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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Mandy Ott

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow is the second book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC Series by D. M. Earl. The series follows an all-female motorcycle club, with each book focused on a specific member of the club. Shadow focuses on the club’s enforcer, Zoey. There is such a roller coaster of emotions in this book; from anger, fear, and heartache to shock, sadness, and love. Just like the first book, Earl uses amazing world building to put the reader in the middle of small town life in Timber-Ghost, Montana. I think Shadow could be read as a standalone; however, having the back story from the first book and getting to know the characters already will really make this book flow a lot more quickly. Definitely another winner by D. M. Earl!

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me laughing from the get go at the antics of Cash and Hollis. What starts as a prank war between the two side by side businesses turns a bit more serious when Cash’s brother Miller finds himself in the wrath of Hollis’ sister and father. Add to that a situation that is jeopardizing the business Cash decides to do whatever it takes to keep his business afloat even if it means help from his snarky neighbor. Meanwhile Hollis is fighting a guilty conscience in that she may have had a hand in the predicament of Cash’s business and offers help even if it is to alleviate her sense of guilt. Can these two ever find level footing or is the attraction to much to withstand and will drag them both under?

This is a hilarious, well written book that will go onto my list of books to be read often. I really enjoyed the snarky banter, the increasing tension, and the prank war that these two find themselves in. If you enjoy romantic comedies then definitely give this book a try it is well worth the read and I truly cannot recommend it enough.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Thieves left me feeling similar to Shore Lodge, another book in the series. I can’t really describe it, a feeling of incompleteness…. They are stand alone and non-overlapping characters. This book, while exciting and entertaining, ended too abruptly. The wrap up was too quick and clean. The characters were wonderful, and there was a lot of unexpected reveals along the way. Some parts had me on the edge of my seat and other parts I was laughing. I’m glad how Dan turned out… I was worried for a while I would hate him. I don’t want to reveal too much but this book was worth the read. I look forward to the next book in the series.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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

This book is a real page turner. Also, the era of where all the events take place are right on point since it takes place in 1665. The characters are very well done, each character is relatable in their own way based on their past experiences. This book shows you the difference between two extremes of being “a lady” and “a servant” in an established household. I do recommend reading this book, it’s not what I expected it to be in a good way.

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Ocean’s Three (Made In Heaven #2) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Ocean's Three (Made In Heaven, #2)Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cameron and Reed are cousins who meet Jocelyn in their shared dream one night when they were kids. She never believed they were real until many years later when fate puts them all on board a cruise ship!

Jocelyn has gone from running away from the boys in the past but now that she knows they are real will she give into her feelings? Will they be able to get her to understand their feelings? Can 3 people make a relationship work?

But wait, there’s more… Cameron has visions, a bit of a psychic. Will his ability to see things change the outcome of their relationship?

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every year on Caspian’s Unbirthday his Grandpa puts his present under his bed. This year Caspian finds an empty box as his present and is disappointed. Then Grandpa tells him that inside the box is an invisible magic wand that will only work when he names it. Once Caspian learns how to use his invisible magic wand he is able to control time. If he wants something to go quickly, he is able to speed time up. If he wants to enjoy something longer Caspian can slow time down and stretch it out. This comes in handy when Caspian wants to make the school day go by faster, or when he wants to really enjoy eating his favorite dessert.

This was another wonderful book by this author who has once again written a super cute and fun book for children. I loved the idea of an invisible magic wand and being able to speed up or slow down time. If I had an invisible magic wand when I was in school I would have done the same as Caspian and sped up the school day so that it went by faster. Caspian has a lot of great adventures with his invisible magic wand both at school and at home. The story was entertaining, and the illustrations really brought the story to life. A cute story for children of all ages.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Chicken Little investigatesChicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is really good at writing children’s books, and this one is no different, the only thing I didn’t care for was that the first couple pages were from another story. Even the names of the animal characters was the same. This book however is cute and will be entertaining for children who may not be as familiar with the original Chicken Little story.

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Kelli Harper

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The men in this book are hot as sin. Oliver and Jaxon are playful romantics, Gideon is the strong, protector, and Aiden is the true Alpha, quiet, calm and powerful. Yet they all are enamored by Brooklyn. The thing I am not sure about is the title of this story. It says “Taming Brooklyn” like there is a D/s relationship somewhere in this story and there is not. This is a RH story and Brooklyn is a survivor of domestic abuse and is employed by a non-profit group that helps foster kids. The four Knight “brothers” own a club and they are investing in the non-profit. Anyway Oliver and Jaxon discover Brooklyn first and they are determined to be with her. In true brotherly fashion (well normal for these brothers) they share everything. This story does have instances and talks of Rape, violence, fighting, and graphic sexual encounters with multiple partners so reader discretion required. I however loved every suspense filled page and cannot wait for book 2 since this one does end in a cliff hanger.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Kelli Harper

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW what an amazing book. Princess Zarina, the youngest of 13 children is about to have a birthday and it is the year of her Royal Advancement. She wants an amazingly beautiful dress unlike any other that has been seen in the kingdom. Her aunt takes her to a dressmaker outside of the castle that she has heard about and Princess Zarina instructs the woman as to what it is she wants. There are conditions of course, but Princess Zarina agrees to the conditions.

