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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fallen Soul is Book 4 in the War of Destiny Series. If you have not yet read the first books, I highly recommend reading them or you may feel a bit lost without all of the details of Lane or the others. Decades after being turned into a vampire Lane is still on the run after being condemned for feeding off his own kind. After escaping Valentino, King of the Vampires, Lane has a target on his back. Rumors have been circulated about him being crazy so it has forced Lane to be a loner. Valentino has ordered for Lane to be killed on sight but somehow, he manages to elude or kill anyone that tries to murder him. Lane attempts to flee to Ireland but gets discovered in Rome.

As Lane attempts to flee to a safer place he stumbles onto a group of vampires who are not the same as any other vampire he has ever encountered. These vampires do not flee from him, nor do they try to kill him. Not only that, but these vampires live with humans. Lane must decide if these vampires are allies or if they are more cunning than other vampires and intend to deter him from reaching his destination. Will Lane continue his journey solo or has he found friends in this group?

I have read this series from the first book and became invested in the characters and the story. The author does an amazing job with writing vivid scene descriptions that make the reader feel as though you are there with the characters. The characters are wonderful, and it was interesting to read how they developed through the story from book to book. Lane was a loner right from the beginning as he was shunned after being turned into a vampire. He was on the run, constantly looking over his shoulder and unable to trust anyone. It was interesting to see what Lane would decide to do when he meets a group of vampires unlike any that he has ever met. It forces him to make some difficult decisions about his future. A great vampire paranormal series.

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Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection)Insomnia by Kelly Covic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Insomnia is a collection of short stories written by Kelly Moran’s alter ego, Kelly Covic. Most of the stories are about dark and sinister things that go bump in the night. These stories will leave you with goosebumps and questioning what lurks in the dark. They will leave you feeling like eyes are watching you from the shadows. They will leave you looking over your shoulder as you question what that sound was that you just heard and what else is out there that you cannot see with the naked eye.

These stories will have you questioning everything you thought that you knew about life and death. From the haunted old mansion in Silent Sighs where eyes watch from the shadows to clothes that transport you to another time and place in The Attic. To Idle Thursday that will give you a whole other outlook on life after death and what really happens when we die. Be sure to read these stories with a light on, cuddled under a blanket for safety or you will begin to question every sound and what might be lurking in every shadow. These stories will terrify the pants off you and leave you with chills.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lila learns that her grandmother is wiser then she thought. As grandmother is making a ponçho with 3 holes in it. Lila soon find out what her grandmother means when she said,”We All Pull Together”. So why are there 3 holes in the ponçho? That can only be answered by reading this story! I absolutely love this author and her children’s books. She touched on many childhood pressures. Peers, Bullying, Sharing, Playing and Working Together. Her characters are the children we love and adore. This is another book all children’s libraries should have in it.

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Carr

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the War of Destiny series. This is a gripping and engaging vampire story. I would definately recommend reading these books from the beginning so you get the full story. The author does an amazing job with the writing which makes this paranormal adventure story seem almost possible.
Lane has been through so many trials and troubles since becoming a vampire. He has been forced to escape his home land after the vampire King wanted his head. But now Lane has decided he wants to return home.
What follows is Lane’s story of him finding his way home but the path isn’t an easy one. With a bounty over his head he doesn’t know who he can and can’t trust. Everyone is out for his. So he is thrown off guard when he meets a strange woman and a group of vampires who don’t try and kill him and don’t run from him.
Is this a group of vampires he can trust or are they just playing him for another reason

This is a story of danger at every turn, chaos and fighting for your life. There are some sections of violence which maybe too much for some people to read bit overall I loved this story and the character growth in this series.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Erin Vosters

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author wrote this story out very well to where the reader didn’t want to put it down. Set in the 1600’s, which is also why I loved this – murder mystery with twists and turns. This book will keep you up and keep you turning the page to find out what happens next.

