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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Katie Matthews

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another lovely book from this author about caring for cats in the community. This time Oscar and Emmy, and their human family are helping to take care of foster kittens for a local shelter. I don’t think it matter which country you live in there is a huge cat problem from people not neutering their cats at an appropriate age. I myself, in the UK, foster cats/pregnant mum cats and kittens for a local charity so I love that this book is out there for readers to see how important foster work is in the animal sector. The books went through all the responsibilities of looking after kittens and it was written well. The story was accompanied by beautiful illustrations. One thing I will say is do not underestimate the work that goes in hand-rearing kittens – it’s hard work!
A great book that’s raising awareness for the need of foster homes for abandoned and stray cats.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Katie Matthews

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really lovely read and one that really did open up my thinking about how children must feel when they are moved around the care system. I really felt for Loris, he was so shut down when he went to his new foster home but thankfully with the help of his new foster brother and sister he was able to see that he was safe now and could finally be himself and help to open his heart to other people around him.
There was so much in this story that would be great to talk to the children reading about it – it will definitely help children to empathise with children like Loris.
A really good book and one I would recommend.

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The Winemakers Box Set (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The Winemakers - Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical RomancesThe Winemakers – Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical Romances by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Winemakers Box Set (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi

The Winemakers Box Set is all three books in one amazing set. Know you can read the whole series at one time. I absolutely love Historical Romance and this box set will definitely be on my favorites list.
The True Purpose of Vines is the first book in The WineMakers Series and this authors debut novel. I’m a huge fan of Historical Romance and this book is a Historical enemies to lovers that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I absolutely loved everything about this book and actually learned a bit about Portuguese history and wine making. This author knocked it out of the park with this one. Her style of writing and attention to detail is honestly incredible. Her characters are well developed and fun, relatable and easy to fall in love with. This is a story about Julia and Griffin. These two have chemistry between but struggle with finding a way to keep their relationship together and with finding a cure. Get ready to be taken on quite the emotional rollercoaster ride.
The Taste of Light is the second book in The Winemakers series and is a wonderfully written Historical Romance about, love, redemption and adventure. I absolutely loved this book and was hooked from the very first page. I had a hard time putting this down and found myself reading late into the night. This is Pedro’s and Anne’s story. Pedro mistook her for someone else and know they find themselves on the run because he being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Anne sees good in all and fought her attraction to Pedro at first. These two definitely have chemistry between. Can these two have a relationship? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
The Truths about Myths is a wonderfully written Historical Romance/ Enemies to Lover’s Romance that is the third book in The Winemakers Series. The attention to detail along with fully developed characters make the story come to life. I could picture myself right along with them. This is Isabel and Henrique’s story. There’s great chemistry between them . Isabel is a a Portugal Princess and is being sent to Spain by the King. Her Bodyguard is Henrique. She’s a bit set in her ways . Can he help her to cut loose, I don’t want to give away anything. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I highly recommend grabbing this book set especially if you are a Historical Romance Fan.

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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Heather Bass

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Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she has a new fan. I love a good spicy story but this author exceeded my expectations. I love reading books from both of the characters’ points of view. It feels like you know the characters on a more personal level. . You can’t help but to fall for both of these characters. They have chemistry that will steam up those pages. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.

Emma just had her heart broken and now she doesn’t want anything serious ever again. She is now just having fun but when she meets the very handsome Liam things start to change. Emma starts to build a friendship with Liam. She is then asked a huge favor that will help Liam. Will Emma find her Prince Charming or will she be kissing frogs for the rest of her life?
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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series Book #4) by Landra Graf – Review by Angela Hayes

