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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Mercedes Jones

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrianna has a pretty cushy job. She lives in an amazing resort with her own private penthouse suite, an on-site chef, and other glorious perks. The only downside, she works as a private doctor for a mafia family. In her eyes, her boss is the absolute worst. But she is there on a mission and has a very big secret she is hiding from him.
Salvatore is getting read to become the Don of the family. He has what it takes and gets the job done. Although he thinks the new doctor does he work well, he cannot stand the attitude from her. The attraction is strong though. Will he let the sassy doctor cater to his dark heart or will she be the ruin of him?
This book was a great dark, enemies to lover novel.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are now into year 2 of Grave Digger Academy for Makayla. Her family finally treats her like herself again after they hear what her mother has been hiding. She knows the academy is keeping her there since they know her ancestry, so she’s going to make this school the best it can be for her. There are academy competitions coming up against all the other schools, so no one was transferred as they need all the bodies they can get. She’s with her friends, and they go through a lot more together in year 2! Give this series a shot!

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Wendy Wary

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Georgia is a fighter, and she’s spent most of her life fighting for herself, which makes it hard for her to accept help, even from her best friend and brother, when she faces losing everything she loves because of some financial strains. Entering a social media contest featuring pets is her hope to build more clientele for her small pet accessories business. As she navigates through challenges as her dog, Cookie, she gets to know her partner in the contest, a cat named Oliver – or rather his owner. Meanwhile, a real axe throwing viking fantasy come true enters her life and frustrates her in too many ways to count. Can she figure out how to let someone into her life?

This is such a cute story with great characters and lots of twists along the way.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Shai Flores

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes second books in a series don’t live up to the quality of the first book, but I thought the author did a good job making the transition feel smooth. I thought the second book was just as enjoyable as the first. It was nice to already have an understanding of the main characters and basic plot, but getting to see the growth into the second year was interesting. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

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We Blend (Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1) by Willa Drew – Review by Shai Flores

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WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar's Daughter Series #1)WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance. It was easy to read and quickly sucked me into the story. The characters were easily related to. I thought it was funny and emotional, but not overly dramatic. It had elements that were realistic, while still having parts that allowed for fantasy/daydream type of scenarios. This is a good choice if you like a slow burn, friends-to-lovers type of quick read. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

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An Inheritance to Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 4) by Judy Moore – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For, #4)An Inheritance To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series I was looking forward to this fourth novel, and I was not disappointed. It was lovely being back with Beck O’Rourke, who feels like an old friend now, and I enjoyed following alongside her as she traveled to Miami, to investigate the possible suicide or murder of her college roommate’s father. It was also great being back at the now much loved setting of the ‘Beach Reads’ bookstore and café, “a block off the ocean in quaint Manatee Beach, Florida”. Beck is taking on her first paid job as a private investigator, following three successful murder investigations as an amateur. For this investigation Beck has to enter her spoiled freshman roommate’s privileged world and meet her fractured family, to discover if the death of Benjamin Greene, who’s heirs stand to inherit millions from his death was a suicide or in fact murder.

Beck believes his death the night before he was meeting with his lawyer, to change his will, may be more than a coincidence. Alongside Beck are regulars Miss Alice, her spirited grandmother, her feisty lifeguard sister Lizzie, and Beck’s love interest, Police detective Devon Mathis. Another gripping cozy mystery crime story in this enjoyable and engaging series, which had me hooked from start to finish. The characters are so well defined they feel like old friends and the descriptive narrative brings the settings vividly to life. I look forward to book five and being back with Beck once more!

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Maryn Belling

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Maryn Belling

Luna Saint Claire is a gifted author. She’s clearly well-read, skilled at developing characters, familiar with deep archetypal sagas, and adept at keeping a story line moving. What she accomplishes in less than 300 pages is truly remarkable. Whether you’re a devotee of psychological thrillers or a first-time reader, this story and its adherence to excellent story-craft will set the bar by which you judge other books.

Ms. Saint Claire begins by setting up our main character as someone we don’t want to like. She gets right into the reader’s moral conscience – we want the devil to get his due as the saying goes.

Nico is a user and abuser of women and drugs. As a teacher of Kundalini Yoga, he’s supposed to be a caretaker of others’ spiritualities so they can heal through the practice.Despite his best intentions, Nico couldn’t be farther from a true yogi than if he were on a vintage Cartoon Network episode with a side-kick named BooBoo and a jaunty little hat. He’s exerting a vampire-like compulsion on his students. Women who are otherwise strong, talented, independent, resourceful, and successful are falling under Nico’s spell

When Nico’s reality brings him back to his roots, we still want to dislike him. But we also start to see that he’s not 100% a monster. He seeks freedom from his affliction.As if Sisyphus’ boulder were one’s spirituality.

