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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story. The illustrations were beautiful as well. Donut’s best friend moved away, so she finds a new neighbor to call her friend, but can Peanut, the squirrel, ever overcome her fear and really be Donut’s friend? I think there was a very valuable lesson to be learned from this book, for example, no matter how hard Donut tried to be friendly, clean, and polite she was always just a little bit scary to little peanut because Peanut interpreted her behavior to be menacing. Thank goodness for little Bobo who made everything better by helping Donut and Peanut change their behavior and learn how to approach others.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Toni Sellers

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in The Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series.
Detective Dylan is back again along with his sister Emily and Theodore the dog. Since they never go anywhere without Dylan’s Detective kit, they have another mystery to solve.
My grandkids love these books and as a parent/grandparent, I love how educational these chapter books are. Finding books that will keep them interested can sometimes be a challenge, but these are perfect. The bonus material is a big plus, there are QR codes, and one is for some downloadable ELA/math activities. Very easy to read and some great illustrations to keep little ones interested.

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Krystal Compton

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally Friends by Debbie Sullivan Artwork by Soraya Tavakoli – 5 stars

Donut the dog misses her best friend and decides to befriend Peanut the squirrel. She tries so many ways but scared the fuzzy squirrel instead. Learn how they both work together on their socializing skills with the help of Bobo.

This is a super cute book that my 6 year old daughter enjoyed reading to me. Little giggles and awww how cutes throughout. Her favorite part was seeing them play and becoming friends. Some bigger words for a new reader, however easy enough for her to sound out. Adorable book! She gives 2 thumbs up!
I also love how it shows little ones to understand their feelings, social awareness, and how to build a friendship!

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Austin

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right into the story. I really liked the characters. Kylian is a quarterback and his dream is to make it big. When all his sick mom wants is for him to find someone to love. By a twist of fate, he meets Gia. Gia and Kylian come up with a plan to help each other out. Will they be able to keep their hearts out of it? Or will they get a HEA? Overall, I really enjoyed this book. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tausha Treadway

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella. I loved this book and so did my 6 year old nephew. We especially thought it was appropriate for this time of year. It’s the story of Gadrella a 300 hundred year old witch. Gadrella is tired of the same ole thing and she wants to change things up a bit. Gadrella is very head strong and independent and wants to do things her way. Maybe she wants to ride a bike and not a broom or maybe she doesn’t want to wear a pointy old hat and what if Gadrella wants a dog instead of a cat? Such a cute book to teach kids that its ok to be yourself and do things your way. You can use your imagination and follow your dreams anyway you want. This book is such a great book for kids and it would make a great gift for the little one in your life.

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Unexpected Revival (Revived Series) by E.L. Roux – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Unexpected Revival (Revived Book 1)Unexpected Revival by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unexpected Revival (Revived Series) by E.L. Roux. This is a Sci-Fi romance that’s about a woman that destroyed the Earth at one point and dying only to be brought back to life by the big wigs to find out how she did it. Shannon would love to tell them but there’s one big problem, she has no idea! When she meets D’lane who is new to her existence and the one she is beginning to rely on more and more. There is also a growing attachment to him that she did not see coming ever! Her goal right now is to save the planet but his is to destroy it. How will they ever get on the same page. Who can Shannon trust when she is not sure at every turn. People and places are not as they seem and she is tired but knows she has to succeed at this mission. When Shannon realizes the only person she can truly trust is D’lane she has to rely on instinct and hopefully they will end up with the same goal in mind. Will Shannon succeed in saving the planet? Read this fast paced Sci Fi Romance to find out!

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Tabitha Montero

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Due to an incident with her Grandma, Holland has to up and move to Arizona, despite living in Durango her entire life. She had to start over at a new school and make new friends. On her first day she meets Asher, and sparks fly immediately. But a few days later she meets Chandler and he also has good qualities. She soon finds out these two boys are twins and are known to compete against each other. She doesn’t want to be another one of their trophies but she is still fairly attracted to them both. So they cut a deal and try to win her over.
This story had me laughing out loud and I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the characters and writing. Being from Arizona myself made this even better. Will definitely read more from this author.

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Julie Johnson

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a fan of Detective Dylan! He’s a super sleuth who uses clues and his notebook to find the culprit and solve the mystery. He’s at camp with his family and friends and a trophy for the Camp Leaf Games goes missing. Dylan is determined to find who stole the trophy so that it can be returned and the games will be played.

This is a great book with very short chapters. It would be great for those 8-12 to read independently or for any age to read aloud. The end of the book has different words that might be new or difficult along with their definitions. I highly recommend this book!

