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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shannen Kern

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I first read this book when I found it in part of an anthology about a year ago. I absolutely fell in love with this story and was super excited to find the standalone book! This author is one that I never pass up because they have an incredible way of crafting their stories that I haven’t found anywhere else. I was absolutely blown away by how rapidly I was pulled into this story and fully invested in Elijah, Griffin, and Jude. The flow of this story is flawless, and the characters are incredibly relatable. I felt so many emotions reading through this and couldn’t put it down even though I had already read it! If you are looking for a fantastic MM Romance, look no further. You won’t regret picking this one up!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Kelli Harper

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute illustrations, funny subject line. Who heard of a mouse trying to go to the moon for cheese? Kids will enjoy this book, adults however will find it just as the bird says, ABSURD. But it is a fun and whimsical little tale for kids.

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Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace #3)Discovering Desire by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Discovering everything they never knew they needed. Alyndra Quinn has such immense power over my soul with this series. Finally getting to see more inside the mind of Derek Ingram as well as Jordan and Justine in this entry. Each of them has their own path they are on but in so many ways they are each other’s answers and solutions.
Derek has decided to rise and take over his “families” syndicate from his half brother Lucian. Lucian poses a threat to his older brother Zachery and his girlfriend Ashton as well as anyone else that’s near Derek. Jordan is beginning to shift into the next chapter of her life and wants something more than a hook up with her favorite Dom and mentor Derek. Justine has been observing Shattered Embrace for over a year and after one embarrassing slip up that led to Derek hearing her sighing his name from the shadows of the room, she takes the next step and participates in a class for the first time. While several others give Justine more perspective not only for her research but for herself, she starts to question her motives and how she can truly understand her dissertation topic unless she discovers it. With questions filling her mind leading to a moment she could barely even dream up Justine learns to let go and discover her desires in ways she never imagined.
Will Derek succeed in getting Lucian out of the way? How will Jordan discover what she needs to fill her soul? What will Justine discover when she stops hiding behind her research and living in the moment? This world has a way of pulling you in deeper and deeper with each new discovery and every page until you’re left speechless and ready for the next story to see where it will go from here. While I didn’t know about Whispers in Wonderland before reading this book, I will be going back to it very soon to discover where it all began for Derek and Jordan and what led to the events in this book. That said I wasn’t completely lost but the beginning had me confused slightly as it seemed to pick up after previous important events. Now the countdown to finally getting inside the mind of the Master of love them and leave them, Reid.

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth and final installment in this series but can be read as a standalone. This author wrote this book with great detail. I was brought into the story from the beginning. This story is about overcoming one’s past and second chances. The chemistry between Edward and Lisette is very strong. The author wrote this story in such a way that you feel connected to the characters and their outcome. After reading this book I will definitely be going back to read the books in this series that I missed. This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed the writing style. I stayed enthralled in the story throughout the entire book. I recommend this book.

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jess Engel

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another hit in this series! The reader finds themself in the middle of another mystery in need of solving and Sparky is hot on the trail!

I have just loved this series and this third installment is no different! It is a fun and engaging read! Sparky is such a wonderful character and I love seeing her development throughout the books so far and loved her growth in this one. The setting and cast of supporting characters really bring depth to the story. Sparky’s interactions with the supporting characters and the various relationships she has with those characters provide for a range emotions and experiences with the book. She is, at her core, such a kind and caring young girl, but carries the reader through the book and story with her unique spunk. She always finds trouble and lives life the way she wants. I just love her as a character. I also really enjoy the setting and that this series takes place in, bringing in the grittiness of LA but set in during the depression. Can Sparky vindicate her crime boss and find the real murderer? Read this one to find out!

This cozy mystery series is among the best I’ve read and I greatly look forward to the next one!

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy reading Naomi’s work and was delighted to see this story. She has a unique way of telling a tale. This is a MM second chance small town romance. Where love is found in the most unlikely of places. When one man’s past rears its ugly head, love will have to take a backseat for the safety of him and his son.
Starting over is the right thing but why does it feel so lonely. Once broken by lost love now a sexy new single dad mends his heart, and he will do everything he can to save the man he now loves and his son.
This suspense story is a definite page turner.
I can’t wait to read more from Naomi.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery is a cute story that young children will enjoy. Dinopotamus discovers the mystery of the warmth and naptimes much to the delight of the children in his class.
He so desperately wants to fit in with his new friends and they help him to feel included. He is an interesting character that is sweet and caring and is a good role model for children to embody.
This interesting tale has illustrations that are childlike but do express the concept of this simple tale. The message in this tale is kindness and friendships lessons worthy of learning.
It is a very quick and easy read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Heather Goodman

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Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series)Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be prepared to stay on the edge of your seat the whole time you are reading this book. This book has suspense, romance, and action all rolled into such a well told authentic story. You immediately fall in love with the main characters. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery is another clever children’s book by Lois Wickstrom I’m pleased to have on our shelves. As with the other Dinopotamus books, I enjoyed the illustrations. My seven year old exclaimed the book was “so, so good.” I enjoyed that it was short and flowed well with grammar that she could read herself.

