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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50043781-shattered” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565703158l/50043781._SX98_SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50043781-shattered”>Shattered: Logan Book 1</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5872901.Valerie_Davisson”>Valerie Davisson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5890206685″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Poor Logan had recently lost her husband and the life she has known for years. Even though she is grieving, she drops everything to help one of her good friends clear his name when he is accused in the death of a young artist. She throws her all into uncovering the truth so an innocent doesn’t end up in prison. The closer she gets to the truth, the more antsy the real culprit becomes. Will she be able to find the perpetrator before he or she strikes again? This book was a great start to a great series. It will keep you engaged and turning the pages.
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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book #1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Angela Hayes

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Murder At the Wedding is the first book in the Modern Midwife Mysteries series by Christine Knapp. This is the first book that I have read by this author, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her books- but I do love a good cozy mystery, so I took a chance, grabbed myself a copy, and dove right in.
What I discovered between the covers is a fun and entertaining cozy mystery with an intriguing storyline, tension, dramatic developments, family dynamics, murder, crime and investigation, a midwife ‘detective’, hospital politics, emotion, and interesting characters.
I loved Maeve and her somewhat snarky and sarcastic inner dialogue, and witty banter. She really was the star of the show here and really helped to bring the whole story to life. I would love to see this book/series made into a television series, as Meave would be very entertaining on screen. I loved that the author gave her a bit of an original ‘occupation’, and she wasn’t the ‘typical’ writer, chef, bookstore owner, or wedding planner (etc) that we see so much of in cozy mysteries. I also liked the showing of the pregnancy info, ‘hospital’ workings, snippets of hospital procedure, hospital/workplace politics, and midwife work practices- as this added an extra element of interest to the story. Although saying that, there were a few tense, and/or emotional moments- and I will mention that there are some possible triggers included in the storyline, so consider this before diving in. The author has included sensitive topics in the day-to-day dealings of a midwife, and ‘real-life’ issues- but I think she did so in a mindful and considerate way (topics such as fertility issues, and loss of a baby).
Maeve, and the supporting cast of characters are all really well-developed individuals, with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. Ms. Knapp has an eye for detail and her story is wonderfully descriptive, setting the scenes beautifully- painting pictures with her words, and giving everything a ‘visual’ quality.
I enjoyed the mystery and the ‘whodunnit’ aspect’ and the complex storyline, and other clever touches Ms. Knapp wove into her story- it made for an engrossing read.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more of Ms. Knapps work in the future- as well as continuing with this series.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Christine Knapp!

 

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Forest Park (Logan McKenna Series Book 2) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan McKenna is at it again, in this thrilling new adventure in Forest Park, Book 2 of The Logan McKenna Series. This poor woman is just getting her life back together, two years after the tragic accident that claimed her husband’s life. She’s moved on to a new job, a new relationship in the making, and is even taking time to vacation in Portland, Oregon. This poor woman must face tragedy once again as a murder takes place while on her vacation. Will Logan be able to clear the name of her new friend, and make it out of this alive, or is the killer after her once again? There are so many pieces to put together to solve this ongoing mystery while enjoying the thrill of the chase to beat the clock. What an amazing read this was, Valerie Davisson just keeps outdoing herself as this series progresses, and so does the intensity of the cases Logan is in dire need of solving. I am officially hooked on this series and am so excited to continue solving these murder mysteries along with our heroine. Will Logan ever get a break, and get to enjoy life, or is she doomed to continuously be put into life-threatening situations?
@Brandy Rymer
10/2023

