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Trapping the Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Trapping the ButterflyTrapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this to be a wonderful coming of age story set in the roaring twenties. The author did an amazing job of describing the settings, characters, and the feel of the roaring twenties. We have Bethany who feels trapped by her aunt and uncle, who have raised her for years. I loved how Bethany’s character development unfolded throughout the story. She has dreams and desires, but she is limited by her strict and abusive family members. With her 18th birthday just around the corner she has plans to set herself free, but she finds herself entangled with a business associate of her uncle’s, an associate of Al Capone, and the detective who is determined to take Capone down. I loved the character of Bethany and how she works so hard to find her own way. This is a great book for anyone looking for a descriptive well written story of a young girl finding her way in the roaring twenties.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lap Baby was an amazing story, one of my favorite reads of the year. I love that it was lightly based on a true story (I googled the Lap Baby laws mid book; and the blurb at the end explains the inspiration). I was hooked instantly, and it got better as the story progressed. The author got the idea for the book after watching a documentary about Lap Babies, those under age 2 that fly on their parents lap. The story surrounds a terrible accident, where there were Lap Babies on the flight, and it crashed. The protocol states the babies should be placed on the floor between their parent’s feet. The flight attendant, and one of the main characters, Julie, felt terrible giving these instructions. The parents were not happy with the decision either. The flight had just 4 survivors, and this book shows their lives 20 years later. That one day shaped the survivors life, and each handled it differently.. Paige was my favorite story, but I loved Marie and Julie as well. I love the way Terry stayed distant through the years, but was brought back in, in a twist that was lovely. I did not love the epilogue, found it a big cheesy, but sweet. I look forward to reading more by the author, because if they are half as good as Lap Baby, I’ll be happy.

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Ashley Mertz

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lap Baby by Amy Barker is available now in eBook and Physical Book
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ Book Review

Lap Baby is a heartwarming, inspirational woman’s fiction novel about redemption, forgiveness, and finding oneself after a tragedy. 20 years ago three women Julie, Marie, and Paige were the only survivors of a horrific plane crash. Julie was the flight attendant on duty that day and lives with self doubt and guilt daily. Her only focus the last twenty years has been to have the rules of a flight changed with no success. Will she ever be able to let the actions of that day go so she can live her life to the fullest?

Lap Baby is told by all three women who survived the plane crash. With the story being told from all three perspectives the reader understands how each person can be affected so differently from the same tragedy. The characters are well developed, and the story line believable. This emotional story had me on a roller coaster ride from the very beginning. My heart ached for all three women for many different reasons. I so badly wanted all of them to forgive Julie and understand that accidents are called accidents for a reason. This was my first time reading a novel written by Amy Barker and I am glad that I picked this one up. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for a heartfelt summer afternoon read.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Follow Ruanon and company as more adventure and mayhem await them!
This time they set sail on the seas ro rescue people from the sorcerer king who is said to be extremely evil… what they actually find when they face off is something you’ll have to discover reading.
This book is a good Ya fantasy and it also includes a non binary main character that is very well done.
As with the first book I struggled to stay engaged as the story was choppy and sometimes too much information or detail was given on some topics but when I needed more information on other things it was lacking, however this is better than the first book. A cute quirk is also the art work between chapters that was very cool.
Overall worth a read!

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Cindy Rushin

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People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was really an enjoyable read. I found myself really interested in how this group of animals viewed humans in their natural environment and found it funny because I think really their observations were spot on with how humans could be viewed by someone who has never encountered them before. It was a fun book and I recommend it to any parent who has a child that wants to read. It is a nice book and I think many kids will enjoy it.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, June 2023

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The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What happens when your kiddo doesn’t want to clean up his messes? Well, he can get some cute little alien guys to come to help. But then, they don’t really help the right way! This book is so cute – the story and the illustrations. This would make littles giggle and make for a good discussion starter!

