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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get to read book two of the Reed brother adventures! I thought the author did a great job in this follow up book in keeping the mysteries fresh and exciting. If you haven’t, you will definitely want to go back and read book one, which introduces the boys and their gifts. I loved the continuing friendship between Jon, Frank, and Mira and seeing how they continue to help and support each other. We see that things are getting weirder for Jon and Frank as their powers continue to manifest. I enjoyed see how the author balanced the Zodiac Games, a competition between the houses, with unpredictable rules and changes and the different the struggles the twins were experiencing. This series is definitely giving me Harry Potter/Percy Jackson vibes and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. I am so excited to see what happens in the next book!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla has done it again! This series is SO GOOD!!! I haven’t read them all (YET!), but all the ones I have read, have hooked and reeled me in so quick! You don’t HAVE to read the others in the set to read this one, BUT you WILL want to! Trust me!!!! There is also a prequel to this book that gives you a small intro into Phoenix and Aspen’s story. Again you don’t HAVE to read it, but again I would totally recommend it!! You will not be sorry buy reading them all. You will thank me (or better yet the author) when you do! This book is also NOT a stand alone. There is another book to their story after this one (book 6). Okay so to the book!…. Phoenix is a football QB superstar. Just starting in college football with his brother (Shane) and his cousins (Cole and Damon), who he played with and dominated in high school with (You can read more about them in the other books!), his goals are clear. NFL here he comes! Until one night over the summer, throws his plans for a huge loop. Aspen has goals of her own. Surf board shop with her sister. She designs the boards and her sister designs surf clothing. Neither one want or need a relationship. Having bad role models in the love department growing up, they both don’t want anything to do with relationships. They both have to stay focused on school and their dreams. Well Miss Aspen decides to give up her v-card that summer before college and to both their surprise she gets pregnant!! Yep total wrench in both their plans. Now what can they do? He plans a fake relationship to keep the other girls off his back and she agrees to keep her parents off hers’. What could go wrong there, right? Well minus the fact that they can’t be in the same room with each other without fighting!! This book ends on a cliffhanger that will have you RUNNING to get the next book in the series. Trust me when I say, this series is that good!! I can’t wait to read the rest!! With a fake relationship, sports, a pregnancy, and plenty of back and forth banter you will love this enemies to lovers bully romance. I won’t give away anything, but let me tell you the ending had me on my toes!! Grab this one NOW!!

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I lick the cover does Teddy become mine ?! 🫣🤪😱😘

Summer and Teddy grew up together , life changed and Teddy went to the Navy and Summer went touring the world but she’s home now and she wants her Grand pappy Micky ‘s bar but he’s sold it to Teddy but he’s gracious enough to give her a roof over her head and a job so she should reign in the sass a little I’d say …

Teddy and Summer are each others kryptonite and watching them find each other again was magical 🥰make no mistake there were some tense moments when Summer’s past comes to haunt her and help comes from an unexpected source but also there were tears when Teddy shared his story ,this was a quick read that ticked many of my must have boxes and again these people just crawled into my heart ❤️

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rocketships made of Stars is another amazing kids book written by Lois Wickstrom. I read this story to my daughter and she absolutely loved it. I feel like the book was a little bit of educational teaching the kids about stars. The illustration was done beautifully. I would recommend this book to kids no older then 9 years old.

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Tequila MidnightTequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jessica is playing with fire and she needs to be wary that she doesn’t get burnt . She’s gone from real estate to delivering “paperwork “ in dark dangerous places and she’s attracted the attention of some questionable characters ….also she has a taste for Patron , girl that stuff will put hair on your chest 🫣🤪

Jessica gets approached by Velasco to find his daughter , Doraliz and much like him I can’t help but wonder if she was taken or Jeff on her own accord , I mean hello she’s more of a commodity that anything else and if I were her I’d run and when Jessica starts asking questions people don’t like it and she gets friendly warnings to leave things well alone,but she’s like a dog with a bone ….

There’s more going on in Jessica’s life other than trying to find Doraliz , there’s the drama with her folks , Angus and his feelings , her sassy friends and her four legged non judgmental housemate 🐾😍As for Doraliz she’s safe and sound but I get where her heart is at .

I enjoyed this read and Jessica may have baggage but she’s bold and brave 😉

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom
Genre – Kids
Page Count – 32
Cover Designer – Nicolas Milano

Shirl takes her alien friend Eee-ahh to school with her.

