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Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1) by Matthew Runals – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1)Lapidius by Matthew Runals
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joey is a young boy of thirteen who lives at home with his mother and sisters, it isn’t an easy life, but it is the one he has been given, but fortunately he has good friends, that is until one day he is sent off by his mother for a better life at Lapidius. Lapidius is a school, but other than that, Joey has no idea of what to expect when he gets there, but the fact that his friends are going with him helps the transition.

After a few days in the wagon travelling to Lapidius, Joey is anxious to get out and see where he is and what his future will look like and at first glance, all he can see is the majesty of the building and the beautiful smells coming from a nearby group of buildings, however, he soon realises that is this is no ordinary school, it is a military one as he sees the officers and cadets who are lining the pathway to the school who are intimidating to the highest degree, not to mention the barracks where he will be staying and the introductory processing he experiences.

This is where anything commonplace disappears and Joey soon discovers that nothing is what it seems and what can only describe as being magic is being used and this terrifies him, especially when horns blare out in the middle of their first night and a cry of “Monsters” goes up in the halls. After everything has settled down and sleep claims him, Joey is awoken early for inspection and his first day of drills, exercise, lessons and chores and his routine for the next few weeks until he discovers which house he will be placed into.

He quickly realises that what he has been taught in school before was seriously lacking and his new lessons are revealing information which he never dreamed could be possible and when he realises that it is the truth, his life changes forever, but will he be able to survive this new world and the monsters within it, or will he fall at the first hurdle? This is a great beginning to an adventure series full of military training and dangerous escapades which will keep you wanting to know what happens next.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T. L. Clark – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Miss Georgiana Darcy is a young woman of very quiet temperament who is besotted with her family, especially her nieces and nephews and seeing them all so happily married and settled with children has given her the same dream and now she is ready to ask for it.

Once the subject is broached with her brother, a house party is arranged where family, friends and possible suitors are invited to make merry with the debutante and whittle down the prospective young men, however there is one thing which Miss Darcy is anxious of.

When the choices are narrowed down, will Miss Georgiana be able to find the courage to accept someone after what befell her at the hands of the dastardly Mr Wickham, or will she remain the wallflower she has become because of it? This is a charming and sweet historical romance of hopes, dreams and emotions with a little gently steamy content at the end for those who wish to indulge in the spicier aspects of life.

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Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Midnight FallsMidnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Josh Blevins had high hopes and big dreams of being a writer, however, when he took his adorable husky and headed off to college at NYU, things didn’t quite go as planned and because of this and other bad luck, he had to head back home. Unfortunately for Josh, he cannot stay with his parents forever and instead ups sticks again and moves to Midnight Falls, another small town to settle into a less busy life.

At first, everything seems to be going well, he finds a job writing for the local paper and makes friends with his neighbours, all while fixing up his rental and meeting a young woman who makes him feel safe. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy to make his acquaintance and he soon becomes caught in the gaze of the local Sheriff and not in a good way. He seems to be the recipient of pranks, side eyes and whispers whenever he visits one of the local premises and gets the feeling that he is being constantly watched, but things soon escalate and secrets which were long buried bubble to the surface.

The town has the usual lack of appreciation of those who are not local, those who are different and those who don’t conform to the norm of a mid-western small town, but these secrets are bloody and dangerous, haunting and beastly and as he becomes more of an outsider than any local should be, the mask starts to slip and Josh begins to see what lies beneath, but what will happen when the town finds out that he suspects what the dark secrets truly are and will he survive long enough to reconcile with it? This is a fantasy horror which leads you down the rabbit hole of small town life and attitudes into the warren of secrets and lies which lie beneath it in this fast paced and gripping tale.

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The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 2)The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia Xero is back and after surviving the confrontation with Jake and learning something about her past, she has no time to process this when she is summoned to appear before the Council of Progress, the Secret Humankind council who make the decisions on how to protect themselves and the humans they share their cities with, but apparently not everyone is happy with living side by side with them.

Fortunately, she isn’t alone during the meeting and her boss, who also happens to be the local Guardian, goes with her, but what she learns while there about her past opens up a whole new can of worms, especially when one of the Councillors decides to take the matter into his own hands and try to kill her using the implant given to her when she started working at the company which cleans up after the dead and by chance, the best job she has ever had.

