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Boy on Hold by JD Spero

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero
Genre – Thriller
Page Count – 274 pages
Cover Designer – Immortal Works

Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. Even more so when the only witness is a seven-year-old boy. Hen Trout, who had hoped to catch a pet hedgehog that night, instead sees his beloved Miss Sally become a victim.

Single mom Marcella Trout is blindsided when Tyler, her seventeen-year-old, is arrested for the very crime Hen witnessed. Now Tyler’s eerie mood swings seem dark and frightening and rooted in a family history Marcella has desperately tried to bury. As the criminal investigation churns on, the tenuous fabric of the Trout family begins to unravel…and even Hen begins to question the truth.

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~ TARGET ~ WORDERY ~

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Johannah Davies (JD) Spero’s writing career took off when her first release, Catcher’s Keeper, was a finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2013. Since then, she’s found similar success with her young adult fantasy Forte series, winning recognition from National Indie Excellence Award (2014, 2016), Adirondack Literary Award (2015). Her newest release, Boy on Hold, a winner in the 2020 Book Excellence Award and 2020 IPPY Gold winner for Best Mystery/Thriller. With a Masters in Education, Spero leverages her years as a high school English teacher in author presentations across the country, most notably at DFW Writers Conference in 2014. Having lived in various cities from St. Petersburg (Russia) to Boston, she’s settled with her husband and three sons in the Adirondack Mountains, where she was born and raised.

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Bittersweep by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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BittersweepBittersweep by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could not put it down!! A must read! The authors ability to turn words into pictures really made me feel as if I was watching a movie rather than reading a book. The dialogue between characters is both interesting and intriguing. The town of Bittersweep is full of mystery leaving you wanting to read more. Do not pick up this book if you are looking for an easy reader that you can put down at will. The story of Elizabeth and JP will have you in its grips to the very end!! Wareeze Woodson is officially on my list of favored authors!!

Reviewed by: Dahnielle Hibbert
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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton
Genre – Mystery, Detective, Suspense
Page Count – 354 pages

Three missing persons.
Two private investigators.
And two cases that are anything but what they seem.
The MDPI team agrees to join forces with former nemesis Russell Barnett to find Dylan Latham, the son of the man who lost his life while working to save Madeline’s.
The investigation turns into a hunt for two twenty-somethings who’ve disappeared without a trace, starting at the home of land rich Cat Kingman, an eccentric woman in her late-70s. Madeline and Mike soon find themselves wading through a shameful past for clues as they scramble to save two young lives.
A frantic early-morning phone call from a client of Madeline’s Current Affairs event enterprise propels the detectives down a rabbit hole as a missing person case turns into a kidnapping for ransom.
Now juggling two cases, Madeline and Mike can’t afford to waste any time. But as they dive deeper into both investigations, red flags and gut feelings cause them to question whether the people they’re searching for are really innocent victims—or guilty parties responsible for orchestrating sinister plots.
As they navigate ransom drops, stolen art, and extortion schemes, the two cases prove to be more complicated than either investigator can imagine.
What lies will unravel if they find Dylan, Paige, and Tara? And what secrets will stay hidden if they don’t?
Houses of Deception is the sixth installment in the Madeline Dawkins series.

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Cynthia Hamilton started writing 2000 as a means of coping with a mystery illness that was finally diagnosed as Late-Stage Lyme Disease nine years after the onset. Writing has been her lifeline and a way to channel that overly-active inner voice. That horrible disease turned out to be a blessing in disguise, giving her a career she never imagined for herself, one that never gets old.

 

As of 2021, she has 13 books to her credit, 11 which are in print. She is currently working on the 7th book in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series, “Other People’s Money.” She lives in Santa Barbara, California with her husband of 41 years. She loves reading, writing and walking for hours, especially on the beach. She considers herself immensely fortunate.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Melissa Agena

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love the idea of Christmas, Winter and Romance? I freaking love it! Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance is the fourth book in the Hartwood Holiday Romance Series by Jae Dawson. This book pretty much has this magical holiday summed up into an awesome little package. This book was so stinking adorable I couldn’t stand it. Definitely filled with a lot of laughter and a great big dose of Christmas sprinkled with a bit of spicy romance! Holly is a physical therapist who plays by the rules so to speak. She never veers off course after losing her father so tragically. Blake is the complete opposite and the dare devil of the two as a former Olympic Snowboarder Medalist. Blake is heartbreakingly diagnosed with a bone disease and the only person that is going to get him back to his former self is of course, Holly. However, there is something to be said about the Holidays that brings people closer. These two together are a match made in heaven! The chemistry between these two is off the charts! I loved the way that these two banter and how their relationship develops throughout the book. This is the fourth book in the series but can definitely be read as a standalone. I was very happy that I was able to read this book and definitely recommend this book to others! You won’t be disappointed.