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford

The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights)

by L.M. Mountford (Goodreads Author)
First, just a huge disclaimer: nobody is reading this for the plot. This is a quick, fun, smutty read, so don’t go in expecting something heavy or deep. This book is very entertaining and veryyy creative, but the characters really aren’t that fleshed out. I mean, the cover itself shows you what to expect and what’s going to be in the book. So, knowing that this book is meant to be a quick hot read, I have this book 5 stars because it accomplished that. It gave what it needed to give.

Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Melissa Fink

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What an amazing read this was. I read this book in a day. Fallen Soul will grab your attention from the very first page til the last one. The world building and characters was well thought out. This book was very unpredictable and it makes you wanting to know what happens next. I highly recommend you checking out this series. I also recommend starting with the first book before reading the rest!

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lane Marlow is a wanted vampire and has been for decades. He has been forced to travel and survive on his own due to Valentino’s edict to kill him on sight. When he is surprised one night by a vampire named Julia that doesn’t know him, isn’t scared of him, and actually apologizes to him for catching him off guard -which has never happened before- he is intrigued. It’s been a long time since anyone was even remotely close to being friendly with him. As he gets to know Julia and her group, he finds himself at a crossroads. He could help them or stay out of their power struggles with Valentino. However, could this be the answer to ending his forced solitary lifestyle? Could they actually become friends??

This book is Lane’s perspective of what happened in book 3 of this series. I appreciated that the author gave him his own book so that the reader could get a different point of view of what happened AND gave us backstory on how Lane came to be a feared loner. I feel like the thought process of someone that has been on his own for a long time was captured well. I am looking forward to the next book to see what happens next.

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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Other People's Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7)Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first Madeline Dawkins series and I really enjoyed it. The story has action and mystery. A real ‘who done it’, twist and turn story sure to bring you to the edge. The characters are great to follow and read.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really can never say this enough, if you have a child who likes books or maybe you just like to read to your children Lois Wickstrom is an amazing author. In Pulling Together, she teaches about working together and doing things together. A fun story that teaches your kids values and more.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pulling Together is another exciting read from Lois. It is a story that the little ones from 4 to 8 years old will enjoy as they follow along with Lila and her unusual poncho. Lois has many children’s stories that also have something to teach little ones which is what makes he stories good.
Is Grandma crazy or is there more to her words?
Children will indulge their imaginations with the colourful illustrations that help to bring the story to life.
Find out what Lila does and how her poncho helps her in her adventures.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Other People's Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7)Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I saw Other People’s Money by Cynthia was out, I jumped on it because I love this series. Madeline and her adventures always make me laugh in one way or another and my heart pounding and kept me on the edge of my seat. It has been a while since I have read one of her works. This is the seventh thrilling book in the Madeline Dawkins mystery series. Make sure to read these books in order because then you get all the background of the characters and their backstory. Trust me you will love them as well.
Madeline and Mike and their PI agency find themselves embroiled in a trio of cases that intertwine with each other. Three seemingly unrelated cases are suddenly much more than they first seemed. Of course, things never run smoothly when Madeline is involved.
Money always brings out the worst in people and especially when it is not yours. Embezzlement, gold-diggers, a missing bookkeeper, a mystery woman are just some of what you work to untangle along with Madeline and Mike.
While Madeline and her team search for the missing bookkeeper and try to get the skinny on the possible gold-digger, startling connections begin to appear that will leave you following the trail of other people’s money until the very last page.
Other People’s Money is full of secrets and lies, suspense and danger and so much more.
You are gonna love it.

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights)The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A trio of age gap romance stories. Robert is having a mid-life crisis and must deal with this. Written from the male POV gives this a unique narrative. If you are looking lots of steamy erotic romance, this is your book.