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The Passion of 3 (The Perfect Number Book 2) by Ariella Talix – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Passion of 3The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book has interesting characters, an intriguing plot, and has both spicy and funny parts. I enjoyed the story and how Caro, Nash, and Grey’s relationship rekindled. I had a hard time fully connecting with the book and I’m not quite sure why… maybe some of the pacing or something didn’t quite jive with me, but overall it is a good book and worth the read.

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Juls Dick

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Someone to watch over me, is the third book in the Wounded Hearts Series by Debbie Cormack. This is the first book I have read in this series and it can be read as a standalone. This story focuses on best friends Angelo and Lucia, brough up together since they were little, Angelo is very protective of Lucia. She thinks it is because he sees her as a little sister, however that is very far from the truth. Angelo and Lucia are both in love with each other however neither seems ready to admit it to the other. After Angelo leaves college there is a period of absence which does not dampen their feelings, and when an unexpected event brings them back to gather it is fingers crossed that they can work it out. I liked this book, I wanted to knock their heads together a few times and wanted Lucia to be more selfish but this is testament to how well written it was. I will definitely be going back to read the other books in the series.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Juls Dick

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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn, this story follows on from the previous books in the series but focuses on Damon and Skylar. Skylar makes a deal with the devil (or Demon) to help her best friend achieve her senior year goals, this ends up putting her on Damon’s radar and she can’t seem to stay away from him, not matter how hard she tries. I really liked this book, I was very disappointed that I have to wait a couple of weeks until the next one comes out! I need to know what is going to happen right now, it is definitely on my wish list. I knew from the start that the ending, or something similar, was going to happen but I really need to know how it is going to play out. I really liked the characters in this book, Damon showing his softer side and Sky calling him out on his behaviour, I am keeping my fingers cross that they can get a happy ending in the next book. I am really enjoying this series.

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The Hussar’s Duty (The Winged Warrior Series Book 3) by Griffin Brady – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Hussar's Duty (The Winged Warrior #3)The Hussar’s Duty by Griffin Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical story. It has something for everyone. Romance, danger,unrest, brave warriors, war and plenty of action.
This is the 3rd book in The Winged Warriors series and even though this book can be read on its own and still be enjoyed I would recommend reading the books in order so that you can fully immerse yourself in the story and the history. You can take that the author is passionate about this time period as the research and details involved in this book are amazing. As a reader you are transported back in time and given a complete insight into what life was like.
Jacek is a brave warrior. As part of The Winged Warriors he has been on several missions fighting for his country. During that time he also found love.
Now he has a decision to make that no warrior wants to face. Does he go back to fight and do his duty for his country or does he stay with his family? Both decision have consequences and we follow Jacek through all the ups and downs and the twists and turns thats happen along the way when his wife tries to give him the best of both. The freedom to fight again while having his family near but this also leads to complications and problems and the price maybe too high for Jacek to pay.
This is a completely engaging historic tale. The writing style is so descriptive that you can actually visually every scene the author describes. I felt completely invested in Jacek’s life, his family and the consequences of their decisions.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. It was absolutely mind numbing erotica. I have been reading a lot of fantasy books lately. Especially those that revolve around sexual fantasies. I have said this before with other books, “If I can picture what is happening in the story, then it is an amazing book. It captures the essence of what the author wants to portray and allows the audience to experience what the characters are going through.

Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. It was absolutely mind numbing erotica. I have been reading a lot of fantasy books lately. Especially those that revolve around sexual fantasies. I have said this before with other books, “If I can picture what is happening in the story, then it is an amazing book. It captures the essence of what the author wants to portray and allows the audience to experience what the characters are going through.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Allison Davis

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Walt and Elyse have a connection and chemistry that is OFF THE CHARTS. Walt is the hot headed, hard working small town cowboy and Elyse is the big city television producer. They have to overcome so many obstacles to get to that HEA. But along the way you spice, drama, complications, romance, and a steamy and scare snowed in encounter. I am on my way to start book 3 and can’t wait!

