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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Jade Brunton

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me laughing out loud every time I read it. The banter between the two characters was incredibly. I loved that Chloe was honest and raw about her previously relationship, that isn’t seen in many books. I loved that she was not only able to admit it to herself, but was able to say it out loud also. I also loved that Nikolai was able to do the same about his relationship with Peyton. I have read all three books in this series and I have loved all of them. You are able to read this as a stand alone, but some of the characters are introduced in the previous books. I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a good, quick read.

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Murder the Tey Way (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Jade Brunton

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Murder the Tey WayMurder the Tey Way by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub. After reading the first book, I knew that I needed to pick this one up! This author has a way of keeping you on your toes. I love a good mystery and especially love when I cannot figure out who it was. I have never read any books from Josephine Tey, but I think that is about to change.
I could not put this book down! If you’re looking for a fast but exciting mystery, this is the book for you.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Jade Brunton

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The first mystery book that I read was Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder On The Orient Express” and it is the reason I continue to read mysteries to this day. This story was original and exciting to read through. I had no clue who the murderer was and I was honestly surprised at who the murderer was. I thought there was going to be a big plot twist but turns out I was reading WAY deeper into things than I needed. If you’re looking for a quick mystery to get you through the day, this one is certainly worth picking up!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Jade Brunton

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series so much. I was so excited to see that this is a series because I really loved Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes. I really love this series because it’s about women in their 30’s-40’s going through life as single women and fighting for love. This book really drew me in because Kaitlyn with a “K” is a career woman and reality starts to change right in front of her eyes and VERY quickly. As a single career woman myself, I found it so fun to sit down every night and read a little bit more about how she handles her career, her heels, and her dating life. I think this book is a GREAT read for all ages, but especially single women in this age range. It gives me a little bit of hope that a Hockey player will come and sweep me off my feet. (Kidding…kinda)

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Jade Brunton

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was a little hesitant about this at first with the amount of Authors listed, but I was proven wrong. This is the first book that I have read in this series or by any of these Authors. You honestly cannot tell where one Author ends and another begins. This story had me hooked from the first chapter. I read this super fast because I couldn’t wait to figure out all of the details that continued to make this story grow. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a quick, romantic, fantasy novel. I could not put it down!!

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Hood of Sedna (Stevie Capot Chronicles) by Mina Skye – Review by Jade Brunton

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Hood of Sedna (Stevie Capot Chronicles Book 1)Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was not sure about this book when I started it. This book is told from 4 different points of view, which sometimes throws me off a bit. However, this was a world building experience that I’ve never experienced before. This take on the world of fantasy was pretty interesting, giving it a human point of view. It keeps the mystery alive of what could happen next. This book is the perfect lead up to the second story and has certainly peaked my interest in the series! I need to know what happens next and how Stevie handles the men that have just showed up into her life. I would recommend this to anyone who is new to reading fantasy and is looking for a good story.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jade Brunton

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holy rollercoaster ride! There was SO much packed into this book. I have read all of the previous installments and couldn’t put this one down towards the end. When you learn the history and background of all the characters, and the story all falls into place, you won’t be able to put it down. Every single character in this book has some type of character development and while this is a “high school romance” it doesn’t feel that way. I love Riley. I think she is a great main character. She’s very intuitive and hardly goes against what she is feeling. She has a great head on her shoulder. Cole’s transformation was incredible to see as he started to be honest with himself. While this book does have a little bit of spice to it, the storyline really takes the cake.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jade Brunton

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a page-turner. If you’re looking for a story to pull you in, this is the one. I read the last 60% of the book in one sitting. I was a bit worried in the beginning because the main character, Margo, didn’t call to me. However, as the story went on, she had MAJOR character development and it was awesome to follow her growth. This story was unpredictable and was such a roller coaster. The only thing that I wished the story had was a more pronounced timeline, especially towards the end. I loved this story and I will be recommending it to others. I am also going to make sure I read more books from this author.

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Murder off Route 82 Audio Book (Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Jade Brunton

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This book was really good. I listened to it in one sitting because I needed to know what was going to happen. As the plot thickened, I couldn’t stop listening. The ending took me by surprise!! The narrator was excellent and portrayed the characters really well. I would recommend to this anyone who likes a good mystery but might only have a short amount of time to listen.

