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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a story about a peasant girl who is fiesty, has her own mind and bows down to no one. She is forced into a marriage with a Prince in the hopes of saving her village. Needless to say the marriage isn’t a happy one and things go wrong. They are losing the village and now the Prince has been kidnapped by a tribe called the Wildmen sworn enemies of the people of Lians. Now the Princess has to use everything ounce of courage and strength inside her, that the royals don’t like such as her not backing down from a fight or her sharp tongue to try and rescue the Prince which she now realises she does actually love and save her village.
Can she save the Prince in time? Will her village be saved or destroyed? And how will the snail’s Rhiannon despises become something she truly adores?

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable and entertaining YA historical romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Set in Wales, and sixteen year old Rhia Caddell lives in a small village, with her father who is the Mayor, and she works the land as a farmer. With the village in debt to the king, Rhia’s father agrees to an arranged marriage between her and the Prince of Wales. However, Rhia is not impressed by the “oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales”, after all, “what good is a man who can’t out-lift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground.” Rhia sets out to either whoo or intimidate, whichever works best, her new husband in order to get him to erase the village’s debt. Unfortunately, the Prince has been told to sway his wife into giving over the gold in order to earn his father’s approval. For Rhia, the outcome is either to lose the only life and home she’s ever known to the king, or give up the fragile prince who she’s tried hard not to fall in love with, but she has. I loved the likeable and relatable characters in this romantic comedy, and especially liked the dynamic between the Prince and Rhia. The storyline flowed well and the plot had plenty going on in it to keep me hooked. The descriptive narrative and added historical details made the characters and the setting come to life, making me feel immersed in the story.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Faith Jackson

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love how these characters are total opposite and not in the way we’re used to in a genre like this. The female isn’t your normal damsel in distress as she knows the lay of the land, literally. The fact that it’s not your normal “fairy tale” makes this an interesting story to keep up with. I don’t want to give too much away but it’s the best story I’ve read in a minute as it kept you guessing but in unexpected ways.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Shelly Kittell

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! This is one of the cutest young adult stories I’ve read. Rhiannon is forced into marriage with the Crown Prince of Wales. Emerys is everything she doesn’t like. The adventure starts right from the beginning. She and her brother are collecting snails for soup. You’ll have to read to find out why. Between having to save her land, battle the Wild Men, stand up to the King and face Catrin, Rhi has her hands full…..and she might even have to admit she loves the king. The story has humor, drama, family issues, snails, mud, and romance. The characters are quirky. I love how the author teaches about caring for others under all that fun story. Rhi grows up in this story. She’s strong and grows even more. I really enjoyed the story and will be sharing it with a few others that enjoy these stories.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker

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16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse—arranged marriages or high finance.

Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and what good is a man who can’t outlift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground? 

But now, the pressure has fallen onto her to whoo (or intimidate) her new, royal husband into erasing her village’s debt before the king’s final deadline comes due. Problem is, the prince has been given the same task—to sway his new wife, the mayor’s daughter, into forking over the gold and finally earning his father’s approval.

For Rhia, losing their new, delicate game would mean turning over the only life and home she’s ever known to the king. Winning, though, could mean giving up the fragile prince she’s tried so hard, and failed, not to love. 

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Brittany Tucker lives on an island off the coast of Washington state with her husband, daughter, a menagerie of fur-children, and her imagination. She prefers generic cereal, collects tattoos and action figures, and was in the top 5% on the planet for ship’s sunk in Assassin’s Creed III.

Brittany also likes to write books from time to time.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Megan Pesek

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Taste of Light” is intense, yet beautiful which is exactly what I expected having already read “The True Purpose of Vines.” The villain from book 1 is the main character in book 2, an interesting twist.
The depth of the characters is remarkable. Pedro, Count of Almoster, is dark and broody, yet we see just enough light in him to root for his deliverance. Nothing in Pedro’s life has been easy, but he is so much more that what has happened to him. Anne is more than the young and naïve girl initially presented. She is resilient, resourceful, and the angel Pedro needs. Their story is a beautiful and passionate despite Pedro’s rocky past with Anne’s brother and sister-in-law.
The world-building in “The Taste of Light” was phenomenal and beautifully done. The descriptions are perfect and create a brilliant picture for the reader. The final scene with Ulrich seemed more like a movie than a book due to the descriptions, bringing the scene to life. Intense is an understatement. “The Taste of Light” is an extraordinarily stunning story of deliverance for the dark Count of Almoster.

