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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How do I resist falling in love with a story when I’m already invested at the dedication!? Thank you for allowing me to be part “ baker’s dozen grandchildren “ ❣️📚😉

Laramee and her battered Ford arrive at Alpine Peak Ski Resort but she’s a rodeo girl not a ski bunny anyhoo she’s there to pick up biscuits from their bakery for her mum but shes parked her “monstrosity “ in the wrong place so when the bellman gets difficult and “ Bear Claw Man” from the bakery comes to her aid now instead of being the damsel she gets a little prickly and I get it but girl have you taken a look at this guy !? 😍 ( I’m such a weakling 🤣)

Well Bear Claw Man doesn’t walk away unscathed he comes face to face with his ex Victoria and she had the cheek to invite his family to her wedding, well let me be the one to tell you that you dodged the bullet with Victoria , there’s much better things in store for you !

Ok so Bear Claw Man has a name …. Jamie and his family is in to property and his new project is an old dude ranch and it belongs to Laramie’s family and she’s desperate to save it from development but at the same time her folks have different ideas and it would seem poor Jamie is stuck in the middle ….

What unfolds is beautiful and heartbreaking at times , Jamie might be a business man but he’s got a BIG heart he’s sensitive to Lardner and he often hears what she’s not saying and he handles her well even when an old flame makes a reappearance. He’s really a keeper 🥰and really the better man for the better woman ❣️

I laughed , I cried , I felt the guilt at the loss of Tyler and I felt the love of family and community 🥰 this is definitely one of those I’ll be reading again and I must add that I see turquoise with a different eye 😉

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 60
Cover Designer – Suzanna Smith, Lil Pumpkins Publishing
What is a booper snoot, you ask?
A booper snoot is an animal nose that is so adorable, you cannot help but stick out your finger and touch it. Boop their snoot. Many people do this with their cats and dogs, however, there is a whole world of adorable booper snoots out there!
In this book, you will find a variety of boopable snoots that will have your child learning their alphabet while discovering educational animal facts.

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Author Suzanna Lynn is a happily married, full-time mother of three beautiful, energetic children, and lives in a small town nestled in the deep rolling hills of Missouri.

 

Growing up in the Ozarks, Suzanna spent her childhood wandering the fields and woods surrounding her home. While most children avoided the dark corners of the woods, she sought them out; imagining them to be filled with fairies, dragons and all number of creatures.

 

Having not lost her childhood imagination, Suzanna has written numerous poems, songs and short stories that won various awards in high school and college. Her dream was to, one day, be an author.

 

In 2014 she decided to stop wishing she could publish a book and made the dream a reality when she released The Bed Wife.

 

That first novella gave birth to two more books, completing the series, and stirred the embers of her five-book series called The Untold Stories. She has since published stand alone novels, and has published several children’s books.

 

When she’s not busy writing, illustrating, or spending time with her family, Suzanna loves to travel, go horseback riding, and growing flowers. She also has been known to volunteer with her children’s school, the Ladies Auxiliary, and even her local zoo!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson
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Genre – Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 265
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Professor Lexie Driscoll is conducting the first meeting of the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub in her best friend’s swanky mansion when a friend is murdered. More members are knocked off as Lexie unravels secret after secret, leading her to believe she’s living in Christie’s novel, “And Then There Were None.”
Using Miss Marple’s knowledge of human nature and Hercule Poirot’s cunning, Lexie must save her club and reveal the killer.
Tropes: amateur sleuth, quirky characters, red herring, bookclub, reading group

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A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and novels for young readers. Her Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series was a King Rivers Life Magazine’s “Best of 2014,” and on Book Town’s 2014 Summer Mystery Reading List. She’s an Agatha nominee, a Library Journal “Pick of the Month,” on Goodreads’s list of the 200 “Most Popular Books Published in 2017,” a Suspense Magazine Best Indie, and was on Book Town’s Summer (and) Fall Reading Lists. She also writes under Allison Brooks. Marilyn loves traveling, reading, knitting, doing Sudoku, and visiting with her grandchildren. She is co-founder and past president of the Long Island chapter of Sisters in Crime. She resides in New York with her family. www.marilynlevinson.com

