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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Rayne East

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For dystopian lovers
This was a brilliant read. The author has a flair for fantasy and builds a world that is unique and engaging. The characters are well developed and the plot was wonderfully executed. There are multiple layers and a world full of possibilities. I loved the world and the factions reminded so much of Divergent. I am looking forward to book 2. Highly recommend.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois J Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author who writes fun and entertaining children’s books. I have enjoyed reading her books from the first book I picked up. They are great children’s stories that are engaging and have colorful pages that could tell the story without words. In this story Chester is asked to clean his room. But he finds cat-faced aliens who seem to get him in more trouble with his mother. Can he teach these aliens where his things belong or will he find himself in more trouble. I enjoyed Chester and his imaginary friends. They are great characters that any child will enjoy reading about and what happens to them. I highly recommend this book and the other books by this author.

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Rayne East

Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Mixed feelings
This was an interesting read – the cover and blurb drew me in. The story started strong with Dane and Mike looking to enhance their relationship by adding in a female. I think if the storyline stayed on this path it would have been enough. The story takes on some other aspects and I did feel a bit disconnected from the characters at times. I pushed through and the ending was not what I expected. Still worthwhile giving it a go.

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Rayne East

Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun
This is the third book in the Kings of screen series and what an enjoyable read. With witty banter, flirtatious interludes and a guy who knows what he wants this contemporary romance is a quick read that is well written and draws you in. Carina and Nathan area great couple and I loved the dual POV. This is a great afternoon delight. Recommend.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Allyson Ware

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dystopian novels are my favorite. I feel like there are not enough of the genre out there, but let me tell you, this is a great one. The author knows how to create amazing characters, a world that you can easily place yourself into, and a plot that flows seamlessly. I started this novel absolutely despising Juliana, but by the end I wanted to be her best friend. She starts out stuck up (as you would expect from a high caste) and she is put in her place by becoming a white star. I truly feel that she realizes by the end that she is supposed to be a moon.

The only bad thing I have to say about this novel is that it can be a little dense in parts, but that is because the author is creating this amazing world with explicit detail that cannot be missed. In my eyes, that does not deserve one less star; I cannot fault an author for detail. I also love that the storylines fall together by the end of this book. May is one of my favorite characters because she is an old lady that wants to help everyone she can. She ends up saving Anthony’s life, but I will not go into detail about that. You will just have to read and find out for yourself. I cannot wait to dive into the next in this series because I just cannot get enough!

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Barbara Bohls

Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really deals with adult situations and what happens when couples think their relationship isn’t meeting all their needs. a M/M couple wants to expand on their family or have one for that matter. This means opening the doors to situations or ideas that could possibly hurt their relationship or make it stronger. I haven’t read a lot of M/M/F books before so with that said, I feel that this books approaches the subject matter in a safe and educating way. I feel that the author was able to take this relationship and not only make a great story but also inform the readers in something that not everyone is well versed in. That is a true talent. I read this book quickly because I became emotionally invested in what was happening with the couple and how things were going to end. I recommend reading this not in public because the steam is off the charts and made me blush a bunch!!
Enjoy a new world or an existing one.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Taylor K Stephenson

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

~ The Horrors of Alda Continue ~

I have been looking forward to the second book in this series for awhile…and I am so stoked to have gotten the chance to read it! As with the first book in the Obscured Throne series, I don’t typically read dark fantasy. However this series seemed to whisper to me in a way I simply couldn’t resist. Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey lived up to my expected hype, which was incredibly gripping from the beginning through to the end, I seriously couldn’t put it down!!!

The reader gets transported through several different character perspectives, each one not only haunting but also very well developed. I found myself lost in their tales. You learn more about the evil that is gripping the world of Alda, and the Black Gnarl at it’s center. We find out that the good forces, are being sustained by the Fifth magic, could there be hope after all? The Obscured Throne’s Eldritch Inheritors stand in the way though, they are elusive horrors worthy of any fright night tales.

Russell once again did an amazing job putting you right there in the world of Alda…hang on, because as you read you may find your spine tingling with fear right alongside the humans, dwarves, and elves in the realm of Alda.

Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Rayne East

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great imagery and adventure
This is the second book in the Obscured Throne Trilogy and is so well crafted that I couldn’t put it down. The characters and world building held me captive right until then end. This starts off straight after book one and the reader is thrown into an adventure filled with action, uncovered secrets, drama, magic, suspense and loads of mystery. It is hard not to get swept up in this author’s writing. Definitely start with book one. I can’t wait for book 3. Recommend.

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  1. This is the third book of the series and can be read as a stand alone. It is carefree an fun to read. Small town country boy finds a girl at his favorite country artists concert an she might just be his very own fairy god mother! He cant believe all of his dreams are coming true because he decided to go to concert! But can it be true? Music, Life and Love all from one quick decision?

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Jenni Bishop

Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Acting Counsel is another fun story and the third book in the Kings of Screen series by Morgana Bevan. It is a close proximity romance tale in the heart of all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. It can be read as a standalone but as I always say start at the beginning you never know what you may be missing. This light-hearted contemporary romance is a quick read.
I enjoyed the banter and the push of the relationship between Catrina and Nathan. I love that the story is told in dual POV. It shows you who the characters truly are. It exposes them warts and all.
She’s not putting her heart on the line for a client and not one that has a reputation.
He wants something real and is willing to let it all go.
If you want to know what happens then make sure you read it yourself.
With friendships and sassiness, chemistry and steam, angst and drama it makes for a nice escape for a few hours.
I look forward to reading more in the series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Jenni Bishop

Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2)Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Thorne fantasy Trilogy. I said it before, but I will say it again Russell’s work reminds me of Tolkien works. I found myself immersed in this post-apocalyptic world.
This riveting tale is fast paced and intriguing. The world building, Russell’s imagination and the character development are all well-crafted. Multilayered threads have been woven together to create a multi-faceted world that is steeped in evil. The Ghosts of Alda shows world in ruin and people who are trying to save themselves from an evil entity.
Ghosts of Alda is an original and unique action-packed adventure story that kept me engaged and the pages turning. The book is a nice blending of dystopian fantasy with the right amount of darkness, and intensity that had me on the edge of my seat.
I am definitely hooked on this Trilogy now and looking forward to the third and final book.
The story has you wondering where Russell will take us next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 28
Cover Designer – Nicolas Milano

Chester doesn’t want to clean his room. He says he wants to clean the sandbox first. Four cat-faced aliens arrive in a merry-go-round-shaped spaceship and make an even bigger mess than he did. When he finally goes inside, the aliens put all his toys under his bed. His mom is not pleased. And she can’t see the aliens. But, she tells Chester to teach the aliens where his things go. The aliens copy him again. Will his mom believe him?

~ AMAZON ~

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book #2) by Russell Archey – Review by Angela Hayes

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Ghosts of Alda is the second spell-binding book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy by Russell Archey. I am loving this fantastic series so much- after reading book one and developing a bit of an addiction for Mr. Archey’s work I couldn’t wait to continue what we started in the first instalment, so when this second instalment released, I put aside everything else I was doing/reading and plunged right in.
This continues the intriguing adventure we began in the previous book- fully immersing us in a vividly detailed dark fantasy with a bit of a dystopian feel, plenty of action, drama, secrets, revelations, magic, agendas, mystery, suspense, emotion, and interesting characters- all woven into a rich, captivating, complex, and multi-layered plot.
As with the first book, I love Mr. Archey’s epic storytelling talent, writing style, and his ability to completely capture my attention- immersing me so completely in his story that the ‘real world’ ceased to exist- and for me that is the mark of a truly skilled writer. He packs so much into his story, crafting an epic tale that came to life before my eyes as his world building skills are excellent- everything seemed so real and believable, it was easy to imagine everything he was describing, like it was playing out on a screen, not words written on a page. And as with the previous book, I can see this making a great movie or television series.
The storyline is entirely unique, with lots of dramatic developments and other clever and unique touches that made the story quite gripping- a real page turner. It is told from multiple perspectives, which gives the story extra depth as well as added intrigue. I love the cast of character, each one is cleverly crafted into a fully developed individual with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. They definitely were the ‘stars’ of the show here. I was fully invested in them and the outcome of their story.
As I mentioned previously, I am hooked on this trilogy now and can’t wait to see where we go from here. If you love fantasy with a darker, edgier feel- then this is definitely the series for you- but I highly recommend reading the first book before starting on this one as there is a lot of important information, storyline, and character details that you should know before you embark on this second instalment to fully appreciate the adventure.
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Russell Archey!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Jess Engel

