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Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder (PJ Santini Series Book Three) by Lynne Russell – Review by Jonell Collins

Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder (PJ Santini Series Book 3)Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Heels by Lynne Russell is a laid back easy on the brain kind of mystery. The story moves along at a nice little pace. I love the main character P.J. Santini. She is just so real. She knows who she is, and she is happy with it. I love the everyday way that Russell writes. P.J.’s family is what most families are like, but they don’t want anyone to know. I love P.J.s family and friends and the neighborhood she grew up in. The dialogue kept me smiling all through the book. Yes there is mystery, yes there is I intrigue and danger but Russell manages to make it seem like just another day. I can’t help it after reading this book I just felt good all over, you will too.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Jonell Collins

The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink is a book that will hit you in the feelers. Especially if you have ever experienced domestic abuse. Be aware that if you are still raw about it this book can trigger some negative emotion. However, if you are in a place where you are just sick of that “feeling” this is an encouraging story. A marvelous story about a woman’s struggle to find herself. Although fiction, and rarely do we find the kind of monster that Ethan is, the underlying story is the same. Gianna’s story is all too familiar to me. If you just want to know more about a very real situation that takes place every day, then this book is a must read. Be aware there are adult situations that may not be your cup of tea, but this book will encourage or open your eyes depending on your life experience.

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Starvation by Molly Fennig – Review by Jonell Collins

StarvationStarvation by Molly Fennig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Starvation by Molly Fennig, hit me right in my feelers. Although this story is about an eating disorder, I think she nails it on a lot of disorders and how that feels and how it works. For me her descriptions of grief were hauntingly accurate. She has put together a great little story that accurately describe the emotional turmoil that many people feel and live with every day. Read this book, it will open your eyes.

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HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Jonell Collins

HuntedHunted by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New twist on vampires for me. Hunted by Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk has a lot going for it. I love the characters and the unique plotline of the story. Sounds like a great new series that I will be watching for and reading. I would like to see a little more world developing going on but there is lots of good dialogue. Reader beware there is some hot and steamy adult situations in this one.

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Life’s a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jonell Collins

Life's a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3)Life’s a Witch by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Life’s a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen is a delightful little story. Great characters, unique situations and a really sweet love story. There is a very hot and steamy adult situation that some might find uncomfortable, but any book that can make me laugh out loud is a book worth the read.

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Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 1) by Mark Nolan – Review by Jonell Collins

Dead Lawyers Don't Lie (Jake Wolfe, #1)Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Poor Jake Wolfe. In Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie , by Mark Nolan,
it all starts with Jake just being in the wrong place at the right time. Mark Nolan writes an excellent thriller, with nonstop action. He gives us great characters that are fully fleshed out and you can’t help becoming attached to them. This is a great cat and mouse story that gives and gives especially if you like an action-packed ride, excitement, dogs and even a little romance to spice things up a little. If you can’t tell by now, I am a mark Nolan fan.

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins

The North Wind DescendsThe North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes, is another excellent book. I can’t say enough good things about N.L.Holmes and her excellent ancient history novels. Besides her artistic use of the English language to evoke signs and sounds that take the reader to ancient Egypt, I love the way her characters sound like any normal family you know. Not only is the Lord Hani hot on the trail of a new mystery, but this mystery is also wrapped in family love. This is quite a contrast to the villain in the story. Time is never wasted with an N.L.Holmes book.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins

Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes is another masterful tale. The rich tapestry that N.L.Holmes weaves in her wonderful Lord Hani mysteries will keep you turning page after page. Set in ancient Egypt, it is a historical fiction lovers dream. The mystery of the tomb robbers is not the only plot in this tale, but it seems quite ironic that a plague is also a part of this story, in view of our own current events. Lord Hani’s love for his family and his countrymen is a big win for me. I love how Holmes accurate descriptions make this story come alive and I love the historical notes she includes. Another win for N.L.Holmes!

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Blood of the Dragon (Relic Hunters Book 4) by Martin Ferguson – Review By Jonell Collins

Blood of the Dragon (Relic Hunters, #4)Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martin Ferguson does it again with Blood of the Dragon (Relic Hunters Book 4). I love these books so much. I think they are original and unique stories built around legends and myths most of us have grown up with. I haven’t read a one of these yet that I haven’t learned something new. These books never fail to inspire me to do added research. Having said all that, I have done research on Vlad the Impaler, but I missed the whole Ottoman empire thing and the history and geography of Wallachia. Great book, I am for sure a fan.

