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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic

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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
Genre – Thriller Suspense
Page Count – 235

When Lynn Miller, an ordinary woman, suddenly wins a life-altering lottery, her dreams and goals seem within reach. But the glittering prize becomes a haunting curse as an unrelenting stalker emerges from the shadows, casting danger over her newfound wealth.

Desperate to convince her skeptical husband, James, of the imminent risk, Lynn becomes ensnared in a relentless web of paranoia and uncertainty. As the sinister pursuit escalates, long-buried family secrets surface, unraveling the very fabric of trust and security they once knew.

In a pulse-pounding narrative of suspense and life-and-death stakes, Lynn must navigate the treacherous terrain of unimaginable wealth, deceit, and the perilous boundaries of family loyalty. With blurred lines between friend and foe, she races against time to safeguard herself before the final act plays out.

Will she triumph, or will it all be too late?

~ AMAZON ~

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Nadija Mujagić was born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, what used to be the former Yugoslavia back in the late 1970s. In 1997, she moved to the United States shortly after the end of the Bosnian War and has lived in Massachusetts since. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports and electric bass guitar.

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan
Genre – Action Thriller
Page Count – 415

Covert operative Jake Wolfe faces his deadliest enemy yet when he is called upon to stop a terrifying threat to America. 

Jake and his highly-intelligent dog, Cody, are pulled into a twisted maze of crimes, secrets, lies, and murders—at the end of which awaits Jake’s life-or-death battle with a ruthless all-powerful global criminal organization.

Jake is known to improvise acts of shocking violence when stakes are high. In his desperate race against time, he will stop at nothing to save innocent lives, and may have to go rogue while seeking his own version of justice.

Buckle up for another exciting fast-paced action-adventure thriller starring America’s outlaw operatives, Jake and Cody.

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 354
Cover Designer – Once Upon A Cover

She’s fiercely protected by her four older brothers. He’s the arch-enemy of the family. Can the two navigate the pitfalls of forbidden love?

Becky Bennett is a YouTube sensation. Her cooking show, The Farmer’s Daughter, is a hit, and her role on the family farm is something she’s proud of. But being an online success and the queen of Bennett Farms hasn’t always been her goal. She’d much rather be working in her garden wearing big floppy hats and overalls, daydreaming about having a little house to call her own. Tired and moody, Becky ponders her lot in life and blames her unforgiving heart on her nemesis, Glen Kirby.

But never in her wildest dreams did she expect to develop feelings for him.

He’s more humble in his sobriety, easy to talk to, and has the best intentions when it comes to her family. There’s something special about the brawny lumberjack of a man she’s known her entire life. But Becky knows her family will never approve and does her best to hide her desire for a man she can’t have—a man who almost killed her brother.

When their secret pining is exposed, Becky hightails it out of town, with Glen following closely behind. These two frenemies can’t fight their feelings anymore, and his respectful chivalry pays off in a night of extraordinary passion. Every moment with him is stamped on her memory. Every second, every touch, every word. Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen—and when it does, a dark secret is revealed that could destroy them all.

Is Becky strong enough to fight for her own happily ever after? Or will everything she holds near and dear to her heart implode into a serving of heartache?

~ AMAZON ~

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“The Singing Author,” KG Fletcher, lives in her very own frat house in Atlanta, GA with her husband Ladd and three sons. As a singer/songwriter she became a recipient of the “Airplay International Award” for “Best New Artist” showcasing original songs at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN. She earned her BFA in theater at Valdosta State University, and has traveled the world professionally as a singer/actress. KG currently gets to play rock star as a backup singer in the National Tour, “Remember When Rock Was Young – the Elton John Tribute.”

KG is a hopeless romantic. When she’s not on the road singing, she’s probably at home day dreaming about her swoony book boyfriends, or arranging a yummy charcuterie board while sipping red wine and listening to Frank Sinatra. KG loves to interact with readers on social media and share about her writing and singing journey.

