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Masquerade (Choosing Family Series) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Krystal Compton

Masquerade (Choosing Family Book 1)Masquerade by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Masquerade by Jennifer Raines – 4 stars

Seeing two people who have been hurt and betrayed by the ones they have loved; grow and communicate and fall in love with each other is truly awesome to read. You get to witness both Kate and Liam grow together with their own personal conflicts as well with each other.

I found that this book for me gives insight and hope that trust and communication can go a long ways. I enjoyed this book a lot and can’t wait to see what happens in the next one with another character from this book.
Thank you Jennifer!

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Hannah Porter

The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first introduction to this author. After reading a couple of other books from this author, I 100 percent wanted to dive onto this series. Schneider’s characters and amazing world gets more interesting and complex throughout the three books, and I love it! The trilogy explores power, sacrifice, and the complexities of Shinree nature within the richly built magical world. The series has an intricate plot, well-developed characters that will keep you intured from start to finish. As you read you can expect an engaging mix of adventure, intrigue, and emotional depth throughout the trilogy. Schneider’s world-building is impressive, creating a vivid and immersive setting that will draw you in.The trilogy effectively balances action and emotional depth, with well-crafted subplots that enrich the main storyline. Also with the power, sacrifice, and redemption resonate throughout, making the characters’ journeys feel both personal and relatable. And If you’re interested in epic fantasy with strong character development, this might be a great choice! If you haven’t read this yet I highly suggest you do! Magic Price, Magic Scars, and Magic Bourne follow Troy’s journey, a suspense filled one with some real emotional feels to it.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great! It is the 3rd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. This is a sports romance with mature characters named Nico & Chloe. They were great. The banter between the two of them was awesome and I enjoyed seeing them come together and overcoming the struggles that they faced.
This duo of authors was great. The story was seamless and I know I would absolutely read anything they put out because I enjoyed this book alot.
I would recommend this to anyone that like sports romances, witty banter and characters that are aged like fine wine.
Happy Reading!

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heaven Only Knows is book three in The Silver-Buckle Brides contemporary romance novel series. I’ve read book two, and really enjoyed it, but haven’t made it back to book one yet. They can all be read as stand alone novels, although the characters are interconnected, the MMC’s are all brothers. Barrett is a lawyer and Agata is a singer and they couldn’t be more different, but through it all will fate prevail? I really enjoy the authors story’s and her writing creates a phenomenal, smooth flowing story that pulls all of your heartstrings.

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Alicia Furlan

Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tommy and Angie’s story starts the same summer as Calla and Ash’s. However, theirs is a rollercoaster of emotion and life events. Through devastation and hard life choices can they find their way to each other?

This book is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. The author has effortlessly and effectively wrote the turmoil that the characters had to go through before they were in a place to love and be with each other. I enjoyed that journey.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Alicia Furlan

Strings Attached (Braebeach Rockstar #1)Strings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Calla comes home for summer break from university. She runs into Ash and they are both reminded of their crushes from years ago. Ash’s band is on the cusp of making it big and he needs to start making some hard decisions. Calla and Ash start spending more time together. Will their young love be able to handle all the obstacles thrown their way?

I enjoyed this first visit to Braebeach. Calla and Ash’s story is a sweet tumble into love when neither of them were looking for it. As always there’s outside influences and turmoil throughout the book. Overall the book flowed well. Both the main characters and side characters are well written. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Felicia Bates

Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Down by the River is a well written children’s book that reads very quickly. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story flows very well. No pun intended. I enjoyed that we learned about the animals and activities that happen by the river while learning positional vocabulary too. Overall, it was a well thought out children’s book!

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Britney Humphreys

The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Britney Humphreys
5 stars!

I honestly did not know if I would like this book. I love paranormal romance and romantasy, but MM is not normally in my TBR. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The narrator is the sassy vampire Quinnlan, and I love that the author has him speak to the reader. It’s not something I see frequently, but it definitely helped suck me into the story.

At forty-four pages, this is a quick read, and I admit that I wish it were a little longer. I’d love to learn more about paranormal purgatory. Every ten years one lucky individual is chosen to be sent back to Earth. The catch? They have to find their mate. The hard part? They only have three days to do it. Yikes. I’ve been through multiple husbands, and they were all wrong after years…I’d be sent right back to purgatory at the end of those three days.

I’d happily read more books by this author, and I feel like this is a good book for those (like me) who are first-time readers of MM romance. Also, the epilogue neatly wraps things up, so you’re not left with a hangover or wondering what happens with the characters in the future!

