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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Maggie Sims wrote an amazing historical romance with Charlotte’s Control, the first book in The Control Series. Beware this book does contain adult content, and includes relations that touch base on dominance, and would not be appropriate for a younger audience. That being said, I love reading historical romance books and was very pleased with the atmosphere that the author created through her magnificent use of time-period clothing as well as the subject matter throughout the book. What a sad time it must have been when women were looked upon to be suited more for childbearing and raising children instead of for their intelligence and business sense. Our heroine Charlotte is an extremely intelligent widow, especially when it comes to making investment decisions, which has allowed her to build up her expansive amount of money, as well as help other women to make investments to build up their incomes. William, our lead character is a soon-to-be Earl of Harrington and is expected to take over the family name and title and is expected to marry a well-off woman who may be able to bear an heir. He falls in love with Charlotte from the moment he lays eyes on her, to his mother’s disappointment, because as far as Charlotte knows she is barren and older than William, both of which make her an unsuitable wife. Will William be able to convince his mother, as well as Charlotte that they are meant to be together, or will the rules of society and the wishes of his family prevent them from finding their happily ever after?
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04/2024

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

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray
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Genre – Sports Romance
Page Count – 270
Cover Designer – Sylvie Stewart
In the cutthroat world of professional sports, I’m the agent who always calls the shots. Until a decade-old feud with hockey superstar Banks Bennet resurfaces, and I’m forced to play nice.
When his agent drops him and rumors of a trade swirl through the league faster than a puck on a breakaway, I find myself in the dreaded role of Banks’s new agent. There’s no doubt I can save his career from crashing into the boards, but only if we don’t strangle each other first.
All I need to do is whip this man-baby into shape and negotiate an epic contract that will establish me once and for all as the top hockey agent in the league. No problem, right? But between babysitting Banks, battling perimenopausal mood swings, and fighting this annoying attraction to my client, I’m facing a hat trick of challenges.
Not everything about Banks is what it seems. Under all that bravado and childish behavior lies a sensitive and considerate guy who values more than just his time on the ice–leaving me to wonder if maybe there’s more to life than just wins and losses.
If I’m not careful, my emotions might have me losing control and throwing away the professional playbook for a shot at happily ever after…and that’s not how this game is played.
Tropes:
forbidden romance (agent x player)
menopausal woman at the top of her profession
slow burn
forced proximity
pro hockey
hilarious alpha hero
he falls first
opposites attract

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USA Today bestselling author Sylvie Stewart loves dad jokes, dirty rom-coms, country music, and baby skunks—preferably all at the same time. Most of her steamy contemporary and romantic comedy novels take place across her favorite state of North Carolina, and her characters never run out of snarky banter or snacks. When her laptop closes, Sylvie is a sucker for hugs from her twin boys and a good laugh with her hot-nerd hubby. If you love smart Southern gals, hot blue-collar guys, and snort-laughing with characters who feel like your best friends, Sylvie’s your gal. Stay up to date on all things Sylvie! https://sylviestewartauthor.com

 

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Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy. Marika is a national bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomCom to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Toni Sellers

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unicorn, Don’t Do That!
This book is so cute. The illustrations are fantastic. I read it with my grandkids and my 3 year old granddaughter and her big brother and I laughed and giggled throughout the whole book. It is just adorable and so entertaining. All the characters are great and as always with Lois Wickstrom’s book there is a great message of friendship and forgiveness.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Toni Sellers

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amese of Animalis is the first book in The Borosa Legacy.
A wonderfully written fun fantasy book for your middle aged (10-14) experienced reader. Its full of magic, adventure, and action, mystery and so very much more.
Amese, who bears the birthmark of Borosa is about to begin an epic adventure, as she is to become a guardian. So many wonderful characters and creatures, all are well devolped. My grandson is 11 and he really loved this book. We can’t wait for book #2.

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208448904-charlotte-s-control” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1707826859l/208448904._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208448904-charlotte-s-control”>Charlotte’s Control</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4092694.Maggie_Sims”>Maggie Sims</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6437451028″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
William Stanton is back home from Oxford for the summer. He has plans to hang with his friends and have a good time, however those plans change when he sees just how bad things have gotten. He instead spends time following his cousin around learning how to be an Earl and make acquaintances with the other gentleman for future business or political dealings. Charlotte has just stepped back into society after losing her husband to a fever a year prior. She feels out of place as she is not young enough to be a debutante, nor is she old enough to be a matron. She is in a gray area and isn’t quite sure how to proceed. When she and William lock eyes at a ball he wants to ask her name, but loses sight of her before he can approach her. In hopes that his cousin or good friend know her he asks them, however they do not. At the next big function the host is a common friend and makes an introduction, albeit it’s not full and formal but hasty. It was nice to see their relationship grow organically even become more even with Charlotte’s reservations due to her status. The characters were very likeable and well developed. I also liked that the steamy scenes weren’t so long that they felt overdone, but not so short it didn’t seem like there was any intimacy involved. They were tastefully written. As a first timer with this author I enjoyed the story and look forward to the next in the series.
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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unicorn, Don’t Do That is a fun kids book by Lois Wickstrom. Stega has been invited to her friend Benny’s house-wetting party. As she goes about finding different gifts for Benny she keeps eating them. As she gets to Benny’s she can’t hold it and poops outside his door. This book was entertaining. My son got a kick out of Stega pooping outside Benny’s door. We got to see Benny embrace Stega’s “handmade gift” and my son did not like Ada’s telling on Stega. The illustrations were wonderful. This book got quite a few laughs from us both. This is a great addition to our book collection.