Redemption and psychological terror intertwine in The Serpent Awakens.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a beautiful and emotional story this turned out to be. The journey that Nico goes on and the path he takes were so well portrayed. I was drawn into this book right from the start and loved watching how things played out. The author makes you experience everything that he goes through so it feels like you are going on the journey with him.
I have read a few books by this author now and I this one is definitely up there as one of the best. It was so easy to read this book because it was well written and interesting. I would definitely recommend this book.

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Virus of BeautyThe Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a terrific first book to this exciting trilogy! Wilf is a 16 year old soccer player that just wants to live like a normal kid. Unfortunately, not gonna happen, he’s sucked into the world of wizards and witches. He has to save the witches from a horrid virus going around. I found the characters amazing. The development and detail put in took so much time. They are so accurately described and easy to picture. I found the drama and adventure to be exciting and engaging. This is edge of your seat action. You have to know what’s coming up. The plot fs well laid out and flows smoothly. Great YA book and even for us older people into fantasy books. I can’t wait to start the next one.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed reading her books from the start, including this one. I enjoy how she is able to pull me into the story with her creative characters. They are characters that are written with a lot of heart and soul. They are characters that you won’t soon forget. They have great growth throughout the story. This made the story easy to read and had me coming back for more. I wanted to know what was next for Nico. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A story that took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. This is a great story that I really enjoyed and I highly recommend it.

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects #1) by Landra Graf-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects #1) by Landra Graf

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Operation Pinpoint is the first book in the Space Force Rejects Series. This book is a great read and I loved every minute of it.

Ravenna is a Space Force employee. Her friend and lover goes missing along with the ship. She wants in on the mission to find said ship and she gets her way. Only problem is when they find the ship, her lover is dead. The quote I chose for Ravenna is: “You’d do better to keep me as your friend versus making me an enemy. My method is the only approach for this trip, especially if you want your freedom.”

Dravos isn’t exactly human. He’s a different species and he finds his mate in Ravenna. He doesn’t trust anyone. When he finds that maybe he can trust them they betray him and his mate. The quote I chose for Dravos is: “Answering you doesn’t ascertain my trustworthiness. If anything, someone willing to openly run their mouth should be considered more dangerous. They will weave tales like a druff spider, spinning their webs in the hopes of mesmerizing you enough to stay still before they strike.”

Highly recommended for Sci-Fi Romance lovers.

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Rock Bottom (Satan’s Devils MC Book #7) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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The Author did not disappoint! Rock Bottom is about Rock, a member of the Satan’s Devils motorcycle club, and Becca, a good church girl. From the beginning, this book captures your attention. There is action, betrayal, deception, and so much more in this book that hooks you. Read this book if you like love stories, being on the edge of your seat, action adventures, and steamy behind-closed-doors scenes. Rock Bottom was unique from the other books in this series so far because the action and adventure is the first thing to occur. If anything, this made me listen continuously, I couldn’t stop.

Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an amazing start for a new series. I love, love, love mafia books, they are my favs. So, having read a bunch of them, this one rates right up there with some of the best ones I have read. There is the push and pull between characters. There is growth of each character. There is also the amazing set up for future books. I cannot wait to read the next one in this series. How do you work the mafia and keep your mouth shut? How do you keep your head down when that is the last thing you want to do? What happens when feelings start to get involved where they shouldn’t be? These are all the questions that I asked myself while reading this book. Those questions made it a major page turner and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn’t put this book down. I actually didn’t even go to sleep until I had finished it. If you love the cocky alpha males of mafia and the feisty good girl that makes their cold hearts melt, this is you next book. Highly recommend this amazingly well written mafia love story!!!

Reviewed by @bbohls

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Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Jerricka Brown

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LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES Book 2)LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife

This book was so much fun to read. The characters were so relatable. I loved how the author made all the plot twists and turns. It made for a great original read. The humor mixed with the sci-fi was amazing. I highly recommend this.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Overall this is a story that really picked up towards the end. The beginning is slower and at times confusing about what is going on. It just did not seem to flow well in the beginning or middle. It really picked up and made more sense towards the ending. I feel this storyline (which is truly different) has a lot of places it could go and intriguing characters that could be built upon. I liked the ideas of getting to the school the games and the other kids attitudes. The familiars are cute and the squirrel idea..fantastic.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very beautifully written story about faith and hope and discovering who you really are. The author does an incrediable job with the story of Nico and his journey back to the person he was always meant to be. As a reader i was completely captivated by his story and transition and how he overcomes all the challenges thrown at him along the way.
The author makes you feel a part of the journey like you are experiencing every thought and sensation as it happens. Some parts are hard to read but it’s just life and we all have to go through hard times to progress and become better people.

Nico’s character at the beginning I wasn’t too sure of. He was very focused on himself and using people to get what he wanted but as his journey progressed I saw the transformation of Nico and it was inspiring.