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark
Genre – Dark Romance
Cover Designer – Heidi Stark

Devon

 

I never expected my life to turn out this way. But here I am, with the four men of my dreams. Yet there’s a threat that’s only getting closer. He almost ended me once.

He doesn’t like losing, and now he’s coming back with a vengeance.

There’s even more on the line this time.

And if we don’t hunt him down first, it will mean the end for us.

 

Angel

 

My psycho stalker is gone.

But now there’s an even bigger threat to our existence.

He’s strong. He’s deadly. But so are we. And we have one opportunity to take him down.

Sea of Demons is a full length dark mafia/romantic suspense containing potential triggers. Reader discretion is advised. This is the 5th book in the Blood and Sand series. Books 2-4 can also be found combined as Sinners, Rage and Pain: The Brixton Trilogy, if you prefer to read the Brixton story to this point in its entirety.

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The Cold Kid Case (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden
Genre – Historical Cozy Mystery

What happens when a spunky, streetwise eleven-year-old discovers a dead girl on a park bench? She ends up on the run and wanted for murder. If finding a dead girl wasn’t enough, the newspapers pin every body in Los Angeles on her. It’s 1932, and times are hard. The price on Sparky’s head gets bigger by the day. Lots of friends are willing to squeal for that kind of dough. Her candy buddies finger her to the cop who wants to lock her in an orphan home. Even the bookie she works for turns rat. None of her old haunts are safe. Sparky chooses a spooky old house for a hideout, and comes face-to-face with a maybe-real goblin and Tootsie, a former silent film star. Instead of turning her in, the strange pair become her partners in solving the crime. But with City Hall involved and cops on every corner anything can happen.

 

Firebird Book Award 1st Place Cozy Mystery Winner, Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award Winner, Author Academy Top 10 Mystery Winner, and Critters Readers Poll Top 10 Finisher for both Best Mystery and Best Young Adult Book.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada
Genre – Kids

Dive into the world of Porter, the affectionate Mastiff, Midge, the friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and their devoted owners CJ and Lora as they embark on an enlightening journey, learning all about canine safety.

Within these delightful pages, young readers will learn the art of approaching dogs with confidence and respect, while understanding the importance of seeking permission before petting. Through engaging rhymes and charming illustrations, children will discover the secrets to communicating with dogs in ways that make them feel secure and cherished.

Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety is an absolute necessity for any child who adores dogs and dreams of becoming a responsible and caring pet owner.

Join Porter and Midge in their heartwarming adventure and equip your child with the knowledge and compassion needed for a harmonious relationship with our furry friends.

~ AMAZON ~

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Jennie Chen

Jennie Chen has been active in purpose bred dogs since 2001 earning over 75 titles in conformation, competitive obedience, rally, herding, lure coursing, weight pull, drafting, water rescue, packing, and animal assisted therapy. Her first AKC Champion was a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Ch Dixieland Blazing Maximus, CGC, HIT, SS, SWET, WETT, HIC, WETX, WTXX, WPD, DD, WWDS, RN, CD, THDA, VGS, 2017 GSMDCA Ambassador of the Breed, “Mouse.” Mouse was the first Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to earn any Water Rescue titles, and he was spokesdog for the Keep Austin Dog Friendly trend for many years appearing in magazines, news clips, and serving the community as an animal assisted therapy dog. Keep Austin Dog Friendly was nominated for a Webby Award in 2016.

In addition to Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, she also owns a pride of Lowchen or The Little Lion Dogs. In 2019, she piloted her Lowchen, GCHS Musicbox Got Your Six at Roman Reign “Target” to #1 All-Systems, #1 OH for 2019 and 2020. Target went on to win the Breed at the AKC National Championship in 2019, Westminster in 2020, and Best in Specialty Show in 2021.

Jennie has served on various board and committee positions in the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, the Lowchen Club of America, as well as regional Newfoundland and Bernese Mountain Dog Clubs. She is a GSMDCA draft judge and weight pull judge.

