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The Boss of Centocelle (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209065416-the-boss-of-centocelle” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1708690475l/209065416._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209065416-the-boss-of-centocelle”>The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6)</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/35797592.P_J_Mann”>P. J. Mann</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6521819785″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Well this one started off with a bang. Detective Scala is on the case trying to find out who unalived two cousins. All of the time he is putting into this case is taking time from his loved ones and his home life is suffering. The more he digs the more danger he potentially puts himself in. As he digs for evidence, he gets deeper and deeper in the underground of illegal activities. Is this where the answer lies? Even though this is book six in the series it can be read as a standalone. I say that as being a reader who picked this up before reading the previous books. If engaging murder myseries are your cup of tea I do suggest giving this a try. It was engaging and the author gets you invested in solving the case.
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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I highly suggest reading the previous book as well as it is just as great as this one. This is also an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I enjoy their writing skills as well as their ability to make the characters come to life. They are characters that are written with a lot of heart. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A small town romance with a second chance at love. I enjoyed both of these characters and what they brought to the story. They have great chemistry and attraction. They are connectable and relatable and pull you into their world with ease. This is an easy and entertaining story to read and one you don’t want to miss. Find out if Shayna and Burke find their HEA and what fate has instore for them. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Summer of MudSummer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. I enjoyed the author’s writing style as well as their attention to details that make the story come to life. I also enjoyed how the author kept the story engaging throughout. There is alot going on in this story but the author did a great job of keeping you wanting to know more. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story. It is easy to read and entertaining as well. There is great growth of the plot as well as the characters throughout the story. This is a story about Scoob and how she and her older brother get stuck in a small town. But what happens with the town’s dam leaks and she is left to figure out what is really important to her. I enjoyed her character and what she brought to the story. She is a strong character that I had no trouble relating to. She adds so much to the story and is my favorite. I really enjoyed reading this story and it is one you don’t want to miss out on. I highly recommend this book.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sylvia Black does it again with her newest book in the Masters of the Consulate series! Master Oradea is the 10th book in this series, and I must say that each book gets more and more exciting. In this newest book, we meet Master Oradea and the fiery Natalia, sister of the Syndicate Brothers, who does whatever she pleases no matter the consequences. Natalia would make a great addition to the group of vampire masters and their mates, but will Master Oradea be able to overcome his bias, or will he reject the pull he feels for Natalia the moment he sees her? The story continues in the chase for Lucas and his group of rebels, as they continue to stay one step ahead of the vampire masters. What a great series to read, the characters are all so dynamic, and the storyline just continues to get more and more intriguing as it continues to build toward the final battle between the people who want to make changes so all the different factions can live together in peace, and the rebels who prefer the way of the past, where the vampires dominate the world. I am so excited for book 11 to come out soon, especially as each book leaves you with a cliffhanger where you are on edge to see who the next master may be to find their mate and continue the hunt for the rebels.
@Brandy Rymer
05/2024

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Kris & The Cowboys (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Hannah Porter

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Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We were excited for this release, we couldn’t wait to start reading it. We were new to this author, Art Blegen, but the little ones and I really enjoyed reading about the different adventures that Kris goes on. Just like the other ones they are chapter books that are quick, fun, and easy to read. We read ours during our reading time, took us like three days ( but probably will take less time for you. We read a certain amount each day) 😀 only about 14 chapters in all. Art Blegen storytelling is super creative and amazingly captivating. In this one Kris visits her Uncle Buddy at his ranch. Where she learns new talents, and goes on an adventure where she meets new friends and new dangers.
We Cannot wait until the next book Kris and the Astronauts is released!!

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Make Me Want To Love You is Book 2 in the Love In Emerald Creek series and after reading the first book I was eagerly awaiting on this story of Burke and Shayna. While this series could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the series from the beginning to get to know the characters and be drawn in to Emerald Creek. I really enjoyed the first book but I loved this story….roller coaster of emotions, small town feel, friends to lovers, romance, drama and can I just say while Shayna is juggling being a single mom and trying to provide for her children, the empowerment she feels after leaving her abusive ex-husband and protecting her children at all costs….Bravo!