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

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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

The reader is introduced to the world of ballet through the eyes of Elena. For someone who is not familiar with ballet, or any dance forms really, this was pretty interesting. This story is filled with secrets, twists, turns, a little bit of levity, and lots of intrigue. It was hard to put this one down and I look forward to future books in this series!

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good romantic story and definitely very different from what I was expecting. I was expecting a more traditional HEA book, but this was a very unique rendition of one. The author did a great job of creating such a fun interpretation of Chloe and finding what would make her happy. The unique writing style of the book made it a little confusing at first, but then once I realized what was happening, I enjoyed the format. An enjoyable, romantic read for sure.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fun and enjoyable story…with beautifully colored illustrations…Unicorn, Don’t Do That! is another great children’s book that is for children 4-8 years of age. This story was definitely entertaining for my great nieces and great nephew and giggles galore.

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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 Francis O’Sullivan

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

Touched is the first book in the Elemental Passions series. The long list of authors caught my eye – initially I thought it would be a collection of short stories and when I realised it was a single story written by so many people I was intrigued to see how it turned out. I was impressed – the story felt consistent and considered throughout.

The story switches between the perspectives of its two protagonists – Callum and Aeris. Aeris is a Fae who enjoys visiting and observing humans. Callum is a New Orleans police detective who is suddenly thrust into the world of Fae and other magical beings when he sees Aeris through the glamour that’s supposed to keep her hidden.

This is an exciting fantasy book, with a great cast of characters! My favourite is Trevor the troll, who proves a helpful and knowledgeable ally. I’m looking forward to seeing more of these characters in the next book!

Touched gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of urban fantasy and paranormal romance looking for a new obsession. I can’t wait to read more from these authors!

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Shannen Kern

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, but I love a good historical romance novel, so I picked it up on a whim. It was a marvelous start to a series that I can’t wait to read more of! Getting to know Charlotte and William was amazing, and the age gap with an older woman was refreshing. Charlotte felt incredibly relatable, which made the emotions all the stronger. Also, can I get a real-life William please? His entire personality is addictive and swoon worthy. There are some intriguing steamy scenes as well and all tastefully done. I always worry that the author will lean too heavily on the spice allowing the plotline to be subpar. Maggie Sims doesn’t fall into this category as she created well-developed characters and a plot that will stand the test of time. Even the flow of the story is magnificent. If you enjoy historical romances or reverse age gaps, I highly recommend this be your next book. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This children’s book is another great story by this author. It teaches kindness as well as reminding us of our duty to the oceans and environment. This book is beautifully illustrated. It contains facts in a fun but informative way.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom is a hilarious and charming children’s book that follows Stega the unicorn as she faces a dilemma on her way to Benny’s house-warming party. The story is simple yet entertaining, with a fun and quirky premise that is sure to make young readers giggle.

The illustrations are colorful and engaging, perfectly capturing the lighthearted nature of the story. The characters are endearing, and the message of friendship and forgiveness is sweetly conveyed.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stop That Lion is a good story for little kids. I read it with my 8 year old, and he enjoyed it, but i would say his age is the limit. My favorite was when I read the last page and looked over at him, and he was smiling and said she’s smart! The book is a take on the Lion and the Lamb story. There are two kingdoms side by side. One kingdom has sheep and the other has a lion. The lion keeps crossing over, and eating the sheep. The king asks for solutions to the problem, with the stipulation the solution must be fair. Several people fail, and then Winnie approaches the king with her solution. Initially, she is disregarded because she is a little girl, but she presents her case, and the king allows her to try. This teaches us that you sometimes need to rely on others when you’re in need, and should listen to all, without judgment. The illustrations are bright and colorful and aided the story along.