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Cam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek

Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story. It’s about a foster kid who dreams of building a robot hero to save kids for bad parents. It shows how to follow your dreams and not give up when things don’t go your way. I read this story with my daughter who really enjoyed reading it. This is the second book of Dagmara Sitek I have read and we really like the series

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The Fixer(Fall River Series) by G.K. Brady-Review by Heather Knalls

The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joy Holiday has gone to Fall Rivers Colorado to take care of her mother’s estate. She tried to block out this city and her mother and it’s all coming back to her and she doesn’t like it. When she arrives she meets Charlie the handsome contractor of Fall Rivers. However she doesn’t like anything he has to say about her mother’s shop because she wants to tear it down and be done with it. Charlie has let her know that unfortunately she won’t be able to tear it down due to it being a historical building. So she is now stuck in Fall Rivers even longer than she thought. Can Joy make this a quick trip or is she going to be in Fall Rivers longer while Charlie works on getting her mother’s shop into codes and up to its historical honor. But will she fall for Charlie along the way?

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London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Jayme Raffauf

London Detective Agency: The Complete SeriesLondon Detective Agency: The Complete Series by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MISTAKEN IDENTITY
I really enjoyed book 1. The fast-paced, action-packed journey of Evelyn and Patrick is enjoyable and full of emotions.There’s crime drama, relationship building and drama, international travel drama, suspense, and so much more! Lots of drama, but in the best way! I thought this was a very entertaining story and I am definitely excited to read book 2 in the series!

BE MY LITTLE BABY
Well, book 2 in the London Detective Agency series did not disappoint. I enjoyed book 1, and book 2 was also so good! The dynamics between Tessa and James were sizzling and I actually loved the more relatable storyline when compared to book 1. Having Evie and Patrick in the sequel connected the stories and was a great continuation from book 1. Lots of fun characters to follow and learn about, but Tessa and James were wonderful and I loved how they dealt with each obstacle as it came along. I will be recommending this series to other book fans for sure. Warning, you will be craving pumpkin bars by the end of the book!

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Shannen Kern

SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With this being the first book I had picked up by this author, I wasn’t exactly certain what I was getting myself into. The cover grabbed my attention, and the synopsis piqued my interest. It took me some time to find my reading groove, but once I did there was no stopping! The author weaves a mesmerizing tale of ambition, destiny, and love set against a richly imagined fantasy backdrop. Petra is a phenomenal character as our determined heroine and feels compelled to go on quest. It ends up being not only about revenge, but a journey of self-discovery and courage. Once we were introduced to Rand, I was incredibly intrigued and the tension between him and Petra is unmatched. The characters are well-developed, the plot is gripping, and the emotional depth is palpable. If you’re looking for a tale of magical realism intertwined with romance and a bit of spice, you’ll enjoy this book. I highly recommend for fans of fantasy and romance alike!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Tausha Treadway

Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello. This is the 2nd book in the Braebeach Rockstar series and I highly recommend reading the 1st book before this one. In the 1st book Angie is left by Tommy when he hits the big time with his band and event tells her not to make him feel guilty. What a jerk and in this book is set 5 years later and Angie is married and has moved on. Tommy is also a single dad going thru a very messy divorce and the band is not in a good place. When they meet up again the old feelings come back and Tommy doesn’t plan on letting Angie go again. Angie is pregnant with her husband but he is not good to her at all and when she finally gets the courage up to leave the one person there for her is Tommy. Will she give him the second chance he so desperately wants? This is a slow burn, second chance romance and it will hit all your emotions! Tommy’s ex is a horrible person and I wished bad things on her several times. Be sure and read the 1st book before this one to get the best experience with this book! Can’t wait for the next!

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet ArrivedYou Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think we can all relate to not feeling like we are where we should be in one aspect or another, and this book is all about that. One of the things that I loved about it, is how the author tells us right up front that there is nothing new in this book, this is just his telling of advice and tips that have been told countless times over the years.
I really enjoyed reading this, and found it helping me to feel less anxious about how my life is turning out. I hope others read this, and find some peace knowing that it’s ok that they “haven’t arrived” yet.
I’ll definitely be looking up more by this author, his wit and insight into every day life puts a refreshing spin on old advice.