This book is full of adventures, loss, war, being chased and rescues. You can watch Princess Zarina learn and grow and mature through out this book. It is a very good book about responsibility and growing up and taking responsibility for your actions.

I really enjoyed this story and will be buying it in print to share with my daughter.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Kassandra

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What I liked most about this book was that amongst the challenges both within themselves and those they’ve come up against, they were able to find love in the chaos. It was a good read for a quiet day. I would recommend it to those who love reading about shifters and mystery. I enjoyed reading this book.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kelli Harper

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in the Echo Series, does NOT disappoint. This is a friends to lovers, rock star, second chance, romance and oh my how it draws you in and holds you tight. Just like book one in the series it will definitely make you feel like you are living in their world and you can’t help but root for them as a couple. Growing up together and then being separated for 15 years, now as adults they have found one another again, but she has a secret and doesn’t know if she can rely on him or not. WONDERFUL story with amazing supporting characters.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Audrie Harrington

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun, historical, fantasy read! The setting is a kingdom with castles, kings, queens, carriages and horses, knights and more. The main character is Princess Zarina, the 13th born child of the King and Queen. She is known to be selfish but beautiful, and shows her selfishness when she decides she needs the best dress in the kingdom for her party. Zarina and her aunt go to see a dressmaker in the middle of the forest. The dressmaker is strange and Zarina feels that she put thoughts in her mind about the choice of cloth. She makes the deal with the dressmaker and it turns out to be a black magical dress. Zarina is left on her own and has to make it back to the castle, a day’s carriage ride away. She meets some of the locals who do not like the King or the Overseer who take and take from them, but don’t take care of the locals. She finds out the King and Queen have been killed and sets out to figure out a way to save her kingdom. Princess Zarina and all the other characters are so likable and I loved the magical dress! It was a fund read and I am already looking to see what else the author has written.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy this author quite a bit, so I was excited to jump into this book. The Thieves was good but I was expecting more. Not that the author didn’t produce a well written book, I just wanted more out of it than I got.
Written two points of view. Two different sets of thieves. The initial thieves and the ones that stole from them. 500k at stake will they be caught? Will the initial thieves get their money back? So many questions and tons of answers. So let’s jump into the adventure, shall we.
Jas thought, Phil and her pulled off the perfect theft. $500k from her boss to get her sick father treatment and the rest to disappear. Because if her boss found out she’d definitely disappear. What she didn’t factor into her plan was that Bets and Zerk saw it go down and decided they were going to take their score as their own.
Bets and Zerk just got the biggest score of their lives, now it’s time to settle down and quit the business. Ending up in the small town of Millersville they thought they were golden to settle down. Unfortunately those amateur kids were coming for what’s theirs.
It’s a constant story of back and forth that overlaps nicely. From reading a previous book by this author I was hoping for a better climactic ending, I think I set my hopes a little too high. Doesn’t mean it was bad, it just fell short that’s all. But don’t let that deter you. Jump in and you may feel differently. The book overall was good! So read it, I dare you… lol

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Heather Bass

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and it was very good. I like a good fairytale but this story exceeded all my expectations. When I got this book I started to read it right away. I fell in love with the princess right away. I could not put this book down until the end. I’m going to have my teen daughter read it next.

Princess Zarina is so excited about her Royal advancement ceremony that she is wanting the perfect dress. She finds a seamstress that tells her she is going to make the perfect dress for her. When the princess picks up the dress it is not all when she was expecting. Zarina was upset that her dress was black and she was very upset. She is shocked when the dress doesn’t come off of her. When she gets back home she discovers that the king and queen are killed. Zarina now has to fight the invaders or her kingdom will be destroyed. Will Zarina save her kingdom or is she not ready?

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Heather Stanley

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute romance story. It is perfect if you are looking for a quick read! Finished it in one setting, was so good. It is very well written with really good characters that you’ll just fall in love with. I haven’t read many books that have a chef/baker as one of the main characters so, that was nice and refreshing. All in all, would definitely recommend to anyone who loves a good romance!

Review by @heather26

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Heather Bass

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His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she now has a new fan. I love a good slow burn romance but this story exceeded my expectations. I could not put this book down due to the characters. They had me in the first couple of chapters. The ending was awesome and I can’t wait to see what this author will write next.

President Jack Amborn knew his job could get dangerous but he didn’t know how dangerous. He was on a trip with his wife and all of sudden he was blown off of his feet. Jack was devastated when he found out that his wife and unborn son were killed in an explosion. He is assigned to a special agent Ginger Caver to protect him because someone is trying to kill him. Jack doesn’t understand why someone would want him dead. All he wants to do is find out who did this to his family and why. Will Jack find what he is looking for or will it be too late?

Review by @heatherbass
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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Alison Risher

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Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a treat! This book features strong family ties. A forbidden romance begins to bloom between two members of feuding families. This is not the typical Hatfield-McCoy feud, but the twist is that these family groups each have special powers. The magic of Christmas is juxtaposed against the power of the solstice. This book is the fabulous first in the beginning of a wonderful series!