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Jules Herbert

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Amazing author has done it again with yet another emotion filled read that will keep you hooked. The characters held me completely captive again and I really wished I could reach through the pages to shake some sense into some of them and kill others at times LOL. That’s a good sign when reading a book I think when the characters become so real to you. This Author is now on my must read list!

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The Story That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Jules Herbert

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The Story That Ties UsThe Story That Ties Us by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a second chance romance that will have you hoping for a real HEA right from the start. This extremely talented author has created characters with such depth that Blake and Jamie took a hold of my heart right from the start and still holds it captive. I am sure they will weave their way into your heart too!

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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jamie Truex

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The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I normally am not into SciFi stories but I picked it up because it’s from Naomi Valkyrie! I will read everything she has written or will write! Her style makes it so easy to be sucked in from page one and get so attached to the characters, no matter how short or long the book is. This book was no different. Leilphun has escaped authorities on his planet and come to Earth. He is found unconscious by Kasper, a mafia boss trying to take over two major families. Can he use Leilphun to help accomplish his goals, or will a budding romance hinder those goals? I would recommend you reading this short story even if you’re not typically into SciFi or crime boss stories.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a whimsical story of three mysteries. Lois Wickstrom never fails to write a story that captures the attention of her readers. Whether with a little kids story, or a story for older kids, they are always fun to read. Even “kids at heart” will likely enjoy this book. It has mystery and adventure. It is broken down into three parts which will make it easier for reluctant readers or readers who struggle. It doesn’t take away from the stories at all. It makes for a quick and entertaining read.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dinopotamus is back with a mystery to solve!! Going to school is one of Dinopotamus’ favorite things and discovering a mystery while napping. The children would love a warm spot to nap along with Dinopotamus, but there is something unique that Dinopotamus can do….what is it you say….definitely read and find out.

This is a fun, engaging children’s story that can for ages 4-8 and can also be enjoyed by the young at heart reading to the little ones. The illustrations are engaging and go right along with the story. Looking forward to more Dinopotamus!

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is so cute. Dino is so caring an teaches the kids all about where warmth from the body comes from. He cares about keeping them warm during their nap.

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Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Discovering Desire (Shattered Embrace #3)Discovering Desire by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Discovering Desire is Book 3 of the Shattered Embrace and I really enjoyed Derek’s story. I also recommend reading from the beginning of the series are you get to know the characters and they do intertwine with each book, but also check out the Whispers In Wonderland, which is the beginning of where it all began with Derek and Jordan. This story was a bit of a roller coaster of drama, secrets, greed with definite spicy sizzle off the charts….I am already looking forward to the next installment of this series.

Derek, a former Navy SEAL, now part of Club Shatter Embrace and Ingram Enterprises is total dominant. Protecting the people he cares about most is his priority. He and Jordan have that sizzle connection but Derek is also intrigued by Justine, who is there just to watch…Justine just has to let go of the sub in her. When playtime arises between Jordan, Derek and Justine…something sparks..Justine wants more from Derek. But when danger lurks around the corner all because of Derek’s half brother, the danger is high and Derek’s past comes back. Derek wants to protect Justine while planning the downfall of Lucian. Jordan also wants other things as well into play….and not be kept in the dark of Derek’s past. Will Derek be able to take on the danger that Lucian is causing so much chaos and protect the people he cares about…….

Definitely read and find out….this is a great story….definite questions and answers and my curiosity is peaked on what is to come!

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Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katie Turner

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Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series)Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance, written by Donna S. Frelick, is the first book to the Alienville series. Moira’s twin sister Claire, who is on her way to visit, goes missing without a trace. Moira sets out to find her sister, whose last known location was Allenville. Moira is hit with dead-end after dead-end, trying to piece together where her sister may have gone. The Allenville citizens, including the hunky chief of police Moira has enlisted for help, Seth Call, have a fairly good idea of what has happened to Claire, but it would be very difficult to explain or get her to begin to understand the hidden truths of Allenville and its ways.

I cannot stress enough that I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the plot, the descriptions-everything melded together perfectly! The author did exceptionally well to keep the story moving at just the right pace to hold my interest from beginning to end without being too detailed or not detailed enough. I would love the opportunity to read the next book, to see how the story continues for these characters!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Crystal Brehant

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about a determined little mouse. It has bright, colorful pictures. All of the barn animals are clearly mouse’s friends. One doubts his plans though. We see that despite bird doubting his plan, bird still helps mouse with his dream. This is a great lesson. We also see mouse not give up and what it means to help your friends. Great little story.

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Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries is a fun collection of short stories that star The Orange Forest Rabbit. There are three stories that span different genres. Gregory, The Orange Forest Rabbit is joined by his wife Jennifer, and his puppy Robes Pierre. There is an additional colorful cast of characters that join Gregory. This book is very entertaining and has something for everyone. Some of the things we get are sci-fi events, ghosts, and mysteries. This is a fun way to introduce chapters to children. The bite-sized genre swaps help get children into different types of stories. This is a very entertaining book that will entertain adults too.

