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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series Book #6) by Becky Flade – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

4.5 Stars

 

A Safe Place is the sixth intriguing instalment in the Philly Heat series by Becky Flade. It seems like this series just gets better and better with each new addition, and Ms. Flade has upped the ante here, yet again producing another fantastic romantic suspense. Well-woven with plenty of drama, tension, danger, mystery, tragedy, betrayal, suspenseful developments, emotion, chemistry, intensity, crime & investigation, family, friendship, a ruthless killer, and clever twists- Ms. Flade had me hooked right from the get-go.
This book has all the ingredients needed to keep me engrossed from beginning to end, especially-
-a teenage runaway who is witness to a gruesome murder ✅
-the caring and protective social worker who is assigned to the case ✅
– the teens older, strong, kind, and skilled older brother ✅
-a ruthless killer ✅
-a bit of a game of cat-and-mouse with the killer on the hunt to eliminate loose ends ✅
-suspenseful developments ✅
-chemistry/spice ✅
The Philly Heat series is made up of standalone stories, where each instalment focuses on a different main cast- but there are some interconnected characters/details/threads which tie the whole series together. So, I recommend reading the previous books- to get a firm foundation, and because they are all fantastic reads in their own rights.
As I have said numerous times before, I have really enjoyed this series, and excitedly pounce on and devour each new instalment as they release- and as each new addition seems to slightly eclipse the previous ones, it definitely makes it harder and harder for me to choose a favourite, as they are all so good.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Flade!
Happy reading…

Thank you, Becky Flade!

 

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

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A high-seas adventure – or a deep-water tombstone?!
Depression-era sleuth Sparky is back in action, but this time she is out to sea! Sparky skipped it out of landlocked Bunker Hill and stowed away on an ocean liner, which turns out to be jam-packed with disgruntled ex-silent movie actors hoping the mysterious film project they are sailing toward will rejuvenate their dead careers. But when Sparky is soon discovered, she becomes hopelessly ensnared in a dangerous case of mistaken identity.
Tensions are running high. Someone tumbled overboard under strange circumstances. But Sparky didn’t do it! The passengers are suspicious of Sparky, but she’s even more suspicious of them. Will Sparky uncover what’s really going on before the vengeful passengers make her walk the plank?
Sparky misses her guardian, former silent movie star, Tootsie, and she even misses her sketchy ex-boss, Bookie. Will she ever see them again? Or will our young hero be forever lost at sea?
“The South Seas Shenanigans” by award-winning author Rosalind Barden is the fourth in the hilarious, 1930s cozy noir “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series that delivers a fast, fun read for tweens to grown-ups.

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Rosalind Barden has long been fascinated by the history of Los Angeles’s lost noir neighborhood, Bunker Hill. Cold Kid Case, the first in her zany, 1930s Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries and the Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award. Over thirty of her short mystery and horror stories have been published, including her inspiration for the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series, “The Monkey’s Ghost,” part of the FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist anthology, History and Mystery, Oh My! She writes and continues to explore lost history in Los Angeles. Discover more at RosalindBarden.com.

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London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Brandy Rymer

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

Book #1
Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey was such a thrilling read, I couldn’t put this book down! I love the characters and how feisty they are, especially our main female character, Evelyn, who finds herself in a messy situation when she is mistaken for someone else while traveling abroad. Patrick happens to be at the airport looking to prevent Megan from going on the run, when he accidentally grabs Evelyn instead, who happens to look similar to Megan. All this mess happens because Megan, who was in a hurry to get onto the airplane, bumped into Evelyn and accidentally grabbed the wrong travel bag. Due to this accident, Evelyn was left holding Megan’s bag, which puts her in a very dangerous situation. Throughout this book we see Evelyn forced to step out of her comfort zone, and continually have to fight for her life, and the lives of her new friends. This story is so realistic, it will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what may be waiting right around the corner! There is a budding romance throughout the story, that is beautifully intertwined with the thrills of mystery and danger. What a wonderful touch to have a slow to develop romance that stayed in the bounds of old-fashioned courtship, showing that there are good men still out there who respect women’s morals.