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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Other People's Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7)Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Madeline, Mike and Samir are back. I found this to be quite the intriguing suspense thriller. I loved the cases in this story. The fact that they all end up somehow related makes for such a complex and complicated story. The way it kicks off with the appearance of her ex in Switzerland is fantastic and a heck of way to just srt with a bang. Here I am, let’s jump right into the story… I found the characters to be flat out, well written. Her former friend popping up, and looking sneaky, just gave it right away. Some clues are within the writing and I love that. The details are in the story. The reading grabs a hold and won’t let you go. I find that the flow is very smooth and just flows well. You go from case to case. A terrific suspense read.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Pulling TogetherPulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story of friendship and working together. This author creates fun stories that teach valuable lessons and values. They are always enjoyable stories to read at storytime.

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rayne East

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suspenseful fantasy
This is the fourth book in the War of Destiny series. I really enjoyed this instalment. Lane is an intense and intriguing character. The storyline continues from the previous books with so many layers cleverly interwoven creating an amazing paranormal fantastical adventure.
Highly recommend.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom

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Grandma knits Lila a poncho.  This poncho has not one, but three, head holes in it! Lila is sure Grandma made a mistake. Grandma sends her out to play, saying, “We all pull together!” Lila thinks that makes no sense. She encounters three kids who need her help, including the neighborhood bully. Who will she help? And what does the poncho have to do with it?

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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.

Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales, and turned some of them into plays. 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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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton

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When the lure of other people’s money is too great to resist…

Embezzlement and gold-digging hit close to home when two friends from Madeline’s past seek her help with delicate personal matters that could have lasting repercussions.

When company funds go missing, Madeline must hunt down the trusted bookkeeper who can set things right… before her employer takes the blame.

The fast-approaching nuptials of his recently widowed father prompt another old friend to ask Madeline to do a background check on the much younger fiancée. It doesn’t take long to figure out the woman is not who she claims to be. But who is she really?

While Madeline and her team search for the missing bookkeeper and try to get the skinny on the possible gold-digger, startling connections begin to appear that will leave you following the trail of other people’s money until the very last page.

Other People’s Money is the seventh book in the beloved Madeline Dawkins series of mystery novels.

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Cynthia Hamilton started writing 2000 as a means of coping with a mystery illness that was finally diagnosed as late-stage Lyme Disease nine years after the onset. Writing has been her lifeline and a way to channel that overly-active inner voice. That horrible disease turned out to be a blessing in disguise, giving her a career she never imagined for herself, one that never gets old.

She is currently working on the 9th book in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series and is still finding inspiration from her protagonist. She lives in Santa Barbara, California with her husband. She loves reading, writing and walking for hours, especially on the beach. She considers herself immensely fortunate.

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White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Angela Hayes

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White Picket FencesWhite Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

White Picket Fences is a poignant women’s fiction story by Kyle Ann Robertson. This family drama is an emotion infused story of motherhood and marriage and is a family portrait of love, loss, guilt, challenges, complexities, self-examination, family dynamics, self-discovery, and more.
Julie Cahill’s transient childhood left her yearning for stability and a place to call home that came with permanent roots. Now with a family of her own, Julie ensures her children to have the experiences she never did. So intent on keeping her dream of home, family, and belonging blossoming that Julie begins to lose herself in the process. Then feelings of guilt cause her to hold on so tightly, that she inadvertently causes a discordant spiral to ripple through her family. Her dreams begin to crumble, and what happens makes for a relatable and heartfelt read.
Looking forward to exploring more of Ms. Robertson’s works in the future.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Kyle Ann Robertson!

