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Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal of the Gods is book 5 in the incredibly addictive Relic Hunter series by Martin Ferguson. I have read every single book from this series so far, and Martin outdoes himself every single time!! This book can be read as a stand-alone but I heavily recommend starting from the beginning because you’re gonna love it! As with every book in this series it’s full with twists and turns, incredible storytelling, and lovable characters with adventure around every corner. I love this series and jumped at the chance to read the newest addition, and continue to recommend it highly!

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WAR OF THE DAMNED (Relic Hunters Book 3) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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War of the Damned (Relic Hunters, #3)War of the Damned by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These series was getting better and better with every book. This is book 3 of the series, and so far, I have no complaints. And this one once again like the others did not disappoint. This one just like the others was amazing. This book takes place in a British museum and the Adam, and the relic hunters once again have a mission to find out about a boat from WWII. And the secrets that it might hold. This book does like the others and goes from past to present but is super easy to follow, and the back story to everything always gives more insight to what has happened. These series book has a great twist and intertwine everything from present to history into one and is very enjoyable. This book is supernatural and history all in one. I would highly recommend these series.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Kerry Baker

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

From the moment you start reading, this book has such a wholesome and lovely feel about it. It was a little harder to connect with given how strong the religious focus was, but I think that is more to do with my lack of belief. For anyone who practices this religion, it is a beautifully written story.
Religion aside, I still found myself enjoying this story and the journey we get to witness. It is definitely an uplifting book and for that alone I csn easily say I thought it was great.

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Blood of the Dragon (Relic Hunters Book 4) by Martin Ferguson – Review By Jennifer Reimer

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Blood of the Dragon (Relic Hunters, #4)Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These series was getting better and better with every book. This is book 4 of the series, and so far, I have no complaints. And this one once again like the others did not disappoint. This book did go back and forth like the others, but it was still easy enough to follow, but it give great insight which is always something that I enjoy. This time Adam and the Relic hunters get a cry for assistance in an abandoned castle in Romania. This had a mix of history and myth all rolled into one. The roller coaster ride in this book was amazing and kept me hooked till the end, I couldn’t put it down. And the twist that the killer ended up chasing them instead was a real heart stopping moment. I would highly recommend these series.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Miracle In Muffin is a Christian children’s book by Darlene Duemo. Being a true story gives it a different feel. It is a very religious tale and is aimed for those aged between 6 – 18 years old. It is the story of one woman’s journey to faith after her cat Muffin disappeared and ended up in trouble.
It is a story with a very strong and clear message of God, belief, devotion, the importance of prayer and miracles that came about in a time of need.
If you are a religious person/family, then this book is for you.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars
Young adult authors Emily Cox and Nicole Allen bring us a sweet tale. It is my first time reading anything they have written, and I was pleasantly surprised.
This is a clean YA romance that has a lot of raw emotions involved because it has some pretty dark heavy hitting content, but the authors do this well. It is heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. A nail biting, rollercoaster of emotions kind of story.
The story is told in my favourite way of writing characters, dual POV which gives the story much more depth and insight and the characters are much more believable. There are characters you will absolutely love and then there are characters you will absolutely hate.
You always remember your first love and The Other Side of Together is a raw and beautiful yet heartbreaking story of young teenage love.
I will not give away any spoilers but suffice it to say the tension is palpable, have tissues on hand, a stiff drink or three and expect a laugh or two at times.
There are a few twists and there is a cliffhanger so now I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book) by Martin Ferguson – Review By Jennifer Reimer

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relic Hunters is book 5 of this short series and this book differently could be read as a standalone. This series is most definitely aimed for the young adult youth crowd, but it was very enjoyable to read still. The story jumps each chapter from present to past, but it was easy enough to follow along. Two brothers Adm and Hunter are challenged to a race of their lives and have to figure out how to survive through the Greek legends. But as the race continues, they are declared as outlaws and are being chased down but not just anyone but also ones they thought were allies. I love the aspect of adding in Greek mythology throughout the book which is always stuff I love about reading and what strikes my interest. This book was very exciting to read, and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen to the brothers and if they were able to get out or finish with this adventurous race.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Julie Johnson

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a heartwarming story about a cat that goes missing and his owner’s quest to find it. The illustrations are very beautifully done and follow the story well. I do believe the author’s heart is right in sharing this story, however, I cannot fully recommend it because I do not believe that the Bible teaches this path to redemption. I have never found any passage in the Bible that says if you say this specific prayer you will be saved. What I have read is the accounts of the Ethiopian Eunuch, Cornelius’s family, and others where the Word was heard, the Word was believed, repentance happened, a confession was made, and baptism for the remission of sins took place.