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Drag Me Down is the fourth book in the Full Throttle Cyborgs series by Landra Graf. It is another full throttle sci-fi romance brimming with action, super-charged chemistry, plenty of sparks, sizzle, drama, danger, tension, emotion, cyborgs, and so much more. This intriguing plot for revenge that turns enemies into lovers, with a second chance at romance- which definitely dragged me in and had me invested right from the get-go.
I love all Ms. Graf’s books, but this is definitely one of my most favourites reads from her. And as with the rest of the series, it gives off a bit of a futuristic ‘Fast and Furious’ vibe. So strap in for a thrilling ride…
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Landra Graf!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Stars in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209793946-stars-in-the-city” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Stars in the City” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1711457829l/209793946._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209793946-stars-in-the-city”>Stars in the City</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8298036.Krysten_Lindsay_Hager”>Krysten Lindsay Hager</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6439999301″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Valeria seems to be living a dream, however that all comes crashing down. She is a lead actress on a soap opera called Charming Lives, but her ex-boyfriend is her characters love interest. Of course she was hurt when she was dumped, but it really stung when she found out her best friend was dating him at the same time. A newcomer to the show, Cecily, is quickly becoming a friend as they are around the same age and seem to get along well. They learned a bit about each other while stuck in traffic and ultimately opted to walk when it came to a standstill. They end up running into one of Valeria’s exes, Davis, that she still has feeling for. He is having a tough time and feeling the pressure of being in college. Although she wants to rekindle her relationship with Davis, Cecily ends up fixing her up with an up and coming pop star, Dex Doyle. Due to his popularity it also makes Valeria’s star rise and they are constantly in the spotlight. Does she choose the guy that wants to stay out of the gossip magazines? Or will it be the guy that has her feeling like she’s in a real life TV drama? This book was a fun and quick read. I do believe I read the books that featured Cecily and how she came to date her boyfriend which were also enjoyable. Even though I am a bit beyond the targeted audience I still enjoyed the story and how the author pulled the story together.
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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was a little hesitant on reading this book because i was afraid of it being a chaotic mess with so many “cooks in the kitchen”, BUT, It was really good! You absolutely cannot tell where one author’s part ends and another begins. They managed to make this very seamless and I am impressed. I enjoyed the main characters in this one and the amount of spice was just right for the mood I was in! There was mystery, supense and Paranormal/fantasy element that all made up this romance and it was a very nice book! I am very much looking forward to reading anything else this group of authors puts out!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness parade is another book in the Adventures of Cray Children’s book series. Each of the animals are getting their own books and I think they are all such precious stories. I loved how Fay was taking Cray with her on her migration to warmer waters and how even though it was important that they be on their way they didn’t hesitate to stop and help friends along the way. This is a wonderful addition to a great series not to mention informational. The illustrations were colorful and well done. We enjoyed Fay’s Kindness Parade along with the other books in this series.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shannen Kern

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We have read every book in The Adventures of Cray series and absolutely adore each of them. This one was yet another big hit in my household. I love that it shows that kindness can be similar to the ripple effect or as one of my kids said, like dominoes. Once you perform the first act, it sparks kindness in others and reverberates outward! Both of my kids enjoy the rhyming and kind of dance to the rhythm as we read. The illustrations are always eye-catching, and we definitely spent a good amount of time looking through each picture. Teaching life lessons such as compassion, working together, and helping others is wonderful. We also enjoyed the facts about turtles! I highly recommend having this at home or in the classroom. I have no doubt that it will spark conversations just like it did for us!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana #1)Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Meg grew up with Ryan and she always annoyed him. She came back home to work at her struggling antiques shop, and lives next door to Ryan and his Grandpa. She thinks of his grandpa Hank as her own grandpa and takes on a side project clearing out the shed on the ranch to help get it ready for people to stay there. Ryan is of course against this at first because she gets in the way and distracts him. But he soon realizes that he was just avoiding his true feelings toward Meg by convincing himself she’s a nuisance. Hank also seems to know the two should be together. Meg has some insecurities due to everyone saying she talks too much, but she is bubbly and sunny and compliments Ryan’s grumpiness well, he just needs to stop pushing her away and realize that. Overall it was a cozy and clean grumpy/sunshine small town romance. Looking forward to others from this author.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shannen Kern

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t know how this author completely knocks it out of the park every single time, but I am here for it! This series is one of my favorites of the year. Teivel and Oren are absolutely incredible in this book. I would recommend picking up the first two books in the series so you can gain all of the background as well as meet the characters and learn their stories. I am a giant fan of dual points of view, and we get plenty of it in this one. Oren and Teivel are my favorites thus far, so I was more than happy to devour this book in a single sitting! Their chemistry is unbelievable and unpredictable. This author is on my favorites list because she never ceases to amaze me! I know that when I see her name on the cover, there’s no doubt in my mind that I’m picking it up and going on a unique adventure. I highly recommend picking this one up (and the first two) and getting lost in this paranormal romance, you won’t regret it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Stars in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Shannen Kern

