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Murder At Music Hall (True North Murder Mystery Book 1) by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Murder At Music Hall (A True North Murder Mystery Book 1)Murder At Music Hall by A. J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A gripping murder mystery which had me hooked throughout. Trueman “True” North is a retired homicide detective who is very familiar with death and thinks that his next case will be just another ‘by-the-book’ investigation. However, when the case involves St. John Skidmore the richest man in town, he knows it’s not going to be easy. He’s been asked to find out who murdered the son, Stoddard Skidmore but must contend with both the meddling daughter Kitty and Skidmore’s ruthless business competitor. True finds himself in the land of the uber-rich among people who presume he can be paid off, warned off or seduced. True is determined to find the truth as if he does not find the real killer than an innocent man will rot in prison, and the murderer will be free. The characters and the setting were brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. I found that True is a great main character, and I look forward to investigating further murder mysteries with him.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Polyam Fam. It is a romcom which deals with relationships, family, angst and learning experiences. I really enjoyed this story and I have loved the authors previous works so I was excited to read this and I wasn’t disappointed.
This story has a polyamorous relationship which our leading Lady Molly is in. I didn’t have much of a understanding of this type of a relationship however the story has helped my understanding more. This is a story of finding romance when you don’t expect it but also learning about different types of relationships and learning to accept people for who they are.
This is Molly and Lachlan’s story

Molly is in a polyamorous relationship with Poe. Since being in a relationship she has never wanted to date someone else until Lachlan came along.
Lachlan was introduced to Molly as she needed a Scottish man for her play. The connection and attraction between them was instant but Lachlan doesn’t date and Molly isn’t sure how she feels about dating someone other than Poe.
The more time they spend together though the more they can’t fight their attraction to each other but will Lachlan understand and accept the relationship that Molly currently has? Will Lachlan be able to be in a relationship with Molly knowing she is also in a relationship with Poe? Will this just be a fling while the show is happening or will it become something more?

This book is full of twists and turns as our characters battle with their feelings and emotions while they find out what they really want and how they can get there.
This is definitely a story of acceptance which I loved and I found it interesting. I can’t wait to read more in this series

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderfully written historical novel about the children of the Founding Fathers, who were the first American born generation. Set during the war of 1812, I found myself transported back to that era through the authors descriptive narrative and the added historical details. Following the signing of the Constitution, Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton have all died and the British have been trying to break the spirit of the new young government. America declares war to reconfirm her independence. Both Jed Pearson the heir to a large plantation and visionary women Hannah Stansbury believe that a more divine purpose awaits the Union. However closer to home Jed has a tainted family heritage surrounded by mystery, whilst Hannah’s family may hold the answers he wants. As treacherous forces on both sides battle to manipulate the outcome of the war for their own purposes, Jed and Hannah are about to learn the ultimate definition of liberty. A fascinating story with well-defined main characters in Jed and Hannah. This is an era of history that I’m not familiar with, and I thought the author did a great job of setting the scene and explaining the history whilst also providing an engaging story.

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis. I really enjoyed this historical fiction book. I can’t wait to read the next one. Its the story of Jed & Frannie Pearson and their life on a Maryland Plantation. Its set during the war in 1812 and all the craziness that happened. Jed is in charge of buying slaves for the plantation. Some of the slave owners treated their families horribly but Jed always treated them like family. Jed has a dear friend Hannah Stansbury actually they are in love and have been for a long time. There is a secret within Hannah’s family that comes out and makes for tense times. This book was written so well that I actually felt like I was there and the way some of those slaves were treated was horrible. It was actually hard to read about. I really enjoyed this book and the drama that ensues. I can’t wait to read the next installment.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Missing Red Envelopes” by Yobe Quin is a captivating mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The story follows protagonist Maya, a girl who searches for missing red envelopes on Lunar New Year.

Quin’s writing style is engaging and creates a rich and vivid world for readers to immerse themselves in.