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Amanda Williams

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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

This beautifully written book captures the sibling bond in a heartfelt way, with warm illustrations complementing tender words. Highly recommended for families seeking a comforting story

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book had my boys asking lots of questions and wanting to learn more about the animals/fish that live in rivers.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”Lots of different fish live in the river.”
S (age 3) – “Fishies splash when they jump in the river.”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Santana Hicks

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After Petra’s brother is announced as dead by supposedly killing himself, Petra takes it upon herself to find out the truth. She does not think he would do that. She goes to the Cloistered City to follow in her brother’s footsteps. Petra slips into the role as a courier and tries to discover more about her brother’s time here.

She meets Rand, a captain in the Shivalry. He seems different from the rage filled fighters that the Shivalry normally have in their ranks. Petra is instantly intrigued by his unique eyes and can’t seem to get him out of her mind since meeting him. In the middle of the Festival of the Late Harvest Moon, Rand brings Petra to a magical garden where Petra accidentally bonds the two together using an ancient incantation.

The pair need to work together and get used to a new life together even though they are from completely different places. Will love prevail or will the empire find a way to destroy them.

I really enjoyed Petra and Rand as characters. The author did a wonderful job with the character growth of both, together and alone. The way they built the world made it come to life. I also really enjoyed the internal monologue.

I honestly think the author could potentially write a second book with these characters. There are some loose ends and the world is big and interesting enough to continue on.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was a cute read and the author kept me interested throughout the chapters. Holland is definitely a character many YA readers can relate to.

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Sarge: Going Deep by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Oh, such a very interesting installment in the series. I loved this one. We get a deeper look into Sarge’s past. I loved the writing. The scfi elements really pull things together. The characters are again very fascinating. I found myself pulled right back into the universe of Sarge again and it was such a good read.

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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles, #1)Reunion by Jocelyn Lindsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this one quite enjoyable. A supernatural with a strong woman over the age of 40, woohoo! Great little bits looking at their younger days of battiling the hellgate for the first time. This is a well done story. I found it had a good flow. I liked the premise. I wish more writers would do stories like this. There’s some reminiscing and action with drama. Loved the characters. This was a great story.

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh man, I loved this story. Kylian has his hands full. The story is full of romance and drama. Waiting to see if Gia could help him drew me in right from the start. My heart was breaking for him because he’s being pulled in so many ways. This is a wonderful series that I can tell is going to be a must have. It’s full of drama, romance, big emotions and lots of “what am i going to do?: The story has a great flow. I love the dual POV. It has well=written characters.

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Productivity is Power: 5 Liberating Practices for College Students by Hillary Rettig – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Productivity is Power: Five Liberating Practices for College StudentsProductivity is Power: Five Liberating Practices for College Students by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very resourceful book full of good information that can help not only students but others looking for some help in organizing your life. It’s a pretty good read backed up with research. I found some interesting tips that I will be trying in my life. It’s worth reading.

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Megan Rea

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really cute story about a making friends and how you may have to work a little harder to do so. Donut the dog is sad because her friend moved away and she’s lonely, but Peanut the squirrel is there and Donut really wants to be her friend. But everything Donut does scares Peanut and Donut doesn’t understand why. This is a great story to teach kids that making friends can be hard but it’s okay to keep trying and to talk to the person they are trying to be friends with to see what is going on. I really loved the illustrations and the storytelling. This is a great read for kiddos and adults alike.
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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finally Friends is a delightful children’s book that masterfully intertwines a charming narrative about two unlikely friends with essential lessons in social-emotional learning. The story revolves around Donut the Dog, who longs for companionship, and Peanut the Squirrel, who initially struggles with the idea of building a friendship.

The book’s strength lies in its poignant themes of patience, communication, and understanding. Donut’s persistent yet gentle approach to making friends with Peanut serves as an excellent example for children navigating their own social interactions. The narrative demonstrates that friendships can take time to develop and that overcoming fear and misunderstanding is part of the process.

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

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

I really enjoyed this story. Being written during a time when women weren’t exactly at the forefront career wise made this a really intriguing mystery. I found the premise to be strong. The mystery was entertaining to figure out. I had to work to solve it and I enjoyed the twists in the story. It was a very well written story with a strong FMC.

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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles, #1)Reunion by Jocelyn Lindsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought the review I would write about this would be bad because of the heavy references to what happened in the past…making me wonder about missing a whole book. I only had to deal with the unknown for about a quarter way through(although references were made later) then the story picked up and the suspense started happening and I could not turn pages fast enough to see what would happen next!

I ended up really loving this story other than the aforementioned issues. I was saddened with the Cole situation. I was hoping he would provide a happy ever after. Seeing these girls now and their interactions with each other was incredible. Good and Bad. I am hoping for more in the future.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Shelly Kittell

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve loved this series since the first book. This story got me right in the heart. The perfect balance of romance and suspense. The story just grabs you right from the beginning. You really do not want to put it down. It has a very nice flow. The story runs smooth with very little glitch. The characters work well together into the story. I highly recommend this whole series.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A chance meeting and an instant attraction – friends, lovers and second chances as well as some interesting family drama with the most unexpected person…. So hard not to write spoilers. In some respects this is 2 romance novels mixed into one but ultimately the live story of Ash and Calla ❤️

If you have the opportunity to read this series in order I would recommend starting with book one.