Living in Emerald Creek, small town living, Shayna and Burke are best friends. Burke would do anything for Shayna and her children, but develops feelings for Shayna…and ever so patient. Both Shayna and Burke guard their hearts for different reasons, but as they spend more time together, the more feelings develop. When trouble arises…meddling grandparents and secrets rear its ugly head…will Shayna and Burke be able to overcome their own insecurities…or will it tear them apart…

Definitely read and find out! This is a great story….well done!

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

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This is book 2 in The Kingdom of Mir series.
We meet up with Winnie again and this time she finds an egg, it hatches to a baby dragon with a fire breathing problem that needs to be trained. Will she be able to keep the dragon?
The illustrations are cute and colorful, my granddaughter who is almost 4 loved this book and so did I.

The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Ayla Phipps

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything and more. This is the first book I have read by the incredibly talented Nadia Han though I have several of her books on my tbr, this was the first and I was over the moon with it. Yes, this is book five in the WaterFyre Rising series, but each book can be read as a standalone. I wasn’t confused or lost on anything, and it was explained what the previous four couples did to warrant the Trogyn being after him and his friends. Dual perspective of Arrow Holt and Vivian Vo.
Arrow has many accomplishments and interests including wine and video games. The one thing he wants is her. Vivian Vo is an accomplished pediatric dentist and martial arts master. Her childhood led her to mastering self defense and teaching others. So much in her life could be different if she and her mother knew those skills back then. After uprooting her entire life and putting it on hold to move across the country to find a kidnapped nine-year-old girl the unexpected shows up along the way. Seeing Arrow makes her have a flutter and spark of something she long thought was lost, something she could never get back when the scars were burned into her body long ago. Arrow thought he could have anything and everything he wanted until he found someone that matched his scarred soul, that awakened a part of him he never knew was there and only there for her. Thanks to Kaylee, the thirteen-year-old girl that Vivian is the guardian of, things progress faster in some ways than they could have. Vivian is forced to feel and not judge with her eyes as she begins to fall for “Bullseye” Arrow, while also battling herself about their actual encounters. Arrow falls for “Tulip” Vivian quickly and goes the distance to prove he is all in. When her past comes knocking, she worries more about how Arrow and those around her than herself.
Will Arrow run when he sees her scars as others had? Can Vivian let her walls down and finally trust someone again? This world is outside, maybe not in my personal experience but with how the world is I feel at least one person has lived this life or is living it now. The characters burrow into your heart, you feel their pain and their fear, but the author also makes you feel their hope and love as they break down their walls. Knowing up front from the tropes on that they get there happily ever after builds suspense and fear on how they will reach it. I cannot wait to see whose story comes next in book six, The Protégé, October 29th, 2024. Now to go back and dive into the other four books and see how his friends found their happily ever after.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

Loris opens up his heart by Dagmara Sitek was a precious, meaningful, heartwarming, important children’s story. The story focuses on Loris, who is a foster child, who doesn’t want to open up to his new family because he doesn’t feel like he belongs even though they invite him to participate and include him in their fun. It’s not until his foster brother is having trouble finishing a race to raise money for a sick young girls treatment that he uncovers himself, opens up his heart, and finishes the race for everyone. This is definitely an emotional story and could also potentially be a triggering one, but it shows the importance of acceptance, forgiveness, and new beginnings. The illustrations throughout the book were wonderfully done as well. There were a few instances that the dialogue sounded disjointed as if maybe the authors first language was something other than English, but it wasn’t a big deal. Wonderful book.

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda's Story, An Echo series novellaHealing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story, An Echo series novella by C.R. Alam
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a nice easy read that combined romance and mystery. It was a nice sneak peak at the full story to come!

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Santana Hicks

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

The Ghostly Diva is the 3rd and final book of the ‘Divine Vintage Series’ but can be read as a stand alone. I have read all three and in my opinion, this one is my favourite.