Overall, “The Missing Red Envelopes” is a compelling read that will appeal to young fans of mystery.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book that was hard to put down. Who needs sleep anyway? I’m not always a big fan of multiple POV’s. However, when it’s done right, I actually LOVE it. This author does it right! You really get the feel for each character and get to know them well. The contrast between Xenobia and Matthew is extremely interesting and makes for a great read.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Phoebe Alexander’s The Scottish Play follows Molly, a bisexual polyamorous playwright, and Lachlan, the Scottish guy that Molly’s girlfriend finds to play the lead in Molly’s play. During their time together, Molly and Lachlan fall for each other, Lachlan learns more about polyamory, and both of them have to face their fears. Firstly, polyamorous romance is such an interesting concept and I think really important representation. However, I felt like the way it was portrayed – as well as bisexuality – was often inaccurate or bordering on fetishisation. It’s really well written, with strong characterisation, and detailed and interesting backstories, but at times I felt the dialogue during the intimate scenes made me cringe, and sometimes it seemed to focus more on smut than plot. I did love the way the polyamorous grand romantic gesture/happily ever after was written, though. I recommend this book because I do think it’s important representation and I admire Phoebe for writing this. I didn’t love this story but I did enjoy the writing, so I would love to read more of Phoebe’s work or this series in future. ‘She was as radiant as the sun. I shouldn’t have been surprised by her gravitational pull when I was just a fading moon.’

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book. The main female character “Basil” is extremely funny and quirky. I loved the detail given when new characters are introduced. The writer also goes into detail for the feelings and situations that the characters go through. Great, funny, interesting, and quick read.

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by M Policicchio

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Out of Bounds (Game Time)Out of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Piper is freakin’ awesome!! I love her. Wyatt is adorable. I hope we get to see more of them in this series. I wanted to slap Pippa. She deserves so much more than she got from Piper.

Piper has recently been betrayed in a HUGE way. No one should be hurt this way. It is one thing to find out your boyfriend is cheating but to find out it has been going on for months behind your back and with the one person that should never betray you was just way too much for Piper. She decides she is done with relationships. Piper decides to be a casual hookup kinda girl from now on. That is what she thinks her casual encounter with Wyatt is going to be.

Wyatt “Bax” Baxter saw her the moment she walked in the door of the bar. She was different. There was just an air about her. She turned every guy away, some more than once, except for this one that won’t leave her alone. When Wyatt lends a hand to help chase the guy away, he didn’t imagine it would lead to more. It does. Now he can’t stop thinking about her.

Wyatt and Piper run into each other on campus. She still refuses to give him her phone number. Even after he dedicates a touch down to her. Piper is too afraid of getting hurt again. When Piper finally decides to give Wyatt a chance, Pippa, Piper’s sister, nearly blows it up in a big way! Forgiveness goes a long way for those seeking it.

This author always manages to suck me in and make me feel. I hate that but love the books. Can’t get enough of this series!! Another stellar read!!!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by M Policicchio

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantastic book. Love the characters. The friendship between Derek and Ashton is wonderful…heck Ashton’s friendship with the other guys is great. I love how she doesn’t take their nonsense. The blossoming relationship between Zach and Ashton has so many possibilities. I hope it only gets better from here.

My heart aches for Ashton. Her world changed in one tragic moment. Her true nature was hidden, locked away, for so long. As she tries to navigate this relationship with Zach as both his girlfriend and more, I hope it only builds her confidence. Zach will surely remember what it is like to just have a girlfriend. The scene where Ashton calls Graham to get Graham to explain to Zach about being a boyfriend was absolutely hilarious and heartbreaking all at the same time.

I am excited for the second in the series. I hope we get some more club scenes!!!

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
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Genre – Asian, Kids
Page Count – 69
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As the Lunar New Year approaches, the two Asian American girls from NYC eagerly anticipate the festive celebrations – from watching the vibrant parade to indulging in delicious Asian cuisine and cherishing precious family moments. The highlight of the occasion is receiving lucky red envelopes filled with surprises from their relatives. However, excitement turns to mystery when Weina realized she lost all of her red envelopes! What will they do?
In this heartwarming 5×7 chapter book, young readers will be captivated by the sisters’ journey to unravel the mystery and discover the true spirit of Lunar New Year. Perfect for young readers eager for a cultural and adventurous tale!
1. Embark on a Lunar New Year Adventure: Dive into the enchanting world of ‘The Missing Red Envelopes’ and join Lorie and Weina on their captivating Lunar New Year journey.
2. Celebrate Diversity with Your Young Readers: Introduce your young readers to the richness of Asian American culture and the joy of Lunar New Year festivities.
3. Uncover the Mystery: Intrigue awaits as Lorie and Weina unravel the mystery of the missing red envelopes. Engage your child’s curiosity and critical thinking skills, perfect for readers who love mystery!
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5. Create Lasting Memories: Share special moments with your child as you read together about family, traditions, and the excitement of Lunar New Year.

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Yobe Qiu is an educator, entrepreneur, mom, and bestselling author with a passion for storytelling. As an educator, Yobe taught children and their families to embrace love and diverse cultures. When she identified a need for more multicultural books, she decided to create her own children’s stories featuring Asian characters and cultures.