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1)Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Finding It All is the first book in the Finding Happiness In Harmony. It is a slow burn small town romance by Stacey Komosinski. I have not read any of Stacey’s work before and found out this was her debut book. It took me a while to get into the story as the beginning is slow paced. This story is written in the third person, not a bad thing, just took me a while to get into and there was not always a clear delineation of who was speaking. It is written in multiple POV’s which I love. I really enjoyed the premise of this sweet romance, but it needed something more in the way it is told. The characters are sweet and there is that sweet innocence in their relationships with men, and their friendships. I look forward to watch Stacey grow as an author.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Stacey Keeney

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Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sex on Fire by Ashley Bostock is quick romance read. Passion between a nerdy video game designer and her hot neighbor Turner. All the ladies on the block want Turner but he only has eyes for one. Good buildup of desire between Poppy and Turner. The romance is not too graphic.

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Bad Man on Campus: a Second Chance College Romance (Big Men on Campus #3) by Stephanie Queen-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus #3)Bad Man on Campus by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Bad Man on Campus: a Second Chance College Romance (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen

This is the first book I’ve read by Queen. Bad Man on Campus is a great read. Queen is an author I will be coming back to read more of.

Kace is a big man on campus and has been for three years. When he goes home for his dad’s wedding he runs into a blast from the past. The one who got away. The quote I chose for Kace is: “No babe . We can handle this. You can get help. We’ll talk to Majik. She goes to AA and maybe she can sponsor you.”

Glory has had her life thrown upside down for three long years. All to help a friend out because she was drunk. Running into Kace helps heal her or so she’s hoping. Glory can’t stop drinking. The quote I chose for Glory is: “AA is too public . People will know. It’ll cause more problems for you . . . and your parents. I’ll handle this. I’ll stop drinking the nips. I’m not driving anymore. It’ll be okay. I’ll call my therapist. Or maybe I’ll talk to Dooley. He’s been a good friend. Thank you for introducing me, for asking him to take care of me.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After her father dies, the happy and risk-taking Holly has become a sarcastic and play-it-safe physical therapist. She stays within her comfort zone when it comes to her life and her heart. Everything that reminds her of her father, and her life before he died, is something she tucks away deep inside her and tries not to confront. When she takes on a patient while her partner takes a leave of absence, her carefully constructed life will be challenged and her walls start coming down.

Blake is a former Olympic snowboarding champion that is coming back from a series of injuries. From a bone disease that led to a partial leg amputation and an accident that has really messed up his back, he has spent plenty of time in a physical therapist’s office. When his new PT is the woman he had a run-in with on the slopes the weekend before…he is ready to walk out before the appointment even starts. Once he gets past her tough façade…he sees a kindred spirit trying to work through the hand that life has dealt them.

I found both of these characters to be relatable. Holly and I have a similar sense of humor. But watching both of these characters face their pasts in order to move on in their future was inspiring and emotional. Understanding how one person in our lives can be tied to so many memories is a reminder to make memories when you can…while knowing that making new memories is a way of healing. I enjoyed this story!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is a sweet and endearing love story. This author paints a beautiful picture of what love can be if you just take a chance. Tragedy and triumph are just some of the moments in this story. Fireworks explode when Holly and Will meet as personalities clash and passionate tension presents itself. I was drawn to these characters immediately and was kept enthralled the whole way through. This story was sweet with an abundance of sass. I loved it and everything the story represented. Jae Dawson is a seriously talented author and will always been known to me for drawing the reader in and bewitching them from beginning to end. 4 stars.

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Lines by Leon by Leon Stevens – Review by Mandy Ott

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I really liked this collection of poetry by Leon Stevens. Many of the poems spoke to me in the sense that they put into words things that I have been feeling and have felt in the past. I also love Leon’s use of descriptive language in his poems; it really painted a picture in my mind, a sort of moving poetry. The poems definitely made me think; about love, heartbreak, and loss. Various topics were also discussed in Lines by Leon, which I appreciated.

AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Kimberly Shirah

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantasy, myths, and Ireland is a combination that I just couldn’t turn down. I was a little afraid that it might not be as good as I was wanting it to be in my head, but boy was I wrong! It was better. Gleeson captivated me from the very first chapter.