People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful and delightful read! This wonderfully illustrated story has an entertaining and imaginative storyline! The flipflop of traditional world to an animal world and their observations of humans was so fun. I just loved the characters, Ranger Marco and his adventure with Fawn and family exploring the human world was so cute. The characters and their interactions really made the story. This is an easy read that is fun for the whole family. It will put a smile on your face!

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Shea Gilkerson 6/6/23

People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great way to teach kids to change their perspective! This book is about Ranger Marco and the animal scientists he is giving a tour to see what they think about humans and the things they do. It’s a fun journey with a deer family and their racoon guide. The illustrations are magical and fun, it gives kids a chance to think about the environment and some of the things we do, and it is laugh-out-loud funny on more than one occasion. I loved it as much as my kids!

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Amber Howard

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is actually the first book I’m reading by this author. I have to go back and read book 1. However I must say this is by far one of the most creatively written books I’ve read this year. I could visualize everything the author described it. I could feel the fear the characters felt. I was dang near on the edge of my seat the entire time. At first I was a tad frustrated because every chapter focused on a different character and time. However it all came together nicely at the end. Im a little heartbroken that one of the characters I fell in love with had such a fate bestowed on her. But it made the story that much more impactful. I hope the good guys win in the last book. Definitely a 9/10.

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Shannen Kern

PROOF: People SafariPROOF: People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos and I thoroughly enjoyed People Safari and its gorgeous illustrations! We immediately picked up other books by this author as soon as we finished this one. It will have you giggling and give you a whole new perspective of nature, animals, and our environment. I thought it was a very cute book and definitely made my kids pretend to be animals observing me for the rest of the day! I highly recommend picking this up and sharing it with the younger ones in your life.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Candida Hopper

Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read other books by this author so I figured it would be a good book and it exceeded all my expectations. This book can be read as a standalone but I suggest reading all the books in this series because they are great reads. I loved following the story of Hank and Ella Mae, there was so much emotion in this story. I found myself invested in these two characters’ lives and the outcome of the story. I was pulled into this story and couldn’t put it down until I found out what was going to happen between them and what was going to happen with Hank and Ella Mae’s careers. You don’t want to miss out on this wonderful story, I’m not going to give anything away so it’s my recommendation that you read it. I will be reading more books by this author.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Shannen Kern

Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing read to get lost in! I couldn’t read it fast enough and was constantly surprised by what would happen next. The way this author creates Truly’s world is nothing short of incredible. I’m not often taken by surprise by books as they can be fairly predictable, but this one delivered. The blend of paranormal and crime was so superb I am searching out others that fit this bill as best as possible! The chapters themselves are a bit shorter than most books I read, but they flow so well together that I barely noticed. I highly recommend picking this up and answering this question yourself…is Truly really unfortunate?

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Paloma Fierro 06/06/2023

Helen was a girl full of love and adventure for her 1st husband, but the latter was just so but not for her, but for his country. After just 3 years that country will take him away from her and she will suffer greatly.

 

Conway was a gentleman in all  that matter, his business, partners and taking care of those he loved. Begin this kind of man helps a friend in need, one whose sister must be escorted safely back to home. Oh but destiny has all in hand, and the red ribbon will act. 

 

A short and fantastic romance full of friendship and the power of healing, this story is for one cozy sitting. 

People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Rachel Moss

People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book! It was interesting to see the animals describe what us humans do everyday, and I guess it would be an interesting and different way to teach young children about why we do some of the things we do. The illustrations in this book was also very cute and colorful. I very much enjoyed looking at those! I look forward to reading this book to my daughter when she gets a little older and understands more.