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jade Brunton

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is a book that packs a big story into a short amount of time. This is book 0 of the House Valdis Originals. It gives the background of Xenobia, the main character, and her best friend Urd. This book was an extremely fast read as it is pretty short. The characters are intriguing, and the story is unpredictable and tragic, with a nice ending. Xenobia’s story is an exciting one to follow and her journey has just begun.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jade Brunton

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the prequel to this book and IMMEDIATELY picked this one up. I am a sucker for enemies to lovers, but this is my first bullies to lovers series. I’m happy that I’m able to pick up the next one and keep reading the story. It’s a fast read, the main character is a very relatable teenage girl whose rival is the “King of High School.” I would say there is a bit of bully triggering in here but man, Riley handles herself like a champ. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast, but fun and exciting read!

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jade Brunton

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short introduction to a longer series. I was immediately drawn in and downloaded the next book of the series as soon as I finished this one. One spicy kiss was all it took for these two to keep thinking about things. I like how it gives the back story and point of view on both of them. It’s only two characters, so it’s not annoying or difficult to keep up with. I can’t wait to see what is next for Riley and Cole!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Jade Brunton

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not typically a fantasy reader but I figured that I would give this one a go! I surprised myself with how much I liked it. The character development of Lennahi as she steps into her new role was truly incredible. I often times thought that she was going to back down only for her to come off strong and hard. As someone who doesn’t typically read fantasy, the world building in the beginning was a little overwhelming, but as the story went on it made total sense. If you’re looking to dip your feet into the world of Fantasy, I think this is a great place to start. Once I got beyond the world building, I finished the book in two days..I needed to know what was going to happen!

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Jade Brunton

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was hooked on this book from the second chapter. I couldn’t put it down. This is a mystery that doesn’t disappoint. Each chapter gives more and more information, leaving you to try and figure out the true story behind this diamond. I loved the main character, Mimi, she was smart and sassy and even though her confidence wavered in the beginning she developed a little more chapter by chapter. This was my first read from this author but it will not be my last.

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Jade Brunton

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I have read many M/M love stories but this was one of my favorites. I have read books from this author before and I like how she integrated the coffee shop from the other book. The writing in this book made it a fast read, but it didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cute and relatable Christmas love story.

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Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jade Brunton

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Hot Flashes and Hockey SlashesHot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book in a day and a half (with a FT job.) I loved it so so much. This is a second chance at love story and written so incredibly well. It’s an easy read, a page turner and such a good story. The characters were both relatable, the friends in the story were great and supportive. There was struggle, triumph, acceptance, discomfort, comedy, and growth. I have read a few of Sylvie Stewarts books but this was my first time reading Marika Ray, but I will certainly be picking up books by her in the future. It’s a good read for vacation or just sitting on your couch cuddled under the covers. I would recommend to anyone who like a good romance with a little bit of spice.

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Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Jade Brunton

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Necromancy the MusicalNecromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to think about this book going in, I was interested but skeptical. I have never been more happy to be proven wrong. I LOVED this book, I couldn’t put it down and then I delayed reading the end because I didn’t want it to be over. It’s SUCH a good book. The story keeps you interested, the characters are relatable (we all have or have had a Portia) and it wasn’t predictable. I’m EXCITED to hear that there will be a second one because I NEED to know how the story continues. It’s a fast read, a fun read, and a great spooky, YA, thriller that will keep you interested from start to finish.

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

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

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I read the title and then saw how short it was, I was pleasantly surprised though. I read this in one sitting as it packed a lot of story into a few pages. The main character, Bella, is really great and the more you get to know her, the more you can relate to her. Her friends are wonderful and show up for her when she needs them most. I’m excited to see what the rest of this series has to offer and how there can be 13 books! It should be an exciting ride. If you’re looking for a fast but good read, I recommend this!

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jade Brunton

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read in this series. It can be read as a stand alone but I am interested in reading all of the other stories now. This book kept me interested from start to finish. It was heartbreaking and I needed to know what was going to happen next. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for adventure and a fast read.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Jade Brunton

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am an avid YA reader, mostly romance, and I thought that this book was super cute! I wasn’t sure what to expect after the first chapter but it didn’t disappoint. The characters are all really relatable for everyone who has ever been a teenager! Pyper is wonderful lead character and I was happy to follow her journey as the story went on! This book just goes to show that your mind isn’t always made up!! If you’re looking for a light hearted fast read, this is the one for you!