Unfortunately this isn’t the end of things when Julia is remanded into the custody of the Guardian and given strict conditions to her future, but this doesn’t stop her from going back to the office and continuing trying to figure out who is behind the plot of which Jake was involved. What she doesn’t expect is the welcome she receives from the others around her and the warmth she is, for the first time, experiencing, of having people care about her, who she cares for in return.

Things begin to get serious when events show that someone really doesn’t want Julia to continue existing and this starts putting her new found friends in danger and that is something Julia just cannot abide, so amidst the chaos, Julia’s survival instincts kick in and she does everything she can to keep herself and those around her safe, but will she be able to do that and uncover more about the two secrets she has begun to uncover before it is too late? This sequel is a web of secrets in which a deadly spider reigns where every step is dangerous and nothing is what it seems as you follow along trying to uncover the mysteries lying within.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two youths, a Hunter and a Demon Angel who are miles apart despite being in the same class at school were beginning to develop a tenuous friendship when one of them inherits a ring, but this is no ordinary ring, this is one which gives commands, it is as old as time and has its own agenda, keep the chaos and destroy any chance to avert society from crumbling and when the Hunter wears it, he has to ignore the voice within it.

All his life the Demon Angel has known that the bearer of the ring must kill him and his family have insisted on telling him this from the day he could understand them and it has destroyed his confidence, meanwhile, the other family have kept the Hunter in the dark, only telling him what he needs to know at that moment and to work out the rest for himself.

One evening when they have both been invited to a party at one of their fellow students houses when a game of spin the bottle begins and one’s dare is to kiss the other, but it is not the expected peck, it is passionate, this confuses them both, but not for the same reasons.

As time passes, the Demon Angel becomes more and more frustrated with the Hunter for denying him his purpose until he decides to take a chance with destiny, but what happens when they start driving into the night and uncovering secrets long buried? This is a novella with heart, hope and despair throughout which will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions as you fly through the pages wondering what will happen next.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Giselle Nevada and Jennie Chen – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge are back and today they and their owners are stuck indoors and what better way to spend the day is by baking!

This, however is no ordinary baking day, it’s a day for baking dog treats and there are a lot to choose from, but will Porter and Midge like them and how do you use treats with dogs, how many is too many?

This is a great way to involve children in learning about pet care and kitchen safety all in one go, especially with the recipes included, this is a great book for everyone.

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B. L. Wilde. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour RomanceThe Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely only for those over 18 due to the many scenes of an adult nature, including some which could be classed as triggering.

Bella is a woman on a mission, she has just found her husband cheating on her and now she is on the road to a divorce, but being in her thirties, Bella is not sure about how to even date in this modern world. She does however, have a circle of best friends who have a bit of experience and so she dives head first into the world of online dating and everything that comes with it.

Here is where we meet the 12 Mr Right Now’s and the steamy reawakening that Bella discovers with each of them from the boring, to the nice and to the kinky, there is a man for every taste she may have while she figured herself out. The ride is not a smooth one though and some of the most enlightening moments aren’t exactly the best ones, but you have to take the good with the bad right?

This is a very steamy set of romance novellas where one woman finds herself through a journey of self discovery and all the highs and lows associated with it, so prepare yourself for a wild ride and a lot of spice!

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Back in the Ring (The Predator Series, #4) By Brooke May. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Back in the Ring (The Predator #4)Back in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bijou Augustine is a woman who is struggling to keep her life and business together which has become harder each year since she lost the love of her life, but now she is reaching breaking point. As the youth centre she has poured her heart and soul into becomes more of a burden than a blessing, she has to endure the embarrassment of cold calling for donations and suffer the rejection which people dish out without a care for the person on the other end of the phone.

While she is dealing with this, her teenage daughter is full of the joys of puberty including mood swings and arguments, but there are beams of light when she sometimes says the odd nice thing or comes up with a good idea. Fortunately for Bijou, her daughter finally takes some initiative and this helps more than she could ever expect when a phone call comes through with a deep, rumbling voice at the other end who just so happens to also be a repair man.

This one phone call could be the answer to her prayers, especially when she meets this mountain of a man for the first time and is immediately put at ease by his agreement to help out with fixing up the youth centre. The only issue is that he doesn’t want any money for it, this is compounded by the fact that he is the first man that Bijou has even found attractive since her husband passed, but she is awkward and can sense that he is healing too.