She moved in-between worlds so beautifully that I never wanted to put this book down. The magic that she brings through Soarise as she’s discovering her past life just leaps off the page.

The way she wove music into this was amazingly done. Not to mention the story moved at a fast pace without many lulls at all.

I am anxiously awaiting the sequel so I can dive more into this world that Gleeson has given us. Upon looking her up I have found that she also write historical fiction, I will defiantly be looking into more of Gleeson’s work.

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name, #2)Remember His Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow and I thought book 1 was heart breaking, this one really did it for me. Please be advised of the triggers of abuse when reading this book. I can say this book parts of this were harder to read due to the triggers for sure for me, but yet I wanted to know about Wren. His story is truly heartbreaking, especially when growing up all he wanted was unconditional love from his parents but his father, I am just shaking my head. There are no words I can describe Wren’s father, just not good. When Wren meets his love, Henry, thinking this could be Wren’s happiness. But as fate would have it this book, twists and turns come into play. Will Wren find out the truth? I recommend reading the first book as some things tie in… but I do not want to give it away. Overall 4 Stars.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading this author, and I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed this book! The characters and the folklore drew me in immediately.

Saoirse struggles to find her place in the world. The only thing that makes sense to her is music, as it sing to her soul. Then she finds out, she’s not really who she thinks she is.
Smithy has been missing a piece of his soul for a very long time. Could Saoirse be the one who completes him? Is he her other half and purpose in the world?

Ireland has fascinated me since I visited with my best friend and this book gave me all the feels. It brought back fond memories of the countryside, the cities, and the folklore.
I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Ashley Dover

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a lover of fantasy and young adult books, I found this first book in The Forsaken series by Martin Ferguson to be fascinating. The characters are well thought out and their identities and capabilities are shared with the reader opening up to a new world of fantasy.

Alena Athscar loses everything that is precious to her as a young girl. Everything except her relationship with her uncle. Galloping away into the night, they escaped the death and destruction of Arnhold.

As a young woman, Alena, now an apprentice, sets off to complete her trial. She must complete it alone and return with a prize and coin. After choosing the path less traveled, she ends up in Folado’s Fortune Inn where an opportunity to complete her trial presents itself. She completes her trial and slays a siren.

Now a full member of the Guild, the Slayer, her new title, gets an unforeseen opportunity to work for The Sacred in the recovery of one of their Increments. Travel to Stonemere leads the Slayer and her band of reinforcers to a discovery of pure evil. Can the Slayer and her companions stop the evil before it completes its destruction of the town?

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name #1)Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is dark, heart wrenching and I am torn in thought. After finishing this book, it has taken me a day to write this review because of thinking of everything that happened in this story. Shane Coulter’s character has totally torn my heartstrings many times in this book. He is angry, distant and at times a complete jerk, keeping family and friends at arms length not to get close. Yet I feel for him completely, the abuse he suffered and the loss of a close friend that he never got over. The story unfolds as we meet Callan, whom was the love of his life, pop back in and wants another chance with Shane. There is a lot of love/hate feelings from Shane when it comes to giving Callan another chance. This story unfolds, but there is so much more… Family secrets, lost friendships, Dark twists and turns along the way, but I do not want to give the book, you need to read it to find out. The ending though made me feel like I missed a piece of some puzzle that I am trying to wrap my head around. Please be advised there are triggers of abuse. Overall 4 Stars.

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Mann in the Crossfire (Jarvis Mann Detective Series Book 8) by R Weir – Review by Ashley Dover

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Mann in the Crossfire: A Jarvis Mann Hardboiled Detective Mystery NovelMann in the Crossfire: A Jarvis Mann Hardboiled Detective Mystery Novel by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a first-time reader of the Jarvis Mann Detective Series, I was very pleased to discover that R. Weir is a true-crime author. I love the twists and turns that are found in the plot. The characters are great, especially Jarvis.

Jarvis Mann is a private detective for hire. After discovering the death of a former colleague, a wealthy entrepreneur sends Jarvis to San Diego from Colorado to discover what took place and caused Rocky’s death. While in San Diego, Jarvis follows a lead that takes him into the gang territory of a particularly dangerous group. A second encounter with the group leads to a month of recovery and rehabilitation.

Returning to San Diego, his sights set on discovering the truth leads down a dark road. With people of unlimited means and a possible government agency on his heels, Jarvis continues his delve into the mystery of Rocky’s death. Can he solve the mystery before it’s too late?