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37540145-devil-s-claw” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513314269l/37540145._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37540145-devil-s-claw”>Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5872901.Valerie_Davisson”>Valerie Davisson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5890191608″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A new Otter Rescue has just opened on a plot of land, but there are people who don’t want it there. They’d much rather have condos sitting there. Who wants the Otter Rescue demolished and will they succeed? Logan found herself in the middle of an investigation when she shows up for her shift at the Otter Rescue to find a co-worker deceased and another barely clinging to life. A severe storm is rolling in and she must hurry as her daughter Amy is missing. Will she find her before she perishes as well? This was a fast paced book and it was fun to read. I enjoyed learning about the sea otters. I have always thought they were absolutely adorable, especially how they hold hands when sleeping. The Logan McKenna series if you’re looking for something new to dive into.
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Shattered (Logan McKenna Series Book 1) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered is the first book in Valerie Davisson’s The Logan McKenna Series, and it was an amazing mystery, thriller! I was highly impressed with the way that the characters were developed with so much intrigue, they were well-developed and well-rounded in that they are very realistic. I love the setting, the eerie darkness that follows Logan is just chilling. I love that there is a killer on the loose and that we get to help solve the mystery while living the story through Logan’s experiences. The fact that she works so hard to clear Thomas, who won’t even fight for himself, and then having the community come together to help solve this crime is so heartwarming. What a wonderful read, I couldn’t put it down from the second I opened the book. I am a huge fan of mystery books and thrillers, so combining both into a series was awesome!!! This is a must-read for all you book lovers looking for your next adventure of thrills and chills.
@Brandy Rymer
10/2023

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Claw is the third book in The Logan Series by Valerie Davisson and is one of my favorites so far in this series! This book is so full of thrills, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading this book! It was so exciting I read the whole book in one sitting; I just couldn’t put it down! I had to know what happened to Logan’s daughter Amy, and the adorable sea otter cub. If you love a good mystery series that is full of thrills and chills, then this series should be on your next-to-read list. The action that goes on is so mind-numbing, it’s like you are right there experiencing everything through Logan’s eyes, her fears are real! I am so excited to start on the next book in this series because if it’s anything like the first three books in this series, it is going to continue to offer a thrill ride I can’t wait to get started on.
@Brandy Rymer
10/20203

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick novella, but a really fun read. I feel like I was able to get to know the characters well in a short time and there was a lot of action. The main character is dumped by her husband of 12 years and needs to deal with it. She learns that he has been cheating and her friends are excited that she may become more like she used to be. She is heartbroken, confused, but goes out with her friends as the time goes by. I like the idea that the novellas will all become a longer story and can’t wait to read more. I’m not sure how the title fits in yet so I am waiting to read more and understand it. I also am American and I think some of the sayings were weird, but maybe that is just how the Brits say things, almost like words were forgotten. Overall, I really liked the storyline and characters and can’t wait to continue the story!

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series never disappoints! I’ve enjoyed the first two and this one is no different. Logan (our mc) is always running into to trouble and this book includes a mystery, twists and turns, and a mysterious newcomer that shows up out of no where and throws a wrench in a well thought out plan BUT the most important part of this story was… Sea Otters! Absolutely adorable and we get to learn quite a bit about them in this book!

As with this other books in this series, this book can be read as a standalone but IMO this series should be read in order to get the most out of the series! I would recommend this to anyone that love a good mystery!
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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can’t get enough of this series and this writer’s stories!! They grab you from the first sentence and hang onto you until the last word. Each story is full of adventure, mystery, romance, suspense, and lots of shenanigans.

This story focuses on Sheriff Shane Hamilton. He’s had a pretty rough year and that election was something else. Coming up on a very trying anniversary, Shane is looking forward to having some private time to think back over the memories of the past 19 years. When his phone starts ringing off the hook and messages are blowing up the line, he soon learns that a body was found and his idea of a private weekend is now blown to pieces.

FBI Agent Liza Bartholomew wasn’t planning to return to Eider, Iowa anytime soon. She’d rather not ever step foot back there after the last adventure she had. However, her latest suspect is leading her to Eider and some familiar faces she hasn’t seen in awhile. Trying to keep a very low profile, Liza gets word of a murder when she stops at a local convenience store. Her cover may be blown and her suspect now might get word of her arrival. Everything is blowing up in her face and her plans are shot.

When the sheriff and the FBI Agent end up realizing their cases are connecting and they find themselves spending more time together, feelings start to erupt that neither one wanted initially. The romance build is fun to read about these two!

I highly recommend reading these books in order as the back story is important to really understanding the characters in this series. I’m sure it could be read as a stand alone but there will be some important features lost. I’ve really enjoyed this series and can’t wait for more from this author!