 

Today, Yobe is proud to publish books that help children like her daughters and mom friends feel seen, heard, and represented. Yobe shares her time between New York and New Jersey with her daughters and husband!

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Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden

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Genre – Women’s Fiction, Suspense
Page Count – 241
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Rose Webster is facing down her fortieth birthday and worrying about her future as a photojournalist after getting caught in a raucous rally and shoved to the hard pavement, destroying her camera and, at least temporarily, her livelihood. One arm is in a splint, her right hand isn’t strong enough to hold a cup of coffee, and bruised ribs make it difficult to breathe. She’s filling out insurance claims when her aunt calls to tell her she’s needed in upstate New York to care for her ailing mother.
Rose has never liked returning to Lake Amelia in the foothills of the Adirondacks for more than a couple of days, but she has no choice. Doctors discover her mother has more health issues than anyone suspected, and Rose needs to help care for her. While poking around in the attic of her childhood home, Rose discovers personal items of her late father’s that hint of a secret life: a photo hidden in a book and a travel bag that hasn’t been opened in more than a decade.
Her next startling discovery sends shockwaves through her family. She’s more determined than ever to find answers no matter the cost. But will she regret what she learns and how it changes the way she thinks about family?

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JACQUELINE BOULDEN is the 2023 IPPY (Independent Press) Gold Award Winner for Best Regional Fiction, Mid-Atlantic, for Her Past Can’t Wait. This debut novel was also named the 2023 Global Book Awards Gold winner for Psychological Thriller, and finalist in several other contests. Her second book, Family Ties Family Lies, also looks at how our past affects our present and shapes our future. Before turning to writing fiction, she won several Emmy awards for reporting and Telly awards for video production. Jacqueline’s TV career took her around the country covering politics in Washington, D.C., NASA and the space shuttle program in Florida (including the Challenger accident) and fighting the wind for control of her hat during live shots in hurricanes and blizzards while working in Orlando and Philadelphia. Jacqueline lives in upstate New York with her spouse and their rescue dog, who’s teaching them how to speak Beaglish.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May

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When the call comes, it is the duty of the male mountain lion shifter to follow instinct to find his mate. It’s only supposed to ever happen once in a mountain lion shifter’s life. But fate can be cruel.
Cricket Adams knows all about the call. Finding her mate already in life and having already started a family with him, she would have never guessed fate would do this to her. Her mate is taken away from her, but fate isn’t done with her yet. Working not only as a single mom, but as the bookkeeper to her family’s logging company, she is in an instant state of denial when the call strikes her again.
Boone Claw has spent his life seeing his family members all succumb to the call, finding a happiness he didn’t truly believe in even seeing it play out before him. Living the bachelor life, working as a log faller alongside his brother, and dodging his crazy cousin, he was thrilled when the call finally strikes him. Instinct takes him west. Learning his mate’s family has a logging company isn’t the only surprise he comes across.
A second mating call is unheard of and so could Cricket’s response in trying to reject him. Can they overcome her reservations? The pain of a human known as Mr. Grace and come together before it’s too late?

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Romance author Brooke May spends her days writing whatever her overactive imagination has brewed up and her evenings reading while she works alongside her mom. Telling stories is second natural to her, from a young age she has told anyone who would listen what she had thought up. Now, a mom of two, she splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her beloved Bighorn Mountains.

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In 1745, I awoke in the wilds of North Carolina, devoid of any possessions and my memories lost in the void. Stripped of my identity and left to fend for myself, I resorted to thievery to survive, carving out a notorious reputation as the cunning and elusive Stevie Capot.
A century later, destiny led me to Sedna, Washington, where tantalizing fragments of my forgotten past began to resurface, like shards of broken glass reflecting a life I had left behind. But my quest for truth was overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of the town’s unyielding marshal and his relentless posse of lawmen. To my dismay, my already tumultuous existence was further complicated by the arrival of three mysterious strangers, each claiming to hold the key to unlocking the secrets sealed within my mind.
As I grappled with the enigma of my lost memories, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Sedna held the answers, or perhaps the three enigmatic men who had emerged in sync with the resurgence of my past. Their arrival only served to heighten the relentless pricking of my skin, a constant reminder that I was on the precipice of decoding the secrets veiled in the fog of time. Amidst the chaos and danger that threatened to consume me, I was determined to unearth the truth, no matter the cost.

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Julie Johnson

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.75 stars

I am really enjoying this series and am hoping that there will be more books to enjoy! This author is making her way to my favorites list also. I enjoy her writing style and the stories that she weaves.