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jade Brunton

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! This is the second book in this series but can be read as a stand alone. It takes place AFTER book 1, follows the story line of different but adjacent characters, and any information you need is given to you. If you’re the type of person who like to follow characters throughout a series, this book is for you! I was excited to hop into this one and figure out what was going on from the first book. This store is cute and light hearted and captures the story of a mysterious guy with a good heart. The characters are so relatable and its a very easy read!

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by Jade Brunton

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)A Way Out by Tami Lund
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have not read the first book in this series but after this I will be going back and doing so. This book had my attention from the moment that I opened it. This book is so close to home for me as someone who works in the music industry. While its not always that easy to find love in this industry, this book has made me hopeful. The characters are wonderful and easy to relate to since they come from all walks of life. People are not without flaws, of course, but it was great to follow along with Oz and Maria as they both explore a journey that is new for the both of them! I will certainly continue on with this series in the future.

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Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Jade Brunton

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Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down, I needed to know what was going to happen next. The writing in this book made me feel so many emotions!!! I haven’t read a book in a while that’s had me so emotionally invested in *most* of the characters. I hated characters, I loved characters, I rooted for people and rooted against people. It was sad and happy and so good. The warning in the beginning of the story should not be ignored! I have dealt with a few of the things in this book in real life and it did stir up some feelings!

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jade Brunton

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I’ve read from this author. There is a LARGE dose of pop culture and music in this poetry book which I absolutely loved. This isn’t my usual style of poetry that I read but a lot of these poems certainly made me think deeper about a bunch of stuff. It was a breath of fresh air to get a new perspective on some topics. His love for The Beatles, which he made clear from the start, was apparent throughout the book. I loved the artwork on each of the pages as well. I was pleasantly surprised when the pages weren’t just normal white.

 

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Jade Brunton

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Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book that I have read from this author. The synopsis drew me in but the story kept me here! The story line was original and it kept me entertained. This book was great from start to finish! It was spooky, mysterious and romantic. The characters in the book were amazing, the support of family and the culture really tied it all together for me.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Jade Brunton

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this book was so super cute! It was a fast read and had a lot of twists and turns that I didn’t expect. I loved that there were both healthy and unhealthy characters in this story, I felt it was a really realistic way of portraying the world and dating culture today.

I really enjoy the way that this was narrated as well, it’s nice to know what all the characters are thinking but not have to read that chapter by chapter. It seems like that is the direction a lot of authors are going in today and I was pleased that that this book was NOT like that.

I would recommend this book to anyone who was looking for a quick romance but also likes to be kept on their toes!

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Breach of Trust (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 8 ) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Jade Brunton

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Breach of Trust (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 8)Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t WAIT till my workday was over to sit down and read this book. This is the first book that I read from Cynthia Hamilton and I am hooked. This booked kept me on the edge the whole time wondering what was going to happen. The characters were amazing! Having three stories in one was awesome, I was also surprised that it was SO easy to keep up with. Sometimes storylines like that can get confusing but this was laid out perfectly. I would recommend this book to anyone!

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Jade Brunton

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

I couldn’t put this book down! I wanted to read this book because I just came back from Scotland and toured a close. It was fun to imagine Scotland during this time period. Kenna’s story is a roller coaster ride from start to finish. I could hardly ever predict what was going to happen to her next and I found myself anxious about some of the choices that she made and how the story would turn out. if you are looking for a book to keep you on your toes that will also give you some valuable life lessons, this is the book for you!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jade Brunton

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

This book was very cute! The lesson of imagination in this book is wonderful and it is not limited to age. The relationship between Caspian and his grandfather and mother is very nice to see. I like how Caspian was a sceptic at first but his grandfather assured him that if he just used his imagination, he would enjoy his present.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jade Brunton

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Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really cute. It gives a great lesson for kids and shows how important and helpful friendship can be. Chicken Little is also teaching her friends about gravity without even knowing what it’s called. While they are learning about something new they are also learning that they are free to be creative and have different opinions about the same thing and none of them are wrong. The value of friendship, creativity, and lessons is prominent in this book.

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