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The Man Who Dealt in Death (The Colton Fen Series) by Marlena Frank – Review by Ella Gleason

The Man Who Dealt in DeathThe Man Who Dealt in Death by Marlena Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man who dealt in death by Marlena Frank. This is the first book in the Colten Fen series. This book is a roller coaster and that’s an under statement. There are two very prominent main characters Colton and Rennick. We are introduced to the duo when Colton and Rennick are out on an assignment together. The pair are sent out to investigate a disappearance. This story is action packed and has a lot of amazing detailed fight scenes. We are also introduced to Mary who is a strong willed, independent woman, who can very much hold her own. Mary begins in on the investigation as well and is a great addition to the story. I would absolutely recommend this book again and again. Beautiful details and cohesive ideas.

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by Jenni Bishop

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet ArrivedYou Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Michael shares in part his journey in life through many avenues such as quotes, poetry, musings, hopes, dreams, reflections, tips and so much more. He offers it all up so that others may resonate, pursue and find their own journey.
It is a guide for you to embrace your own personal reflection and growth in life if you so choose. Only you know where you are in your life, where you want to be and if you have arrived and Michael is offering some tools to help you there.
“You are exactly where you are supposed to be” is the mantra I would tell my friend every day when she would get mad sitting in peak hour traffic and surprisingly, she adapted that to her whole life.
It is a personal journey that is never a straightforward road and what works for one may be different for another but there is definitely something for everyone within these pages.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tasha and the Biologist (A Better Man, Book 2) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Jenni Bishop

Tasha and the Biologist: A Heartwarming Small Town Birding Romance (A Better Man Book 2)Tasha and the Biologist: A Heartwarming Small Town Birding Romance by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Tasha and the Biologist is the second book and another lovely tale in this heartfelt women’s fiction romance series A Better Man. Even though it is part of a series it could be read as a standalone.
Amy writes characters that are flawed, raw, realistic, and relatable. Tasha and Caleb were so easy to like and connect to. Neither are looking for love but they knew they had a connection from the very start, but both are still dealing with pain from their previous relationships and that may keep them apart.
Amy sets this slow burn romantic tale in a small town with a beautiful Wildlife Preserve which is easily imagined and the perfect place for bird enthusiasts and setting for falling in love.
There is vulnerability, courage, strength and beauty in this heartwarming tale.
Is love worth falling for no matter the timing? You will have to read this book to find out.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hi Little Brother, I Love You is really sweet book about a boy welcoming a new baby brother. This book reminds me of how the girl I care for was towards her baby sister when she was born and a toddler. The older sibling loves their new baby sibling and helps out with feeding and everything else. They love to teach their new baby everything they know from sounds animals make to ABC’s to even riding bikes. Very sweet read

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series of historical cozy mysteries, I was looking forward to this latest instalment. I was excited to be back with the extremely likeable eleven year old amateur sleuth Sparky. Once again the Depression era of the 1930’s was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, and added historical details. Our heroine Sparky has stowed away on an ocean liner and is out at sea. When she is discovered she becomes involved in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. Meanwhile, the other passengers appear to be ex-silent movie actors heading off to revive their careers in a mysterious film project. Sparky is missing both her guardian Tootsie and even her ex-boss Bookie, and wonders if she will ever see them again. Sparky must investigate when a passenger tumbles overboard under strange circumstances, and the other passengers become suspicious of her. This humorous mystery adventure once again kept me hooked throughout. I love Sparky as the main character and hope she will be back with a new adventure soon!

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The Fixer (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by

The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second in the series but can be read as a standalone. The story is well written and the characters relatable and able to pull you out of the real world and help forget you aren’t part of the story world.
You’ve got big city girl meets small town boy, and all the stubbornness you would expect from the pairing. There’s plenty of bickering, plenty of laughs, and lots of steaminess.
When I read a book, one of the things that I love is when I can forget I’m reading and can so clearly see the story playing out. This book 100% delivered that.
I would recommend this story and author to anyone, I really don’t think you will be disappointed.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Heather Harmon

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am new to these authors, but they drew me in; I wanted to keep reading to discover what was next. The authors did a great job with character development. I enjoyed learning about Chloe. I also appreciated that one of the characters shared my daughter’s name, but it was just spelled differently. They do a great job with the build-up between Chloe and Nikolai. It was refreshing that the authors incorporated real-life issues that can happen in detail; I will be reading more from them! I don’t want to give too much away because this is a must-read, so if you’re into romance and tension between characters and are ok reading about real-life situations such as divorce and the death of a spouse, this is the read for you.

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The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
“The Trouble with Possibilities” is Nancie’s first book, and I love the story behind how it came to be. This romantic women’s fiction tale is filled with emotions, second chances, and rom com humour as we follow one woman’s journey. I appreciated that our main character is older and deals with real, raw issues. While it was initially hard to relate to Del, I found myself warming up to her as the story progressed.

