Review by Lisa Helmick

Evan (Billionaire Blind Dates #2)Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really loved this book! The story flows and the romance moves right along. The book kept me engaged and I could have read this in one day but I had to break it into two because you know…life. I enjoyed the characters.

Kayla and Evan had a hard time getting together. Multiple things stood in their way or jumped in their way as the story moved along. I was rooting for them the while time. That first kiss!!! WOW! It gave me chills! Soo Sexy! There is nothing better than a good first kiss. It grabs the reader’s attention.

The ending seemed kind of rushed to me. I was surprised neither of the MC had a problem with the way things went down. Feathers ruffled at least. I wish that could have been fixed earlier then time could have been spent on the suspense part and not doing both together.

Overall its a wonderful and enjoyable story. Filled with a lot of lightheartedness, suspense and fun characters. I look forward to more in the series.

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Caspian’s Unbirthday by Lois wickstrom – Review by Taylor McGinnis

Caspian's UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand)Caspian’s UnBirthday by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Every year on February 14th, Caspian’s grandfather gives him an UnBirthday Gift. The problem is, Caspian never knows what he’s going to get! What did his grandfather get him this year? What adventures will they go on? Join Caspian and his grandfather as they have fun and their next adventure in this super cute story that shows a grandfather’s love and a bond between a grandson and grandfather that is like no other.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first book I couldn’t wait to get into this one despite having read the first book my attention was grabbed by two relatable things , suicide and farming ….,

Having lost someone I loved to suicide I could identify with Grace and Ryan on an emotional level and with Grace and the family farm I identified on another level as I’m married to a farmer and we live on the family farm and bought the farm over from my husbands parents ❣️

Grace’s hand is forced to a degree to buy her folks out when mom gets ill and she has plenty of ideas to rescue the farm and it’s looming downfall but that also means facing “demons” when she has to take hands with Ryan and to a degree he’s a reminder of what she’s lost and in the same breath it couldn’t have been easy for Ryan because of the bon his sister shared with Grace , maybe I’m just too emotionally involved but my heart did bleed and rejoice at the same time because I felt this on so many different levels …..

Ryan snd Grace make a formidable team ❣️📚

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My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard – Review by Kerry Baker

My Inner CriticMy Inner Critic by Christine Bernard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book give such a raw and honest look at the author and her inner thoughts. But it also goes much further than that. It forces the reader to take a look at themselves too, taking you on the journey the authors goes through. Even if you don’t relate to every one of the struggles portrayed in this book, every person will relate to at least one of them.
The emotions are present throughout this book too. You experience them all as you read through this story and each one is effective and powerful. From the description I thought I would enjoy this book, I just didn’t expect to enjoy it quite as much as I did. This is definitely one everyone should add to their list!

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great collection that ties together three novellas. They are really well written and detailed, the authors interest and passion clearly coming through on each page. Although they are all short stories, they are fast paced and have the right amount of suspense for this type of story.
The author has created some truly interesting characters. They show shape shifters from a different perspective and really get you, as the reader thinking. They are likeable and relatable. These books felt different to others I have read by this author and I found them thoroughly enjoyable.

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StoryTeller’s Tale (Wretched Soulz MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Heidi Sturgess

StoryTeller's Tale: Wretched Soulz MCStoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read Manda Mellet before and thoroughly enjoyed her books but this one is the same but different , makes perfect sense right !?❣️📚😉

I love myself a good MC and it’s been a wee while since I’ve heard the purr of a Harley so this really was a treat 🫶🏼

So Storyteller finds a book and his conscious bothers him and he’s determined to find the owner and return it ( I’m already in love ❣️📚😂) but in doing so he stumbles into a rather precarious position and said owner of the book , Sheri is in life threatening situation both he and Sheri are fighting for their lives but end up walking away from the traumatic experience….

I know bikers are big and bad but there are those that just draw the line where innocents and trafficking is concerned and that speaks volumes of their character ❣️

A few years down the line and Sheri again finds herself in a frightful position and again it’s Storyteller that comes to her rescue 🫶🏼and they do get their HEA but there were moments where I had my doubts and held my breath with great anxiety!

An absolute pleasure to get lost in between these pages !

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Caspian’s UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Caspian's UnbirthdayCaspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is February 14th and it is Caspian’s Unbirthday and every year, his Grandpa gets him a mysterious gift and when Caspian wakes up, this year is no exception, he finds his Unbirthday box and sees a note within “Enjoy your hot chocolate socks” but when he just sees brown socks, Caspian is disappointed.

When he is asked about it, he answers “What is good about brown socks?” but his Grandpa has a smile on his face and so when he pours some hot chocolate on Caspian’s socks, he is unimpressed until he starts to float in the air! His Grandpa soon joins him in the air and passes Caspian a broom while grasping a mop, but where will they go on their adventure?