 

Giselle Nevada

Originally from the Philippines, Giselle came to the US to attend Wellesley College where she studied Economics. After graduation, she worked in managing risk/compliance teams, specializing in machine learning and more recently, risk policy.

Giselle has owned several mastiffs over the past 20 years, some from reputable breeders and others she rescued as adults. Her experience with rescuing and fostering mastiffs led her to become interested in socialization as a way of preventing future issues. She enjoys working with her dogs and has trained them in various canine sports such as carting, conformation, agility, rally, trick dog, nose work, and more. Her puppy, Porter, is an example of the success of early socialization, having earned multiple performance dog titles and even starred in a movie directed by Marian Yeager called “Match Me If You Can.”

Giselle is an active member of various dog clubs such as the Scentwork ATX Club, Capitol Dog Training Club of Austin, and the Mastiff Club of America. She has lived in Austin for over two decades, and her passion for dogs and socialization continues to inspire her work.

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Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson
Genre – Sci Fi, Adventure
Page Count – 422
Cover Designer – Miblart

Wilda Firestone suffers no fools. And the seasoned retiree refuses to be tempted by the thrill of time-traveling shenanigans and instead buckles down to train her clueless new protégé. But when a bomb reduces the time machine next door to ashes and reduces her life’s work to rubble, the angry woman takes on a dangerous investigation…

Ignoring her own battle scars from past time-hopping adventures, Wilda convinces her trainee to jump to 1850s France to lure the elusive terrorists out of the shadows of history. But when their malfunctioning contraption dumps them hundreds of miles away, the savvy agent fears something far worse is out of whack in the time stream.

Can she unravel this mind-boggling mystery before it’s “off with her head?”

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Shadow Bringer (Raven Academy Book 1) by Brandi Elledge

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Shadow Bringer (Raven Academy Book 1) by Brandi Elledge
Genre – YA, Fantasy
Page Count – 241
Cover Designer – Knesya art

The shadows come out at night …

As a sheltered eighteen-year-old, who lives in one of the safest communities in America, protected from vampires, witches, shapeshifters and, most importantly, shadowbringers, I should be content, right?

Wrong. I’m bored out of my mind. And I can’t help but wonder what is outside my cage, especially when a group of mysterious new kids show up at our school. One in particular is a gorgeous boy who will help me achieve my dreams … but for his own personal gain.

I am going to get all the answers I ever hoped for, and then some, but the cost is high. Why? Because it turns out that I unknowingly carry my father’s secret within me, and it will literally be the death of me …

If only I could hide in the shadows that I fear.

~ AMAZON ~

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Brandi Elledge lives in the South, where even the simplest words are at least four syllables. She has a husband that she refuses to upgrade…because lets face it he is pretty awesome and two beautiful children that are the light of her life.

She is the author of The Wheel of Crown Series and best-selling author of “Blessed” from the Academy of Seraph series.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Page Count – 127
Cover Designer – Belinda Williams

Two weeks before Christmas, I lose my job and my apartment in London. Now my best friend’s no-good cheating boyfriend has left her with a non-refundable plane ticket she can’t afford.

So I do what any good friend would do and use my redundancy payout to buy Shona’s ticket and board a flight to Australia, where I plan to forget that Christmas even exists. Except I soon discover that the festive spirit is alive and well in beachside Sydney—only it looks completely different.

When I receive an unexpected invitation to Christmas lunch from a gorgeous surfer guy I keep bumping into, I’m tempted. But I’d be mad to have a fling with a single father like Jaz who has enough personal baggage to make my oversized suitcase feel feather light.

Then again, holiday romances aren’t supposed to last…are they?

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Belinda Williams is an award-winning Australian author who writes romantic comedy and romantic suspense featuring good guys. She’s occasionally tempted by bad boys, but prefers to write strong women characters and men with big hearts.