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The Devil’s Day (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie – Review by Jonell Collins

The Devil's Day (The Lucky Devil Book 3)The Devil’s Day by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Devil’s Day (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie, is just the next in a series of very excellent and imaginative stories. I have been following this story with avid interest. I’ve really been cheering for Rune to step into her role as Mistress of her house. And the relationship between her and St. Benedict keeps me on the edge of my seat. Slowly but surely all my questions are being answered. This is a great story on its own but its fantastic when you start at the beginning. You owe it to yourself to start at the beginning of The Lucky Devil Series you will be glad you did.

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City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Jonell Collins

City Without A Sun (Vampire State, #2)City Without A Sun by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2) by Alexander Charalambides, we join Rowena in the next stage of her journey as she struggles for human rights in a city of vampires. As the only human that has ever been granted an audience with their emperor you would think they would be knocking down her door. But such is not the case. This is a great second book to this series. This one is a bit of a tease I can’t wait to read the next one.

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Jonell Collins

Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett is a great love story. People caught up in situations they never expected to be in with people they never expected to be with. I love how Manda Mellet’s stories deal with the evil underbelly of our society and the justice it so richly deserves. There are adult situations in this story that some may find uncomfortable and there is violence. But generally, it’s a sweet love story.

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Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Jonell Collins

Bonds that Beckon (Daughters of Anubis, #1)Bonds that Beckon by Kelli Kimble
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble has been quite a unique story for me. It seems quite a unique story line. It’s a mystery, it’s a romance, it’s a supernatural creature event. The characters are interesting and there is plenty of room for elaboration. This story is just a taste, with a big promise of great things to come. This is a story well worth the read.

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WAR OF THE DAMNED (Relic Hunters Book 3) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Jonell Collins

War of the Damned (Relic Hunters, #3)War of the Damned by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series of books and WAR OF THE DAMNED (Relic Hunters Book 3) by Martin Ferguson, is every bit as good as the first two. Besides having great characters and just a really good story what I love about these stories is the history and the skillful weaving of fiction around real facts. I haven’t read a book yet by Martin Ferguson that hasn’t inspired me to do a little research. War of the Damned delivers on the action as well as the history. Although the target audience is a much younger set than my own, I enjoy them just the same. I wish Martin Fergusson had been around when I was a teen.

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The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson – Review by Jonell Collins

The Mummy of Monte CristoThe Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I know what your thinking and truly I thought the same thing. As a fan of The Count of Monte Cristo I thought this could be nothing but sacrilege. Oh, how very wrong I was. The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson, was a really great book. As intricate and elaborately plotted as the original but who can pass up an alternate reality complete with its own fantastic monsters and gifted folks. Of course, the characters remain wonderful but oh what a wonderful new world. And zombies! Dear reader, don’t pass this one up. This is golden.

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License to Bite: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jonell Collins

License to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #1)License to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

License to Bite: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen, is a delightful little romance. And what could be better than vampires. But what I like about the vampires in this story is it’s not all drama drama drama. It’s light-hearted and fun especially Jane. She’s very headstrong and confident even in the face of a world she didn’t know existed. Great characters, a great world, and just a delightful story. Reader beware there is an incident of very adult situation. But it’s not so heavy that it distracts from this great little story. This book was a lot of fun.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Jonell Collins

Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow what an ending. In Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick, the third book in this trilogy the final ending was a real roller coaster. At times as I’m reading this book it’s really hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. But that’s true in life, I guess. It didn’t end the way I wanted it to but then I like happy endings, but you don’t always get them. This is a story that has so many twists and turns it’ll keep you guessing the entire time. Will the Torvik twins finally meet their destiny. You’ll have to spend an evening with this story to find out.

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A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore – Review by Jonell Collins

A Beach Wedding To Die ForA Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore was quite a surprise. I absolutely thought I had this figured out, I was shocked and surprised that I was wrong. It was an intriguing little mystery story and very well written. I’m not much for romances but I love the slow burn of the romance that is building between Beck and Devon. It’s just the right dose of sweet. This is my second book by Judy Moore, the first one was A Book Signing to Die For, also a great book. I believe I am a Judy Moore fan for life.

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Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Jonell Collins

Key to Tirumfall (Tirumfall Trilogy #3)Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say in Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh, it didn’t end quite the way I imagined it would. I so wanted it to go the other way. A race against time and several groups of pursuers gave plenty of action and as always the characters are wonderful and the world they live in is wonderful, dragons and wizards and elves, what could be better than that. A great relationship between Seth and his sister Gwen until of course Seth meets the woman of his dreams. I wish I could say more but any more than what I’ve already said would completely give the book away. This book can stand alone but it’s so much better if you’ve read the prior two books, Fall of the Western Kings and Child of Prophecy. Hours of pure pleasure this book is a winner.