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe #1)Pet Me by Angelique Jurd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jurd is a new to me author. This story is a sweet romance that happens between two males and happens to involve kink. This story is good for any reader with an open mind, a nonjudgmental reader.

Bailey is a sweet innocent young adult male who wishes to be special. He doesn’t understand how special he really is. Oh, my! He is so innocent. Bailey’s life is anything but easy and of course he has dreams of finding true love, someone who will care for him and someone he can care for as well. Someone he can trust with his dreams.

Sam is a man reaching the best years of his life. He doesn’t realize he is missing something until Bailey walks into his store. Sam has experience and knowledge. But he is lacking a special someone he can care for. A chance meeting helps these two discover there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing.

I love how this story creates an acceptable world for these two to explore and love. I love the secondary characters also known as friends! Looking forward to what’s next for this group of characters.

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Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson is part of the A Hartwood Holiday Romance series. This series can be read in any order because each is its own story. This book is set during the Christmas season featuring physical therapist Holly and former Olympian Blake. The two seem to be a natural match. I like the character Holly because though she is dealing with a loss she has a great sense of humor. Blake is competitive and had his own losses which allow the two of them to find common ground. I have enjoyed this series and this book. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Ashley Dover

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The Third NannyThe Third Nanny by Michele Pariza Wacek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Janey is thrown back in time when she receives a letter from her sister, Kelly, who disappeared eight years ago. With the help of her friend Bryn, she sets in motion a plan to find out what happened to her sister.

Janey decides to become the Johnson family’s third nanny in six months. This was the job held by Ashley, whom Janey thinks is her sister from eight years ago. Janey steps in to help out the family hoping to become their next nanny. She works night and day only barely able to keep her friend, Bryn, apprised of her plan to find her sister. Unfortunately, things are not always as they seem in Redemption, Wisconsin.

Follow this twisted tale of Janey, the third nanny. Trust me! You will never believe the ending!

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Trish Ann

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1)Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a cute story and had some good moments. I think what I had difficulty with was I could not connect with Chloe and her mindset throughout the story. I also feel like there was a lot going on at times and there were some details that weren’t essential and did not add to the plot. I also kept wondering if something was wrong about Chris. I was glad the situation in the end made it clear why the premonition thing was important and tied that loose end for me. It was overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. I would read more by the author.

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Liz Vrchota

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really have loved following this series from Naomi Valkyrie and was super excited to see we would be getting another one with a F/F centered romance spin. I have really appreciated the way she tackles writing her romances and the same sex ones at that with a classy and intriguing way that keeps me coming back time and again for more. I was super ready to see what we would get with A Cold Day In Hell, and it did not disappoint! Hadassah is a character that you cannot help but fall in love with and want to cheer on throughout the novel. I was even more here for Jezebel. I think you will want to read these novels in the order that the author has written them for you to fully enjoy them. As I have read these I have really grown to love each of these characters and realize this is a family that Valkyrie is creating and introducing us to little by little. I cannot wait to see what we will get next from her!

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Angela Packard

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name, #2)Remember His Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Laurencia Hoffman writes gritty stories that really touch the heart and soul. Wren is an empath. Had a horrible childhood and his mother committed suicide when Wren turned 18. Wren’s mother was also empathic but was convinced by his father that it was a mental condition. When Wren’s mother commits suicide, he walks away from his father.
Wren falls in love with an amazing man, Henry, but their marriage is overshadowed by the visions he starts having. Wren knows Henry is going to die, be murdered, but when? Henry refuses to listen and they start to grow apart. The police believe Wren committed the murder and he continues to have visions. Can he figure out what the visions mean before it is too late?
Laurencia writes about things that aren’t always mainstream or that are misunderstood. Being empathic and feeling everyone else’s feelings can be overwhelming and confusing.

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Angela Packard

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name #1)Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an incredible story for me. I have just come out with my own sexuality in the last few years. Reading about Shane and his struggle of being gay and his family not so supportive of that hit some heart strings for me. Shane has been through a lot. The first boy he dated, Jake, disappeared. Then he met and fell in love with Callan. When Callan walked away, Shane was heartbroken.
Callan reappears and Shane has to make some choices. He still loves Callan, but can they date, and Shane still be able to hide the secrets from his past?
I related to the characters in this book and felt like I got to know them all personally. Thank you Laurencia for a heartstring pulling story. I loved it!