Book #2
This is the second book of the London Detective Agency series. It focuses on James, who investigates a stalker case for the local bakery owner, Tessa. This book continues along with the first book in the series and contains all of our favorite characters and many new ones. I loved how James finally finds someone to keep him from being such a huge workaholic in the office and gets him to get out a little more from his daily habits of spending way too much time at work. What a great mystery that has you second-guessing who the stalker may be. It casts a light of suspicion at so many of your favorite characters but beware not all are as good as they seem. This book has a lot of exciting scenes in it and will make you anxious to read it from cover to cover, so grab a snack and get ready for a fun read. Happy reading everyone, until next time!
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10/2024

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

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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

Dylan and his sister Emily are at camp Leaf with their dog Theodore. After raining for 3 days, it finally clears up and the camp can have its usual camp games for all the kids to play. But when an important item goes missing, they might not get to do the camp games. Dylan, Emily and a few friends decide to sleuth out what happened and who took it. This is a great storyline with questions in the back of the book for teachers/parents to use to see how their little ones liked the book. About a 30 min read for I’d suggest second or third graders (8-10 yr olds). Cute illustrations in the book as well.

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London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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

Nichole Chrisman

This is a fantastic set of books 1 and 2 in the London Detective Agency series. I loved both stories.
Book 1 – Mistaken Identity
This is the first book in this series. The FMC is set to study abroad in her graduate program but when her bag gets mixed up with another woman. This gives her a major mistaken identity and she is forced to rely on the MMC. He is a private investigator and is trying to bring down the not so nice guy. He needs to protect her, she needs to survive the whole ordeal and together they try to avoid their feelings for each other. This is a great first read.

Book 2 – Be My Little Baby

This is book 2 in the London Detective Agency. Tessa is a bakery owner who doesn’t expect to be thrust into the limelight the way she is with her new bakery and has to go to James for help when an over zealous stalker will not stop. For his part he tries to follow his don’t date clients rule but, well he fails. This book is funny, well written, and a great story.

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Karrie Sears

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

This book is written very well. A little disclaimer for those who might feel like it’s not for you, with the settings being in New York and also England, most of it is written in the British version of English. That being said, some things you may not understand what the meaning is or how the wording is written. This is a romance book, but a clean one with very little spice. Now on to the storyline. Tommy is the drummer for a band and reconnects with his college girlfriend, Angie at his bandmates wedding. Of course Angie is now married to Scott and expecting a child and Tommy is with Chelsea. From the get go I really despised Chelsea, her manners and selfish nature just made my blood boil. In the end though, because I’m not going to do any spoilers, fate had a way to change the directions of a few lives. Overall a great book to read.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Crystal Brehant

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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 is a really cute story. It is about a big brother telling his little brother how he will take care of him as he grows. He explains what they will do, and how they will have fun. It is a really sweet. I think it would be perfect for an older sibling who is welcoming a new sibling into the family.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Alicia Furlan

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

After losing her grandmother, Kat ends up in temporary foster care while the state tries to find her brother, Nathaniel. When the situation at the foster home leaves Kat feeling unsafe she runs away. While on the street she witnesses a murder and becomes a target. Maddie is the social worker who gets called in to help. She takes Kat home with her until her brother can make it back to town. Maddie and Nate feel an immediate connection. Will Nate be able to keep both Kat and Maddie safe? Will Maddie be able to trust in her feelings for Nate or will he leave like everyone does?

I loved the combination of suspense and romance in this book. The spice level is low but it definitely has all the emotions needed for a good romance. Maddie’s past leads her to be closed off from love and her struggle with her burgeoning feelings is very well written. And with any good suspense, I didn’t see the twist at the end coming at all. I’m looking forward to delving into more of the Philly Heat Series.

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

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

This book seems to have so much wrapped into one story. You’ve got suspense, westerns, romance, mystery, paranormal and so much more. It has a little bit of intrigue for everyone. Colton, the main character, is such a likeable character. He is quite easy to love. The book keeps you entertained the whole way through. I don’t think I have read any books by this author before. I enjoyed this book enough to look out for future books!