 

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Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Angela Hayes

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Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection)Insomnia by Kelly Covic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Insomnia is a collection of short, twisted stories by Kelly Covic. This is an anthology of what some would call ‘campfire stories’- as they have all the ingredients needed to creep you out and jump at the shadows.
This book may be made up of short stories, but they are all really well-woven and seem much longer than they are, in a great way, while delivering tales of the supernatural with plenty of spooky, chilling, dark, mysterious, paranormal, and macabre elements that will definitely unnerve you.
The stories contained in this collection are:
-Silent Sighs
-The Attic
-The Park Bench
-The Music Box
-A Closed Door
-A Message
-Thank You for Coming
-Letter to Grandma
-Idle Thursday
I really love a great creepy read- any book that has me peering into shadows and leaves me unsettled is a sure winner in my eyes….. I found that kind of winner here, as this book contains not just one, but 9 stories that had me wanting to leave all the lights on before going to bed, and had me thinking about them long after I had finished the book. And they still creep me out all this time later lol. So, Ms. Covic did a fantastic job of bringing nightmares alive, that’s for sure. #omgmusicboxisscary
I loved delving into this scary read- and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a touch of horror in their life. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Covic does next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Kelly Covic!

 

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun (Tapestry of Worlds) by Hadley Thorne – Review by Angela Hayes

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and SunDawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun is the third instalment in the Tapestry of Worlds series by Hadley Thorne. It is a fantastic urban fantasy- a paranormal romance with wonderful world-building, interesting characters, vampires, fae, immortals, magic, agendas, politics, secrets, lies, danger, drama, adventure, action, mystery, suspense, chemistry, angst, destiny, different realms, mythology, opposites attract, discovery, and a quest for revenge.
I was drawn to this book by the beautiful cover, but the intriguing story, interesting and well developed characters, and wonderful world-building kept me enthralled the whole way through.
I will definitely be exploring any new releases to see where we go from here…
Definitely worth the read!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Hadley Thorne!

 

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jared and Ella plan to have time alone and a break from each other. With their past and Jared running away. Plus the added tension of them on tour together. But as faith will have it they end up being stuck together in a cabin due to a storm. There love hate relationship where will it go as they’re confine to share the same space together.

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily is the lead singer in her rock band Brightside. Lily auctions herself on a date to help her cousin. But the date stands Lily up. Unaccustomed to being stood up Lily then confronts the guy who stands her up. She demands he goes on a date with her.

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Robin Rankin

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Braving Lily: An Opposites Attract Rock Star Romance (True Platinum Series Book 7)

My only regret about this book is that I have only read one other in this series. It isn’t necessary to read each one since they are complete stories with happy endings, but sunce the main characters are connected it’s my preference.

I liked the first one I read but this one grabbed me. There was just something special about Lily and Rhys that made me fall in love but can’t put my finger on it.

From the moment they met, you knew their story was going to be great but bumpy. Being involved with a famous musician must be difficult. There is no privacy and your entire life is under a microscope. Stories published even if they aren’t accurate and Lily wants to protect him from it.

Rhys is an incredibly smart and proud man, but even that didn’t keep him from stepping in it. And how precious was his niece Sienna?

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 5) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m so glad I picked up this book. My only regret is that I wished I’d read the rest of the series up to this point first. I’m saying that not because this book can’t be read as a standalone, because it most certainly can, but rather because I love these characters and the author’s writing style. This is the fourth book in the True Platinum series, though it’s listed on Amazon as Book 5 because they have counted the shorter novellas as books as well. I literally couldn’t stop reading this book once I picked it up. Morgana Bevan writes in such a way that you feel like you are a true part of these characters’ lives and you are invested in their story. This book flowed so nicely and was a great, easy read which allowed me to stay immersed in the book the whole time.

This is the story of Ella and Jared, a drummer living life on the edge, or is he? Will they be able to come to a truce while they are stuck stranded in a cabin together or will they kill each other? To be honest, enemies to lovers isn’t really a genre I love, but the blurb piqued my interest and I’m glad it did. Now I’m off to read more of this amazing series while you should be getting it to read yourself. I promise you won’t be sorry.

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the True Platinum series, though it’s listed on Amazon as Book 7 because they have counted the shorter novellas as books as well. I love Morgana Bevan’s writing and the way she makes you feel completely immersed in the books and the character’s lives. I’m only sorry it has taken me this long to find such a great author. This is the second book in this series that I’ve read and it definitely won’t be the last. Do I wish I had read the books in order? Yes, but as they can all be read as a standalone, it isn’t necessary.