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Stars in the CityStars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had read one book by this author previously, and it left quite the impression on me, so of course I picked this one up without hesitating! I’m a sucker for anything YA including romance which makes this right up my alley. This story pretty much lined up with what I feel like life would be as an actress. The amount of drama, confusion, angst, and jealousy is apparent as Valeria melts into her soap opera role. When you add in seeing your first young love that got away, everything gets even crazier. I enjoyed this clean YA romance if you’re looking for an entertaining afternoon read. You’ll get drawn into the world quickly, and it will be over before you know it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Shannen Kern

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What Eyes Can't See: Spicy contemporary fictionWhat Eyes Can’t See: Spicy contemporary fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third installment of the Bold Journeys series, but you can definitely read it as a standalone if you want to jump right in. The author has an incredibly way of not only engaging the reader but handling serious topics while doing so! I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster with some twists and turns along the way. There is definitely a strong romance theme with some steamy scenes, but there is so much more involved. The characters are well-developed and have you invested almost immediately. Barbara is a force to be reckoned with! I absolutely love her tenacity combined with the vulnerability she shows Sebastian. I must have obtained a few of these by now, but Sebastian is my new book boyfriend! You can feel their chemistry leap off the pages, and he’s relatable and compassionate. I recommend picking this up if you’re looking for a book that’s not your average romance novel!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes-Review by Victoria Mcquigg

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes is a beautiful installment of The Adventures of Cray series. This cute rhyming story is beautifully illustrated. It is also fun, while teaching the importance of kindness and helping others. This is a great story for parents to read to their young children. 5 out of 5 stars!

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Jessica Stone

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Jessica Stone

To start off if you can’t tell by the title of my review this story was written by 10 different authors which is WILD to me, it’s not multiple little stories in one volume, no this is 10 writers coming together to create one epic fantasy.

I was hesitant about the fact that there were so many hands in the compilation of this book but it was done well and flows seamlessly. To be honest I quite enjoyed this more than I have any other book recently. It’s filled with fantasy, action, a little romance, hard decisions, witty banter, a little angst, it takes place (partially) in New Orleans which is not only my favorite city, but the perfect setting for all things strange and unusual.

The female main character Aeris, I absolutely adored, I love her fiery personality, her inquisitive nature and her penchant for trouble. Honestly, she was refreshing as a strong, female main character, making the hard choices and following her heart.

I also enjoyed our male main character, he’s a good man and I think the perfect match for Aeris in all ways. I think he’s confused and angry and lost at first and that makes his full character arc much better, to see him grow with the story, rather than staying who he is.

I’m not sure how many books will be in this series but I can definitely say I am here for all of them! There is a much world and lore become realty and some really interesting characters that I would love to see get their moments.

Touched: Elemental Passions Book One, Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, Melissa MacKinnon, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Fairy, Romance, Jessica Stone, April 2024

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. It was not only entertaining but also informative. I enjoyed learning about what is involved with fostering kittens. This book could inspire children to explore this opportunity and really help shelters everywhere. I recommend this book to anyone with children who love to read and who want to learn more about kittens and how to foster them.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shea Gilkerson 4/18/24

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G Pa Rhymes is back with another fantastic installment of the Cray series. This one focuses on Fay and Cray as they travel the ocean while winter weather approaches. In usual G Pa Rhymes style, their journey focuses on empathy, kindness, helping one another and just being good citizens. In their travels, they meet a hermit crab in need of a new shell, helping a whale tangled in a net and a lobster who is trapped, and a lonely dolphin missing their family.

Throughout, the heartwarming story is told with beautiful flow and fantastic illustrations. A wonderful story for all ages to read, but such a sweet and kind way to share with our young ones to introduce the concepts of empathy, compassion, and loving one another. Always a great break to check out these books.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade is Book Five in The Adventures of Cray series. In the latest adventure Turtle Fay is preparing to leave behind the chilly weather and head for somewhere warmer. She asks Cray to join her so they can spread kindness along the way. Before leaving they help a hermit crab find a bigger shell. As they cross the ocean, the group helps a lobster free himself from a rock, free a whale that was tangled in a net, and help a dolphin find his family. Throughout their journey others join them in their kindness parade and help spread love, joy, kindness, and happiness. The book is written in fun rhymes and includes beautiful illustrations that make learning about friendship, compassion, gratitude, and helping others. I am a huge fan of this series and look forward to reading more by this author.