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Michelle Collier

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Bennetts of Langston Falls series. This series is so good. Hank and Ella Mae at just perfect. I love the fact that Hank is the one that is unsure and lost and Ella Mae is so strong and bold. How can you not love a book with such a main female character. I love the chemistry between them. Can an Hank and Ella Mae help each other find what they each have been searching for?

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Someone to Watch Over Me is a friends-to-lovers romance. Angelo and Lucia’s moms have been best friends forever, so naturally growing up together the two were inseparable. However, secretly both are in love with each other but develop a million excuses to never share their feelings. The book starts while Angelo is a senior in college and about the graduate, but Lucia still has 2 more years. He is so used to being her protector that both are feeling uneasy about being apart. In conjunction with this, Lucia is a virgin and has been waiting for Angelo but decided to shoot her shot a little and is rejected. This rejection leads to a damper on their friendship. Basically, this tends to be the trend throughout the who book. This back and forth of wanting each other, not telling each other, and then oh yeah throw in the troubling pregnancy troupe. Can they get over themselves enough eventually and drop the excuses of timing to finally have their happily ever after?
This book, while a cute romance when things were good, drove me a little nuts. I loved the characters as people, but the thought process behind why they were not together, then together, then not together drove me insane. Maybe it is because I am in my 40s now, that I read these types of plots and just want to shake the main characters and say “Will you just be honest and say you love them – things would be so much easier”. Because of this thinking, I really wanted to smack the 2 of them so many times along the way of the book. However, I did enjoy the author’s writing style and Angelo as a character. Lucia was fine but you can hear how young she is in her actions, words, thinking, etc. While Angelo made me plenty mad with his unrealistic thinking, how he responds to Lucia made him loveable. He is a loving, protective, caring man that knows how to properly love a woman. Don’t get me wrong, it was a good read, I think I just don’t want young people to make these mistakes in life because all it is is a waste of precious time when you could just be happy!!

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Totally loved Breathless Love. This is based primarily in Tennessee when a farmer dreams of being a country star, and almost was until his band broke up. One night Hank decides to go to his country idol’s concert not knowing things would never be the same after meeting Ella Mae. Hank and Ella Mae quickly build a friendship and with her position in the music business things began to happen for him. However, he quickly realizes that the music isn’t the only magic that is sparking in his life – these friends quickly become more – lovers, confidants, and kindred souls. Ella Mae provides him with a realistic picture of what being a star looks like, but with fame comes so many other responsibilities. Is all of the love, music, and trauma worth the fame?
I loved this story so much. I don’t want to give too much away because it is just so heartbreakingly beautiful. First, the storyline – I loved the no-bullshit romance. The two were so honest and went for what they wanted. There was no back and forth, no telling each other their feelings and the drama that seems to come with romance books lately. Second, the characters were amazing. Hank, I can’t say enough about this man – he is what girls think of when they want a gentle, sexy cowboy. He is driven, honest, sweet, sexy, and straightforward in an unapologetic way, but in a gentlemanly way. Ella Mae, I also adored her. She is strong, passionate, straightforward, and independent, but a little broken. Her journey for herself is a great one. There will be other characters such as Ella Mae’s brother – it’s a love-hate relationship but so necessary for the plot. Last, but not least, it was face- paced. I was always interested and actually surprised I didn’t see the end coming till right before (it was nice just to be engaged in the book). Really recommend it for a great thought-provoking, encouraging life-love story. FYI read your trigger warnings.

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Obedience: A Student Teacher Romantic Suspense (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chandler Moreau is a teacher at the prestigious Rêveur Academy in Acrefort New York, he is a professional silk aerialist who is renowned for his skills and complicated routines and has performed in many places in front of the public, on many occasions. Cassandra Blackstone is a young woman with a lot of potential who has dreamed about performing with her idol for many years and now she is shocked that sh is auditioningin front of him, so that she can be accepted in to her chosen academy and with it take the first step to fulfilling her dreams and when she finds out that she has succeeded and with a full scholarship, she is full of hope.