I don’t want to give more away but it is definately a must read if you are looking for something relatable to life with a lot of hope and faith.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt. This is such a sweet book and the pictures are beautiful. Its the story of a little girl named Moby and her father is in the military. When he has to go away for a year he gifts her a flute for her birthday. When she tries to play the flute she realizes you can’t just play it automatically you have to learn. As she struggles and learns to play the instrument she learns that hard work and regular practice pays off. This is a great book to give as a gift for kids of all ages. My nephews that are 4 and 7 loved it!

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was mesmerizing for all which it held. I could not turn away as I read, written exceptionally, with all the beauty of the world possible. The emotions were hard to feel at times, but it made the book!

Nico was special. You could get that from reading about him and his journey. He faced many things. Faith was a big play in the story. I found that really important and admirable, but it really made Nico who he was. Some things as I mentioned were hard to feel on Nico’s journey, but everything he endured made him the person he was at the end. To me this is a story that should not be overlooked or passed up. Everything Nico experiences, you experience as well. Mystifying and heartfelt, and full of beauty! Loved it!

Such a wonderful book full of heart and inspiration. I could not have asked for more. I was truly filled with emotions as I read. Beautiful writing. Highly recommend this must read book.

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan – Review by Alison Risher

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From Brick & DarknessFrom Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The main character experiences a character growth spurt throughout the course of this book. He learns that friends are worth sacrificing for. He learns that secret desires, even when not acted upon, can become deadly. He grows to appreciate his mom. He even learns to accept help. I would definitely read another book by this author!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Alison Risher

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a heartwarming story! As a flute player myself, I can say that this book hit all the right notes with me! The main character develops perseverance throughout the tale. She learns an incredible lesson- that sometimes, a closer look is required. She also learns the value of hard work.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Maryn Belling

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Maryn Belling

Several content warnings are missing from this text; although it goes out of its way to assure us it’s a work of fiction. Maybe you read the first book and already know you can overcome the misogyny, polyamory, abuse (physical, mental, spiritual), drugs, and controlling (compelling) of cult-like devotees. Maybe you’re reading this book on its own.

The author is clearly well-read and gifted at developing characters and a story-line.

Nico is a user and abuser of women and drugs. As a teacher of Kundalini Yoga, he’s supposed to be a caretaker of others’ spiritualities so they can heal through the practice. Whether to appeal to the reader’s compulsion to fix others or to discredit holistic practitioners; Nico couldn’t be farther from a true yogi than if he were on a vintage Cartoon Network episode with a side-kick named BooBoo and a jaunty little hat. Unfortunately he’s compelling his devotees.

If you’re looking for a philosophical bent to your brooding bad boy, this book is probably for you. Poor Nico; nobody understands him & his Sisyphean quest except for you & Albert Camus. If you’re looking for a story where the devil gets his due, this isn’t it.

Unless you need an adult version of Nick Jr complete with a talking jaguar and cultural appropriation, skip the book and upgrade your jam to Calvin Harris’ new album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found the book to have a few trigger warning areas. Overall, it was inspirational as you read about Nico’s journey returning to Buenos Aires to find himself. He went on quite a journey. The writing is beautiful. The characters and details of the journey are quite fascinating. There is so much in the story to be soaked in. I am positive that I will be reading it again. It is a story of faith as you follow the journey of Nico. He develops it on his travels. It’s a tale that must be read.

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This sci-fi book of fated lovers was phenomenal, hands down amazing. At first, I needed time to understand the ranks and roles within the Space Force, but once I did, the pages turned so fast as I dove deeper and deeper into the story of Ravenna, searching for her lover Yve, as she combats sudden feelings for Dravos, held captive by Space Force. Let’s go, LGBT+ representation! Ravenna and Dravos go through so much together, and stand up for each other once they held eye contact together. Finding Yve was absolutely heartbreaking, but I loved the tenderness Dravos had and encouragement to keep her memory alive and finding out what the cause of her death was. Which, the cause of her death, huge twist I was not expecting. Brilliant turn of events.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir

Fallen Star is the second book in The Divine Devils Series and a wonderfully written Crime Thriller that is extremely hard to put down. I’m a fan of this author and his style of writing along with his pretty straightforward characters make for a intense read at times. I found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the next move. This is packed with action , suspense drama crime and so much more. The storyline flowed so well that I got caught up in the pages and read half the night . I do highly recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already started it. Its just as good as this one and you get to know the characters and what’s been going on. Hunter and his team are back and this time they are investigating what starts out as a blackmail case but it seems the deeper they dig the more they find. They find themselves in a dangerous situation that includes, drugs,prostitution and murder. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the beginning of a series, it has a little build up to what you think is going to be a big conflict but the only conflict in this story is the decision the male and female leads have to make on whether or not to stay together. Cole and Ava had a very rocky start to their marriage can they find their way back to one another?
Hopefully the next few books in the series have a lot more depth and they address the conflict that was just hinted at in this first book of the series. Otherwise this was good readd.