The kids figure out that Eee-ahh is an alien, because she is green and has an antenna. The teacher asks Eee-ahh where she is from. Eee-ahh draws a map of the stars — She circles a constellation that looks like a rocket ship. The sky looks the same, but Eee-ahh gives all the constellations different names.

Will the teacher like the new names?

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

She writes by herself. She writes with co-authors. She asks illustrators what they would like to draw. If she ever writes her autobiography, the title will be My Life as a Group Project.

Her mother used to get angry with her for daydreaming. Her little sister picked on her. So she lived in books and wrote her own stories in which the bad-guys made sense, and the good-guys had a chance. As she has grown older, her imagination has grown weirder. Even she doesn’t know what she will write next.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Gillian Fawell

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So his best friend’s a prince but Lev is a man in uniform! Bodyguard to a prince, he certainly catches Daphne’s eye even if they can’t stand each other! It’s always fun to read an enemies-to-lovers story and watch the characters fight their true feelings! Another brilliant book in this series but perfect as a standalone too! Go read it!

 

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1 by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Gillian Fawell

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This book was smoking! An everyday girl, a gorgeous prince and a whole lot of spice! This is a fairytale romance for grownups! And only book 1 of a series so there’s plenty more to come! I can’t wait to read more – this one is highly recommended!

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashley Westerman

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a lot of fun to read, and I felt like I learned a ton. I loved getting the author’s perspective of her tarot cards. As a person who doesn’t know a lot about tarot it was a refreshing read. I enjoyed each poem she wrote, and who knows maybe they’ll come in handy in the future. If you have any interest in learning anything about tarot, I highly recommend this book and this author!

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by M Policicchio

A Rainbow Like YouA Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fabulous story is the worst thing I have read in a while. This beautifully written story made me so much more emotional than I expected and I am angry at the author for it. There was the touching scene between Hastings and Adrian in the hospital. Then the hilarious interview that put Jillian in her place. Then that twist, that twist of the knife to my heart, was not necessary.

Let me set the stage…Adrian is finally back on tour with his band, the hottest rock band on the planet Sign of a Scandal, after taking a year off. The hiatus was sudden and not necessarily wanted by the rest of the band. There is some tension between bandmates. Not to mention that there is a whole heap of pressure on Adrian to continue to spit out hit songs for the band to complete the one album left on their current record deal. The only problem is that Adrian has hit a massive case of writer’s block.

Adrian travels in his own bus for several reasons but mostly because of his OCD and germophobia. After being on the road for a week, Adrian realizes that he has a stowaway on his bus. Hastings. Hastings is a 13-year-old that has managed to tuck herself into the small spaces on the bus to stay hidden until this slip up. There are several tense moments, anger, things said, and finally some truths revealed. Adrian agrees to allow Hastings to ride with him to New Orleans, where she plans to leave.

Along the journey, Adrian and Hastings develop a comfortable friendship. Hastings manages to convince him to go after a new love. The situation comes to a boil when Hastings collapses outside of Adrian’s bus and is discovered. The health issues that Hastings had not disclosed to Adrian reared their ugly head. Everyone misconstrues the nature of Adrian and Hastings’ relationship. As Adrian’s world continues to crumble, he must make some big decisions.

I won’t give it away. But I will say that the way the author handled the reveal of his decision was classy and perfect. I am still angry about getting left in my feelings but I will put that aside to say, this was one helluva fantastic book.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Stephanie Runyon

Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aspen asks Phoenix to be her fake boyfriend.
He refuses because he doesn’t do relationships.
When they told Aspen’s parents that she was pregnant, her parents began bickering with each other. Phoenix and Aspen leave and her parents don’t notice.
Every time they meet up, Aspen and Phoenix don’t get along and end up fighting.
Aspen kept having dreams of Phoenix and a baby girl. She was also married to Phoenix in her dreams. Phoenix’s grandfather was Mark Reid’s employer. He was Aspen’s father, and it was his insurance that was helping with the doctor’s appointments. When his grandfather tells him to throw his next fight or he will fire Mark Reid, Phoenix feels conflicted. Phoenix’s grades had fallen since Shane disappeared and refused to help him. Phoenix had dyslexia and needed a tutor. Aspen took over his tutoring after she found Noel reading his assignment to him. She read the assignment out loud and made recordings for him to use when they couldn’t align their schedules. Aspen felt alone during the pregnancy because her parents only told her about abortion clinics and didn’t seem to care otherwise. Aspen was afraid after her last doctor’s appointment. Something was possibly wrong with the baby. She told Phoenix, and he said he would be there at the appointment. The doctor performed the amniocentesis, 2 weeks of waiting for the results was stressful on both sides. Where was Shane? What would the test results reveal? Would Phoenix really throw his fight?
Isla Vaughn continues to build suspense in the fifth book in the Hidden Valley Elite Series. Cruel Hate takes on a nefarious feeling when Phoenix’s grandfather becomes involved. Shane’s behavior was off so much that even Damon and Cole had noticed. Aspen was worried about how long she could continue attending school when she had the baby. She had already set in her mind that Phoenix wasn’t reliable and that she was on her own.The end of this book left me stunned and eager to read the sequel. The story deserves a 5-star rating. The intense drama will appeal to readers who like romantic stories with a plot beyond just steamy scenes.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my word these covers are something else ! What’s in between them will break your heart and blow your mind 🤯

2 things …. 1. Pay close attention to the trigger warnings 2. Even though this is the first book in the trilogy I’d recommend you read Craving Control first as it gives you a fuller more informed experience BUT that’s my person opinion ❣️📚

Like is a survivor, she’s a warrior and she’s stronger than she thinks and when her past comes to haunt her she has an army behind her and I’ll be honest I actually felt my heart rate go up #truestory#

Lilly and Zeke ( Venom) are engaged and he’s in the MC run by her dad Brutus . Now I don’t want to waste time talking about this waste of space , he’s an oxygen thief and a waste of organs 🤮he’s an awful man and I’d love to cut him a few times and leave him in the desert so he can be eaten alive 🫣😱( I think you get that he’s not a nice man )

By the end of this read I was exhausted mentally and emotionally and I loved it ! I know I sound like I need help 🤣🫣 but this really had everything it was dark , sad , cruel , raw emotions , real emotions , fear , angst , betrayal, you name it I felt it and what does the future hold for this club and it’s members ?!

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Julie Johnson

Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5.Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very emotional book but one that should be shared with all young pet owners. In this story, Shadow, who is the stray cat that keeps showing up, has stopped eating like normal. Oscar and Emmy’s owners notice a lump on Shadow’s belly, so they take her to the vet. The news is not good and now they must all say goodbye to Shadow.

Very gently written in a way that young children can have a better understanding of what happens when pets become too sick. I would recommend this for all pet owners, especially those of the younger generation.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaugh did it again! If you’ve read the previous books in this series you knew Cruel Hate would get your blood pumping and she did not disappoint!
Phoenix and Aspen are connected forever after a one night stand left Aspen pregnant. Now in college, they decide to start a fake relationship that should be mutually beneficial. Phoenix is still a hot head with NFL dreams. Aspen is an artist with dreams of opening her own business. A baby may complicate things, but both are determined to be their best for the baby.
Cruel Hate also brings in some family drama that was previously only alluded to. The cliff hanger means I need to read the next installment now! Can’t wait to see how their HEA happens!

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Naomi McDonald

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this to be a book you can’t necessarily sit down and read cover-to-cover. It’s helpful to read the poetic descriptions of a card and the thoughts the author has written to go with it, then step away and let the information marinate.
This isn’t like a classic Tarot book, which can seem somewhat technical. I feel like this work has more of a gentle flow to it that softens the information and allows it sink into your subconscious.
An interesting reading experience.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Helen Dawkins

Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Book 1 of Phoenix’s Duet (there is a prequel Cruel Start). Even though this is the beginning of the duet, it is the 5th book in the series. It is not necessary to read the previous books, but I highly suggest you do as they are interconnected and will give you 10x the reading experience and understanding of Phoenix.

Readers hold on to your hearts and stomachs because you are about to go on an insanely intoxicating rollarcoaster. Phoenix and Aspen’s relationship is part toxic part pure infatuation. They both desperately do not want to have the lives of their parents, but it seems that at every turn, Phoenix and Aspen are at each other throats.

It was never in either of their cards to have a baby, and definitely not a baby with someone so infuriating or distracting to their plans of a future. They also both can’t deny that they are extremely attracted to the other. As well as an all-consuming passion. They consume eachothers every thoughts. But is that enough to let their guard down around one another?