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All Logan wanted to do was enjoy some quality time working on her art and music. After losing her years prior husband this was just the break she needed for her and her daughter. Yet neither could imagine their lives changing so drastically when they saved a sea otter pup. Gina, the owner of the local sea otter rehabilitation center sits on the land that Gina’s father left her but even that is in jeopardy now. Everything is on the line along with Amy’s life. This is the first book I have read from this series but it won’t be the last that’s for sure! The author did an amazing job giving enough details about the back story that I knew enough to grasp the storyline and the history of the characters.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Rayne East

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hooks you in
This is a well executed psychological thriller. It’s dark, gritty storyline has twists and turns that you don’t see coming. This is the sequel to Killer Blonde and the storyline does make reference to events that occurred in the first book but the author does a great job of weaving in key information so it doesn’t detract from this story. I will definitely go back and read the first book though. I enjoyed the character interactions especially Cade and Rook they were like characters of a crime show. This book could easily be made into a movie or tv series. I look forward in this series. Recommend.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this installment of the Logan McKenna Series, we learn a lot about Otters and conservation of their habitat and those people who don’t care about the otters and using force to hurt people. This is another great book from the author. I really like the main character and the storyline that goes along with her.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Never being pregnant myself, I loved the facts/tidbits about pregnancy sprinkled at the beginning of each chapter. The start of the book contains a relevant quote from Moby Dick, which sets the tone for the whole book.

The line “I didn’t wake with nightmares. But then again, my nightmares were all coming in the daytime.” It sums up Maeve’s life as she tries to solve a mystery and save their family business. The book excels at character interactions and the main characters are fully flushed out. The field of obstetrics is also described, but not in a boring nonfiction way, but as part of the story.

I was also intrigued to read more about and find out “El Cid” could have been based on a real person!

I found the mystery to be easy to solve, but still really enjoyed this light hearted, fast read.
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the second book in the Logan McKenna series, the author brings different perspectives of an incident and shows the wide range of characters in the story. I am really enjoying how the perspective of the characters come together to bring better understanding of the crime. There was a lot more action in this book compared to the first book. I again liked Logan’s character and hope we get to understand more of her background.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Shannen Kern

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an incredible read! I also appreciate the research that this author put in about otters because they are seriously one of my favorite animals. It made for a perfect combination of learning and thrilling mystery. The way the background is painted for us throughout the book brings such vivid scenery to the forefront of my mind. I will say this definitely had me thrown for a loop with all the twists and turns. I loved the flow of the story, which is absolutely important, so you aren’t jolted out of the world you’ve immersed yourself in. You won’t want to miss this installment of Logan’s mysterious series, and I’ve already picked up the next book because I can’t wait!

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The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Earl, Her Reluctant GuardianThe Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical mystery/romance. One of the main reasons is the vivid descriptions of the setting, for example “fog hovered barely above the ground, gray, cold with a threat to engulf the entire area distorting sight and sound,” for it made me feel like I was in the 1800s. The budding romance between Jacob and Vanessa.

I am always looking for words I don’t know, and this book didn’t disappoint with the word benighted; or the unrest against Napoleon in France (which I didn’t know about it). The Vanesssa character was also written excellently, for example, one of my favorite lines was “I’m not a dashed female jumping at shadows” and “she was not some helpless, spiny ninny.”

Overall, I would highly recommend if you like a fast paced, intriguing story about two people destined to fall in love.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Devils Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is book three in the Logan McKenna series. It does seem as though you could read each book as a standalone, but being a series, I’d just read them in order. This story was a little closer to home for Logan than the previous two books. This one involves a murder at her job and then includes her daughter, Amy, missing. Logan and her daughter are back in California. There was a lot of interesting descriptions in this book, especially about Sea Otters. Again, Valerie is an amazing with making you feel right in the story and assisting with the descriptive movie in your head. But there were also a lot of people that were telling the story to keep track of. Overall, another decent read. I’d be interested in what other crazy scenarios Logan gets herself into.

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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With her husband Jack passing due to a car accident, Logan McKenna must continue living and find ways to survive. Although teaching didn’t seem to pan out, Logan continues to find her place in the world. Maybe it’s through helping friends at their booth at an arts festival.
A dead body is found in one of the other booths and the police suspect Logan’s friend is the killer. Logan feels a great need to help her friend.
This book is well written and I enjoyed learning about the main character Logan. She’s a strong woman who cares for others and I can easily relate to her. The world building helped put the story together. A good mystery book and a new series I’m looking forward to read more books by this author.