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time (Tally and the Angel Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Julie Johnson

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive!Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive! by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great adventure awaits for Tally and her Angel Jophiel. This is such a fun series to read and I highly recommend reading them in order to better understand who the players are. This time, Tally is travelling to the Greek Islands. There she will encounter lots of adventure, mystery, action, challenges, and more!

Tally kinda reminds me of a female Indiana Jones in a way. She loves adventure and usually finds some pretty intricate mystery that involves solving a puzzle or two along the way. There is some humor infused as well, as Jophiel can be a bit funny at times.

Overall, a great read!

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another great book! The pictures are colorful. The world building was great. The character building was well thought of. This was such a cute kids book. My daughter really enjoyed this one.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady

Love Rinkside by G.K Brady
5 stars

Loved the storyline, very cute romantic read. I though the beginning was funny and cute and would lead to somewhere, especially when they got caught by the cops not once but twice!!!
Drew seems like he is hooked on work and hockey, Katie is on a manhating mission due to the fact that she has been unlucky, and her last boyfriend used her for his own personal reasons.

Both are falling for each other but not sure how the other one feels. Of course, I’m not going to ruin it and tell how it ends but this book definitely had me in my feels. Funny, cute and all the right romance to make it a perfect cozy read.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While Dinopotamus is at school he notices that the children are colder than he is at naptime. He proceeds to figure out how the children can be warm like he is during their naps. This is a cute story that shows children how to solve problems. We watch Dinopotamus try different solutions until he finds the one that works best for everyone. Children get to see a step-by-step guide to problem-solving. The story is short and sweet and will hold their attention. The illustrations are fun as always.

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Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Kerry Carr

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Puzzleman: A NovelPuzzleman: A Novel by Christopher Alan Broadstone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really unique read. I don’t normally like horrors/thrillers but there was something about this book that made me want to read it and boy was I glad I did. This story is very intense. The author does an incredible job at describing characters and scenes so that you can actually see them happening as if it were a movie. There were parts of this story that literally made me jump and the images the author places in your mind is definately the stuff of nightmares.
This story is so intricate that I had to re read some parts to fully understand what I was reading but it was so worth the extra time doing that.
The characters and their lives are so well woven together even when at first they seem to have no connection at all. One thing that did come across for me is that every one of them were fighting demons of some sort or another and this is what draws the puzzleman to them.
This is a very chilling read that I definately got lost in. It is quite a big book however it flows so well that I read it in no time at all.
This was definitely one book I didn’t read in the dark which to me is a sign of a good horror story.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book takes us on another great adventure with Dinopotamus. This time, he has a mystery to solve. This book was a particular favourite of my sons, probably because it involved some kind of dinosaur reference! He thought it was brilliant watching the children sleep in Dino’s place and kept relating back to his sleep spot at nursery.
This author really has a way of drawing in not only the children, but the whole family who sit down to enjoy it. Her books are always so entertaining yet educational, hitting that perfect sweet spot you could want as a parent. This is a great example of her work and is another we thoroughly enjoyed.

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Baker

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I first read this book as part of an anthology so when I saw it as a standalone I knew I had to get it and read it again. I forgot just how much I connected with these characters. I loved the fact that they were both so broken and flawed, trying to find their way back to some semblance of a normal life. For me, it was this similarity that drew them together, even though it also almost forced them apart.
This story was so emotional and gripping. The author has created not only fantastic characters, but a story that really catches your attention and keeps you reading from start to finish. I loved the way everything as developed and I was completely invested from start to finish. This is a brilliant book by and incredible author. I would highly recommend this.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This charming children’s book, “Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery”, is a delightful and engaging tale that explores the concept of heat and thermal energy through the curious mind of Dinopotamus, a lovable and inquisitive dinosaur.

The story begins with Dinopotamus’s frustration at always getting the “Warm Spot” on the floor, but he decides to share it with his friends, only to discover that the spot becomes cold when they lie down. The puzzle sparks his curiosity, and Dinopotamus embarks on a journey to solve the mystery.

The author, Lois Wickstrom, does an excellent job of introducing scientific concepts in a way that is accessible and fun for young readers. The story is easy to follow, and the use of simple language makes it perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series #1)Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author. It is so packed with emotions from deaths, continued life and moving forward. It captured my attention from the beginning to the end. I could not put it down. Can’t wait for the next book! Very good read!

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so much! Elijah is such a great man and, great dad. He was dealt a crappy life thus far and everything seems to be looking up, especially meeting Jude. Watching Jude overcome his fear moving on and losing someone else he loves, and getting the courage to stop drinking was so beautiful, as well as watching him open his heart again to Elijah and Griffin. The added drama of how Jude learns of Elijah’s past and that past catching up to them made the story all that much more interesting.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this Dinopotamus story. Dinopotamus is so sweet and caring, he tries to make sure the kids in his class are warm during nap time. He realizes his body heat is what makes the spot he is laying in so warm, and he can use this to keep his friends warm. I love the artwork in this book. It looks as though it was drawn by a child, so it will be very eye catching to a child I think.

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