When she’s not writing, Belinda is a music lover who sings lead vocals in cover bands. Her other love is the water and she can often be found counting laps instead of words at her local swimming pool.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197609280-beyond-friendship” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1692730496l/197609280._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197609280-beyond-friendship”>Beyond Friendship</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21708352.Marlyn_Love”>Marlyn Love</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5929035286″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Brian has been living it up and enjoying the bachelor lifestyle. He’s had his share of one night stands and is looking forward to one this particular evening until he discovers who his target is: Amanda. His best friend Nick’s younger sister. As for Amanda she’s back in town and getting ready to launch ladies boutique that she’s been dreaming of opening. These two have been dancing around each other for years, but now it seems the stars have aligned. I have gone and read these out of order as I did not realize this book was part of a series. The author did a great job of holding the attention of the reader and bringing these characters to life. The story can be read as a standalone, but now that I know a few of these characters have stories of their own I want to read them.
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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Charlene Pryke

Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3)Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first novel I have read by Elsa Winckler and I loved it. Always fantastic to add another author to my list. Merry Christmas, Montana is a very heartwarming love story between Mitch and Riley and let’s not forget her adorable 4 year old son Dylan. I have not read the first 2 books in the series but I will be definitely looking them up to enjoy more of aunt Janice’s matchmaking ❤️ and read the love stories behind the other characters within this book.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Michaela Massie

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is an absolute rollercoaster of a romance in the best and softest of ways. It includes many of the tropes that we all know and love when looking for more contemporary romance books: best friend’s little sister? Check. A too hot man with a heavy secret holding him back? Check. A sweet girl just pursuing her dreams? Check. A successful man with a bachelor reputation? Check. An amazing slow burn romance? Check.
This is the story of Amanda Brown and Brian Fox, as they navigate their relationship through the years as it blooms and withers as they try and fight their attraction for each other. I definitely recommend taking the time to read this, I know I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Michaela Massie

The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful tale full of adventure, intrigue, magic, and fantasy. This is truly a pirate tale to tell. From the first page, the first sentence, I was hooked. From the first few words, to the tragic death of Camden’s mother, I couldn’t put this book down. Camden fights against all odds and when push comes to shove, he shoves right back till he can move on his own. He is determined to move his life forward, even if it means facing the demons of his past. I absolutely highly suggest taking the time to read this, as I know I will now be on the lookout for any more of Brittany Tucker’s works.

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Betsy Melano

Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another mystery/thriller installment of the Logan McKenna Series. I really enjoyed the way the story kept moving between a time when men were rum running off the coast of central Oregon. And to present day where a young woman is found dead in her family owned hotel. Finding out some family secrets along the way, the book kept my attention. The author as always does a great job of character and world building so well, you feel like you’ve been there. I have enjoyed all of the Logan McKenna Series that I’ve read so far and this one is just as good. I highly recommend this series to anyone that enjoyed a great mystery/ thriller.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Ashley Sugar

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an amazing, entertaining YA book! The cover alone intrigued me and I’m glad I gave it a shot. I loved every page and I was laughing constantly. Was a great adventure with twists and turns and amazing characters! It drew me right in! I can’t wait to read more!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Ashley Sugar

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best friends sister is one of my favorite tropes and I love this book so much! Friends to lovers I haven’t read much of, BUT reading this one has me enjoying it so much more than before. Beautiful and emotional book from start to finish and I couldn’t put it down. I never wanted it to end! Please please read this! You won’t be disappointed.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The adventure continues! After reading the first book and enjoying it, I wanted to see where this next mystery takes us. Mia’s friend is celebrating her Quinceanera but as planning festivities are occurring so is murder! Mia and Gumshoe are on a mission again to try to solve why bodies keep adding up before it ruins her friend’s special birthday celebration. Witchcraft, mystery and cats all rolled into one. Again great mystery story and coming of age tale!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love mysteries and witch stories, this book is for you! Mia has been learning and preparing to be a cook under her father’s wing. Then comes her 15th birthday and everything changes for her. When unfortunate circumstances happen, a mysterious cat, Gumshoe is by her side and ends up talking to her. Mia and Gumshoe team up to solve the mystery behind all these unfortunate circumstances that her family faces. They are such a great team and are such enjoyable characters.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Kay Stritesky