This dream, however is partially dashed on her first day when she again is shocked to come face to face with him in her class, the morning hasn’t gone to plan and his attitude just increases the frustration she is already feeling, but she remains as professional as she can until the class ends and she decides to give him a piece of her mind. Chandler is both shocked and intrigued by her outburst and cannot decide how to react, but he still warns her that the attitude she has and her first impressions aren’t satisfactory and that it shouldn’t happen again, although annoyed, Cassandra agrees and leaves the classroom.

One evening, both Chandler and Cassandra’s private lives mix in an unexpected and intimate way, but this is just the beginning and although it puts a strain on their student, teacher relationship, they try to push past it and remain on the right side of the line, but when their pasts catch up to them and the dark demons within them come to the fore, they find out that they are more intricately linked than they first thought, but will they be able to fight for the future, or will the past bring them back into a darkness they can’t escape from?

This is a forbidden romance with a suspenseful streak and plenty of action as two people fight for their future while battling the past and present at the same time in this story you will not want to put down.

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Alison Risher

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The author shares details of his spiritual journey. From a lapsed Catholic, to an unbeliever, to a self-proclaimed mystic- the author unabashedly provides his story. There is original poetry interspersed throughout the memoir. Aside from the actual poetry, the book is quite poetic in and of itself. The editing is fantastic, which makes for seamless reading and enjoyment.

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher

This is the third book in The Bennetts of Langston Falls series and is a Contemporary Romance/Friends to Lover’s Romance that I absolutely loved reading . I’m a huge fan of not only this author but this series is hands down one of the best I’ve read in a while. Each book is about a different member of the Bennett family. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading this series in order as each book is just as good as the last and you get to know the characters better plus you get to fall in love with Langston Falls. This is Hank and Ella Mae’s story and let me tell you my emotions were all over the place. This one definitely pulled at my heart strings. Hank dreams of being a Country music star and it hasn’t been easy for him but a chance of a lifetime comes his way and he finds himself tagging along with Country Music Royalty on his latest tour. Ella Mae is a Nashville royalty songwriter. These two have great chemistry between them. Will this tour bring them together? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey

Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy and is a wonderfully written Fantasy that is hard to put down. If you haven’t already started the first book id recommend reading it as well it will help you the characters and what has been going on. This author has written an epic fantasy his skills, attention to detail pulls you in and takes you on a adventure that fells so real. His characters are fully developed and supportive they had me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen next. Get ready to be taken on quite the adventure where the true purpose of hope for the world is revealed. I highly recommend reading this book and I can’t wait for the next book in this Trilogy.

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The Passion Of 3 by Ariella Talix Review by Anastasia Dodson

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The Passion of 3The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good second chance romance that I enjoyed reading this weekend. It was a steamy story that pulled me in and I couldn’t put down. The chemistry was fire and it was a MMF story and that made it even more steamy. I thought the author had a good writing style and I am looking forward to more by them in the future!!

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Obedience (Ties that Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Samantha Snow

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my Lanta 🤩 Love, love, LOVED this read!! It was amazing! I’m a sucker for a good suspenseful, STEAMY 🔥 romance read! The characters were the BEST. The plot/storyline was perfect! Once I started reading I finished it, in the same sitting ( couldn’t set it aside) 🙊 The author most certainly WOWED me with this book. Soo can’t wait to read the next in this series 😁

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

I love sports romance books and this book was definitely hard to put down….I LOVED this story and I totally devoured every page. This story has everything that I love in a romance….second chances, emotions running high, endearing moments, hot spicy moments and secrets that you can live to regret.

Celia and Kyle had a summer love that was to last a lifetime years ago, but when circumstances change the course of their life path, it only ended up in heartbreak and things that are said that are unimaginable and hurtful. Years later, both Celia and Kyle reconnect at a mutual friends wedding… lots of initial emotions with hot and heavy moments lead to the spark that Celia and Kyle always had for each other….but what happens when Celia needs to come to terms with telling Kyle the truth on a secret that she has hidden for the past 8 years? Will Kyle be able to move past the hurt and secrets that Celia has?