Everyone seems to notice the way they feel about each other, except the other person. They both keep lying to themselves that they, in fact, want nothing to do with the other, but yet can’t keep them off their mind. Their entire relationship or should I say “fake relationship” is very Hot & Cold.

There are so many things that the other does not know about them. They quickly are learning there is more to their character than what they originally judged them as. But so there are so many secrets, hidden daggers in their families, and so so much trauma. Will they ever make it past any of that? Are they doomed to recreate their parents’ mistakes? Or maybe even worse ones?

The ending will leave you gasping for air at the intensity of the cliffhanger. I can not wait for book 2 of the duet to see where their lives and relationship are headed!!!!

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Helen Dawkins

Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series.

Tamaska and Kodiak are both still having a push-pull contest of whether they want to be together.

It is becoming abundantly clear that Tamaska is not safe anywhere – even with the wolf shifters. The vampires will stop at nothing to get her, more specifically, her blood. The Wolf shifters early on experiencing an intense loss, making them th scramble to regroup. Why do the vampires want Tamaska? Will Tamaska and Kodiak finish their bond connection? It seems the only option is to turn Tamaska into a wolf shifter – that is, if she can survive the transformation.

I absolutely love the storyline, but …. I am not a fan of the characters themselves. It looked like it was getting better in book 2, but they just reverted to their old ways in book 3. I find both Tamaska and Kodiak extremely annoying and whiney. They both want control, but neither are willing to give even an ounce of submission. Also, several times, the author repeated things that had just happened. There were also things that were “revealed,” but technically, they had already been revealed or uncovered in book 1 or 2. Several times, characters asked questions that they should have already known the answer to. Also, there are so many things that have happened to Tamaska, yet she tells no one… I understand keeping some of the things secret because the author can not just explain everything all at once. But it just made Tamaska seem like she could care less about literally everything – her life, ancestors, the wolf shifters, and even the vampires.

I did enjoy the cliffhanger at the end, and I am looking forward to reading book 4. I would love to see more of Ash. She is by far my favorite character in the book…

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was thrilled to get to finally read the third book in this series! I swear they just keep getting better and better. Tamaska is really coming into her own and seeing her character continue to grow is so amazing to see. She is trying so hard to fit in with the pack, while still trying to figure things out in her relationship with Kodiak. There was definitely a lot going on in this book and it has been my favorite so far in the series. I am so excited to see what happens in book 4. If you love shifters, vampires, action, romance, and fantasy this book and series is for you!

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Tausha Treadway

A Rainbow Like YouA Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld. This is a very emotional, moving read. I really enjoyed it. Its the story of famous Adrian a famous rock and roll star who is reeling from a break up. He has even lost his ability to create more music. While struggling on his tour, one night he finds Hastings, a 13 year old runaway, hiding on his bus. Normally Adrian would just kick her off and send her back home but something about her makes him feel again. Hastings talks him into letting her travel at least so far with them and in the process they begin to become closer. She reveals to him that she can “see color in music” and begins to help him write again. When they find out her parents are both dead from a tragic accident he agrees to let her stay until New Orleans. In the mean time Adrian meets Sasha-Rae and sparks fly. He can’t believe how much he feels for this woman so quickly. This new relationship will set of tragic events that could destroy all of them. Will all of their past secrets come to haunt them all? Read this wonderful book to find out.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before I say anything about this story, let’s start with reading this in the order this series is meant to be read. This is one of the most highly explosive stories I have read in a long time. This is Phoenix and Aspen’s story. Let me tell you these two are the strongest and most dedicated people I know. Nothing comes easy for them. School, families, friends and doing what is right, all comes with a price. So let me ask, can this couple get through this? Will they withstand all of the obstacles laid out for them? Will their love be stronger than what they have both seen in their own family? The story has so many twists and turns. It is a fast paced page turner for sure. I will give you NO Spoilers as you need to read this book to believe the strength Phoenix and Aspen have. This author has always been on my favorite list, this one puts her at the top. As here I sit waiting for the next book in this series. I love this series and look forward to reading the next installment.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Kerry Carr

Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Things Unseen Series. I would recommend reading these books in order as it will give you a better understanding of the characters and why they find themselves in the position they are in now.
We are back with Con and Neve. After they barely survived their first adventure together they are asked to help Con’s brother and his partner Ciara. After Ciara starts suffering with a mysterious illness that means she harms herself while she sleeps she is admitted to hospital. And this is where Con and Neve come in as they work together to uncover the reason before these episodes and hopefully find a way of stopping them.
However things aren’t straight forward and their investigation leads them into danger as they try to get answers from Ciara’s ex and a cult leader has them in his sites.
This is a fast paced Suspense story as we yet again see Con and Neve put themselves in danger trying to protect someone else. The twists and turns in this story were great. I never knew what to expect and I was gripped from beginning to end.
Can Neve and Con help to get to the bottom of Ciara’s problems? What will they uncover along the way? And at what cost.