Del thought life wasn’t supposed to be so difficult, but now it’s time for her to start over, follow her dreams, and discover who she is after everything she’s been through. If only she could overcome her feelings of regret, shame, pain, and guilt. Surprisingly, she finds the best medicine in an unexpected place. They say that beautiful things can happen when we least expect them.

Experience Africa through the rich narrative of the author and follow Del’s new journey in life by reading this moving tale.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sarge: Going Deep by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Sarge: Going DeepSarge: Going Deep by PhD Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another unique story featuring Sarge, this time in the lead role. Having been introduced to Sarge in previous books by this original author, I was keen to delve deeper into his backstory. As expected Sarge, who was a Navy Seal has an intriguing story, and we get to know his character better. It was nice to ‘catch up’ with other past characters and to meet new ones. I particularly liked the likeable independent and capable Dr. Liv Manginaro, aka Agent Scully. She was hired by the ‘Celestial Guardians’ to lead a rescue mission. This sci-fi adventure kept me hooked throughout and I felt immersed in the story. The world of spaceships and new alien races that the author created was brought vividly to life.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Heather Harmon

Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute book for a big brother to read to his younger sibling! I enjoyed the different scenarios the author used for Big Brother to help his Little Brother. The illustrations were well done, too. All around, it is a delightful book to give a big brother!

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Unexpected Revival (Revived Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Jenni Bishop

Unexpected Revival (Revived Book 1)Unexpected Revival by E.L. Roux
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 – 3.5 stars
I’ve only read a couple of E. L. Roux’s books, but I like that we get a variety of genres. I really enjoyed “Unrequited Love,” the first book in the Magic and Heartache series, so I decided to explore more of this author’s work. That’s how I came across “Unexpected Revival,” the first book in the Revival series. It’s a sci-fi tale that spans new worlds, enemies, and aliens. This book captured my attention from the beginning and held it throughout.

Shannon finds her world turned upside down when she discovers she died over a millennium ago. This is not her world; her world was destroyed, so there’s that. She doesn’t know who she can trust or anything else about the place, so she has her work cut out for her. Well, that is if they survive.

I won’t give away any spoilers; you’ll just have to read it to discover what happens.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Kerry Baker

Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will admit, I picked this book up not knowing a huge amount about it, going only off the book cover and description. I fully expected to get your typical rockstar romance so was completely floored by the first part of this book. The events, and the emotions surrounding them, were so well portrayed. You couldn’t help but be drawn in by the characters and everything they were experiencing.
I thought the story was really well written. The impact the opening the opening of the book had really stays with you and dictates how the rest of the story unfolds. I knew I was going to like this book, I just didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. This is a brilliant story that I would highly recommend.

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The Fixer (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second book in the Fall River series, we follow younger brother Charlie Hunnicutt as he battles with the daughter of Hellene (departed owner of the crystal shop). Joy wants nothing more than to demolish the shop and see the town of Fall river and the memories of her mum and their dysfunctional relationship in the rear view mirror of her rented car. There is a lot of family stress between Joy and her sister, and Joy struggles with aspects of her coping strategies. There is again chemistry in abundance.
Another great book where the characters continue to grow, The storyline is engaging and continues to link back to the first book’s characters, although it could be read as a stand alone it is a really good continuation.
I really cannot wait to read what happens to the Hunnicutts and maybe a few more of the residents of the town.

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Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn (Ariadne Winter Mystery Series) by Ellen Butler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree InnInk and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I enjoy how she brings her creative characters to life which keeps me engaged throughout. This is a well written story about Ariadne and her determination to be an investigative reporter. What happens when the opportunity appears for her? Will she lose more than just her job if she doesn’t figure out this mystery? I enjoyed this character and what she added to the story. She pulled me into her world from the start and I found myself routing for her to solve this mystery. I enjoyed watching her growth as well as the other characters throughout. This is an easy, fast paced, entertaining story to read and one you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Rose McCaskey

The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story. Very descriptive with interesting characters. The world building was fantastic. There was a lot of character growth. The interactions between the characters were good and described their thoughts and feelings really well. Great book for fantasy lovers who don’t want or like the graphic smutty stuff. I am looking forward to more books in the series.

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The Fixer (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Trish Ann

The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an entertaining, quick read. I love a good slow-burn romance and this was that. I enjoyed the discourse of the build towards the relationship. Sometimes, fluffy romances grow dull. This was not dull in that respect. I really liked the setting of Fall River and the small town feel.

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