This book is about rock star Lily and Rhys, the man who literally stands her up twice! Lily, having just come out of a long relationship where she found out things weren’t exactly as she thought, agrees to a charity blind date, though nothing goes as she expected.

This is a fun read that, much like the other book in the series I read, I just didn’t want to put down. I can’t wait to go back and read the rest of the series that I’ve missed while waiting for the next and I think the final installment in this series to come out. I definitely recommend this book and series.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Tia Martel

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The year: 1665.

The problem: 15 year old Kenna has watched her sister die. She suspects her sister’s husband and thinks if she stays, she’ll be next.

So she runs. During her escape she is kidnapped and locked in at Stewart’s Close, an alley trapped in the poorest section of the city and there’s only one way out.

She’s accused of leaving a home struck by the plague and a guard is set at the gate to make sure no one enters, and no one leaves. Kenna wants nothing but to avenge her sister, if she can survive.

I found this book to be well written, however, it wasn’t my usual style of a read so I wasn’t fully involved in the story. I enjoyed Kenna’s determination and love she has for her sister. I think she’s a well done character with a heartbreaking story. You definitely find yourself rooting for Kenna and the misfit band she gathers along the way.

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Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection)Insomnia by Kelly Covic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good creepy story! And this has a few short stories! This had me creeped out, on my toes, gave me goosebumps and legit creeped me out. Not sure why I chose to read this at midnight, while laying in the dark but 🤷🏽‍♀️ let’s just say it adds to the dramatic affect. The story about the attic creeped me out especially because my bedroom has the attic door in it, and the entire time I’m just imaging the door opening on its own. I love a good horror book and these stories did it for me! It scared me and that’s what I wanted. Real impressed! The writing, the descriptions…spectacular. I’ll be reading these again when it’s spooky season 👻

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Shannen Kern

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Braving Lily is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone and didn’t feel lost with any of it. After reading this book though, I’m definitely picking up the rest of them! This was also the first book I had read by Morgana Bevan, but she’s done such a marvelous job with this book that I am now following her. Lily is tired of everyone always using her as a rockstar trophy. She’s given up on finding anyone worth a second look when she’s stood up multiple times. Rhys watched his marriage fall apart and doesn’t fancy having to entertain any more conceited women in his life. When his mom sets him up with Lily, he has already made up his mind about her – an arrogant, self-involved rock star. Will they give each other a chance or just brush it all off as a shallow encounter? This was an amazing read and I highly recommend it! I can’t wait to pick up the other books in the series.

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Ashley Mertz

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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“I question whether normal men are worth the effort. Turns out the rock star variety aren’t.” – Lily

“It’s safe to say, after my marriage crumbled before my eyes, that I’m not interested in opening myself up to any kind of heartbreak again, ever.” – Rhys

Morgana Bevan has won me over again. Braving Lily is the seventh installment of the True Platinum Series. Although part of a series, this one can be read as a standalone with no confusion. Lily Tyler, a rock star, sells a date in a charity auction. When Rhys stands her up for that date she is hot! “I’m having this date one way or another.” Lily backs Rhys into a corner and demands at least coffee. Will this setup by his mother turn into more than just coffee? Or will Rhys keep his heart locked away forever?

Bevan is a sucker for a rock star romance, particularly if it involves a soul-destroying breakup or strangers waking up in Vegas. I absolutely loved that Lily was a female rock star. All the books I’ve read in the past focus on male rock stars. I enjoyed Rhys, even though at times I wanted to take him by the shoulders and shake some sense into him. The characters within Braving Lily were all lovable and relatable. The story line was realistic and had me rooting for these love birds the entire way. I read this novel in one sitting and the only thing I regretted was not having more to read. I 100% recommend this novel to all steamy rock star romance lovers and I will not be hesitating to get my hands on more installments from this series.

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