This is a fun filled children’s book with a good message and beautiful illustrations within which can be enjoyed by all ages with its upbeat story and wholesome content.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62217764-the-white-knight-cowboy-stacy-deanne” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662079018l/62217764._SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62217764-the-white-knight-cowboy-stacy-deanne”>The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82055.Stacy_Deanne”>Stacy-Deanne</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5360666154″>3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I enjoyed this short novel where we find Lovely Jo a maid in 1895 California in hiding, the story follows her relationship with the owner of the ranch where she is hiding, the hunt by the local law and trackers, as there is a bounty on her head.<br />Lovely Jo and Dusty Bowles find themselves attracted to each other but how will she survive if the men of the county are after her.<br />Romance, small town America post slavery, <br />A well written story<br />
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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Megan Conley

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd installment in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery Books; however, it can be read as a standalone (I did) without any pertinent information being missed. I was hooked from the first chapter and this was just escape I was looking for this weekend! I couldn’t put this book down and I was on the edge of my seat. We follow the story of Elizabeth Benoit, who’s now the county sheriff, and Lila Dayne, the Deputy Detective who also happens to be the girlfriend of a 25-year-old murder victim’s brother (very important to the story :)) This is a fast-paced, action-packed story that kept me turning the pages long after I should have been in bed.

 

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a collection of three books. Coyote’s Road Trip, Raven Woman’s Tavern and A Mountain In The Air. Each book is beautifully unique and the authors writing is so beautiful and descriptive that you feel drawn away into the world where magic and real life exist.
I do recommend reading the books in order you can fully understand the characters as they do repeat and appear in each story.
The author deals with subject such as climate change and how our future could look. In the last book you see the completion of the previous 2 books with all your questions being answered. For me the last book was a very emotional read as it dealt with death but it was still beautifully written.
If you would like to read a tale which could be a glimpse of our future written in a way that will transport you with beautiful words then these books are definately a good read.

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this book was straight to the point. Lovely Jo is the maid of a wealthy family. When her boss is found dead, everyone blames her and she is on the run. This is set in the old Western times. An African American maid accused of killing her rich white boss. She knows she cannot be found or it will not be good. Will the one person she goes to for help, risk it and help her or turn her in?

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Tonya Merritt

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mountain In the Air is a unique triad of novellas.Following Jim the coyote in his travels and friendships, to learning about Rachel the crow and others lives. These stories show a different perspective to life and the things that these shapeshifters encounter and even ways to overcome them. If you are looking for a different type of novella these are the ones for you.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Shirley

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reilly is a grifter, con artist you name it, a product of her up bringing always having to survive and with the chaos of her mother, life is not boring. Another move, another city but when she discovers they are living near the beach, she loves the walks along the beach to clear her head of her mother’s scheming. One night she spots a party in one of the houses and sneaks in, looking around she spots an opportunity to steal something and as she is almost getting away she is stopped by a boy who she is intrigued by.

Cody is at his cousins house for a party, when he spots her coming out of one of the bedrooms, as soon as he confronts her he has an urge to get to know this mysterious girl. Cody’s life is complicated and with his parent being wealthy there is also a certain mask he needs to wear, but can he be free with Reilly or will his world crash around him.

This is a great prequel into this series, the characters are brilliantly written and you are invested in them for the first chapter. As in all prequels it is a great story to easy you into the start of the series where it carries on with Reilly and Cody.

I do have to warn you although this is classed as a young adult story there maybe triggers which some people find uncomfortable to read, but in my opinion it just adds to the intensity to this story and of course the cliff-hanger at the end just wets your appetite for more.

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

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

I am not going to lie, I really thought I was going to hate this book due to the setting and plot but a few chapters in and I couldn’t stop reading. I’ve been reading for 6 hours straight. It’s 5 am and I just finished. Who needs sleep when I need to know if Anna will find Lark or be stuck with her husband. Will Lark continue his lifestyle or find the girl who haunts his dreams? Definitely worth the read. I’ll be looking for the second book!

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler
Genre – Sports Romance
Page Count – 311

Chavez Delgado should come with a warning label: Caution explosive material. A volatile tennis prodigy once tipped to win majors, this wildly unpredictable fan favorite never quite lived up to all the hype. So when he leaves the tennis tour without explanation during the best year of his career, no one expects him to grind out a comeback on the second-tier Challenger circuit eight months later.

I’ve met my share of hot messes. Call it collateral damage of being Flynn Dryden—motivational guru to struggling millennials. But I have never met anyone like Chavez. Young and yummy with complications written all over him, he pushes all my right buttons. But when he asks me to join him on tour as his mental fitness coach, I say yes for all the wrong reasons.

As it turns out, we both have unresolved issues.