Justine is invited to the estate of the late Liza Maddox, a small town actress, by her son named Jackson. She specializes in vintage fashion and cannot turn down the opportunity to find some unique antiques. When a snow storm hits, blocking Justine from leaving the estate, she finds herself trapped with the rude Jackson Maddox. Justine tries her hardest not to think too much of this. She came here on business and can keep this overnight stay professional. Fate has a different plan.

After finding some letters Liza wrote hinting at Jackson’s parentage, he lets his walls down with the help of alcohol in front of Justine showing her a side of him no one else has seen. Things start to get heated between the duo but Justine shuts it down quickly.

Liza is making her appearance known to Justine. She wants her to help her son get closure so Justine makes it her personal mission to find out who Jackson’s father might be. She may just be a small town girl living in a lonely world (haha) but she wants to change that and herself for the better.

Meanwhile Jackson just wants to get the estate dealt with and move on but he has weird memories attached to the house and is having difficult processing. It doesn’t help that his mind keeps wandering to thoughts of Justine.

I really liked this book. Small town girl meets big city boy. Justine is shy and caring while Jackson is angsty and rude. You would think they would not be good for each other but I found myself rooting for them the whole time.

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Megan Rea

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache, #1)Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Magic and Heartache series by E.L. Roux. I enjoyed this book. I liked the premise of the plot and I thought the characters were off to a good start; however, I felt that both the plot and the characters were a bit rushed. Granted the book was very short. I would really like to have gotten more back story for both of the main characters (the author does mention at the end that we will get that story later). I’m excited for the next installment in the series…I’m hoping it’s a little more substantial. In the first book, we have Jorden and Cane’s story and it’s really very sweet and heartfelt. This is a fantasy romance and is definitely 18+. The spicy scenes are *spicy* and very well executed. I just wish there was more world building because it really lends itself to that as well as more character development. But I’m excited to see what they come out with for the next installment.

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Lape

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Healing Hearts (Echo #0.5)Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gene Rowland is an ER doctor taking a break from the fast-paced ER department. He is on his way back to his hometown of Gainesville, Georgia. On his way back into town Gene witnesses a single car accident. When Gene tries to help the unconscious female driver, she wakes up in a frantic state.
Amanda was on her way home from a date when she swerved to miss a young running on the side of the road. Amanda was frantic to find the girl. Gene did not see any girl running down the road. After a few days of trying to convince Gene and the local police that there really was a girl running down the road. As the days pass Gene and Amanda start to form a bond.
I really love this author and this series. There was a mystery mixed with romance.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom. This is my favorite children’s author and my 6 year old nephew loves when I buy these books and read them to him. This one is all about boo boos and when you have a son, grandson, nephew or brother we all know how boys always have boo boos. This book is about a young boy who scrapes his knee so he needs a bandage. The bandage has to stay on to keep all the bad bacteria out. This author has the magical ability to teach a science lesson in her stories without you even realizing it. They are magical. Teaching us each phase our body goes thru in healing is just wonderful for little minds. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great story for young kids today!

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Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Not So Little ThingsNot So Little Things by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson. This is a great story about a 33 year old woman named Tina whose mother shows up at her door telling her she is dying. This is the same mother that left Tina not long after her father died leaving her with an Aunt. Tina was 9 at the time and has years of resentment built up towards her mom. How is she supposed to take care of her now. Tina and one of her best friends make miniature rooms and they do very well at it so when handsome Jake hires them to make them for his B&B Tina is smitten. Jake gives her the confidence she’s always needed and she begins to dig into her family more and realizes with uncertainty that she is not the person she thought she was. No one in her family is who she thought they were! Will Tina be able to figure out this crazy mystery surrounding her family and will she be able to live with the answers? Will she and Jake be able to make their relationship work and what will become of Tina’s mom? Such a good family drama with all the good stuff!

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, May 2024

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun children’s book. Part of a series, this book follows a young lady who shows a great character. This story is a mix of fable and fairytale. Well written, great characters, and beautifully illustrated, this is book that all ages can enjoy.