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Stars in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Stars in the CityStars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable YA romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Soap opera actress Valeria Joseph seems to have it all, as working on the daytime soap Charmed Lives everyone wants to be her. When her friend Cecily arranges for her to meet rising pop star Dex Doyle the pair become the ‘it couple’. Valeria then bumps into Davis who was her first love and the one she never got over, who is now a college basketball player. With Valeria finding being in the spotlight challenging and Davis having his own high pressure stressors they are able to support one another. They soon find themselves falling back in love however, Dex is still crazy about her and is causing problems, whilst the publicity surrounding Valeria only gets worse when an award show event trends on social media for all the wrong reasons. With her life so full of drama her and Davis might have to fight to find true love. The New York City setting came to life through the descriptive narrative which made me feel immersed in the story. I felt engaged with Valeria in particular and so was invested in the outcome of the story. No spoilers, I recommend picking up the book!

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery (Rhapsody In… Series, Book 1) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Kerry Baker

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral MysteryRhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to the series and is a well written mystery book. The book brings so much intrigue and suspense and had me hooked from the moment I started reading. I loved watching the mystery play out as the characters worked to solve it.
This is an author that I still haven’t read a huge number of books from and yet she has definitely made a lasting impression. I am excited each time I come to read one of her books and I always connect with the story she is telling. This book is another success and reinforces the fact that I want to read more of her work.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Kerry Baker

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The description for this book I found to be a little confusing when reading it, so I wasn’t fully sure what kind of story to expect when I started reading this. What I found was such a fun and engaging story that you can’t take too seriously but is so enjoyable to read. I loved the characters. They seem to have such complicated lives but I thought it made them so much more interesting to read about. Watching their relationship develop, however unconventionally, was great and it made me connect with them even more.
The book was well written and engaging. I think the author has done a great job setting the pace and flow of the story. It is the kind of book that I found easy to read and could have kept reading for even longer. After realizing this book is part of a series, I will definitely be going back to read the others.

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Stars in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stars in the CityStars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable YA contemporary romance. This is a story that has drama, angst, jealousy and a chance of romance.
Valeria has it all from the outside. She is a successful actress on a soap opera and was dating the hottest heartthrob around. But when said heartthrob dumps her for her best friend it leaves her feeling alone and betrayed. Not liking the spotlight her fame brings she shys away from it.
But when another actress from the show sets her up on a date with a up and coming star Valerie finds herself more in the spotlight that she wants to be. Will the extra attention prove too much for Valeria or will it uncover something she didn’t know?
Add to this mix her old boyfriend Davis. Davis is her first love and after years he has returned into her life. Is the feelings they once had for each other still there? Will insecurities that they both harbour stop them from progressing before it starts?
Has Valeria changed to much from the small town girl Davis fell in love with or will this be their chance to get it right this time?
This was a well written story with a cast of characters, some I liked and some I didn’t. The author describes all the complex feelings and emotions that Valerie goes through which really allows the reader to understand her. I look forward to reading more.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

I am giving this book 4.5 stars because it is a completely new way writing a romance. I am not going to lie the reason I took.5 off in the stars in because, it took me a bit to figure out the flow of the book. I was a little confused when I started it as to how it was going to. My advice to y’all is to keep an open mind and through everything you have thought about romance novels out the windows. Once, I was able to grasp how the author was writing this book, I fell in love with it. I realized that I love the creative way she tackled this story line. The journey to find what truly makes one happy and what they want/need to feel loved completely. The journey of the main character is on of self doubt, finding inner strength, societal pressures, family pressure, loving but not loving enough, and finding what truly makes one happy. It was a great quick read and I couldn’t put it down.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Candice Estes