Will Bijou be able to save her centre and figure out how she feels about her tall, dark and extremely handsome repair man, all while trying to come up with a plan to save her and her husband’s life’s work? This is a sweet romance with a little spice thrown in where secrets come into light as prayers for the end of struggles are made, all while hope blossoms in this story of finding love after loss.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit Grandma: A travel adventure story about when Grandma watches the pets! Ages 3-8 kindergarten to 2nd grade by Terri Sabol – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit GrandmaOscar and Emmy Visit Grandma by Terri Sabol

Oscar and Emmy’s family are going on a cruise, but what will happen to Oscar and Emmy while they are away, what if they are left on their own the whole time? These are the questions being asked, but lucky for Oscar and Emmy, they are going to stay with Grandma!

So off they go in their crate to visit somewhere new, they are both a little scared and so they hide until they feel comfortable, but then the adventures start for both them and Grandma too!

This is a wonderful story which talks about the serious job of pet sitting from the viewpoint of a family member who can’t wait to spoil their new visitors. It is educational in a very fun way which anyone will be able to enjoy and understand.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun!Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy are about to set off on a new adventure, it is time to go to the vets for their yearly check up, but they do not want to go in the carriers and keep escaping!

When they get to the vet, they are signed in by the receptionist and then they go into the room with the actual vet, but now they don’t want to get out of the carriers!

However, the vet is really good and goes through all of their checks, but is it as scary as they thought and what will the vet be checking? This is a wonderful way to introduce children to the importance of vet visits and how to keep their cats healthy in an easily understandable way.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an ABC book, but not as you know it, the pictures are whimsical and full of details, while the words themselves are more advanced and eclectic, but still exciting to learn.

Both adults and children will gain from reading this book, and with the definitions being given at the back as well, it is a great all rounder.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joe is starting school, so to start his day, he is having his alphabet cereal and today, the letters he picks spell out his name J – O – E!

When he gets to his kindergarten class, he is so excited to learn how to read, but when they start to learn other things, Joe is confused and so he decides to find somewhere he can read.

This is where his adventure begins, but will he find a place where he can read, or will he be disappointed in it all? This is a charming story with some life lessons contained within which is suitable for all ages.

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Wildfire Knockout (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Wildfire Knockout: Alternate Cover (The Predator Series)Wildfire Knockout: Alternate Cover by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beth “Wildfire” Martin is a young woman with a bright future after a traumatic past which has left her reeling and hiding behind a protective wall of her own making so that her heart can remain safe. Scott Franks is the trainer that brought his best friend up the ranks in the boxing ring and now he has a new trainee and she is more than he bargained for.

As the two hit the road for Beth’s inaugural tour in the boxing leagues, they train hard and fight harder, especially when the places they stay sometimes mess up the reservations and Scott cannot stop himself from trying his hardest to win her over as she burrows deeper into his skin and soul. However, when they have downtime, Beth opens up to her best friend about her past, she is still desperately trying to deny her attraction to Scott, so she is equally frustrated and appreciative of him, especially when she decides to change her appearance after meeting a fan.

Will Beth ever be able to let her guard down and let her broken heart heal, or will she push Scott away like she has everyone else before he has the chance to hurt her too? This is a sporting romance where hope, healing and hurt all combine to attempt to create beauty after the wildfire burns through.

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The Rebirth: Part One: Aliens and Royalty (Planet Amazon Book 1) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Rebirth: Part One (Planet Amazon #0)The Rebirth: Part One by Crystal Dawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It all started with a book about the Amazon society and it’s advanced populace and technological domination, so when a chance to open a door to this almost magical place appeared, there was no other answer than yes, especially when the opportunity came up for actually going through it!

This was not the reality when opening her eyes for the first time after travelling through the doorway, however, a very friendly queen showed her their current society and what made it that way. As some things clicked into place and a new way of life was found, it also left more questions than answers, but at the same time, unconventionally comforting.

One surprise was the physical and emotional reaction to two men in particular, the desire and fate surrounding the inevitable was hard to resist, but will a way home be found and normality resumed, or will this way of life become something loved? This is a sci-fi romance with plenty of action and adventure throughout which will keep you rooted to your seat.