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

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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

Another great adventure is found in this chapter book. It’s great for our young readers. It was engaging and fun to read. Dylan, Emily and Theodore, the dog,do not go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Once again it comes in handy while looking for the camp trophy. No games can be played until the trophy is found. Do you know what happened to the trophy? Who took it and why? I do! Oh wait, we read the story. What fun we had and the story is fast paced and kept the children interested. I love the parent and teacher activities in the back of this book. This author did a fantastic job with this fun-filled series. The story is well written and the characters work well together. This series is a must have!

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made In Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter October 2024

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

Another good book by this author. Once you start reading you won’t want to put it down.

I have enjoyed reading about the Kincaid’s and the town of Herd. Herd is such a tight nit community that holds onto the town’s history . Abby comes into town and shortens her last name so the town doesn’t know that she is a descendant of one of the town’s founding families that were run out of town. She has come back to try and see about the one strip of land that her family still owned. However, she is hesitant, to let the town know who she really is.

Joe suspects she isn’t being on the level with everyone in town but doesn’t know why. It’s just a feeling he has, so he makes it rough on her.

Enjoyed the book and think you will too.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Britney Humphreys

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Britney Humphreys

5 Stars from all 3 of us!

Gadrella is a young witch that is tired of the typical witchy things. She wants a change for all witches for the first time in 300 years, and she’s prepared to be the one to start switching things up. From her transportation, to her pets, to her potion and uniform-will the other witches join her or shun her?

This book is super cute, and teaches children that with small changes everything can change for the better. My girls (9 and 7 years old) loved the pictures and the over-all message. My youngest said she likes that it teaches people that things changing in life isn’t always a bad thing. My oldest said that she thinks more people need to learn that trying new things is really the only way to grow and change. I like that it teaches you to listen when your friends say new things might be better (and that Halloween doesn’t always have to be creepy-it can be cute, too).

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

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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

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

Another 5 Star read from MJ Murray!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool. This third book shows diversity and how to include differently abled kids in the best way!

In the first book, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore used their sleuthing skills to find out what happened to Mrs. Lane’s mail. Next, the trio discovered a bunch of pirates had stolen the bases from the baseball diamond. What will happen in this third book? They team up with a bunch of people at camp to find a stolen trophy! Who will win when the trophy is found? Will they be able to play the camp games?

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

Another 5 Star read from MJ Murray!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool.

In the first book, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore used their sleuthing skills to find out what happened to Mrs. Lane’s mail. This time they’re back, but looking for missing baseball bases! Who would have stolen the bases from the ball diamond before their practice could begin? Let’s go with them to find out!

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Britney Nicole Humphreys

We give this book 5 stars!

This book shows a realistic relationship between siblings close in age and shows how a big brother should treat his little sister. I love that the book has vocabulary words at the end and that it has access for math and ELA worksheets since we homeschool.

My girls (ages 9 and 7) loved the whodunit aspect. They were writing the clues down as we read the book and trying to figure out who the culprit was. They loved reading about Detective Dylan, his sister Emily, and their adorable (and helpful) pup Theodore. My girls said they do not feel that Emily is a Tattle-tale, but we’ll leave that up to you to decide when you read the book.

I recommend these books for parents who have kids that are reluctant readers. My girls love to read, but I think this would work for kids who do not want to read chapter books. The chapters are short, there are pictures included throughout, and the book itself is 61 pages over 10 chapters. It took us about 45 minutes to read-and that is with the girls asking questions and guessing who did it and why.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by La Toya Lewis

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pig and Poke is about Angela, an adorable girl participating in a pig chase. When Angela starts she seems afraid to catch a pig but by the end of the story, Angela succeeds in her goal. This is a great book to show children how to problem solve and never give up their goals. Angela shows children that you come out on top even when there are tons of obstacles. This book has wonderful illustrations. Young children will find the action of the story fascinating.

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

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

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is my favorite book in the Hot Flash Hookup series so far!