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Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Diane Sennett

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Operation BlackbirdOperation Blackbird by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Operation Blackbird is a companion novel to The Brass Compass; however, I did not realize this before reading. I will say, that I loved this book. Ellen Butler had me hooked right away and I was taken into the Cold War,1952. Miriam goes undercover to extract a Russian scientist, his wife and daughter from East Berlin, with a team led by her colleague and childhood friend, Jacob Devlin.
When things go awry, Miriam has to trust other contacts to get the family to safety. This novel is full of dangerous situations and suspense. I loved the twists and turns throughout the book and the end surprised me. This is definitely worth the read.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I actually enjoyed The Taste of Light better than the previous book in this series. The author wrote a redemption piece for Pedro. He definitely ended up the villain in the previous book. Again the tale comes together beautifully. Forbidden Fruit, one he can’t have. Why do authors suck me in with that narrative? Illegal fall for it everytime.
Anne decides to help her brother and sister in law out by spreading the news to the neighbors on how to combat the Phylloxera. When she comes across an estate that’s beautiful but the crops have been ravaged but Phylloxera. She ends up being in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up on an adventure. Of not only self discovery but of her heart as well.
Pedro was ready to strike a deal with the king to marry the princess. Until his past came back to haunt him. While on the run for being accused of an attempt on the King’s life. Trying to clear his name as well as protect the beautiful woman by his side becomes a bigger task and adventure than he realized. Her life has been threatened because of him. She’s the sister of the man he hates for stealing Julia. Can’t be coincidence, could it? Sounds more like Karma to me. What he doesn’t expect is to lose control. Anne has the power to bring him to his knees, and he can’t let that happen.
What happens between Anne and Pedro?
Does Pedro make everything right?
The growth of Pedro’s character in this book is leaps and bounds. I didn’t care for him prior to reading this book, but now I have a soft spot.
If you enjoy a romance adventure this book is for you. And you don’t necessarily have to read the previous book. It works very well as a standalone novel.

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The True Purpose of Vines(The Winemakers Book 1)by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The True Purpose of Vines: An intoxicating historical romance about wine and love. (The Winemakers Book 1)The True Purpose of Vines: An intoxicating historical romance about wine and love. by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The True Purpose of Vines was different from something I usually read. Yes the romance aspect pulls me towards it but it’s still different. It gave me Walk in the Clouds vibes. Different scenario but the vineyard was still damaged. In this case it was by Phylloxera vs a fire. I liked it. Sometimes different is good, and this case it was. The author wrote a beautiful story based in Portugal across a few of the country’s vineyards.
Griffin has become the owner of Boa Vista, he needs to travel into the country to get it right. Before leaving he makes an arrangement to become Mr.Croft’s partner as well as an arranged marriage with his daughter. Sounded like a great plan, until the vineyard’s changed him.
Julia runs Vesuvio in place of her late husband. Doing everything she can to keep Tony’s future afloat. What those around her don’t realize is it’s her doing everything vs a man. Women during that time didn’t do manual labor, that was left to the men of the household. When she comes into contact with an English stranger things begin to change.
Pedro has wanted Julia for 10 years. Now that she’s available he intends on making her his. One thing he didn’t realize, she doesn’t want him. Not like that. They were good friends growing up and that’s how she wants to keep it.
The tension between these 3 characters is palpable for different reasons. A triangle of sorts. The author navigated beautifully.
Who ends up with Julia?
Does Phylloxera destroy all their crops?
Is there a way to stop it?
Those are just some of the questions the author makes you ask yourself while reading this story. It’s written like it should be told like a tale, or legend for that matter. Which gives it a different depth that I liked.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by the author, but it definitely won’t be the last! This story has everything, action, humor, drama, romance, tension, and redemption all rolled into one amazing story. The author’s vivid descriptions of the scenery added to the beautiful romance she weaved together. She foreshadowed Pedro and Anna’s love story with the medieval love story of Dom Pedro and Ines de Castro, which just added to the intense suspension of their love story. You really get a sense of the characters and want to see them get their happily ever after. This is absolutely a must read if you are a lover of historical romance.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Redemption is the name of the game and Pedro came to play! In book one I despised Pedro. When starting book two, I did not think I would have any other feelings for him. Then Anne enters the picture, and the force between them is unmatched! Lo and behold, Pedro has a tender side! The book is jam-packed with action, suspense, laughter, tears, and romance that will take your breath away! What a beautiful continuation of the Winemaker’s series and a way to turn our hearts and make us see a character in a different light! This series keeps winning me over. Book three here I come!