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Murder on West Main (A South Shore Mystery) by I.M. Foster – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Murder on West Main: A South Shore MysteryMurder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I.M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder on West Main is the second instalment in the historical South Shore Mystery series set in the early 1900’s. IM as usual does a good job of incorporating the history of the time into the story.
What started out as a normal day turned out to be anything but!
We once again find ourselves embroiled in this cosy mystery along with coroner’s physician, Daniel in a murder investigation where the victim is an evil and horrid person. Things hot up when he tries to piece it all together to save an innocent man or is he?
Kathleen decides to insert herself smack dang in the middle of everything even when the consequences could be fatal. The story definitely keeps you on your toes as you navigate through the clues. Even though I pieced it together before the big reveal I still really enjoyed this tale.
Murder on West Main is well written, intriguing, and full of suspense. There is a few twisty turns, mystery, danger, murder, mayhem, angst, and drama. All of that makes for an engaging read and have you immersed in the story and the pages turning.
If you like cosy mysteries, then give Murder on West Main a go.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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War in Sorcery’s Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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War in Sorcery's Shadow (Ruarnon Trilogy #3)War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
The adventure continues in War in Sorcery’s Shadow the third book and last book of this Epic YA fantasy trilogy. I definitely recommend you start with the previous books starting with the first book Manipulator’s War, so you get to know the characters and the world that they live in.
It is an all-inclusive LGBTQ+ action-adventure story with an MC’s who is asexual and nonbinary.
Everything is culminating toward the final war as Ruarnon, Linh and friends race against time to bring word to the people who have been lied to. Armed with understanding, knowledge, fear and hope they can defeat a mad man who wants to annihilate them all.
As with the other two books there is murder and mayhem, myths and lore, assassins and magic, drama and sorcerers and more.
If you love Epic YA fantasy tales, then give this trilogy a go.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Alison Risher

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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about an important topic- our military veterans, and some of the issues they deal with. The attention to medical detail by the authors is wonderful. It is informative enough without being too heavy on the medical jargon. The characters in this book navigate through some of life’s difficulties with the help of therapy and supportive relationships. Some secrets are kept, and others are revealed.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Secrets everywhere! Double lives. Different paths collide.
I have read several of Christi’s books now and have enjoyed each one. It seems I have once again come in from the end. I discovered that this is the last book in the Swan Cover trilogy which means I need to go back and read the other books. I must say though that I did not feel as though I was missing out on anything so this can be read as a stand-alone.
Will You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth is a contemporary romance that has several tropes with an enemies to lovers and fake boyfriend story. This makes for a fun and romantic read. There is witty banter that will have you laughing along with some tension, angst, drama, insecurities, emotions, chemistry and humour.
Need a book to curl up and spend some Me time then give this book ago. You won’t be disappointed.
There are a cast of many interesting characters in this entertaining tale that would seem to be more of a delightful Rom Com.
This unconventional duo are opposites in a lot of ways, but they say that opposites attract but are they really that different underneath it all. To find out you will have to read it for yourself.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ask any child if it’s ok for a Unicorn to poop on your doorstep and most of them will tell you yes and laugh their heads off especially little boys, just ask my grandsons. They thoroughly loved this book.
Unicorn, Don’t Do That! Is entertaining, funny, and cute.
The illustrations by Ada Konewki are delightful and paint a picture for little ones to enjoy. The book is aimed for children from the ages 4 – 8 years of age.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a clever and well written book about fairies. From the moment you start reading it draws you into the story. My daughter in particular loved this story. She thought it was entertaining and she easily connected with it. As always, this author has done a brilliant job of weaving in educational topics without it seeming like she is trying to teach kids anything. It is always done with such ease.
This book has to be the one that has my favourite illustrations so far. I thought they were perfect and matched the story perfectly. Both kids engaged with them and I think it made them love the story even more. This is a brilliant story and is one that will be read again and again.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author does it yet again. This book is such a fun an entertaining story and it is engaging from the moment you start reading. Of all the books that we have read by this author I think this one has to take the award for most entertaining. Every one of us found the book amusing and my kids were right there with Unicorn as she heads to the party. They laughed their way through this book and it made me enjoy it even more.
Lois Wickstrom is a family favourite, and this is cemented even more with each and every book we read. This book just reinforces the fact and has been added to the collection of books we will continue to read multiple times.

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Murder on West Main (A South Shore Mystery) by I.M. Foster – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Murder on West Main: A South Shore MysteryMurder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I.M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder on West Main by I.M. Foster is a well written mystery that will keep you entertained from the first page until the last page! This is my first book by this author, and I was not one bit disappointed!! This mystery is set during the summertime when a young man named Colin finds himself part of a murder mystery and unfortunately for him…. all fingers are pointing to him as being the main suspect. Lucky for Colin, his sister Kathleen doesn’t think that her brother could be a murderer and she is set to find out who the true suspect is. We are also introduced to Daniel, the town’s coroner and from Daniel’s findings after inspecting the body in question, he doesn’t think Colin is the murderer either. Now Daniel is on a mission to find who could have done such a thing, but he’s having a hard time finding a murderer because as it turns out, our deceased gentleman wasn’t a very liked person in town. Kathleen and Daniel have their work cut out for them to figure out who could have done such a thing! I.M. Foster has a great way of telling the story with great detail! I felt like I was in the story trying to figure out the murder mystery with Kathleen and Daniel! It was very hard for me to put down this page turner once I started reading it! I hope that you will pick up a copy and find out for yourself if the mystery is solved or if Colin continues to be blamed for the murder! I look forward to reading more books by I.M. Foster!