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Wheel of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Wheel of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 3)Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Neferet, Bener’ib and Mut-Tuy are back with another mystery to solve and this time it is closer to home, because Neferet’s Uncle Pipi has gotten involved in a get rich quick scheme, it is a chariot workshop which wants to expand and he is an investor, unfortunately, he is on trouble because the payments keep increasing and he starts to be unable to afford it and is scared.

This is where the other investors start dying and this terrifies Pipi and the rest of the family, especially when it becomes clear that there are some unsavoury characters behind the scheme and things begin to go wrong. As usual, an investigation starts and Neferet becomes embroiled in the scheme herself, but can she and her band of teenage investigators figure out who is behind the chariot workshop pyramid scheme before anyone else is killed, or will this be their last investigation?

This is a historical murder mystery where danger lurks around every corner and emotions run high when money, chariots and two young sunets become involved.

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The Veil by Karli Rush – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The VeilThe Veil by Karli Rush
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Selene Marley is a woman who owns a small shop in the town of Everton, near the Ozarks where she has a comfortable life and a partner in crime, Rayden Hendrix, the shop has some regular customers who peruse her natural herbal remedies and organic food. She has her future planned out with Rayden and it is everything she could want, security, love and happiness and maybe even a wedding, not to mention good friends and beautiful scenery.

One day, all that changes when a pearlescent veil splits the town into two causing earthquakes and destroying the homes and businesses in their street, but the most terrifying thing is when everyone is separated. All the women are grouped together and the men all disappear, never mind where the children have gone and so when Selene starts to become accustomed to the new life she is having to make, she discovers her resilience.

As the days pass and Selene learns more about the ones around her, she comes across hints of a world not unlike hers, but more progressive and with different flora, fauna and traditions, but just when she has lost hope of seeing Rayden again, he reappeared in a sorry state, beaten and bruised, but they are still grateful to find each other again.

As the ramifications of the veils appearance and their new lives sink in, can Selene and Rayden navigate this new existence while also keeping their sanity in tact? This is a sci-fi adventure where worlds collide and lives intertwine to create a present fraught with danger, in this emotional rollercoaster.

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The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Apothecary's CurseThe Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gaelan Erceldoune is an alchemist and is part of the scientific circles of Victorian London in which he meets fellow scientist Simon Bell, so when Simon’s wife falls ill with cancer and no other medical interventions working, he goes to see Gaelan who provides him with a last resort potion, however, it doesn’t work and a distraught Simon drinks what is left in hopes of joining his deceased wife.

Unfortunately for Simon, this doesn’t work and he wakes up a few days later and finds that he is changed and is no longer able to die! Fast forward five years and he hears of a patient in Bedlam, a hospital for the mentally infirm who resembles his own situation, however, when he finds out it is Gaelan, he is determined to ask questions and so he enacts a daring rescue.

As the years pass and the two physicians fall into a cycle of daily life, a pharmaceutical firm, Transdiff Genomics come across some diaries buried in what used to be Bedlam, and they begin to put prices together which should never have been unearthed and so Simon, Gaelan and a disgruntled Transdiff employee who questions their morals Dr Anne Shawe have to work together to stop certain information from landing in the wrong hands.

Can the intrepid trio do this all while Gaelan and Anne try to deny a growing attraction, or will life be changed forever more? This is a historical fiction which has some roots in reality, while creating fantastical elements throughout which will keep you on your toes throughout.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a novella only for those over 18, with multiple trigger warnings which isn’t for the faint of heart.

A couple in love fall into traps of suspicion and deception and lose trust in each other, this causes a spiral into violence and blood, but will they be able to reconnect, or will the stones they throw break the glass house they are living in?

This is a dark romance with a sprinkling of fantasy as a couple spiral into darkness and try to find their way out.

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Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alchemy of glass is book two in the apothecary’s series. This is the first book that i have read by this author. I did not read book one in this series but i was still able to follow along with it, but as good as this book was i wish i would of started with book one so me personally would recommend you starting from the beginning. I loved this book, A historical fantasy read that takes you away. I loved the plot it keep me engrossed the whole time not to mention Gaelen i just loved reading about her. Once i picked this book up i was unable to put down. I Look forward to reading more book by this Author and reading more about Gaelen’s adventures. Thank you to the Author for writing a wonderful read.
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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mouse is an adventurer and he wants to go to the moon, he has heard it is made of cheese and wants to go and get some.