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship is a very cute read that I felt kept me engaged throughout the entire book. The. characters were well developed and relatable to people we all know!
While part of a series this could also be read by itself.
Make sure to have Kleenex handy!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship is a friends-to-lovers story about Brian and Amanda. Amanda is a clothing store owner who just moved back to her hometown. Her brother is best friends with Brian who ends up being a club owner. Brian is a ladies’ man and refuses to settle down due to a secret he holds. Brian sees Amanda at a bar one night and decides she is his next conquest, but upon approaching her, his best friend Nick comes to see his sister and the thought of her taking her home dies. However, both felt this amazing connection in just those short moments. Because he doesn’t “date” they remain friends. Over a handful of years, they remain friends and sexually keep their distance although Amanda doesn’t want that and tells him so. Brian eventually gives in and realizes he just can’t live without her. Both have never felt this way about someone else before. However, while both are extremely happy, the secret that he has becomes evident and he starts to let his insecurities take over his relationship and decisions for his future. Will Brian be able to get over himself long enough to see what is standing right in front of him?
I enjoyed this love story. There were ups and downs and moments where I hated Brian, but completely understood him. Brian turns into a loving, doting partner who can’t get out of his own way until things can’t get any worse. On the other hand, Amanda was an amazing character. She was portrayed as a lovely woman, ambitious, loving, honest, comforting, and understanding. As a woman, she handled herself very well through this story. Emotionally, there were also a lot of ups and downs so kept you on your toes and interested in the story.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love- Review by Heather Knalls

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brian Fox is now running one of the hottest clubs in Boston, Six Pack. His best friends Nick and Cole have both settled down with families and Brian is still living the playboy life. Amanda comes into Brian’s life years before they both are running their dream businesses. Amanda is Nick, Brian’s best friend, little sister. The chemistry between them is apparent from the start but there is a reason Brian keeps to the playboy lifestyle. He has a heart condition that he has not told his friends about because he doesn’t want them burdened with it. He lost his father to this same heart issue and he knows what it does to a family and he doesn’t want that for his friends. However his heart had other plans and while Brian, Nick and Coke are at the gym he has an attack and collapses and they almost lose him. So after this scare he opens his heart to Amanda and wants to possibly see where this can go. Will he let her down and leave her like his father left his mother or will he finally find the love he truly deserves?

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Dawn Brown

The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Right before Christmas, Lizzie loses her job and her roommate announces she is moving out. When her best friend breaks up with her boyfriend, leaving a ticket to Australia, Lizzie jumps at the chance to go alone. There, she meets the most gorgeous guy but is not looking for anything serious.
Opinion
This novella flew by too quickly. I really enjoyed getting “to know” the characters and am hoping that the way it ended will result in a sequel.
This is the first book I’ve read by Williams and I was not disappointed. It was charming and sweet, perfect for a winter novel.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Robin Rankin

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3

I fell in love with all three of the guys in just this book. I hadn’t had the pleasure of meeting them before now but they all left quite an impression on me. Of course Brian’s was the biggest since it’s his story.

My emotions were all over the place while reading and may have gotten some weird looks from the family as I sat here crying during certain parts.

Amanda was exactly what Brian needed when she came into his life. The chemistry was off the charts from the moment they laid eyes on one another and resisted due to Nick warning him off and Brian not being interested in more than one night.

I need to go back and read Nick and Cole’s stories and I hope there will be another, don’t think this group is done telling their stories yet.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Tausha Treadway

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3) by Marilyn Love. I loved this contemporary romance. Its the story of Brian who owns a nightclub called Six-Pack and is determined to never have feelings for any woman. He’s a confirmed bachelor and has a huge secret to keep so he will never let himself fall in love. When he meets Amanda he thinks he can just treat her as every other woman but he finds out she is his best friends sister. That makes her off limits. Amanda is a very successful business woman and is very attracted to Brian until her friend tells her he’s a one night stand pro. Amanda is highly attracted to him and she can’t quit thinking of him. As they become friends they both want more but are both afraid. Will Brian be able to have a relationship with Amanda even though he doesn’t want anyone to find out about his secret? Will Amanda trust her heart and give Brian a chance or will she be to leary! A great contemporary romance!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Tausha Treadway