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Sheri Schrader

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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 is the third book in the Divine Vintage series. Though part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone story. Justine is concerned about budget cutbacks and whether her job is at risk. She works as the assistant museum director at a local museum. Justine gets drawn into looking at the vintage clothing of a recently deceased actress, but the task leads to more than she expected.
I enjoyed the story and how it drew me into the mystery. The characters were fun and interesting to learn more about. I had read another book in this series, but this was my favorite. I enjoyed learning more about Justine’s life, but I equally enjoyed the actress and her son. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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

“The Ghostly Diva” by Sandra L. Young is the third book in the Divine Vintage series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I encourage you to read the others in the series as they are also great! The story revolves around Justine Saunders, an assistant Museum Director in the small town of La Porte, Indiana. Justine loves her job but is concerned about the county pulling funding from the museum, leaving its future uncertain.

Jackson Maddox is a screenwriter from LA. His mother, actress Liza Maddox, a hometown girl made good, has recently passed away, leaving Jackson to come back to La Porte and deal with the estate that belonged to his grandmother and mother. When he calls the museum to see if they are interested in any of her clothes and personal effects, Justine jumps at the chance to curate a display for the museum about Liza.

A snowstorm causes them to be trapped in the old house overnight, much to the dismay of Justine, who finds Jackson to be rude and dismissive of her and her hometown, even if he is very attractive. The appearance of Liza as a ghost is just the icing on the cake of a long and wearying day!

Justine gets caught up in the family secrets and does her best to help Liza and Jackson find closure and move on, all the while fighting the attraction she feels for Jackson as she knows he will be gone soon.

I think this is the best book of the trilogy. It is well-written, with great characters and development. I liked that the characters from the first books make an appearance too.

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The Boss of Centocelle (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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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: 5 of 5 stars

A gripping Italian murder mystery which kept me hooked throughout. Having read and enjoyed previous books in this series I was looking forward to being back with the stubborn detective, and I was not disappointed. This time State Police Maurizio Scala has an unexpected investigation when the bodies of two cousins, known to be involved in marijuana dealings are found. Scala soon discovers that there is a power struggle happening in the criminal underworld which the cousins murder could be linked to. However, the detectives dedication effects his personal life as he tries to balance his family responsibilities and the demands of his job. Scala’s investigative skills are put to the test when the Centocelle community becomes unsettled following another tragedy. This was a real page turner and the suspense built chapter by chapter making it hard to put the book down. Scala is a great main character who is brought to life alongside the setting through the descriptive narrative. I look forward to being back with the detective soon!

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

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can I Keep Her? was written by Lois Wickstrom and illustrated by Timna Green. It is a cute bedtime story that showcases the power of love. When Wynnie and her brother Lem spot an egg on the castle wall they are puzzled. What is it? When a dragon emerges, it’s up to Wynnie to protect the kingdom. Grab your kiddo and learn why love is so important.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Cafe is a quick read with your kids before bed. Written by James Williamson and illustrated by Ayesha Masood. This book is a great way to introduce animals and food choices while also featuring a lot of kids favorite sandwich – the amazing peanut butter and jelly! The silly story and bright pictures are sure to delight young readers. Grab your copy and your little, snuggle in, and enjoy!

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Whisper Hymer

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection)A Song of Salt and Secrets by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Song of Salt and Secrets is the second book in the Mythic Academy Collection by Amanda Marin. It follows Corisande – a Siren who is in school to learn to control her deadly song. On a trip to the ocean to safely sing, Corisande lures a young sailor to what should be his death. After rescuing Noah, Corisande must face the consequences of her actions; the sea demands a life payment for the siren song. This was another quick but fun story. The books are stand-alones connected by the mythos and are able to be read in any order.

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 5 of the series and I’ve read all of them! This is a great series an I recommend reading them in order. The characters are great, this book is about Aarow and Vivian. Viv has had a very traumatic past and when Aarow asks her out she rejects him. Not once, but twice. He decides he needs a different approach… will it work? Will him an Viv connect on a deep, intense level like never before? This book keeps you on your toes an wanting for more!