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The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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The Third NannyThe Third Nanny by Michele Pariza Wacek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very engrossing psychological thriller. Janey, in search of her long-lost sister, gets tangled up in the web of the Johnsons, the last family her sister worked for before disappearing. As she does her own investigative work to follow the threads to her sister, she becomes more tangled and enmeshed in the danger. This story definitely sends your mind reeling, casting about for answers as clues are steadily delivered. Janey’s childhood memories come sifting in through the present, adding colour and depth to what is really going on here. This is very well-written, and the pace of the plot was great and kept tensions high without going overboard. The characters were nuanced and their personalities diverse. Couldn’t put it down until I had read the final page.

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Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Carr

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Alterations (Alterations #1)Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It is an interesting concept about a microchip being able to change our lives for the better or the worst.

Gigi, Lilly  and Ellen all went to Dr Kite for help. Gigi needed help with a medical condition, Ellen wanted help losing weight and Lilly needed help staying young and overcoming her divorce.
Dr Kite helped all 3 women, however Dr Kite isn’t a real doctor and what none of them realise is the consequences of the chips. Sometimes getting what you want in life isn’t worth consequences.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I honestly have to say I don’t know were to start with this book, and I really don’t think that what I write is going to capture the amazing story. A tale of Celtic fantasy of gods that were finally finding each other in a tale of two lovers torn apart for century’s, finding their love and who they are was such a chilling, loving experience to read. The words and story just fell tighter so amazing that it made you feel like you were there. The twist about what these Celtic Irish gods had gone thou is an amazing twist to everything that is to be said about them. This amazing action Irish music-filled, myth, urban fantasy, of magic with a Celtic twist was so amazingly put together, that I just couldn’t put it down.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson is a Hartwood Holiday Romance. I think this one has to be my favourite of the series so far. I thought this book was so entertaining, the characters really had me laughing. But at the same time the author has managed to create a depth to them with real emotion behind them. You become invested in their journey, especially because of their histories.
This has been a brilliant series so far and with each book it just seems to get better. I love how easy this authors writing style comes across. The story just seems to flow. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

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The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Heart of Baker BayThe Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Heart of Baker’s Bay
By Danielle Jacks

I fell in love with this book after a few pages. Jody has some major insecurities, mostly from her lack of keeping a job long term and her family’s view of her being a screw up. When she finds out her grandmother has fallen and hurt herself she soon realizes that she will be the one to go to Clover Bay to help out at her grandmother’s bakery. Jody is not feeling very optimistic and she’s afraid she will screw it up. Adam is the one who called and told Jody and her sister Hannah about their grandmother, he was expecting Hanmah not Jody who looks to him like a high maintenance city girl. Adam has been hurt in the past by an outsider so he chooses to stick to interacting with the locals. I really enjoyed watching both of these characters grow throughout the story. They both tell themselves not to get close to each other but both find themselves enjoying spending time together while Adam helps teach Jody a few things. Will Jody find her niche working in the bakery? What will happen between these two? This is a must read to find out. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Karen Pearman

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Death of a Coupon QueenDeath of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love, love, loved this book! I really wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was but gosh was I surprised. I couldn’t put it down. I am a self-proclaimed “coupon queen” so this just made me laugh so much even though it’s a mystery. I have never read a book by this author before but apparently this is the second book in this series, so I am going to go back and read the previous book. Not that it is necessary to understand this book. It’s not. I just want to read it for the story. I found that the characters, especially the main character, are so relatable. I could envision so many of my friends and even some family members in their places. I highly recommend picking this book up to read. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe Book 1) by Angelique Jurd – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Pet Me (The Toye Shoppe #1)Pet Me by Angelique Jurd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure if I would like this book because pony play isn’t something I know much about or are super interested in, but I was intrigued by the blurb. I am so glad I chose to read this!

Bailey is painfully shy, awkward, and inexperienced. Sam is pretty much the opposite of this. Sam purchased the local adult video and toy store and is in the process of updating it and trying to make it successful. Bailey comes in regularly to look at the one thing he wants to buy, but is saving up for, and Sam is intrigued.

I absolutely adore Bailey. He was so shy and awkward, and my heart hurt for him. I wanted to take him home, feed him a decent meal, and just cuddle him like a puppy. Sam may be his opposite, but that is exactly what Bailey needs and I loved watching their relationship grow. I was sad we didn’t get to see more of their relationship before the end of the book and I hope the author continues the series so we can see glimpses of them, and find out what happens between the other characters!

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