Mouse has an idea and he asks the other animals on the farm where he lives to help him, he promises them some moon cheese if they will help him to build an aeroplane!

So they all band together to help Mouse, but Bird thinks that Mouse’s plan is absurd, but who will be right, Mouse or Bird? This is a charming story of imagination, determination and perseverance for all ages, while also teaching about teamwork and kindness all at the same time.

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The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Queen's Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance (Heart & Hand Series Book 2)The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lady Claire of Chevlain is a young woman who harbours a secret, a curse which impacts heavily on her life and as such, she has struggled to mind a match, however, she does have plenty of options for an arranged marriage. Unfortunately for Claire, her curse is the ability to see the future of those who come into direct contact with her, but the following fatigue and the visions themselves leave her exhausted, especially when they are not the positive kind and so she keeps this ability under wraps.

Trian is a member of the Royal Guard and is very good at his job, but he also harbours a secret, it is Claire, from the first time he met her, he fell hard, even if she has no idea, but he embraces any chance he gets to spend with her. He is also the younger son of a popular family and so needs to pursue his marriage match, especially when it is made clear he has a time limit to convince her to marry him before someone else is arranged for him.

One day, Claire is travelling across the Kingdom to her home of Chevlain and Trian is elated when he is chosen to accompany her as her personal guard and this is where their friendship begins. As they spend more time together, they learn a lot, both factual and familial and the more time that they spend together, the closer they become, especially when Claire discovers that her visions are quiet when he is around and this is a godsend.

Unfortunately for the two, just as they are falling further for each other, their group is attacked and Trian is badly injured, the motive for the attack becomes clear when Claire is kidnapped and taken to the rival land of Nifolhad. As she is kept captive, the only people she can rely on are the women of the Fenhri Temple as they hold information and teachings that Claire is supremely interested in, as well as thoughts of Trian. Will she be able to escape the court intrigue and dangers which surround her in this opposing court to her own, or will she escape and return to her homeland and hopefully her love waiting for her? This is an epic fantasy with a romantic undertone where emotions run high, intrigue abounds and life is complicated as you follow the lives of those within this fantastical tale.

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The Predator: Part Two (The Predator Series Book 2) by Brooke May. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Predator Part TwoThe Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K. C. Cunningham has spent the last four years building a life for herself, she has made friends, found family and completed her degree in education, now all she needs is a job in a school to make her life as complete as it can be. Chamberlain Lawrence is just coasting through life and trying hard to forget the girl who got away, he has never stopped searching for her and trying to find her, but he has had no success and so has ploughed everything into his career as “The Predator” within the boxing world instead.

One night, K.C. is dragged out on a rare girl’s night when her best friend gets tickets to a boxing match, something she hasn’t done since she left home and left that night behind, so she begrudgingly goes, all the while hoping that he isn’t there. For Chamberlain it is just another fight on his tour to retain his champion status and it is yet another easy match with another opponent below his level and all he wants is a proper challenge, however, all that changes when he sees her, his girl in the crowd.

As soon as Chamberlain looks round and locks eyes with K.C. she is placed back into the memories of happier times and the time before it all fell apart and it is all too much, so she grabs her friend and runs. Meanwhile Chamberlain is elated that he has finally found her after all this time and sends someone out after her, but they are too late and he knows that he cannot let this chance slip away, so he plans to find her and never let her go.

Soon Chamberlain finds K.C. and convinced her to talk to him, she is distant, all while trying not to fall for him all over again, she is hurt and angry and doesn’t want anything to do with him, but he is persuasive and she agrees to hear him out and nothing more, but will “The Predator” finally capture his prey, or will the past come between them all over again? This is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride which won’t let up all the way until the end in this romantic with elements of suspense and a will they, won’t they trope.

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Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series) by Donna S. Frelick. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series)Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dr Moira McCann is a woman on a mission, her twin sister Claire has not shown up for a visit, it is rare enough that she does that, but when Moira doesn’t hear anything for a couple of days, she gets worried, so she heads to her last location, a small town called Allenville. Seth Call is the Police Chief of Allenville and he knows everything which happens there and more importantly keeps Outsiders from finding out about it, however when one disappears and another one arrives, he knows he will have to work harder than ever to do it.