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Dainty Damsels Halloween Collection 2022 by J. N. Sheats reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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Dainty Damsels: Halloween Collection 2022Dainty Damsels: Halloween Collection 2022 by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun coloring book! This has many coloring sheets! There are no duplicates! The coloring sheets are cute and adorable. They are fun characters.

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Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler
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Genre – Historical Thriller
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A companion to the internationally bestselling novel, The Brass Compass, Operation Blackbird takes the reader on a spy adventure from South America to Europe during a time when the yoke of Communism is tightening the reins on an unwilling people.

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October, 1952. The war is over, but for CIA officer Miriam Becker, memories of the horrors she witnessed remain jagged in her mind. While vacationing in Argentina, recovering from a mission that nearly killed her, she’s seeing more ghosts from the past than the sights. 

When a longtime family friend and fellow operative, Jake Devlin, tracks her down, Miriam is forced to push everything to the back of her mind for the next mission: help a highly prized and heavily guarded rocket scientist defect from Russian-controlled East Berlin—right out from under the KGB’s nose. 

Well aware that one wrong move could spark World War III, Miriam, Jake, and the team plan their strategy to the last detail. But when a betrayal brings everything crashing down, Jake’s quick thinking creates the diversion to get Miriam out alive—but leaves him trapped behind the Iron Curtain. 

Unsure of whom she can trust, Miriam must complete the mission by relying on contacts outside of the agency, even though her heart longs to return to East Berlin to rescue the man who is the last link to her to her troubled past … before the KGB gets to him first.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire

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Genre – Romance
Page Count – 287

 When Nico Romero, a celebrated yoga master in Los Angeles, barely survives an attack on his life, he returns to his hometown of Buenos Aires to assess the purpose of his life. He reconnects with family, friends, and a former lover only to find his homecoming is not what he expected.

Encouraged by his grandmother, he travels to Peru to find his spiritual teacher. Secrets from Nico’s past bump up against reality as he searches for meaning and belonging in a world beyond his control. His inner path becomes interlaced with his outer one, and a deepening understanding of existence and personal suffering unfolds amidst the beauty of the Andes.

A coming-of-age at any age story that touches on faith and the human experience.

A journey to meaning and belonging — A tribute to Siddhartha and The Odyssey.

A story of fierce struggle and longing that begins with an act of surrender.

Lyrical and meditative — The Serpent Awakens explores big ideas and universal truths.

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My debut novel The Sleeping Serpent was a psychological drama about a woman’s struggle to break an obsessive bond with her yoga master. Essentially, it was about the redemptive power of love. The Serpent Awakens is a sequel of sorts that can be read on its own. In the tradition of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and The Odyssey, the story follows Nico’s journey to the shamans in the mystical Q’eros Nation where he realizes he can’t go home again. Most people search inwardly while others have made arduous quests to find their reason for being by leaving everything behind.

Prior to becoming a writer, I worked as a costumer in the film industry. I now spend my time writing, taking long walks with my husband, going to the gym, painting, and reading. We love to travel between our homes in Los Angeles and New York and enjoy the summer in the mountains.

I learned with the first book that I actually enjoy being quiet and alone with the creative process. This was a big help during the pandemic when I was writing the next book, The Serpent Awakens. Writing has taught me patience and to allow the spirit to guide me – that everything will come in time.

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

OOOO I love a good sci-fi romance! This one was about fated mates. And oh no, the mate loves another. It was unique and I really enjoyed the world the author created for us. The main characters were interesting and I didn’t want to put this one down. I think the only thing that could have made this one better for me was if it was written in first pov instead of third but that is a personal preference. But This was a quick read and I enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved the cover art but once I learnt more about Salvatore the cover became alive ! Nailed it ! For that alone I’ll give 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 what’s between the pages was even more epic ! I love myself a mafia family but I must say the Larussio’s are my favourite by far !❣️😉

When Salvatore and Dr Palento first cross paths you can feel the tension already and it’s off the charts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥not long after that they’re thrown into chaos by an attack on their family at a family wedding and all hell breaks loose , I could smell the blood and fear I could hear the bullets flying and the screams it’s so well written ! Great Uncle takes a near fatal hit and the beautiful Dr Palento plays a monumental role in pulling him through , his stubborn nature helped him fight as well 😂😉❣️

What follows in the underground place of safety and later on the ground is a read of epic proportions, there’s sizzling hot and steamy romance , there’s suspense , a lot of blood , violence and gore and a few very unexpected twists and turns that had me do a double take and reread and yes I did gasp 😱

Yes we have a HEA but I’m starved for more of the Larussio family 🔥🥰