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As most of Wickstrom’s story’s do…this one too has a moral to the story. Stega has to try a find a gift to bring to Benny’s party, but she eats every gift she finds along the way and eventually has to poop by the time she gets to his house and she can’t hold it anymore. So she poops right outside his house…but since she’s half unicorn it’s not like any other poop…it’s a rainbow! This is a funny and cute story for your littles that will have them laughing and begging for you to read it over and over again. This illustrations are fantastic and follow the story. Another great addition to your ever-growing Wickstrom collection.

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Kerry Carr

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a historical romance with a twist a very steamy twist which I really enjoyed. The author does an incredible job of transporting the reader back to that time period with old fashioned values with a modern twist. In this story you will find romance, a reverse age gap, sizzling chemistry and a little BDSM elements.
Charlotte never expected to find herself a widow at the age of 30 but that is the position she finds herself in. When she re enters the social scene she catches the eye of a young guy called William.
William is heir to the Earl of Harrington. He should be looking for an young woman with whom he can produce and heir however he wants Charlotte but he has his work cut out to prove to her that nothing and no one should stand in the way of them being together.
As the story unfolds and their chemistry ignites we learn that Charlotte is more than the mild mannered Lady she appears

This was a really captivating story. I love their interactions between each other and how determined William is to make Charlotte realise she’s the one for him. Their happy ever after maybe not being easy or conventional but are they determined enough to get it?

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

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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 (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes. This is a new adventure of Fay and her friends. Winter is beginning to set in and its time for Fay and her friends to head for warmer water. Fay and her friends set out to help the others causing a parade of friends. They decide to call it the Kindness parade. They spread kindness, joy and fun along the way. This is such a sweet story that teaches being kind, helping others, compassion and empathy. The illustrations are also beautiful. This book would make such a great gift to the child in your life or a teacher. The rhymes and fun pictures will give your child tons of enjoyment.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider. I love this series, its so magical and fun. In this addition we return to Emerald Hollow and find Sofia who has had her heart broken so she is very afraid to let anyone in. While Sofia is on her annual birthday hike she runs into a guy that is passed out. His name is Isaiah and Sofia and her friend Ash give him the medical attention he needs. The only problem is when he comes to, he doesn’t know who he is. Sofia is intrigued so she sets out to help him find his identity. She is very attracted to him but is very cautious. As Sofia spends more and more time with Isaiah she really likes him and the feelings are mutual. Will she be brave and let him in? Isaiah is really a mystery because he doesn’t even know who his is. Will they be able to find out who he is and why he is in Emerald Hollow.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol. These books are so fun and educational. This one takes on fostering kittens and all the work and time it takes. Charlie & Abby are learning so much about kittens and fostering. They learn that it takes a lot of time and patience and work. It teaches children that animals are not disposable and that all the shelters are full. This is such a cute, warm story filled with love and compassion. Suitable for young children and the pictures are beautiful! Great for teachers of young children or families!

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always looking to ‘shake things up’ in my reading because I have a bad habit of getting stuck in only a few genres or tropes until I read so much of them I throw myself straight into a reading slump. Maggie Sims is a new to me author and while I love Historical Fiction I haven’t delved much into Historical Romance. This sounded interesting so I gave it a try and I wasn’t disappointed. She may be a new to me author but I will continue to read her novels. Charlottes Control was a well balanced, well written, engaging novel that contained some fresh ‘tropes’ if you will, ones that aren’t populating every single popular romance novel lately. Charlotte and William had great chemistry and the spice, including a little BDSM element, was great between the two characters. I was invested. I can’t wait to pick up another novel by Maggie Sims.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

This is one of the funniest romances I’ve read this year. The chemistry between these two is off the charts, even with them trying to fight the attraction. He’s not thrilled she’s there. She just wants to finish here student teaching semester. She’s not sure she wants to continue being Kia. She kind of wants to go back to being Abigail. I loved the story. I felt like the fly on the wall observing these two. Even with the mentor-mentee relationship, those comments were priceless. Watching this relationship develop was priceless. This author does excellent writing and gives us characters to love. This is a must read.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, this was quite entertaining. The pictures are colorful and can hold a child’s attention. The story brings on giggles and chats. We loved reading this. This is the current storytime favorite at our house.

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