As Moira tries to find a lead to the whereabouts of her sister, she tries the usual places, the only hotel, the local diner and the police station. Unfortunately for Moira, there are no answers forthcoming and she has a feeling that there is something else happening, but she also feels that the Police Chief is not telling her everything either. Meanwhile, Seth knows that the disappearance could be something to do with the local mating season and when bodies are found, he knows that the danger is escalating.

Moira keeps hitting brick walls and so when she happens upon even the smallest hint, she grasps it and follows where it leads, but the facts don’t add up, not to mention that Seth is a very sexy distraction and is a flame which could easily ignite and derail her and Seth is feeling the same way about Moira. Will they be able to find Claire before she falls to a gruesome fate, or will the secrets Allenville is desperate to hide reveal themselves first? This is a romance with a bucket load of sci-fi thrown in where secrets, revelations, danger and hope mix to bring a fast paced story you will not want to miss.

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Murder the Tey Way (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 2) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Murder the Tey WayMurder the Tey Way by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lexie Driscoll is a woman who loves reading and so has taken over organising the local book club, the “Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub” to be exact, and this week they are talking about Josephine Try:s latest book, but something isn’t right at this evening’s book club, the members who are all both neighbours and friends are distracted by things in their own lives and are not really concentrating. Unfortunately, for Lexie things go from bad to worse when someone is caught peeping through her window and one of the attendees goes after them, when they return, Lexie decides to postpone the evening.While all this was happening, Lexie’s sister Gayle turns up distressed and scared after driving straight to Lexie’s from her home, but when she tells Lexie what has happened the next morning, another surprise is waiting on the lawn, the peeping tom from last night, dead! This is where Gayle speeds away again and leaves Lexie in a mess, who was the man and what was he doing there? The police are called and the investigation started, however, things are not all that they seem.

Lexie decides to focus on what is happening with her Bookclub while the police deal with the dead man, but when she asks the questions, she finds that there are more secrets to be unveiled and skeletons which want to escape the closets they are trapped in, but in true Lexie form, she asks what would Tey do and follow where the clues take her, but will she be able to untangle the knot of deceit, denial and revelations as more deaths pile up and the mystery deepens in this cozy mystery.

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3) by Ariella Talix – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3)Casting Vows by Ariella Talix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nicolo Stark-James and Matty Remington are best friends and have been for years, Nico is one of 5, whereas Matty is an only child, but the main difference between the two of them is that where there is love surrounding Nicolo, it is the opposite for Matty. Just as Matty and Nicolo are spending more time together, Matty leaves and Nicolo must move on with his life, but he struggles to leave him behind.

Nicolo soon is granted an opportunity he cannot turn down and so he moves to attend a specialist school, however, it is the 1880’s in Los Angeles and it is a place where the Victorian values are strict and anything, or anyone not confirming to it is shunned, but as he progresses in his studies he meets an enigmatic young woman who is in a similar field, Eden Godwin by chance and as the two become acquainted, Nicolo realises she might be someone who can ease his heart.

Soon, the time of studying is over and careers are beckoning, so the conversation about family and love is high on the agenda, but Eden is shocked by some revelations and doesn’t know what to think, especially when she goes to visit her family and sees the contrast between the two. These revelations and conversations lead to danger, strong emotions and contradictions between duty and love, especially when Matty and Nicolo are reunited, will love conquer all, or will it be ripped apart before it can truly begin? This is a historical fiction which is full of emotion, unusual circumstances and some very steamy action in between which will keep you hooked all the way through.

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The Chaos Clock: Tales of the Cosmic Aether by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Chaos ClockThe Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is the Victorian era and it is an era full of the power of steam which is just beginning to develop, but what happens when this new age of steam and steam, powered contraptions becomes mashed with the challenges of time, but not as we know it? Time when chaos is added into the mix, this is where we find the chaos clock .

This book is a selection of short stories based on this concept however, not in the traditional sense. From the creation of the chaos clock and the effects it has on the world around them, this collection explores the evolution of creation and creator alike, from the Eldritch monsters that live in a parallel version of this world as it collides into ours.

This collection will take you from madness and mayhem, desperation and despair. A collection where people confront their deepest darkest fears, as the time that they know of disintegrates, and moulds itself into something completely new.