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Forest Park (Logan McKenna Series Book 2) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is book two in the Logan McKenna series. Logan is back at it again trying to figure out what has happened. While on vacation to Portland, an explosion at a food truck causes murders where she realizes she knows the deceased. Valerie definitely can explain her way around some food, I had to stop and eat! That said, the author is definitely incredibly descriptive with everything in the book, talk about movie in your head! There are a lot of different views and it jumps around a lot and I admit it took me a little bit to follow and catch who I was reading but I did eventually catch up. The story overall was good, Logan’s character definitely has a lot of depth and I like how it makes her feel real and likely relatable. Here’s to book three and hoping it’s just as good if not better!

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Shattered (Logan McKenna Series Book 1) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is book one in the Logan McKenna series. This is my first introduction to this author and although the book wasn’t my favorite, I will be checking out the rest in the series. It was nice to find a murder mystery that was interesting and not the same as the rest. Logan has been through a lot and is now trying to find herself in the second half of her life. After all, she’s only in her 40s, she’s got more to do in this life. The book itself was good, started dry for me but I came back around. I can appreciate the different arts in the book and found everything quite interesting. Everything was explained in such detail that I felt that I was about to get a good grasp on why Logan enjoyed it. It is at a Festival where there is a murder and one of her friends is a suspect. I am looking forward to book two.

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Zibs for Sale (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast (I am an Alien)Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another worth-reading picture book by Lori Wickstrom. I disliked the discontinuity that the hardware store is light years away, yet they traveled by spaceship faster than lightyears? I did appreciate it parallels the original (and not Disney-fied) retelling of Beauty and the Beast, to expand children’s knowledge of the traditional tale.

The story is supported through vibrant, colorful illustrations. Although a little wordy at times, the story is intriguing enough to be engaging to students. I also learned, I probably wouldn’t like to eat Zibs!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Winter Austin’s books. I think this story is my favorite of the McIntire County series though. Jolie and Xavier make me fan myself. Jolie is on the search; will she prove Xavier is innocent or is he the one with the little girl? A wonderful ride of adventure and romance, that will keep you reading for hours!

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love the McIntire County series. Winter Austin brought all the same stops as before plus more. Even though this is the fourth book of the series, it can be read as a stand alone. Though if you love this story I promise you will love all the ones before. There is romance and adventure. Will Shane and Liza fall together or will they be trapped in the crosshairs?

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liar, Liar is another phenomenal addition to the McIntire County series. A dark, twisty, suspenseful, slow burn romance concerning FBI agent, ex-partner of Boyce, Liza, and steadfast, Sheriff Shane Hamilton. Together they need to get to the bottom of a new case involving murder, scam artists, and arson. It’s not very high on the spice level but judging what I’ve read from Winter most, if not all, are very clean which is a nice change of pace once in a while and allows the reader to focus on the mystery aspect of the book. Overall I think readers who like this type of read would be very happy to give this series a chance.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Betsy Melano

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A sweet take on Christmas magic! Holly is traveling around the world to find cheer so the elves can continue making Christmas magic. What Holly doesn’t realize is that she’s stuck in a never ending cycle that she created herself. What is she missing? Interactions with people!
A bit of magic brings Holly to spot a flyer about a fall festival in Emerald Hollow.

The flyer intrigues her and Holly decides to see what the festival is all about. As she starts to connect with the people in the Emerald House and in the town of Emerald Hollow, Holly finds changes she never expected! As she meets Ash and his friends, Holly begins to find the joy in helping with the festival decorations. Meeting Ash and other people in Emerald Hollow is the start of something special for Holly, the elves, and for Ash!

I read this book as the first holiday book for the season as we move into October. It really got me looking ahead to the Holiday season and thinking about other Christmas books to read this year. The story is great, the atmosphere is perfect, and adding some romance is the icing on the cake or maybe I should say hot cocoa!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Darker and gritter. This is book two in the killer series and while I enjoyed the first book Killer Blonde this book kicked everything up a few notches. Once again, told from both sides, the detective and the killer or killers.
Picking up some time after the events of book one, Cade is back to the daily grind. Getting back to a normal day to day when he is notified of something not even, he could have predicted. A dark web page for serial killers. Not only that but they give out challenges and the newest challenge is to come to the twin city and take on Detective Cade Dawkins. When not one but two killers accept the challenge Cade’s worlds is set spinning as not only his life but the lives of those, he cares about the most are pulled into the twisted world of kill or be killed. As if that wasn’t bad enough Cade is also having to fight to keep his job when everything seems to keep going from bad to worse.
Did Cade get lucky with the killer blonde killer? Can he stop these new threats before it’s too late? How far will the killers go to “win”? Once again, the author shows their knowledge and attention to detail when it comes to the investigations and heinous crimes themselves, I feel like I am watching an episode of Criminal Minds play out on the pages and I’m searching for the clues to bring down the killer. Cade continues to evolve as the story gets more intense and he fights for all that matters to him. After racing through book one I tried to pace myself better with this one but failed epically as I was too engrossed to slow down. I had to know how it ends. I can’t wait to see what will come next and I hope to see book three in the series soon, to see what mystery Cade will overcome next.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Nina Maes