And playing a game called love puts us both in danger of getting burned.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King
Genre – Fantasy, Dystopian
Page Count – 181
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An unusual anomaly in outer space opened portals. A black mist poured through, bringing something along with it. War fell upon the human race.

Generations later the fighting continued…

Zoe spent her whole life training how to fight monsters and demons—how to kill them. Not once did that curriculum include falling in love with one. Now, she’s faced with a hard choice: betray one to save the other.

Will she side with the family and friends who have always been at her side, or trade it all for the romance she so deeply desires?

Odds are, no matter which path she follows, her heart won’t make it out unscathed.

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About C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche. Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time. To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger. People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years. I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you different. I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes – I want them to know they are making a difference. Fast forward to today… I am an award-winning & USA Today Bestselling Author with over 50 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres. Awards include: 2020 USA Today Bestselling Author Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019 Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal 2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella 2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020 Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020 Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashly Renner

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a well written book! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series! I was sucked in by this story from the very beginning. There is so much chemistry between Dean and Rae. I love that she is quick witted and doesn’t pull any punches, she speaks her mind and Dean is easily drawn in by her. He is charismatic and a tad bit sad if I’m being honest. These characters are definitely relatable, as I have been through my own share of heartbreak and trust issues, honestly, who hasn’t experienced that at one point in life or another?

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel

If this tease I mean prequel is what you expect from this series I cannot wait for this series to be released.

Riley is new to town, and accustomed to being the new girl. She has moved a lot through her life, though her Mom says this time is different.

Cole’s life should be ideal. Beachfront home, popular and one of the star football players and has everything, at least that is what you would expect.

I’m excited to see what this new author brings and I know if there as good as this the. I will not be disappointed.

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Evan (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 2) by Toni Denise – Review by Daryian Lucas

Evan (Billionaire Blind Dates #2)Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This series is such an interesting concept. Kayla’s restaurant would be a total hit in today’s world. I love the dynamic between the friend group and how they adopted Kayla in. This was my second book by this author and it was very enjoyable. I’m hoping that Ryker is next!

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Ayla Eddy

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great small town romance between old neighbors. Watching the two main characters discover a new path forward was enjoyable. I read the book in a single setting. I didn’t want to put it down.

Grace has plans to take over her family’s farm in a decade, but with her mother’s help deteriorating her time has just dramatically shrunk to 3 months. Not nearly as much time as she was counting on to be able to buy the farm from her folks. Another hardship tacked onto her life that has already had a fair share of them from losing her best friend to suicide as a teenager to watching her father get swindle from prime farm pand.

Ryan, who believes he failed his younger brother by not preventing his death, has moved on from the town. In that time away he has made a business of flipping farm properties. He has no attachment to land or to people. It is that reason he is back to sell his mother’s farm.

Grace was his neighbor and his brother’s best friend before he died. With hard ballers and sabotage being thrown at them will the past they share bring them closer together? Will they both be able to work through their own issues from mistrust and abandonment to being haunted by tragedy? Will Grace be able to achieve her goal of buying the family farm?

Pick up the book to find out!

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Hands down one of THE BEST Psychological Thriller story I have read in a very long time. This gave me all the feels……..my heart palpitating, edge of my seat trying to figure out what comes next!!

When grief hits Jacklyn with her husbands death, she is trying to get through each day just to survive. When her two children, Dusty and Rose, recommend a retreat lodge to help Jacklyn with her grief, the ultimate betrayal happens. Greed and money is all it takes to commit Jacklyn to Shore Lodge…and it locks her down finding out it is a psychiatric facility, not just a retreat. When Jacklyn starts to slowly put the pieces together of this betrayal and fights for her freedom and life…will she succeed or just succumb to being a patient at Shore Lodge forever?

I have never disliked a character as much as I did Dusty in this book….wow…a piece of work is all I can say without giving any spoilers. I loved Jacklyn in this story, such a fighter as well as Buddy the beagle (my heart)….

If you are looking for a psychological thriller that totally engrosses you and a story you cannot put down….I HIGHLY recommend this book!!!

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True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Rosanna Ingram

True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Remember, back in middle school, where the popular girl was the one who always had an interesting story or event to talk about?!? That’s who Landry wants to be. So, when she gets chosen to move forward in a modeling competition, she thinks this could be the start of that journey. But, her “best friends” alienate her and she doesn’t understand why. She tries making new friends, but it seems like everyone has their own group of friends and she isn’t quite sure where she fits in. Throw in some boy drama and you’ve got middle school in a book!

This was almost like reading the diary of almost any middle school girl. It was well written and dealt with the issues that teen girls everywhere face…friendships, jealousy, conforming to feel accepted, boys, and finding where you fit it. I was transported back in time as I read it. I loved Landry’s character. She went through quite a bit…and I believe she found herself along the way. I’m interested in seeing what happens in the next book.

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