So forget what you knew about time, and how it runs, instead dive into this dystopian past, where nothing is as it seems, time has no meaning and the chaos clock rules all, but will you survive the spiral, or will you experience the same madness as those being watched over by the Eldritch monsters above, below and all around them in the spreading darkness.

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Falling for a Star in the City : A Hockey Romance (Stars in the City) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling for a star in the city is the first book that i have read by this author. falling for a star in the city is book two in the stars in the series but i have not read book one but i was still able to follow along just fine. Since i really enjoyed book one i would suggest if you start with book one. This was a wonderful young adult hockey romance. I really enjoyed the setting and following Paige’s character i really enjoyed reading about her and Viktors love and life’s adventures. I’m a romance fan i read a lot of it and this hockey romance i would put at the top of my list. So if you think this is your cup of tea i highly suggest you add this to your TBR list. Thank you to this wonderful author for writing this wonderful read i look forward to reading more books by you.

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A Vampire In Disguise (Creatures Of The Midwest Book 1) by Ava Silvers. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A Vampire in Disguise (Creatures of the Midwest Book 1)A Vampire in Disguise by Ava Silvers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hazel Goode is a young woman who is on a mission, her sister is missing and the last place she has been is Shadow Hollow, a small town near Bozeman, so that is why she is on a greyhound bus heading that way. As soon as Hazel arrives, she checks in at the local hotel and meets someone who may be able to help her, or at least that is what she hopes, but first she needs food and rest, however, in the middle of the night, she senses her sisters presence and knows that the worst has happened, her sister has died.

The next day, Hazel manages to find a place to start, her sister’s apartment, however, she is very surprised to see that there are Magicals living freely with Mundanes, and as someone who is a Fire Witch herself, it goes against everything she has been taught. As Hazel follows any lead she can find, she keeps hitting dead ends, however, she also stumbled upon some positives along the way, but one name is familiar, Corwin, a man surrounded in mystery who just happens to also be the Last Vampire on Earth.

When Corwin asks Hazel to help him solve a mystery of his own, she realises that it is also the same one she is currently investigating, but the motive is completely different and as they work together, they uncover long buried secrets and expose the dark underbelly of the Magical world, but will they find out who killed Hazel’s sister and what dangers will they face along the way? This is a cozy mystery set in a magical Midwest town with plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked throughout.

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elijah is a young man who is a single father to his son Griffin, he has not had it easy with his ex-girlfriend causing him a lot of grief and nearly a prison sentence, but he is needing a fresh start and so he moves to a small town away from his past. Jude is a man who has experienced all the highs and lows one man can during his life with his husband Marcus, that is until he was ripped away from him, since his death, all Jude has been doing is working and drinking himself into oblivion.

On the day that Elijah moves into his new home, he hasn’t got the energy to unpack, never mind anything else, but he knows that he needs food, so he goes to the local diner, but when he returns home, Griffin will not settle, and they end up crying together on the front porch. Jude is about to start his time with the contents of a new bottle until he hears the crying of a baby next door and goes to investigate and finds Elijah and Griffin, he offers to help, and the offer is accepted, although warily, but as all parties calm down, a tentative new friendship forms.

Over the next few days Elijah, Jude and Griffin spend time together, but Jude cannot help but feel that something is wrong, and he follows his instincts, even if it risks losing the two people who have come to mean a lot to him in such a short space of time. Meanwhile, Elijah is begining to form a routine in his life and make friendships he doesn’t expect, however, when his past comes a calling and danger makes itself known, he is terrified and doesn’t know where to turn. As soon as Jude finds out what has happened, his protective nature takes over and he will do anything to keep Elijah and Griffin safe, but will he be able to, and will Elijah let his heart open up to Jude? This is a romantic suspense which will suck you in and leave you wanting to know what happens as you follow along with this sweet romance and the twists and turns within it.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom.- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is the end of nap time at Dinopotamus’s school, but he doesn’t want to wake up because his spot is so warm, however, the other kids in his class want the warm spot, so the next day Dinopotamus let’s them nap there.

Unfortunately, the kids complain that it isn’t warm and so Dinopotamus sets out to solve the mystery of why it is always warm where he sleeps? This is a charming way of explaining a scientific principle which will help young children to understand it.

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