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Mystery and thriller, with lots of twist and turns leaving you at the edge of your seat. Fast paced read with strong characters. Great story line leaving you wanting more. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a great thriller mystery novel. Looking forward to reading more about Logan McKenna.Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mystery and thriller, with lots of twist and turns leaving you at the edge of your seat. Fast paced read with strong characters. Great story line leaving you wanting more. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a great thriller mystery novel. Looking forward to reading more about Logan McKenna.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer suspense with an intriguing story that keeps you searching for the answers. This is the first book I have read by the interesting Allan Evans. Spooky month always needs a good mystery or two and this book put the spooks into my daily routine for the next several weeks. Dual perspectives of Cade Dawkins and the killer keep you entranced in the mystery of Killer Blonde from start to finish.
Cade Dawkins is a seasoned detective with several big wins under his belt, but nothing could have prepared him for his biggest case so far. Several beautiful blondes are seemingly killed in “car accidents” across an area but the more he investigates the victims the more questions he has. These are not accidents but staged moments to throw him off the scent of a serial killer in the area. With each new discovery he feels the hope of finally stopping the killer but then something new is discovered that keeps him looking for the connection to stop him. The killer meticulously plans every detail, making sure that nothing is given away and the nothing is what it seems. The depth and reasoning behind their actions keep you on edge as you see the game of cat and mouse play out.
Will Cade find the killer in time? How many women will fall victim before the killer is stopped? Can Cade keep his friends safe? The plot and depth of the characters kept me hooked from start to finish. Making me really think about how aware I am of my surroundings as a single female when traveling at night. The author’s ability to have such developed and well-defined polar opposites keep the reader interested in seeing how each with evolve over the course of the story and trying to figure out how it will come to an end. Truly one of my favorite authors of the month and I can’t wait to start book two in the series, Killer Smile, and see what the detective will face next.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Modern Midwife Mysteries series. I absolutely love cozy mysteries so was looking forward to this one. It was enjoyable and a great introduction to the characters.
The writing style flowed nicely and was easy to follow making for a nice quick read. The writing was descriptive so I could picture is all clearly as I tried to solve the case alongside Maeve. To start with I was unsure whether Maeve’s determination and strength came from wanted to clear Will’s name, but as we got to know her character she definitely seems like my kind of person.
I also liked the mix of real information, cosy mystery and humour, it was balanced well and worked (and the fudge cake doesn’t hurt).
I loved Maeve, her family and the interactions between the characters and I look forward to catching up with them again!

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Claw is the third book in the Logan McKenna Mystery series. It is a crime thriller chock full of action, suspense, mystery, murder, intrigue, and drama. Logan McKenna’s life is going well, and she has settled into a comfortable life in her Southern California home near the beach. She has a new job and finally has plenty of time for her music. When her and her daughter rescue a baby Otter, they take it to the Southern Sea Otter Center where they nurse it back to health. Things take a sinister turn when the land the center sits on becomes the target of numerous individuals who all try lay claim to it. When someone Logan knows is murdered Logan takes it upon herself to investigate the mystery surrounding the property. She quickly finds herself swept up in a world of greed, resentment, loss, betrayals, secrets, and violence. Logan could be the next person on the killer’s hit list if she does not solve this mystery quickly enough. I loved the characters of Logan and Amy. Both are kind, smart, compassionate, and determined. The close relationship they had as mother and daughter was endearing and heartwarming. This story took some twists and turns as Logan worked to solve her latest mystery before more lives were lost. The more I read, the more intriguing the mystery became, and I was hooked until the very end. I highly recommend this series!

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