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Age of Druids (The Druid’s Brooch Series #9) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Jonell Collins

Age of Druids (Druid's Brooch #9)Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Druids (The Druid’s Brooch Series #9) by Christy Nicholas is a great little story. Great characters and great worldbuilding. I love Cliodhna’s character in this story. My thoughts were at the very beginning of the story, wow she’s a single mom just trying to get by. I love the contrast between the different faiths and the struggle that occurs. And I really loved learning how Fingin (Age of Secrets) came to be. This is a very enjoyable story. It’s certainly not a waste of your time that’s for sure.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To read a book by N.L. Holmes is pure pleasure. The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) fully lives up to that expectation. Although this one is a little different than her mysteries it did not disappoint. Her use of language always evokes the very picture she is trying to awake in the readers’ mind. History lover that I am, I am always delighted to read wonderful stories set in the ancient world. This is a story that should make you challenge what you think about yourself. Frequently we think a great many things about ourselves that isn’t necessarily true. Many times, when push comes to shove, the rosy picture that we paint of our character doesn’t hold water. This one is a thinker.

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The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke – Review by Jonell Collins

The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4 by Cynthia Cooke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke, is Avery quick little action-packed adventure. I really enjoyed the story line, liked the characters, and loved the “powers” of the sisters. The unique little romance going on in this little story was an added bonus. You will be wanting to know more about this family. There are some very adult situations in the story so reader be warned.

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The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke – Review by Jonell Collins

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims,is one of those great little romances that have you kind of on the edge of your seat…will they or won’t they. Sometimes you just want to slap them. I have to confess I had no idea that so much work went into doing a music tour. I learned quite a bit in this one. Great characters and a sweet romance. Very adult situations.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Jonell Collins

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims,is one of those great little romances that have you kind of on the edge of your seat…will they or won’t they. Sometimes you just want to slap them. I have to confess I had no idea that so much work went into doing a music tour. I learned quite a bit in this one. Great characters and a sweet romance. Very adult situations.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Jonell Collins

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire,is a retelling of the Snow White Tale. I am a fan of fairy tales and I love Snow White. I’ve read and watched movies of the remade tale and loved all of them. This one was no exception. You think you know where you are in the story and its going along very nicely and then it goes horribly wrong. At one-point I was nearly biting my nails because everything that could go wrong, did. This was a great story and I’m so glad I spent time with it. You will too.

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Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Jonell Collins

Faerie's Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 1)Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden, had a great story line. I loved the story. All kinds of magical creatures in this one with some unexpected powers. Strong characters and delightful world building. I did get a little bogged down with the family trees. There was quite a bit of repetitious dialogue which became somewhat distracting but all in all a good read. Reader be warned there are adult situations that are quite graphic, so this is not a book for the young.

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Jonell Collins

Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1)Shattered Reality by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, what a delightful little story Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, was. It reads like a mystery but not the kind you would expect. Great characters, great story line with the added bonus of the deeper introspections of facing your personal demons. It was a quick little read which suited me just fine cause sometimes that’s just what you want. This is what you want, read this one.

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Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Jonell Collins

Child of ProphecyChild of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Epic read! Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh, is a story about everyday folks. They are heroes, wizards, humans and wood nymphs, but they are just ordinary folks standing against evil. What I loved the most about this excellent tale is the plan. They had a great plan. Wizards, elves, wood nymphs and humans…what could go wrong? Anything that could go wrong did. You find yourself pleading with the universe…please, please just let it be right this time. This is a rip-roaring action-packed novel and I loved it.

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters Book 2) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Jonell Collins

Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters, #2)Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is very little of Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters Book 2) by Martin Ferguson, that is not pure action. Either something catastrophic is currently happening or it is imminent. I love it. Not only is this story nonstop action but there is even a little light romance all lightly done and in very good taste. But what I love, love, love the most about the Relic Hunters books is that they challenge my knowledge of history. I find that every time I read one, I am inspired to research the theme of the book and find out the truths the story is based on. This particular one…Pharaohs and Egypt. What could be better than that?!

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jonell Collins

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie, is not a book you want to just zip through. Each little chapter is a story all its own. I love the way this book is about living in the moment. Not just living in the moment but every aspect of the moment and loving it. But what I love most about this book is the author’s turn of phrase. I love the way she uses language to paint pictures that you not only can see but you can smell and hear and feel. Such an appeal to the senses.

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