I loved this book. It was a great read that I couldn’t put down.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Devon Pulliam

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly loved this book. It was a short read and I was so wanting more. I love these types of stories and this one did not disappoint me. Now this book would be suitable for young readers wanting to dip into crime books. It was well written.

Eve is drawn to Murder Creek and the disappearance of Lacey. So much so that she asked for an incomplete on her paper for school so she could write on this particular case.

What she uncovered at Murder Creek was not only answers but peace about a murder many years before Lacey disappeared. I loved how the author gave credible information and sources. This book shows that all it takes is one piece of information and a whole more will unravel.

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Moriah Venable

Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Antoine has been alive for centuries by being a hybrid, a being that is both angel/vampire with the duty to protect humans from demons and other supernatural threats.

Not only does he have a demon that continuously causes havoc named Gustav who would turn the innocent humans into demons but he also has to find his mate.

“If I didn’t connect with my mate soon, I’d die. And if I died, she’d follow soon after.”

Have I seen this plot before? Yes. Was I still hooked? Of course. The title alone caught my interest and an angel/vampire hybrid character is not something I have read lately. I thought I knew where this story was going. I was so wrong! The plot twist is the reason why I will be recommending the novel to my friends.

I love the cover and I love that he has black wings.

I see that this is book two. I hope there is a book three that I can look forward to reading.

Antoine seems to think he will die before he finds his mate since

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Trish Ann

Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read for me. It was an engaging story with a main character you root for. She really wanted to get down to the bottom of the issue. The author built the story in a way that keeps you invested. I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Trista Martin

Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was immediately excited to read this debut novel after reading the blurb. My attention was quickly grabbed when I started. I enjoyed reading about Mitch and Mia and how their long-term friendship turned into romance and everything that led then to that point.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated
By Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

After reading Royally Complicated I knew I had to dive into this book! It was definitely a page turner for me and even better than the first! I have read a handful of Gwyn McNamee’s book now and I would definitely say she is one of my favorite authors! This series is the first I’ve read of Christy Anderson but I will be checking out more! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Melissa Fink

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The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Reluctant Suitor was a great read. The book was a fast paced book. It was action packed. It was a good romance story. This is a series, however you could read it alone and be able to follow the story. I do feel like if you start from book one that you would understand the characters more. The world building and characters was well thought out.

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Fortune’s Favorite (Soulbound Journeys Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Amelia Stansell

Fortune's Favorite (Soulbound Journeys #2)Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book two of this series. It was amazing. These two have been through a lot. Ian and Jared are headed to Maldarehm, the pirate haven. Since the isles Jarryd likes to keep his link closed and Ian open all the time. There is something strange about where they are. Ian is cautious about the place and Jarryd is a little weary but is more excited to discover where they are. Can the boys go back to the way they were before? Ready to book three.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maria Colón

Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Why, oh, why?!?!?

In all honesty, I normally try to wait series out so I can read them in one binge. And I’ve been torturing myself by continuing with this series and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

Phoenix and Aspen are not only at odds with one another but with themselves and we are in for a rollercoaster of a ride with this book.

They both are trying to figure out their place not only on campus but in the world and with the pressures of college life and life, their worlds go spinning out of control and who better to take it out on or blame but one another?

We are still seeing visits from characters from previous books, so we know there’s more to come but first we must see where this CLIFFHANGER takes us.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Maria Colón

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I tried to love this book…unfortunately, I read the second book first, so I pretty much knew the entire plot before reading this one and it just took away the joy of reading the plot from me.

It’s the classic American meets a foreign prince and falls in love. There is an uproar, and all is overcome. She’s a loveable person so she wins everyone over eventually.
Fyn and Bridget are likeable characters and have chemistry…. I just couldn’t get into the story. It was like watching a movie when the entire plot was revealed in the trailer.

*This does not mean I will not read another book by either author or them as collaborators; I just would have preferred to read this book first.

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