Nikolai is certainly not looking for love when he shares a kiss with a sexy woman in a bar. Chloe isn’t looking for love either, but neither can get that kiss out of their minds. Who knows what might have happened if Nikolai wasn’t interrupted by a phone call from his lawyer? They go their separate ways until they meet again, and Nikolai realizes exactly who Chloe is…his coach’s daughter. That means she is entirely off-limits. However, fate and a sweet, sassy little girl who plays matchmaker might have other plans.

I enjoyed the plot of the book. It was much different than other books about hockey players. Nikolai is well past his partying days, and he is facing retirement. In addition, he is fighting his ex-wife for more time to spend with his young daughter. Chloe has suffered a significant loss and is completely upending her life, moving back to be closer to her father and a career change. Their challenges make them relatable, and the obstacles to a relationship are realistic. Ultimately, I was so happy to see they got their happily ever after.

I love that the books in this series have incredible middle-aged women who are the heroines. They prove that love knows no age, and anyone can find their happily ever after no matter how old they are. As with all the other books, I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Rita White

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Such a cute little book for young kids!. My granddaughter (4) thought it was the funniest thing ever. She laughed at the rhyming and the hilarious pictures. Luca Magoo was definitely all boy and in to mischievous ways with the glue. The illustrations were colorful and bright and bought so much more dun to the story. Great story and great lesson for young curious minds.

London Detective Agency (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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I adore this series!
This all starts off with a slam(quite literally) and keeps you drawn in from there. I was ready to see what was next and felt like I never quite knew what was going to happen.
Evelyn is a wonderful character with an array of feelings that you can totally understand while reading what is going on.
Patrick is great and when you get more of his backstory, he becomes even more relatable.
Them together is so fun.
James is supportive of Patrick and then you get to learn more about him and boy is it amazing. He takes his job seriously and wants to do his best in building the business. He’s trying hard to resist his attraction to Tessa, but with Patrick and Evelyn egging him on, it’s difficult.
Tessa is also wonderful. She is goal driven and doesn’t want to let anything get in her way.
From mystery to thriller, romance to comedy, this series covers it all and kept me interested the whole way through. I would recommend this series to anyone!

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

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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: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute tale in the story of Detective Dylan. Who stole the trophy? Dylan and his friends try to solve the problem. I enjoy this series because it realyy does a nice job of helping teach kids to problem solve. I read this series to my grandson and he loves trying to figure out who did it. We follow the trail just like Dylan. It has a nice flow to the story with great characters set up. I love the diversity of the characters. It is nicely set up for its target audience. We can’t wait for the next one.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jessica Godwin

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. Although it’s a short MM paranormal romance it’s an intriguing story. The Gods give you a second chance at life as long as you find a mate that accepts you in three days or back to purgatory. I like the characters and the chemistry between the characters. The story flowed well and was fast paced. I only wish it was a longer book and I look forward to reading more stories by this author.

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The Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Trouble with Possibilities, the debut novel by Nancie Abuhaidar, turned out to be a surprising little package that tugged at my heartstrings.
It is a contemporary women’s fiction story (chick lit) with heartache, rediscovering yourself, finding where you belong, finding love unexpectedly, new beginnings, family, friendship, following your dreams, angst, emotion, drama, love, loss, regrets, hope, possibilities, complex/realistic characters, adventure, and is a journey of discovery.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to shove us in a new direction, and that’s exactly how Del finds herself winging her way to Africa, on a mission to start her life over. Landing on the vast continent is only the start of her new adventure… what ensues makes for a heartwarming read.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Nancie Abuhaidar!

 

 

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Genre – Historical Cozy Mystery
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A high-seas adventure – or a deep-water tombstone?!
Depression-era sleuth Sparky is back in action, but this time she is out to sea! Sparky skipped it out of landlocked Bunker Hill and stowed away on an ocean liner, which turns out to be jam-packed with disgruntled ex-silent movie actors hoping the mysterious film project they are sailing toward will rejuvenate their dead careers. But when Sparky is soon discovered, she becomes hopelessly ensnared in a dangerous case of mistaken identity.
Tensions are running high. Someone tumbled overboard under strange circumstances. But Sparky didn’t do it! The passengers are suspicious of Sparky, but she’s even more suspicious of them. Will Sparky uncover what’s really going on before the vengeful passengers make her walk the plank?
Sparky misses her guardian, former silent movie star, Tootsie, and she even misses her sketchy ex-boss, Bookie. Will she ever see them again? Or will our young hero be forever lost at sea?
“The South Seas Shenanigans” by award-winning author Rosalind Barden is the fourth in the hilarious, 1930s cozy noir “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series that delivers a fast, fun read for tweens to grown-ups.