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt
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Genre – Horror, Suspense
Page Count – 187
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Pho-bi-a /ˈfōbēə / n.
A severe fear or aversion to something.
When it’s more than just sweaty palms and heart palpitations. When it creeps into your mind and worms its way through your thoughts, gnawing away at your rationality.
Eight stories. Eight people. Each faces a life-altering choice – fall victim to their fears or overcome them and survive.

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K.S. Gantt creates compelling stories by combining elements from different genres. A dash of fantasy, a pinch of paranormal, and plenty of suspense and horror with a sprinkle of humor. 

She lives in Las Vegas, with two of her three children, her loving husband, five crazy dogs, and the friendliest feral cat ever. She loves books, coffee, and sleeping in.

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett
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Genre – MM Romance
Page Count – 216
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A proper gentleman. A stoic soldier. Their passion ignites a defiant love…
Lord Patrick Upshur seemingly hasn’t a care in the world. He’s a younger son of a wealthy lord in the Realm and his only responsibilities include behaving in a manner his father sees fit and possibly getting married someday. No one, not even Patrick’s closest sibling, knows that he’s hiding a painful secret – one that could disgrace him and the Upshur family forever.
Commandant Iseul of the White Riders understands he should concentrate on only three things – commanding his men in the barracks, serving the sovereign, and protecting the Realm. He’s only given in to his deepest desires once and he’s vowed to never do it again.
Both are resigned to their fates as the annual summer Solstice festival arrives.
After a chance encounter in a secluded courtyard in a tavern, it’s love at first sight. Enamored, the two vow to meet again, despite the edicts of the Realm forbidding any relationship between them.
As their passion blossoms into something deeper, they plot to run away together but are thwarted by tragedy.
Can their love survive in a world that forces them to conceal their feelings?
This steamy romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.

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A.E. Bennett (she/her) lives in Washington, D.C. ​She is originally from North Carolina.

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Finding Love (The Oath Series Book #1) by Lacey Furr – Review by Angela Hayes

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Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 – 4.5 Stars

 

Finding Love is the first book in The Oath Series by Lacey Furr. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Furr- but I can guarantee that after reading this book, it certainly won’t be the last.
Gah! This strummed my heartstrings so hard. Beautifully broken characters who learned to live, and love, again after so much tragedy. Neither were expecting to find love, and healing- she was holed-up in her B & B, going through the motions of living. His life was beginning to spiral out of control from his own tragedy. Fate intervened, ensuring these two crossed paths, when Loch turns up at her B & B for some much-needed downtime to rest and recuperate. What ensues makes for a heart- tugging read.
Well worth the read.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lacey Furr!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series Book 1)Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one in the Protect and Honor series. The story had me hooked from the beginning. With plenty of suspense and tragedy, lives are changed forever. The political agenda and exposure of a secret life gets thrown into the public. A political thriller with a little bit of romance involved makes for a great novel. I also liked that the main character has my middle name. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait for the next installment.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay first off I love the facts and tidbits the author puts on the pages. Most of them I never knew but now I do lmao so I’d say this book is good for all ages. I read this with my little one tonight, so hopefully after seeing this he’ll leave his bandages alone after a boo boo. This book was a great read, super fun and informative (which is awesome) about the bodies healing process after an accident, in a cool graphic way but I wouldn’t expect anything less from the talented author Lois Wickstrom. I look forward to seeing more work from this author 🥰🥰