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Sheri Schrader

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Taste of Light is the second book in The Winemakers series. Redemption and a chance at love are the topics of this book. Pedro, whom I did not like) in book one pulls at the heartstrings in this book. I did not want to like him but fell for him anyways. When he meets the beautiful light that is Anne, we start to see him for himself. The story is set in a beautiful location and fills my need for a historical fiction story with romance. I enjoyed the first book in this series, but I am really hooked after this book. I love seeing characters evolve or prove me wrong about my initial impression of them. Pedro did all of that and more. Swoon-worthy story leaving me wanting more. I look forward to the next book in this lovely series.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This novel gives the reader a whirlwind of emotions, tension, drama, and redemption. The text is full of poetic prose that fully engages the reader page after page. I love being pulled into 19th century Portugal scenery with the passion between Anne and Pedro! I have a soft spot for the tortured hero in a story and the tension between the two kept me on the edge of my seat!

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi. This can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the first book. This is the story of Pedro and Anne who are in the first book a tiny bit. Pedro has had a hard life, growing up with a very abusive father and that has made him tough. When he meets Anne its not under the best of circumstances and they have to flee together. Anne is the total opposite of Pedro, she is fun and full of life and sees the good in everything and everyone. Will they be able to flee the false accusations against them and will they fall in love in the process. This book is a page turner and will leave you guessing up to the very end. It’s also very haunting. I felt like I was in the wine country of Portugal and the writing was so beautiful it takes to that time and place. If you love historical romances then pick this book up!

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Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon Reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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Whispers in the WatersWhispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a medium pace book. There were lovable characters and the scenes were beautifully described. My favorite character was Jade. I can’t wait to see what is ahead for Jessa. I hope great things come for the family in this series.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Minotaur’s Lair seems to be the epic conclusion of this series, and it did not disappoint. The author keeps you ingrained in an intriguing tale involving descendants of the Gods and Goddesses of old, and well as the Titans that came before them. I give this author a lot of credit you feel the discord between Kronos and his beloved children.. lol Jk
We find Evan and his companions held captive by the Amazons. Not against their will per say but drugged to forget what they are doing. Once the High Priestess is visited by Mother Goddess, she not only gets her companions free but also back on course for their date with The Minotaur so they can retrieve the final relic. Of course anyone who has read the previous books knows this is no easy task, also as Kronos is waiting in the wings. With no intentions of letting his children succeed and taking the relics for himself, leads to an epic showdown.
Who comes out on top?
What obstacles do they run into along the way?
Does Evan get his wish to return home?
I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Greek Mythology. The author is very knowledgeable and makes it entertaining for all!

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by: Hannah Porter

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always love finding new authors. See what their imagination can come up with. This is the first time I am reading work from Luciana Cavallaro and I am hooked. It’s a real page turner, kept me reading non stop and loved all the twists and turns.I also love reading about Greek mythology, so I really enjoyed the author’s take on it. I didn’t realize this was the second book of the series though so I’m definitely going to go back to read the first one. I recommend reading.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by: Hannah Porter

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back again reading the amazing author Luciana Cavallaro. I was super excited to read this installment. After reading the second one, I went to go binge read the first one ( Golden Serpent-Servant of the Gods) so that i can read this one( even though you don’t have to. It can be read as a stand alone but i like reading all the books in the series ). This author has another hit on her hands. The ending was unexpected but I loved it. She always keeps you on your toes. I look forward to reading more from Luciana Cavallaro and hopefully this series.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Lucy Machard

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’ve been a huge fan of Greek mythology since I was a kid, and I’ve read a lot of fantasy books based around the myths. Finding mythos/fantasy books as an adult can be pretty hard.