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

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

4.5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Heaven Only Knows is Book 3 in the Silver Buckle Brides series and I really enjoyed this story of Barrett and Lou aka Agata. While this story could be read as a stand-alone, do yourself a favor and definitely read this series from the beginning. I feel like I am part of the Brockbank family with each story. If you love contemporary romance with love, family, past hurts with a second chance…..I highly recommend this book and series.

New Orleans, the Big Easy….Barrett is working to help settle and finalize his client’s cases being a lawyer…but never expected to be intrigued and drawn to a mystery woman….Barrett is focused and his eye being part of a law firm and no time for love nor dating. Agata is holding secrets within her heart….but she also has this generous heart of giving to others to help her people of New Orleans. The push and pull between Barrett and Agata…but Barrett really learning what he truly wants after a painful past in love and Agata having to also get though a past by losing the only man she ever loved. Will secrets drive them part or will love truly prevail…

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Charlene Pryke

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

Tommy and Angie have a love story that spans through time – they break up and go their separate ways live through some serious life events where they both become single parents with different life circumstances and that toss them together again as friends whose long ago feelings rise back to the surface again.

This novel can be read as a standalone but I plan to go back and read book 1.

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It is book three in a series and I did not read the first two books, but found that I had no trouble reading this book out of order. I think that the back story and understanding of characters in books 1 & 2 would’ve added to the story, but it was not necessary in order to enjoy the book. I liked the dynamic between Abby and Joe. Abby has a secret and Joe knows something is amiss. Navigating through the situation provided a good story to follow and I found this to be a quick and easy read. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed and the author could’ve developed the story following the revealing of secret and the aftermath a little bit more. But overall, I still enjoyed the book.

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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened (The Gods’ Scion Series) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by April Rose

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

  1. The Viper’s Bloodline: Awakened is the 5th book of the series, and having only read this one, I feel as if I can’t truly do the series justice. However, I will say that this was a very fun read. And though the beginning felt slow, to me, I feel this was mostly due to my not having read the first 4 books. If you enjoy a book full of drama and angst, I believe that this series would be a good recommendation. I’m considering going back to read the rest of the series, after which I would update my review. Really enjoyed it the dark fantasy aspect and the characters were fun to read, though I didn’t personally relate. The story would be really great for you get readers, but it was still very enjoyable.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by April Rose

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Fate, Frankincense, and Funerals” by Naomi Valkyrie is a paranormal romance which follows the ife changing experience of Acheron, a Vulture shifter who sees over the funeral rites of others, making his a pariah amongst the rest of society. One fateful day, he is tasked with a special request to leave the town he and his fellow Vulture shifters live to perform the rites for an unknown practitioner. While fighting an inner battle, Acheron managed to change his life, potentially changing the entire structure of their society through the power of acceptance and love.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The fluff was adorable, and even the one spicy scene was incredibly sweet. Would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys paranormal fluff.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Jenni Bishop

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Bree has woven a tangled web of secrets and lies in this dark themed fantasy romance. This world is not a simple world it is full of armies and battles, ancient spells, myth and forbidden magic, emperor’s, slaves, ancient prophecies and ancient gardens.
Petra’s life was nothing to rave about but now she had a reason to go beyond it a vow she made. Finding the truth, the reason for her brother’s death and there is only one way to do that. What she didn’t expect was to come face to face with destiny and her fickle ways. She now finds herself inadvertently tied to one Captain Rand Tsenturian of the Third Shivalry. Will Petra find the answers behind her quest, or will she be disappointed?
Captain Rand Tsenturian is bound to the Cloistered City he had no idea one mysterious woman would change all that. A woman who is looking to get herself killed if she wasn’t careful. But what she does stuns him.
When I came upon the ending I wanted more. I felt robbed. There was so much more that could be explored and fleshed out. I also have unanswered questions, I felt things were left unresolved like why there were not punishments for particular crimes/events, because I wanted justice, I wanted consequences to be doled out. I wanted ar$es to be kicked.

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills (Donut & Peanut Collection) by Debbie Sullivan – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Finally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social SkillsFinally Friends: Donut the Dog & Peanut the Squirrel Learn Social Skills by Debbie Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finally Friends is a heartwarming story about patience, courage, and friendship. Donut is eager to find a friend, but Peanut is hesitant. Peanut must conquer their fears and learn to trust Donut, while Donut learns patience and understanding with Bobo’s help. This children’s picture book carries important messages for both children and adults. The story is beautifully complemented by Soraya Tavakoli’s wonderful illustrations, making it a great book for any child.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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