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Fashionably Fake (Kings of Screen Series) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Megan Conley

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Fashionably Fake (Kings of Screen, #4)Fashionably Fake by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adored Jackson and Ros throughout this book (even though there were times I wanted to throttle them both). I loved the simplicity (ehh…once you get through the whole thing you can reflect) of their multifaceted relationship and the slow burn of it all is most definitely worth while. This is the 4th installment of the Kings of the Screen series and can be read as a standalone. Other characters and their significant others do make appearances throughout the book (which I always thoroughly enjoy seeing what my other loves are up to) and there is some teasing as to who will be the focus in the next book. One thing that I really appreciate about Bevan’s writing is how relatable her characters are. I mean…I’m not an up-and-coming fashion designer in a fake relationship with a hunky Scottish heartthrob BY ANY MEANS but I totally related to Ros and her view (albeit skewed) of relationships and men. And the way Bevan did it just wasn’t superficial and fakey…it really hits home and is raw and emotional and you as the reader can totally put yourself in Ros’s shoes. I definitely can’t wait for the next Kings of Screen installment.
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Megan Conley

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy reading Valkyrie’s stories and this one was no different. This is a very quick read…I’m talking like 15-20 minutes and I really like the premise of the storyline. I’m definitely hooked and can’t wait to see what Valkyrie has in store for her readers with Xenobia’s story and the House Valdis series. Valkyrie’s ability to get her readers to care so deeply about her characters so quickly is amazing and I loved how she moved the plot line along without really any holes or gapping discrepancies. I’m really excited to start reading the House Valdis series. This short story is a prequel to the House Valdis series.

Reviewed by @meggs1717
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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2024

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an absolute gem! Mei Li and Marcus are like the dream team of characters, especially Marcus – total heartthrob material. The story takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from heartbreak to those sweet teenage love vibes. The characters and plot mesh together so seamlessly, and there are some serious curveballs thrown in – I did not see them coming at all! The ending will leave you feeling wrecked, but in a good way.

I want to add that this isn’t a typical love story. It dives into some heavy stuff, – real life stuff. And there is no cursing or steamy scenes, which keeps it light.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Carrie Reed

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

A nice personal testimony of this author being saved and her belief in the Lord. I was worried about the cat, Muffin, the whole book more than anything, I love animals and because Muffin escaped during the cold, my heart was breaking. The way that Muffin was found, brought out the testimony of the owner to her co-workers, which then in turn had them looking into the miracle that is God. The artwork in the book is beautiful and I really liked the background of each page being snowflakes, it gave my eyes more to look at.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Carrie Reed

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The artwork in this book is beautiful. I love that this is a collection of short stories about the different things Sasha faces in school. She labels herself as a “geek” but comes to realize others like the same things she does. I really liked the lesson she learns in bouncing back from a failure and, the many beautiful differences between different cultures. Every scenario is something any young girl could face while in school, the pressures to fit in, not to stand out because they are smart, bullying those who are different and, the pressure to study and study without taking time to be a kid. The vocabulary wall project at the end of the book is an excellent idea for kids to learn and retain new words they are learning. Great read!

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Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Carr

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Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride RomanceDeja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Love On Tap Series. I love loved these small town romances. The author does an amazing job of writing stories which have something for everyone, from drama, heated chemistry and characters that are not afraid to speak their minds. The characters interactions in these stories is what really brings them to life and captivates me in their story.
This is the 3rd book in the series and it can be read as a standalone however personally it added to the enjoyment reading them from the beginning.
This story is Maisy and Miller’s story.
Miller has had a tricky time since his dad died and relationships with women are definitely not on his agenda. All he wants is one night stands nothing more but that all changes when a woman in a wedding dress appears jumps into his car and tell him to drive.

Maisy has tried to please everyone all her life. She has done things for everyone else that is until she decides to jilt her lover at the alter(so to speak). Now all she has planned is saving her brother from her no good mother and try to get her life in order.
The last thing either Maisy or Miller expected that day was to meet someone they had chemistry with. Miller can see Maisy is in trouble but why is he so determined to help and protect her?
This is a heartwarming story with laugh out loud moments. How is Miller going to cope with not only a runaway bride but also her demanding brother? With both of them dealing with family issues can they work through all their stuff and realise what is between them?
This is a small town romance and one of the things I loved is that even though Miller is considered the joke of the family when he needs them they all support him 100% really bringing to light the true meaning of family standing by each other.

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

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

5 Stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah

Nessie and the Viking Gold is the second book in the Nessie’s Grotto Series. This is a chapter book aimed for children ages 7-12 but I think children of any age will enjoy reading this book. My five year old son loved it so much we’ve read it three times already and I’m there will be many more. Follow along with Craig and Linda and Loch Ness Monster as they take us on another fun and exciting adventure. The illustrations help to bring the story to life and my son loved them. I highly recommend reading this cute children’s book and we look forward to reading more from this Author.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie
Genre – Dark Fantasy, SciFi
Page Count – 29
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Raised in a society that treats women like cattle, Xenobia does her best to fly under the radar and not bring attention to herself. She obeys the rules, and she doesn’t get attached to people – until Urd.
After a man with extreme sadistic tendencies buys her and her best friend Urd, Xen lays awake at night planning their escape.
When Urd overhears their Master’s ultimate plan for them, even though they aren’t prepared, the girls have no choice but to run, hoping to find the underground movement and get to safety.
While, on the run for their lives, Xen learns that the price of rebellion is steep.
*This short story takes place before the first House Valdis novel – The Rise of House Valdis.