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abigail is headed to a small town in the middle of nowhere to finish her teaching degree by doing her student teaching. Abigail also has a major secret that she desperately wants to keep as close as she can…she has a secret identity, as pop queen Kaia. When she arrives at her new home and school, she finds that the principal is happy to have her because the teacher she’s supposed to be learning from is suddenly out of work. The assistant principal, Everett, agrees to mentor Abigail, and must then be brought into the loop of her secret. When circumstances have them quickly go from barely knowing each other to faking an engagement, and then faking being married, Abigail and Everett must sort out their pasts, as well as their feelings and their futures. This book is the end of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Candice Estes

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What Eyes Can't See: Spicy contemporary fictionWhat Eyes Can’t See: Spicy contemporary fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Barbara is an up-and-coming Black lawyer on the fast track, or so she thinks. When her company is looking for a new general counsel, a position she’s held on a temporary basis for two years, she and everyone else believes that the position is hers for the taking. When she returns from a trip to the wedding of a friend, on what would have been her own wedding day, were it not for the discovery of her ex’s cheating, Barbara finds out that not only did the company not promote her to the position, but they hired the man she’d spent most of her vacation with and had hoped there was a future with. Shortly after Sebastian is hired, the CEO of the company decides to fire several employees, nearly all of whom are minorities, including Barbara. As Barbara’s life starts to unravel, and she learns that the charmed life she thought she had hasn’t been what she thought it was, Barbara decides to fight back against her former employer and help those she was fired alongside to get justice.

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Texas Winds by Dana Wayne. This is such a good contemporary romance. Its the story of Lexi who is a strong willed woman trying to put her past behind her. Being left at the altar has left her very skittish and scared. Jake is a handsome, rugged cowboy who is very stand offish. He has a young daughter that he takes care of but Jakes has is own crosses to bear. He found out his wife was cheating on him when she was pregnant and in a coma. Never coming out of a coma his wife passed leaving Jake with a ton of unanswered questions. Raising a daughter alone was never in the plans but he’s doing the best he can. When Lexi falls in love with Jake’s daughter she slowly falls in love with him too. Jake is struggling with his feelings as well. Will they be able to work thru their past and trust each other. Such a good romance!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Book 2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t think I’ve chuckled through a book this hard all year. My husband thought I had lost my mind. Killer Kaitlyn and Banks had chemistry right off the bat from the moment they met at the airport. He had no clue she was a sports agent and she had no clue he was a hockey player. I loved the verbal sparring all the way through. The multiple POV with the earlier timeline and then to the present gave a really good look at how everything came to be. I loved the writing. This is one of my favorite romance writers. They do a fantastic job of making you feel like you are write their. The characters are so easy to relate to. With antagonists like Ed in the story, you don’t need much else. That guy’s like a slimy snail leaving a trail. It was so worth watching Kait and Bennett work things out and seeing them develop their relationship. You have to read this one. Hit that one-click, you won’t be sorry.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which is just as great as the first if not better. I highly suggest reading the previous book in this series as well. I enjoy this author’s books and never hesitate to pick one up by her. This is a well written story about an agent who is tougher than nails and a hockey player who was dropped by his agent. What happens between them is something you don’t want to miss. Will she lose control and will he be the one to do it? I enjoyed both of these characters and what they brought to the story. They are connectable, relatable and their chemistry is off the charts. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world and how easy they made their story to read. There is great growth throughout which makes the story hard to put down. This is a fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book. You will want to find out if these two will find what they are least expecting.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love love LOVE this series. Each book is one that I cannot put down. This is book three of five in the series and I cannot wait to read the other two. These will definitely be books that I read over and over. There have been other books by this author that I have enjoyed as well. With each book I’ve read, she has moved closer and closer to the top of my favorite author list. I would say top 10 for sure, maybe top 5. And I read a lot of books.
We were introduced to Teivel in the very first book. But now, we see more of his story. I love that each book is a different character, but still, all of the characters tie together in a way. It’s one world, but with a fresh take from a different characters POV. The world building and character building is top notch. If you like paranormal reads, this is for you.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

Fay’s Kindness Parade is part of The Adventures of Cray Series and we absolutely loved reading this book. I love that the colorful illustrations bring the story to life and there’s always a lesson to be learned. We flew right through this book several times in a row. Turtle Fay and cray go on an underwater adventure and along the way meet some new friends. This was a sweet heartwarming story about friendship, Kindness and helping others. I highly recommend reading this book to children ages 4-8 but anyone will enjoy it. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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