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As someone who has read Reed’s Bluestone series and really enjoyed it when I saw she had another book, about hot fire fighters no less, coming out I jumped at the chance to read it as soon as I could. I was NOT disappointed, there were so many things to unpack in Toasted and I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to reading more from her in this series. There was insta-love from both main characters but with Libby’s trauma she experienced at the hands of her mother she was so reserved and at first was not able to label things like Zach was able to do so easily. It was a wonderful thing watching them grow together.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toasted by Isobel Reed is book one in the Love Burns series. This is not my first story by Isobel and I haven’t been disappointed yet! Libby gets welcomed into town by all the hot Firemen, isn’t that how everyone is? At least she had clothes on! I basically fell in love with Libby. She’s someone you’d want to be friends with. I loved her inner dialogue, it was hilarious and sooo relatable. Zach was cute and sweet. I loved how he saw what he wanted and went for it but wasn’t overbearing and willing to give space. Though I thought it could use some more spice, I was obsessed with this story. It was a fun, fast read that had me laughing and enjoying it the entire time. The conflict is minimal, mainly between the characters and their own mind but the story was still great.

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ayla Phipps

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

What a conclusion to an amazingly diverse series. This is book five in the series Life is Hell by Naomi Valkyrie but from book one you already know most of the characters so seeing the growth across each of the books was such a treat. Dual perspectives of Hadassah and Jezebel. Heads up while this book as well as the others could be read as a standalone Hadassah’s start in this book is the direct consequences of her actions in book one.
Hadassah is an Angel from Heaven and after helping her fallen angel brother Malakhi save his demon girlfriend from witches, she is now on probation on earth awaiting her punishment. While she wouldn’t change her mind on helping him, she doesn’t want to “condemn” herself more by interacting with his new less than heavenly family he has made on earth. Jezebel in book one was thought to be just a dog until the climax when Mal and everyone else discovered she was a shifter. She may have been at Mal’s side for years the secret of her identity was a shock and more so that she went so long without revealing herself. Haddie wanted to “please” her brother and show she at least tried so she reaches out to Jezebel in an empty offer to hang out. Suddenly trapped with a shifter stuck to her side everywhere when a threat from Jezebel’s past comes knocking and taking, Hadassah keeps to her good ways and goes on the run with Jezebel to protect her.
What will heaven decide? Can Hadassah keep Jezebel safe? Everything and everyone in this series was constantly growing and evolving with each book and seeing where previous couples were throughout this book was a cherry on top of an amazing series. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes but add in the supernatural, celestial aspects and it’s made all the better as everyone learns that life and the world isn’t black and white. The moment you stop seeing it that way is the moment you truly begin to live a fuller life, a more rewarding life. Naomi Valkyrie is truly one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to start another one of her books.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Michelle Austin

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place with this one.
I really enjoyed Lydia and Kate’s story. The things these ladies experienced just kicks you in the stomach at times and to watch them grow stronger and become the women they did was great. This is a very special once in a lifetime friendship that we all wish to have. And the journey they took to so many amazing places added to the story. If you want to read a great story with great meaning and friendship this is the one for you. The content can be tough at times due to what is happening at times but it is a truly beautiful read. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Julie Johnson

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Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For starters, check out this beautiful cover!! I love the colors!!

I am becoming more and more a fan of Susan Specht Oram! I’ve read a few of her books and have not been disappointed yet!

This is a fast paced thriller involving single mom Irena. She’s been waiting forever on her ex-husband to make amends on back child support. He can’t help but keep buying shoes though! When the two exes end up on a boat together, they both go overboard and only one returns.

This is full of twists and turns, most of which you don’t see coming! This held my interest so much that I had a hard time putting it down! I’m looking forward to what’s coming next by this author!

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dinopotamus Goes to School is a fun and cute story that is for ages 4-8; but can also be enjoyed by anyone young at heart also reading to the littles during storytime. The story overall is engaging and fun while also having the colorful illustrations that go along with each page.

All Dinopotamus wants to do is be like all the children around them….playing and going to school!! Learning lessons is fun…..but learning everyone may be different in some ways….even Dinopotamus… it is ok!