I liked this book. I read it as a stand alone, but it is part of a series. I thought it was interesting how they took a modern day man back to the time of the ancients. It’s an interesting story, and I find the plot almost a little strange, but not bad.

One thing I did have a slight issue with though as someone who has studied history and religion, is how some of the Argonauts used the phrases Baal and Molech as curse terms, which by the time ancient Greek society would have come around, wouldn’t have been the mainstream gods worshipped, especially because those gods were worshipped in another region of the world. (Ancient Babylon, specifically)

It was nice to take a break from romance novels and jump into an action novel. I did like the book, and if you’re into mythology and action, this is the book for you!

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Minotaur’s Lair is the third and final book of the Servant of the Gods book series. Evan and his companions must continue on their quest but they are entrapped by the Amazon Queen, Antioche. They must try to get free and retrieve the relic from the Minotaur’s Lair to defeat the Dark Master. This story continues to be phenomenal. There is plenty of adventure and action. The characters are as wonderful as in the previous book and the writing is wonderful. I really enjoyed the ending to this series.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new fictional take on how Christianity overtook Mythology and how Zeus wants to stop this from happening. In this series, Zeus tries to stop this by bringing Even (his son) from the future to collect three sacred relics that will save the Gods and stop the new Messiah. Though this can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the whole series to fully understand everything. This second installment is cram packed with adventure as Even tries to locate the relics to save the Gods and himself. We also get to see more of who his fellow companions are as their personalities come out throughout their travels.

Luciana Cavallaro has such a wonderful way of sharing historical, architectural, and mythological information while keeping you engaged in the story. I find it fascinating to see what time was like back in the sixth century BCE. I’m off to read book three and see what happens with Even and the crew.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan and his companions return, but this time, something has gone wrong and they cannot remember their mission or what they are supposed to do and this is because they have been drugged by the Amazon Queen Antioche and her warrior women after they crash landed onto their island home. They believe that they are there as the guests of the Amazons and have no idea of their delay, they have even forgotten the High Priestess they have been travelling with, but as her health deteriorates, she feels trapped by her condition and desperately searches for a way to rescue the rest of their companions while the drug challenges their allegiances and memories.

Meanwhile, the Dark Master is forging ahead with his plans for domination over the Gods and is almost finished with his preparations which he has been carrying out surreptitiously away from the Gods gazes and as he continues his machinations, he is hoping that Evan does not overcome his latest obstacle. Unaware of any of this, only the High Priestess remembers that the group of Atlanteans needs to travel to Krete to retrieve the final relic from the lair of the Minotaur, in order to complete their mission, but will Queen Antioche let them leave with the gifts she has presented to them, or will they remain drugged and oblivious to the danger their world is in?

Will Evan and his companions be able to escape the clutches of the Amazons and find a way to complete their mission, so that he can head back to his time and his home, or will the Dark Master prevail with his destructive agenda? This is another exciting instalment in this epic heroic fantasy adventure across a familiar, yet strange world, in a race against time to save everything they know and love.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a fan of Greek Mythology, I had to read this book when I stumbled upon it. This is a new fictional take on how Christianity overtook Mythology and how Zeus wants to stop this from happening. In this series, Zeus tries to stop this by bringing Even (his son) from the future to collect three sacred relics that will save the Gods and stop the new Messiah. This third and final installment shows Even being tested and questioning everything while wondering if he will ever make it back to his 21st life.

Luciana Cavallaro has come up with a very intriguing take on Mythology and the Gods that is well researched and knowledgeable while also leading you on an epic adventure. Her descriptive landscapes and strong characters allow you to feel as if you’re immersed in the story itself. As a Christian I sometimes have trouble when Christianity elements are put in stories (even fiction ones) but this was well written and added to the fiction story. If you like mythology and descriptive, obviously researched details mixed with adventure and time travel, then this series is for you.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Labyrinthine Journey is book 2 of the Servant of Gods series by Luciana Cavallaro. I did not read the first book but I was still able to follow along. The author provides ample background for the reader to catch up. This story has amazing world-building with wonderfully written characters. The descriptions are incredible. The story takes place in Ancient Greece, where we have Evan continuing to try to save the Olympian Gods from the God of Christianity. Evan receives a lot of help along the way and gains tons of respect along the way. I really enjoyed this story. It gives a lot of help in understanding the background of religion and the role we play to the gods.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Rayne East