House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis. This is a fast paced thriller romance that will keep you flipping pages late in the night. Its the story of Cahki who has been captured and enslaved to be the emperor’s concubine. Sung-Jin is the son of the tyrant emperor and wants to over throw his father. With Cahki’s help he might be able to succeed. Cahki doesn’t want to marry Sung-Jin but she sees it as the only option to get out of being enslaved. Cahki is a no nonsense kind of woman and she’s doesn’t let anything stop her from getting what she wants. Sung-Jin has been at the wrong end of his father’s wrath for the last time and he’s going to do whatever it takes to get rid of his father. Even though the two don’t really trust each other they know that they are their only chance. The more time they spend together the more they enjoy each others company. Will they be able to successfully knock the emperor off the throne once and for all? Read this fast paced thriller to find out!

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Kerry Baker

Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3)Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good single mother romance story and I have to say I was really taken with this one. There was something about the characters that I just really connected with and I wanted to know more about them. I loved watching the connection between the main characters grow. I was rooting for them right from the word go.
This is an author I am only vaguely familiar with, having only read a couple of her books. However, this book definitely cements the fact that I will be looking at what else she has to offer. This book was easy to read, really enjoyable and I loved every moment of it. This book is definitely worth the read!

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Melt My Heart (North Fork Series Book 3) by Alicia Street – Review by Kerry Baker

Melt My HeartMelt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an engaging and enjoyable holiday romance story. There are some lovable characters right at its heart and I couldn’t help but become invested in them. They had both been burned by love in the past and have to work to find a way past it to find happiness with each other.
This book is the third one in an already great series. It can be read as a standalone but they are all worth the read. I always enjoy this authors writing style. Each book is well written, engaging and entertaining. They are the kind of books I like to sit with on a lazy afternoon to get lost in. I thought this was a thoroughly enjoyable story and I am looking forward to the next.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by CHARLENE GONZALEZ

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author Nicole Kelleher did an amazing job with the plots, characters, and the world building. I love how this story took me slowly into the charm of the characters where Larkin is chasing the impossible love of Lady Aubrianne.

This book is amazing from start to finish, I can’t wait to read her other books as well.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Kerry Carr

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Gumshoe series and I do recommend reading the books in order so you can fully enjoy the characters and their development. The is a YA cosy mystery but I have to admit with the intrigue, danger, mystery and twists and turns I was just as gripped.
I also loved the paranormal twists in this story of the detective solving the cases being a young witch and her familiar cat which is also a reincarnated private detective. It added such a nice twist to the story and makes it more understandable as to why a cat and a young girl find themselves solving Mysteries and getting into danger.
In this story it is a race against time as Mia and Gumshoe try to solve and stop someone trying to destroy Mia’s friend Tiffany’s quinceanera to celebrate her turning 15.
After Gumshoe witnesses a murder he needs Mia’s assistance to figure out who is behind it and why. As the bodies start to pile up the part of sleuths need to use all their skills and knowledge as they are sent on a dark trail of deception and corruption.
Can they stop the person committing these crimes before they destroy Tiffany’s Quinceanera? Will they learn anything more about Gumshoe’s past life and why they were murdered?
This is a fast paced engaging story that will entertain readers young and old.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Gumshoe Mysteries series. I would recommend reading the first book prior to this one, it’s a great introduction to the characters and their ‘circumstances’.
Short but not lacking, this fun young adult mystery is engaging and an easy read. I love the well-written characters, their relationships and the banter is fun and light and Gumshoe is a particular favourite of mine.
The plot is unique and interesting and even though it’s geared towards younger readers, it’s still entertaining for older adults. The writing flows nicely and is easy to follow making it an easy read.
I can’t wait to meet Mia and Gumshoe again!

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