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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

 

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

 

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo

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A lost pet. The coldest part of winter. Will a wonderful gift come from above?
Darlene was so sad. Frantic when her little white cat ran out of the house and disappeared into the snow, the unhappy mom and her daughter searched and searched for their beloved Muffin. And she had losing hope as the freezing night turned into days and weeks without even a glimpse…
Remembering a familiar church she passed every Sunday, Darlene decided to visit one morning while looking for an answer from God. And she was astonished by what she found.
Would she discover that His grace is real?
In this engaging story aimed at little ones, Darlene Duemo shares her amazing true-life introduction to God as a joyful lesson about our Heavenly Father. And with gentle rhymes and beautiful illustrations, she captivates all ages with her glorious message.
A Miracle In Muffin is an inspirational and heartfelt Christian children’s book that makes a wonderful bedtime story. If you like stories of faith, helping turn young hearts to the Lord, and happy endings, then you and your child will adore Darlene Duemo’s true testimony.

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Darlene Duemo wants nothing more than to help children discover God’s Unconditional, Saving, Extravagant Love. By opening their hearts to the Savior Jesus Christ, she’s fulfilling her calling. She’s prompted by the Holy Spirit; when He speaks, she listens, penning stories for children that show the glory of God. As an accounting technician turned writer, she’s found her true joy—teaching children the love of the Lord—and works hard to achieve her dreams.

 As a single mother of an adult daughter, Darlene’s life has been fraught with challenges, but her faith in the Lord remains unshaken. She knows in her heart of hears that God has a plan for each and every one of us, and He has remarkable thing sin store. As long as she’s inspired by Him, she’ll continue to write books for children on the Word of God. She currently resides in Dauphin, Manitoba with her Boston Terrier, Daisy, who is a beacon of light for everyone who meets her.

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Test of the Four is the second book in the series. I definitely recommend that your read book 1 first. What cool characters. I loved the personalities. They all had such unique and intriguing characteristics. We had grumpy Leopold to the nonbinary Temple to former Lady Aurora. All the little romances were very interesting. The pairings were sort of explained as the book went along. I felt the book gave more into the back story during the healing time for Leopold. It’s a wonderful series. I can hardly wait for the next to come out.

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

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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

Beautiful artwork and beautiful story and lesson to be learned. I love seeing all the friends coming together to clean up the beach and the waters. It was heart breaking to see the turtle, Fay with the pop can plastic around. This is a wonderful book for parents to teach their children about not leaving their trash everywhere, when there are plenty of trash cans accessible, and keeping the world we live in clean not just for ourselves.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Carrie Reed

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Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun book full of short stories of different shifter types, they love they find and the hurdles they have to overcome. My favorite of the short stories was House of Harlots, I loved the heartbreak Ivy goes through and the way her and Jax come together. Along with all the drama with his pack in between. Cat and Mouse was another favorite, Rowan loves Elorah, but Elorah just isn’t getting it. Their story is sweet and I am glad he never gives up on going after her. After I finished Release the Hellhound, I was left wondering what was coming next, it seemed to end abruptly but we get an ending for Ezekiel and Lorna at the beginning of A Mate for Draco. I like how the these two stories flowed one right after the other. Gargoyle Mine was a fun and interesting read, I have never read a shifter romance with a gargoyle and it was interesting how Bryant or Ekkom came to be with Terra.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kimberly Filer

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

What do you do when you have been running for so long that when its time to stop running you just don’t know how. Meet Riley a teenager who has been running her whole life with her mother. Running cons in different places and always on the move. Now mom has met someone and is ready to settle down for real. RED Flag Warning!!! Mom’s special someone named Lucas comes with 2 teenage sons Cole and Damon. The love-hate relationship that Cole and Riley have makes your entire body sizzle. This can’t put down book that leaves you hanging on every word right to the very end where you are desperate to know what’s going to happen.

Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Angela Shirley

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cash is one of the owners of blue Bigfoot brewery, they have had peaceful existence until neighbour from hell moves next door.

Hollis has opened her dream, a dog grooming parlour and is just trying to build up her business, so when she enter the pub next door to give away some flyers she did not expect full out war with the owner.

As the practical jokes get more and more elaborate Cash and Hollis start feeling chemistry between them until a misunderstanding causes an explosion in more ways than one.

I love this author’s writing style, she writes warm and rich characters which instantly make there way to your heart and Hollis and Cash are no different. The start of the book just lets you peak in just enough to have you hooked and can put the book down until you find out what happens.

I loved the character of Hollis so sassy and independent wanting to make a life for herself without the trappings of her parents money which was refreshing to read. I loved also Cash and how at the beginning you see him as this gruff man but slowly within the story he becomes a great man and I think I have yet another book boyfriend lol.

I can’t wait to see who is next in this series as all the secondary characters enhance the story even mango.