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Unrequited Love (Magic and Heartache Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This book was a much shorter story than I was expecting, which is a shame because it is one that I could have read for longer. I enjoyed the characters and the story and I would have loved to see both developed even further.
I thought the story was a really interesting one to read. The characters were the entire focus of this book and it was great getting to know the more. I would have loved to see more about Jordan and Cane as they are the ones who pulled me into this story. This is a great read and one I enjoyed.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Baker

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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 book offers such an incredible story of friendship that preservers throughout the years. It offers the perfect insight into two best friends navigating their way through life and how they find the strength to face everything. This book resonated with me on a level I did not expect. It felt so relatable to my own life and the things that I might have to face moving forwards.
The author has created a story that is appealing and so easy to connect with. It was a well written story that explored the lives of two women and made me feel hope about what the future could hold in the second part of my own life. This is a great story and I really enjoyed this so much more than I expected.

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Darla Yocom

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin StoryTroy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic addition to this series and great prequel. The author’s beautiful writing shines while the story tells us about Troy, a strong minded magically gifted man who has been enslaved by the kind since he was young. His life is difficult but different than others like him, as the Queen has her helping with her dealings but limits, if not dampers Troy’s need to cast his magic which if left undone could lead to disaster.

This adventure shows the many layers to each of these characters as they deal with life as it has been dealt to them and the many obstacles that come their way.

I was immediately struck by the impressive contrast of characters and the amount of detail provided along the way. I think new readers of this series will enjoy this, as would those who have read the other books. There’s plenty of fantasy, mystery and magic to tickle your fancy.

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin StoryTroy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is quite an interesting story. I liked the world built here by the author. We have the different lands, tools and then we have the characters. Whoa! Those characters are so diverse! At times I really felt sorry for Troy then he would turn around and surprise me with his actions. I love the crew who went on the mission. Then there is that Queen?! Man I am impressed with her leadership but also appalled by it.

This is a wonderful story. I have not read any other in the series and since this is a origin story I had no problem following along. It makes me eager to grab the rest of the series.

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters)Just Ducky by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a human/fantasy story. The humans and the paranormal have been at war for as long as they can think back until a line is drawn and violence stops. With the treat hanging in the balance can a cure be found to prevent more violence in the future?

It’s a really cute paranormal YA. I enjoyed it. I would recommend this for teens and preteen readers as a nice sized chapter book that doesn’t have inappropriate situations. There are situations that are relatable such as bullying for being different.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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

Having lost my mother to suicide this one hit close to home ….,

So Kate was married and her husband left her , got remarried and his now wife is pregnant 🙈to add insult to injury the shareholders of company she started decided to vote her out and she just feels life has no meaning , she’s given up and decided to end it but fortunately for she gets to the hospital on time …….

Kate and Lydia have been friends since childhood and she heads to the hospital to encourage he friend and is met with sone resistance from Kate and my heart goes out to her as she’s just lost her husband and I’ll be honest he was a bit of a deadbeat but still her husband nonetheless and her daughter just wants to escape her ( I thinks she’s being a little bratty )

Lydia has always been frugal so when she convinces Kate to revisit all the countries they travelled as youngsters Kate insists on going big and No expense is to be spared….

This was their second chance and there were times where I had no hope for Kate and her mindset but there’s always little rays of hope shining through the darkness and Lydia just wants someone to love . She has a few tough decisions to make along the way and again I can feel her mixed emotions 😉

I wasn’t all doom and gloom there were times I laughed out loud with them , I made memories with them and I relieved old memories with them , it was a privilege to part of their journey both present and past 🤗

These woman are so relatable and I could identify with both for different reasons and their travels were rich and informative 🥰this is one if those reads I just want all my girlfriends to read and one I will be rereading again ❣️📚

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

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56463763-can-i-keep-her” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Can I Keep Her?” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1609235912l/56463763._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56463763-can-i-keep-her”>Can I Keep Her?</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6519761466″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Wynnie is the king’s most trusted advisor. One day Wynnie and her brother find a shiny egg on the castle wall. The wise old woman told the kids to leave it alone it’s a dragon egg. Wynnie convinced the king to keep the dragon if she could train it.<br />This was such a cute quick little read
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