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Katie Kearney

Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a huge fan of the forbidden. This book has just that. This is part of a series, I read it just fine as a stand-alone but I am excited to read the others. The characters got me hooked right from the start. I found myself wishing I had more time in a day to read so I wouldn’t have to stop. It’s a well written storyline with characters you can connect with and root for. This is a newer author to me but I definitely can’t wait to read more. Four big stars and highly recommended to everyone.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4 Stars

I was intrigued with the storyline and the cover of this book and decided to dive in….and this was quite an enjoyable read! This story gave me lots of suspense, intrigue, rawness of the characters and definitely my heart for these boys and what they suffer as far as abuse…this author did a great job of storytelling.

What is the ultimate price of freedom and is it truly worth the cost? The boys at the correctional institute stir up a way to escape…..but at what worth? Escape the abuse from the institute officers… something has to happen……..

This story is truly a very good read…the struggle and what the boys endure at times….my heart.

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Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Sheri Schrader

Editor Kill Fee (Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries #3)Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Editor Kill Fee is the third book in The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries series. This book can be read as a standalone and enjoyed. I started with this book in the series and look forward to grabbing the first two books to learn about the other mysteries Taylor has gotten herself and her cats into.
Taylor and the other characters are pretty fun. There are some quirky characters between them all, and a few others can be irritating. It adds a bit of realism to them since everyone isn’t cookie-cutter perfect.
I got drawn in by the blurb mentioning the Wine and Crime book club and someone going missing on a deserted road. The story was fun and had some twists and turns. I enjoyed it and read it quickly to find out how it would end. If you like cozy mysteries with a cast of interesting characters, this is a good book to grab. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Melissa Fink

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SeenSeen by Lori Nelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seen was my first book I read by Lori Nelson and it was amazing. The world building and characters was well thought out. The book was action packed, drama filled, and so much more. Seen had grabbed my attention from the very first page. The details in the story was great. I highly recommend checking out this book.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Melissa Fink

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Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved everything about Hope and Lies!! The authors writing style blew me away. The depth in the details and descriptions was on point. You can truly tell that the author put a lot of thought and effort in it. This was a page turner for me, wanting me to know what happened next. The world building and characters was great.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ayla Eddy

Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it was an absolutely great experience. I cannot wait to continue on to the next book in the series. I did not want to put down this read and flew through it in a single setting. I was fully gripped into the story and needed to know what was next.

This is a paranormal/fantasy book that follows the main character Truly who can’t remember her childhood. Working multiple jobs to get by as an adult. She also visits a psychiatrist who treats her with hypnosis. The past she cannot remember brings her into an investigation when detectives suspect some accidents were not simple accidents. One of these detectives is Jeff. Another of the characters we follow in the story.

I cannot share more in fear of giving away too much. This book is amazing and has twists you will not see coming. Pick up the book to find out if Jeff is on the right track with these accidents and just how unfortunate Truly is or is not.

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta

The Synchronicity of Love is a collection of short stories that Heal, Transform and awaken. I wasn’t real sure what to expect going into this as this is a new author to me. Wow what a journey this author takes us on. Some of the stories pulled at my heartstrings while other had my heart breaking. I was taken on an emotional journey and it was just what I needed to do. The ones that were inspirational helped me more than I realized. Each story is not like the last and will really get you to thinking about everything. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to seeing what other books this author has written. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

This is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy. I can honestly say that I feel completely different from this book then the first one. I am struggling to stay focused and am now realizing that maybe not all fantasy books are my thing. While I do like her style of writing, I’m just not sure if I can follow along with the story line this time. This time I don’t feel like I’m in two worlds but rather a world that I just don’t understand.

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy. I can honestly say that I feel completely different from this book then the first one. I am struggling to stay focused and am now realizing that maybe not all fantasy books are my thing. While I do like her style of writing, I’m just not sure if I can follow along with the story line this time. This time I don’t feel like I’m in two worlds but rather a world that I just don’t understand.

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The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson – Review by Heather Hoke

The Promised PlanThe Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Looking for a short novel to pull at ALL of your heart strings? HERE IT IS!!!!!
The story line is beautiful. How this family goes on a lovely trip to reconcile broken bonds.
This novel is very well put together. The way that Sharon makes sure to touch on each character just the right amount, it makes this booka very enjoyable read. It does have some very sad parts but they way it is written you feel like part of the family and like you are there.
This was a fantastic read!

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