This book could be read as a stand alone but I would recommend you starting at the beginning of the series to get the full story on how Shadow Defense came to be.

This story started off just a tad slow for me but that was short-lived. I soon found myself lost in the story and read this all in one setting. There is a lot of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in. You’ll find yourself loving a character then hating them the next page. This book does discuss some difficult issues so use caution if this would bother you.

A great read that goes by quickly!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Robin Rankin

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Mischief: A Best Friend’s Brother, Billionaire Bossy Male, Opposites Attract Romance (Shattered Embrace Book 1) (Shattered Embrace Series)

Ashton is a brilliant woman and has hidden a very important piece of herself for years out of shame. She decides to go to a meet and greet for a local club called Shattered Embrace and that one night changed everything for her.

Zachary is a dominant in every sense of the word. His world gets rocked when he steps in for an interview of a potential new club member.

This is the first book in the series and part one of Ashton and Zachary’s story. There were some pretty hot moments along with funny and emotional.

Looking forward to getting a chance to sit down and read the next part of their story.

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by April Smith

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of this series. The author has done a tremendous job building the storyline along with the characters. As the story progresses, you feel like you are along side of them. I also like the building of additional side characters with the hopes they will have a storyline in future books of this series. If you are in to Dom/sub relationship reads, this book is for you and it won’t disappoint.

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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series Book #5) by Holly Bush – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Earl's Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)The Earl’s Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Earl’s Match is the fifth and final book in The Thompsons of Locust Street series by Holly Bush. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Bush, so I really didn’t know what to expect going from one of her stories- but as I do love a great historical romance, I took a chance and dove right in. Going into this, I also didn’t realise that it was the fifth and final book in the series, so I will need to go back and read the rest of the series now. Thankfully, this can be read as a standalone, and I didn’t feel like I was ‘missing’ anything. This series follow the Thompson siblings, as each gets their own book and HEA.
Paydon Thompson has endured much and after a dangerous and traumatic ‘mission’, he has returned a broken man. But he might just find his match in Clarice Endicott, as she breathes ‘life’ into his world- and so begins the healing power of love. Things aren’t quite that simple though, and these two definitely have a few obstacles to overcome on their path to happiness.
This has plenty of angst, drama, emotion, adventure, darker elements, family dynamics, tragedy, pain, trauma, violence, and more.
The series (so far):
-The Bachelor’s Bride (Book #1 — Elspeth Thompson and Alexander Pendergast’s story)
-The Bareknuckle Groom (Book #2 — James Thompson and Lucinda Vermeal’s story)
-The Professor’s Lady (Book #3 — Kirsty Thompson and Albert Watson’s story)
-The Captain’s Woman (Book #4 — Muireall Thompson and Anthony Marcus’s story)
-The Earl’s Match (Book #5 — Payden Thompson and Clarice Endicott’s story)
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Holly Bush!

 

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Megan Pesek

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Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Piper and Wyatt had a chance encounter and the connection was instant! Piper is traumatized from her past and doesn’t know if she can get past it. Wyatt wants more from the beginning, but he has to convince Piper too. Their electricity is fire from the beginning. If they can get over their past traumas and help each other they can make the hottest relationship work. The story is well-written allowing you to feel every emotion with Piper and Wyatt.

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Megan Pesek

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ashton has kept a lot of herself hidden from those who think they know her best. She’s wildly successful and had great friends, but something is missing from her life.
Zachary is extremely successful in several businesses. He controls most things in his life, which is exactly the way he prefers things.
Ashton and Zachary should not work, they’re too different. However, they can’t leave each other alone from the minute they’re together. The devotion seems a bit rushed for the short timeline. Quinn carefully develops the characters to show the readers their personalities and motives. Overall, a good read!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Shannen Kern

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely incredible start to the Shattered Embrace series! I had planned on just picking this up and stopping after a couple of chapters, but I devoured this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down because I was drawn into Ashton and Zachary’s lives from the very beginning. I enjoyed the development of each character and felt it portrayed their chosen lifestyle pretty perfectly. Their chemistry leaps off the pages and refuses to be ignored. The flow of the story is fantastic, and there is plenty of spiciness here as well. While I liked the addition of the steamy scenes, the author did not rely on them to be the base of the plot, which I appreciated! I cannot wait to see what the next installment of this series holds and hope I can be patient. I highly recommend picking this up and losing yourself in this wonderful read!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse Audio Book (The Forerunner Series, Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista Narrated by Ulf Bjorklund 5 Stars This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author and he is an awesome storyteller. The detail in the characters was amazing. It had me wondering what to expect next. I was just the right length. The […]

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Truex

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

This is the sequel to Divinely Vintage. After reading the first one, I just had to read this one. It did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the theater scene and the characters. There is a good balance of romance and paranormal. It’s a perfect rainy day book!