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Sarge: Going Deep by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Amelia Stansell

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

This book was good. It’s the second book of the series. I wouldn’t read them as a stand alone. As the story continues, we learn more about Sarge’s past. His future, all the missions, his struggles and more.

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A Tale of Two Crushea by Cori Cooper- Review By Heather Knalls

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

Holland has moved to a new city with her parents so they can help her grandmother after she fell. Unfortunately for Holland that means a new school and having to make new friends. Her first day at school she meets Asher who seems to be pretty perfect for her but after giving her his number he never texts her back when she sends him a message. So instead of letting it get her down she meets Chandler after she is trying to have a heart to heart with her locker that refuses to open. Come to find out Chandler is Asher’s twin brother and things just start to go downhill from there. Holland now has a choice, Chandler who seems to good to be true and beyond perfect or Asher who Holland has more in common with and actually knows more about her. Who will she choose?

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Krystal Compton

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – 5 stars!

Gadrella the witch is tired of all the same things. Brooms, frog toes, pointy hate and black clothes! Nothing ever changes for witches. Until Gadrella makes the change. Everyone scared of change at first. Then believe. What do you want to be for Halloween?

My 6 year old daughter had me read this to her twice immediately! Her favorite Halloween story! She loved the costume making and got the awwww for the bunny! She didn’t want to story to stop which should give this a lot more stars than the 5!! Loved this book and her reactions! (now if only I can pronounce the names)

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a super cute book, and the kids absolutely loved it. the pictures were super cute and went really well with the story line and are very great illustrated. My kids loved this book right from the beginning and thought it was funny listening to the kids run around chasing a pig to catch it. They really hoped the bully didn’t win thou and were super excited on the outcome of the story. Angela really shows how you can stand up for yourself and all about patience and understanding. This was a great kid’s books.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias. This is a rather lengthy young adult fantasy read. Its over 500 pages so be prepared for a long read. It’s the story of young Alice who is a great archer and she is trying to convince her parents to let her compete for a scholarship that is highly sought after. While competing Alice and her friends somehow enter another portal and all kinds of strange things begin to happen. The story is full of challenges, mazes, mysteries, magic, mages, friendships, trust issues and more as Alice and her friends try to find their way back home. Alice is very much the teenage girl that is moody, wild and doesn’t think before she acts which can be problematic in lots of situations. Alice has to determine who she can really trust and if her friends are really her friends. When and if they find their way back home will they still be friends? Read this amazing young adult fantasy to find out!

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Down By The River by Tricia Gardella . This is such a gorgeous book with its illustrations of streams and rivers. It a great kids book to teach them about streams and rivers and how important they are to humans and animals. It teaches that we all get water from them in more ways than one and that we can also get food from them. It also teaches kids the importance of rivers and streams as a whole to the world. With its beautiful pictures it grabs kids attention and helps them realize how important they are to our world. My 6 year old nephew loved this book and it would make a great gift for the youngster in your life. This author is becoming one of our favorite children’s authors.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Shannen Kern

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was our first venture into this author’s work, and I couldn’t resist giving it a try. I am so glad I grabbed it because my kiddos and I had an absolute blast reading it! From the moment we opened the book, we found ourselves bopping along to the fantastic rhyming storyline. I’ve noticed that my youngest pays much better attention when there is rhyming involved. The illustrations added an extra layer of fun that tickled our funny bones. With each page, we find Luca Magoo exploring a new situation that involves an outcome of eating glue. I loved the rhythm and flow of the story, and it felt like the perfect length for both of my kids to enjoy. Overall, I think this would make a lovely addition to any home library, classroom, or daycare! I can’t wait to explore more from this author.

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