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Mission 3047Mission 3047 by Stuart Ledwith PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A story about love, devotion hard work and Aliens!
Joe, June’s husband suffers a severe accident leaving him in a permanent comatose state. June cares for him along with her daughters Liv and Cora. They are a tight knit family who works hard to take care of their family their homestead. They are also close with Barb the caretaker.
June’s job is to work with extra terrestrial life as well as real estate, research and so many other things. She goes on many missions with her Partner Sarg who she has a strong relationship with. It was pretty unclear if this was because they were also together despite her taking care of her comatose husband or if they were really just work partners which left me a little confused.
This is a fast paced story line with a strong female lead in the setting of a science fiction which was a great combination

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shelly Kittell

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4/5 stars

This is book 2 of the series and it’s just as good as the previous book. It’s a fast-paced story of two duos and this book will have you wanting to see what’s coming next. I was pulled right back into the story. It was kind of interesting to hear it in audio. The narrator has a good voice. I do wish she had a little more variety to the voices. There was a touch of monotone but I still thought it was good. She still made it thrilling. The variety and excitement that might have been added would have made the story jump to another level. Everything did flow pretty good. Overall, a story that I would recommend to all.

Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Brittany Angel

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author’s storytelling has me hooked. The character development and banter are unmatched. Here, we dive into Zoey/Shadow’s story, and it is dark. What’s amazing and consistent is those she is surrounded by and their love and concern for her. How she learns to navigate that and grow by the end is wonderful. I would read 100 mire stories about Zoey.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Brittany Angel

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Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you get when you have a badass female biker gang blowing up sex trafficking rings and helping the victims heal? A fantastic story, that’s what. I went into this one, assuming there would be quite a bit of smut, and was thoroughly surprised to find very little smut and a full-on plot. Though I wished we had a full-blown action scene during the big climax, I’m happy with how things went and am immediately jumping into the second installment.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another family favourite in our household and I’m really not surprised that it is by the author. All of her books are so fun and engaging and this one is no exception. Both my kids enjoyed this book and, as usual, we have already read it multiple times. Another successful book and I look forward to the next.

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A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Amanda Swindle

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A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Stranger in Disguise is book #4 in this series, but I was easily able to read it as a stand-alone. A brilliantly written murder mystery, set in Rome, Italy, and centered around an acting group and the cursed performance of Macbeth….this caught my attention straight away! An actor from a foreign acting performance winds up dead, and Detective Maurizio Scala is given the case. The case, at first, seems very open and closed. The initial suspect, who was last seen on surveillance with the deceased actor, seems the obvious candidate. That is, until they also turn up dead. What started as a simple case turns into a very complex and different case entirely. Now the well versed detective must step into one of his least favorite places…the theatre…and get the answers before more bodies turn up. This murder mystery is full of plot twists and turns, realistic banter between the detective team, and a lead character that simply does not give up.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I never think it can be possible and yet each book in this series just keeps getting better and better. I was pulled in straight away to this story and could not stop reading. Everything matched up perfectly in this book. The story was fantastic and the characters were just as good. This author is one that I have really cone to enjoy, so much that I don’t even read the descriptions to her book any more, I just pick them up. This series us absolutely brilliant and I can’t wait for the next book.

 

 

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute adventure centering on a boy named Caspian and his grandfather. Every year, he gets a special gift from his grandfather on his Unbirthday that has special, magical properties. When Caspian gets what seems to be an empty box he soon discovers the gift within will not only change his special day but his life. I love how the book is easy to read and had such a fantastical aspect to it that leads the reader to expand their imagination! The illustrations are easy to follow and reflect the story as it takes place.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This one started out good and held my interest. Sadly it really went downhill after that. The relationship seemed rushed. Maybe more time spent on character building would have taken care of a few of these issues. She did not seem interested in him romantically but all of a sudden she loves him. Also there is a grand gesture at the end and I am just thinking..nothing was mentioned in reference to her liking baking.

I was very interested with this story due to the storyline. The author did an good job with Frank’s story. I did speed through this as it does have a nice flow.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Toni Sellers

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Millersville Series, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first.
A great quick, fast paced, very entertaining thriller. Loved the characters, they were very well written and funny also, I found myself laughing quite a few times. You’ll find some great twists and a fantastic surprise ending. I do look forward to more in this series.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Erin Vosters

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Action packed and truly a page turned. Very well written story with defined characters. This is one of those thrillers that will keep you up late. Definitely recommend!

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The Thieves (The Millersville Series)Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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What started out like a robbery gone wrong turned into a quirky adventure. I was moved by Jas’ motivation for the heist in the first place and felt a connection with her purpose. The adventure was more dramatic and entertaining because of the multiple views from the other characters and gave the story more depth. The author gave the characters their own flaws and made them all the more realistic with the oddities that gave the tale a slightly humorous aspect. I enjoyed listening to the twists and turns the novel took and was pleasantly surprised by the end!

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Erin Vosters

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love this series! It is so well written that I can’t hardly wait for the next book! Madame Chalamet is at it again, figuring out the next mystery while still trying to figure out her personal mystery.

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