This is a cute story…and very enjoyable.

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A Cold Day in Hell is Book 5 of the Life is Hell series and I continue to love this series so much. I recommend reading this series from the beginning as each book continues the characters in each story and you get more invested…I loved that Hadassah and Jezabel get their story. Angels, demons, shifters, danger, secrets….but chemistry and romance…this story gave me everything that I love….

Haddie is a fallen angel, unfortunately while using her magic when it is prohibited, she has no choice but to serve her probation on Earth. Jezebel is a shifter. and keeps more to herself and her past. You know what they say, the past sometimes can come back…and feeling no longer safe…. Haddie is for the ride with Jezebel. When it all comes down to…will Haddie be able to save Jezebel when she needs her…

Do yourself a favor and check out this series…it definitely is not to be missed!!

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Tausha Treadway

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What Lies BuriedWhat Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain. This is such a good read. Its very difficult to read about a very real situation that many people face and we have no idea. Gavin is diagnosed with PTSD complex syndrome and he battles a war in his mind by the minute. His wife Katie tries to be the best support system he can have but at times she is struggling as well. When Gavin returns to Boston to take care of his father’s estate he finds out his family was involved in the mob and that adds to his mental condition. The mob is watching every move he makes. Katie also finds out stuff her mom has hid from her and she begins to realize that she has some trauma herself from her childhood. Will she be able to help Gavin as well as come to terms with her own demons? Gavin is resisting treatment so he is becoming more and more unstable. Such a tough book to read but such a amazing job done in writing it. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year.

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage) By Sandra L. Young. This is such a fun paranormal romance. Its the story of Justine who has been asked to go to a house of a woman recently departed and see if she has anything worthy of the museum. The actual client is a very grouchy son of the woman deceased. His mom was a actress who never made it huge but to a small town she was their claim to fame. Her stuff might actually be worth something. Also Justine can connect with people that have passed through their possessions. Jackson is only here to clean up his mom’s stuff and close her estate. He sure doesn’t want to catch feelings for anyone so when he starts thinking about Justine constantly he doesn’t know what to do. This book is full of ghosts, family secrets and romance! Such a good series!

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Purrfectly Framed (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer MysteryPurrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman. This is such a good series. They can be read as standalones by I always recommend reading them in order because you get a better knowledge of the characters. In this book the murder starts right at the beginning and Molly and her feline friends are hot on the trail. The victim was not a well liked person so its going to be even harder for Molly and her gang to solve it. Molly is a hoot and I laughed out loud several times during this fun read. The trouble she and her feline friends get into are often times hilarious. If you love cozy mysteries that will make you laugh out loud and can read in one sitting, then you have found your series. Such a fun read!

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir seriesCan I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can I Keep Her by Lois Wickstrom. This is my favorite children’s author so we always know we are in for a treat with her books. This story was no different. Its the story of Wynnie and Lem who find a weird egg on a wall. When it hatched it was a dragon and Wynnie was given one day by the King to train it. Wynnie is determined that the dragon will make a good pet so she is going to do whatever it takes to prove it. The illustrations are always great in these books and the stories always have great lessons in them. Such a great read for the young kids in your life. Would also make a great gift.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is book #1 of the series “Madame Chalamet”. There is 4 books to this series and I have read 3 of them. This first book really sets the scene for the series.  I do recommend reading this series in order. I am really happy how this one takes me on an adventure during a time that people believed in ghosts and that they are wondering around with us on another plane. While I felt a close connection with the characters in this particular story (mostly the ones who have lost someone) I really wish that I could relate more to Madame Chalamet. If you like the idea of ghost wondering around with you and interacting with you somehow, I feel that this book is definitely for you.

Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book #1 of the series “Madame Chalamet”. There is 4 books to this series and I have read 3 of them. This first book really sets the scene for the series. I do recommend reading this series in order. I am really happy how this one takes me on an adventure during a time that people believed in ghosts and that they are wondering around with us on another plane. While I felt a close connection with the characters in this particular story (mostly the ones who have lost someone) I really wish that I could relate more to Madame Chalamet. If you like the idea of ghost wondering around with you and interacting with you somehow, I feel that this book is definitely for you.

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging YA fantasy story which kept me happily turning the pages. Maddy wasn’t overly pleased with the DNA test she received from her Grams for her birthday, but reluctantly takes the test. She is then shocked to discover that she is one-quarter villain, she didn’t even know it could show up in your blood. She can’t believe the results especially as she always follows all of the rules, from being hyper-aware of traffic laws to following the vague suggestions on posters. Everyone knows that they can depend on Maddy, and that she will always do the right thing in every situation. Maddy wants to discover the truth about her family history but she soon finds herself in the middle of a real-life fairy tale. Suddenly she’s surrounded with magic and mischief but she may also find her HEA that every girl dreams about. Just because she’s a villain by blood doesn’t mean she has to be one, she just has to choose who she will be! This was an entertaining and fun read with an intriguing storyline and quirky characters which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. The characters and the setting were brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative and I felt immersed in the story.

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Anantha Rusum

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One-Quarter VillainOne-Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun YA cozy mystery cum fantasy tale. Maddy follows the rules to the book, and stays away from the scissors. Her granny sends her a DNA test on her birthday and well, it so happens she is 25% villain in her genes. She is flabbergasted. And then begins her adventure with her dearest friend Leo who is also pulled into all the circus. Maddy becomes more mindful and self aware and starts doing things more selflessly. It is such a thought provoking tale. A very different kind of a book !

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the most beautiful reads in the recent times. The story is centered around the emotions felt by a boy in a foster care, Loris. When he finally finds his forever home, Loris is reluctant and unwilling to run a charity cause. When they dig deeper, there are plethora of emotions, anger, fear of being left alone,fear and frustration. It is a very emotional read which tugs at your heart. I am going to reread this book again with my whole family.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a cute story about a little girl Wynnie who loves her pet. One day she finds a magical egg. The egg hatches and out comes a dragon. Everyone wants the dragon out of the kingdom. But wynnie loves her dragon. The king gives her a day to train the dragon. Will she be able to train the little dragon? This story teaches all of us to stick to our beliefs if we think they are right even if everyone else is questioning it.
I loved the story, am definitely going to recommend it to the younger kids.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A heartwarming and at times heartbreaking story celebrating female friendships and women choosing their own destiny’s. I was captivated from start to finish by this book about two friends Lydia and Kate, who decide to retrace their wild youth and go on a worldwide voyage. Lydia is a widow living and working as a teacher in a small town but is feeling lonely following her husbands death. Having married and built a successful career Kate is now divorced and facing professional failure, having hit rock bottom she believes she has only one option. However, her longtime friend Lydia offers her a different option, and with one hoping to heal her heartache and the other needing to find a meaning in life again, they travel to all the exotic locations they visited when they were younger. Amidst the heartache and loss their passion for life and love is reignited, but Kate still has plans to end it all. When a surfer from Lydia’s past offers her a second chance at romance and love she is forced to choose between saving herself or Kate. This heartfelt story took me on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey and it does deal with some upsetting and difficult themes. However, these are handled with sensitivity and honesty and overall I found the storyline to be an inspirational one. I found both Lydia and Kate likeable and relatable and I felt instantly engaged with them and invested in their journey. The wonderful places they visited came to life through the descriptive narrative and I felt fully immersed in the story.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute children’s book. Not only does this story encourage going on school, it also teaches children about differences. While the dinosaur is very different he is still the same. This story also encourages counting and playing together. Once again this author has given children another cute story with teaching hidden within. A must have for your child’s library.