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Amanda Spradlin

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Out of Bounds (Game Time)Out of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love to read sports romances- normally hockey so I thought a football romance would be just as good and I was right! Whenever I pick up a book that has a strong FMC that is confident in herself and knows what she wants, it is refreshing because FMC can often be portrayed as someone who needs to be rescued. That is not at all the case in this book. The dynamic between Piper and Wyatt is funny as well as lighthearted and their exchanges was something I found myself giggling about throughout the book. Overall it was a great book that is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading this book while waiting for my own medical diagnosis and results was rather difficult at first. It took me several days to get my head into this story and that is no fault of the author or the actual writing. As a mother of a childhood cancer survivor there is no way I would have been able to read this story while my son was going through the same chemo treatments as others in this story.

Almost half way through the book Tim Holland had an epiphany of sorts after his own medical crisis…”He was not going to let his fear stop him from living his life, even if things looked different than they did before.”

This story has just enough medical jargon to be realistic but basic enough for the reader to understand and not get lost in unknown medical terms. I absolutely loved the mystery in this book. The way the Chase Care team works together to discover the answers and save lives, gives readers and minor characters hope for a better future.

I was pleasantly shocked to find out this was book 6 in the Chase Care Series! I was able to understand the dynamic between many of the couples and the team themselves. Good to know I have more to read by this author and with these fun and determined characters.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was excited when I found out this author had branched into chapter books, as my daughter has just moved onto these style books. And as a favourite author of ours, this was a must read. It was a shame to lose the illustrations from her stories (just because they are so good!) But the story was just as engaging and entertaining as her others. It was great that I could read this with her and it felt like we were both able to connect with the characters.
The story was entertaining and yet, as always, held a positive message for children to learn. And now I know the author has other books available, we will definitely be reading more.

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world building in this story was great. All the details transported me back in time. The characters were so realistic, it was like she was telling a story she heard from a relative who lived during that time. This story was clearly researched with factual themes, yet it was beautifully intertwined with fiction. Very good start to this series!

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I believe this is the first story that I have read that had poly romance. I liked how it was different from the usual romance story. A love triangle with a different kind of ending. There was more to the story besides the romance though. It made for an interesting book. Despite the poly love not being for everyone, you will find yourself relating to the characters anyway. They still have their flaws like every other person.

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Web of Evil is the second book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series. I’d recommend starting this series of historical mysteries, set in Ancient Egypt, either at Flowers of Evil which begins the Hani’s Daughter series or at Bird in a Snare which begins the original Lord Hani series. That said, the book includes enough information and backstory that it can be read as a standalone mystery.

I loved the well-researched historical setting in the Lord Hani series and it’s fantastic that the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries shed more light on the work and lives of women in this part of history. Neferet and Bener-ib are great characters who combine their work as physicians, serving people in their community who might not otherwise have access to medical care, with occasional dabbling in detective work. Lord Hani is still on the scene but the story is very much led by Neferet.

This is an intriguing mystery where new information leads Neferet and the readers to question what we think about the case. It’s a real page-turner! And there is plenty going on around the periphery with Neferet’s family and the communities involved in the case. I particularly enjoyed learning more about different styles of weaving and how the industry was run!

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to fans of historical mystery who are interested in Ancient Egypt or just looking to explore a different part of history.

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 2)Dancing Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Butterflies Fly Free Series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a stand alone. I really love these stories as the author does an amazing job of transporting the reader back in time to the 1920s.
In this story we are with Suki and Frank. Suki is a dancer and Frank is a gangster.
Suki has had her eye on Frank for a while and when the club where she works is attacked it throws her and Frank together in a way neither of them expected.
When Suki is injured escaping the conflict in the club where she works she is out of action and is worrying how she will afford her rent.
Frank offers her a solution. To play the part of his woman. But what happens when the lines between playing a part and feeling the real emotions gets blurred. What happens if she actually falls for Frank?
It isn’t all plain sailing either. Suki is an indepedent women who has struggled and always provided for herself so how will she react when Frank steps in and takes care of all her needs. Will she allow a man to take that much control from her or will she fight against it. Life as a gangsters moll is tough but will the love and need for Frank be enough to keep her there.
It was beautiful to watch this couple grow and learn to adapt to each other. The authors amazing research into the historical elements really brought this story to life.
I can’t wait to read more.

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