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mythological fantasy
This is the third and final book of the Servant of the Gods series. Evan is at the final stage of his journey and is up against some fantastical creatures. This story has everything to keep the reader’s interest – paranormal, mythology, action, gods, magic and great world building. There is a vast range of characters throughout the series so it is best to read from book 1. Recommend.

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Genre – YA, Historical Romance
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16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse—arranged marriages or high finance.

Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and what good is a man who can’t outlift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground? 

But now, the pressure has fallen onto her to whoo (or intimidate) her new, royal husband into erasing her village’s debt before the king’s final deadline comes due. Problem is, the prince has been given the same task—to sway his new wife, the mayor’s daughter, into forking over the gold and finally earning his father’s approval.

For Rhia, losing their new, delicate game would mean turning over the only life and home she’s ever known to the king. Winning, though, could mean giving up the fragile prince she’s tried so hard, and failed, not to love. 

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was very imaginative and kept me intrigued. Secrets and schemes between the different gods kept the story exciting. I love stories about mythology and Atlantis, etc. This was an entertaining book, and I will definitely be reading the other books in the series.

 

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

The Taste of Light is a historical romance tale and the second book in the series. I was pleasantly surprise by the first book and enjoyed Giovanna’s story telling.

This tale is richly told from 1872 Portugal and port to port as our characters are on the run. The story is steeped in history, traditions, cultures, a conspiracy and accusations and the love of winemaking. There is heartbreak, compassion and passion, tenderness, danger and tension, angst and animosity, chemistry and romance.
We met Pedro in the first book but he is front and centre in this book. We find that there is so much more to this character and how he has been shaped. It is hard not to like him. As long as he cannot reconcile his past and present there is no future and all that he longs for.
Anne finds herself in the most unlikely of circumstances and on a ‘road trip’. She is young and naïve but is full of light and wonder but don’t let that fool you. Under it all is a woman that has a backbone and strength.
Will they make it together or will the past be too much to overcome?
This intricately woven tale will have you hoping against hope that love will prevail.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love all things Greek mythology so as I stumbled upon this book I knew I had to give it a shot. What a great decision that turned out to be because this series is nothing short of amazing. The characters are well thought out and the writing makes you feel as though you are a part of the story, almost as though you are with Evan through every obstacle he faces.

This third and final book in this series is a bit of a bittersweet read because honestly I didn’t want the adventure to end. In this book Evan loses his memories and therefore forgets about the God’s quest. This leads to not only memories to be tested but loyalties and where they lie. Will Evan complete this quest and finally earn what has been promised by Zeus? Or are the other gifts that have been offered too great to pass up on?

While this can be read as a stand alone book, as the author does a fantastic job of recapping the previous books. The journey is far different and much more interesting if you start at the beginning with Evan in book one. Overall, I am so glad I ran across this series and am equally sad that this journey has ended. I can’t wait to see what else this author might have on the table because the writing was fantastic and I bet whatever is produced next will be just as amazing!

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Vanessa Watts

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two in the “Servant of the Gods” series and once again follows Evan, a 21st century architect, who finds himself transported back to Ancient Greece and thrust upon a quest to save the Gods. Evan, who has already found one relic, must continue his quest to locate the second relic to prevent the extinction of the Greek Gods. During this quest he must face inconceivable dangers including mythical creatures, warriors, and sorcery. While trying to face the fact that Zues is his father and trying to uncover just what role he must play in the success of this mortal battle. Can Evan find the second relic and move one step closer to returning to his 21st century life?

I absolutely have fallen in love with this author’s writing style and the fact that she brings you up to speed with what happened in the first book in case you haven’t read it yet or it’s been a while and need a refresher. This can be read as a standalone book but after reading this review I hope you’ll go pick up the first book first and follow Evan on his journey from the very beginning. It is well worth it in my opinion as this series has quickly become a favorite of mine.

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