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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

A Cold Day in Hell is the 5th book in the Life Is Hell series. I personally can’t wait to read the rest of them!! I didn’t want to put this book down. A couple nights I had to force myself to put it down and go to sleep. I just wanted to finish it! I read this as a standalone, but because there are so many characters you meet quickly, I suggest reading them in order. I am sure there are some back stories in some of this that I might have not picked up on because I haven’t read the rest. YET! In this book you meet Hadassah who is an angle that is on probation for sharing her power with her brother (Malakhi) who’s an exile from Heaven. Her punishment is to live on Earth for whatever period of time the Heaven council sees fit. Helping her brother save a demon has turned her life upside down. Hell on Earth. While she stays with Mal and his chosen family she keeps to herself. She doesn’t want to be included. She wants to get through her sentence and be gone. As to not disappoint her brother more she makes a small attempt to hang out with Jezebel. Thinking she can get out of it easy and go back to being a shut in alone in her room backfires though. Jezebel ends up going on the run from some dangerous people and Hadassah goes with her. Stuck with a shifter who hates her and annoys the crap out of her, but hey maybe Mal will be grateful. IF they don’t kill each other! When Jezebel disappears Hadassah must make a few choices that are going to piss off a lot of people. Will she be able to give up her old life? Will she even have a life once everything settles? This book is so so good!! Slow burn for sure! Paranormal Fantasy that’s definitely a frenemies-to-lovers romance.

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Megan Rea

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What Lies BuriedWhat Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very complex story that comes with trigger warnings and I suggest you read them. This is also a sequel and I would recommend reading the first installment before taking up this one because things will be some much more clear if you do. Kain takes us on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entirety of the book both with Gavin and Katie. This is a really fast-paced novel and the characters are fantastically written and developed. My heart broke so many times for Gavin, Katie, and Maggie throughout the book. There is just so much in here that it can be overwhelming at times so it’s very important that you, the reader, understand the trigger warnings and take breaks when needed. There were parts in the story that triggered me quite literally out of the blue so this is definitely a read that you need to take caution with when going in to it. But don’t let that deter you. Kain has done a remarkable job representing C-PTSD authentically and her writing is so deep and rich.
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The Boss of Centocelle (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Mary Espinoza

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The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

P.J. Mann has done it again with another great book in the Detective Scala series! I have read some of the other books in this series, but not all of them and this one may have been my favorite one! P.J. has a unique way of writing about mystery and not making you feel lost as the story unfolds. This time, Detective Scala is trying to find the balance between work and personal life, and man can this be a challenge! From the time you read the first page, you will find yourself lost in the world of Detective Scala and all of the adversity that comes his way! I definitely found this book to be a page turner that I couldn’t put down. Just like with any other books in this series, you can read it as a stand-alone or you can read the whole series to get the full effect of Detective Scala and his world full of mystery. This book was full of emotion with its fair share of twists and turns! I am sitting here impatiently waiting to see what else P.J. Mann will create for us to get lost in for a moment in time! Happy reading!

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Mary Espinoza, May 2024

Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am giving this book 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed reading the first book in this series. It is a good starting point for the whole series. It is a really quick read, a little short. I am giving it 4.5 stars because I feel the author could have gone further with the story line and the characters to make it seems not so rushed. That being said, this is a very good book. It was a great easy read in one day. All the elements are there for it to be an amazing series based off of the start of this book. The mythical world that the author creates really does give the reader a great visualization of where this story takes place. The romance and steam in this book are tastefully done and the story line itself isn’t based just around those elements in the book. I just wanted more and maybe that is what is going to happen with the other books in the series. It did feel a little rushed in the middle of the book, like the author was trying to keep the book at a certain word length or page length. I would have liked to go more in depth but again, this might be fixed in the next book in the series. Either way, it is a good read and I did get caught up in the story which is always the goal. I look forward to reading the rest of the series because it is a great start. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a quick supernatural escape and a book they can finish in a day.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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