This was a fantastic book and I already looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommended read!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

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

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series!! Usually by book 5 in a series, the story has started to wane some and the action isn’t quite what you expected but that is definitely not true in this saga!!

I highly recommend reading these books in order. Failure to do so will lead to much confusion amongst the characters and the situations. There is a lot of backstory to this saga that is necessary in order to enjoy this series as it’s intended.

Julia is just now learning about her powers and the ones she possessess haven’t been seen in other vampires in centuries. Not really knowing how to best manifest them, Julia has to rely on her katet to help her hone her skills and use them for the best benefit to everyone. At the same time, Julia is concerned that Valentino is doing his dead level best to destroy her katet and all the humans too.

There is a lot I want to say about this book but I’m not going to ruin it for anyone. There is a lot of action, loose ends tied up, more loose ends created, and emerging storylines for future books in this series. This made for an enjoyable afternoon read!

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Obedience centers around Cassandra, who has decided since she was young that she wants to be a silk aerialist, and attend circus college, due to seeing a performance when she was a child of a famous circus aerialist. Our other main character is that aerialist Cassandra saw when she was a child. Chandler definitely isn’t all that she expected as she discovers his “night life” in a club while attending school but it only causes her attraction to run deeper. I enjoyed their journey in finding their way to each other, the background story with Cassandra trying to prosecute her uncle, and would definitely look forward to reading more from this author. Well done!

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and quick read! The main characters are so relatable. Bailey is a university student and works at Froyo. She lives with Dayton, her older brother, because her parents moved away and they preferred to stay in their hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. She has never left Arizona and wants to travel the world, but she is scared. Tanner is a flannel wearing, dorky math professor who comes into Froyo every single day. He always gets the same order, always leaves a big tip, and sits in the corner working on a computer. Bailey finds herself on a date with Tanner when he catches her phone, then she tries to get out of it. Her brother is challenging her to make improvements in her life and has made a list of ways to improve her, including to stop lying, so she goes on the date. It seems like Tanner is hiding something so she keeps hanging out with him trying to learn more about his family that he doesn’t like to talk about. Dayton and Bailey’s best friend, Marnie, are crushing on each other. Keith is the owner of Froyo and like an uncle to Bailey. In one chapter there were multiple pages talking about running out of El Pato sauce and I laughed out loud because we feel the same in our house when we think we are out! There are so many story lines happening in this book but they are so easy to follow and so much fun. I hope that there is more to come in this story or at least from the author!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker is about 4 survivors of a plane crash. The story tells the survivors’ stories beautifully. The plot is very intriguing. The characters are rich and diverse. The author does an amazing job of pulling you in and experiencing the heartbreak and guilt that they all feel. Watching these women try to make it through life after an event that has devastated them all and how they handle day trials of being in survival mode is gut-wrenching. This is my first book by this author and it did not miss. This is a must-read story.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Sara Grantham

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story took me by surprise, and left me wanting so much more! I cannot wait to see where this story goes… This first book was so emotional. It truly had it all – romance and suspense and intimacy and secrets and darkness all rolled into one. This was a very dynamic story, and I am glad I found Liza Snow. I cannot wait to see what else she writes!

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great second in the series! This author definitely has a unique writing style. They are very in depth with their characters and the descriptions of the world. I recommend reading the first book so you have a better understanding of the characters and you can see all their growth. And there is so much character growth in this book. Ruarnon grows more into their role as a leader. There is a lot of action in the book as they are challenged more by the sorcery king. This book is a YA book but can definitely be enjoyed by an adult audience as well. If you are into fantasy stories this is definitely worth the read! Will be looking forward to book 3 when it comes out!

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Earl of Griffith is the sixth book in the Once Upon a Widow series. The Regency romance drew me in, and I finished this in one go. I haven’t read other books in this series, but I was not lost with the story. Lady Helen is widowed with a toddler. Will she ever let anyone in romantically again? While escorted by Conway to London, they develop a friendship that evolves into more. I enjoyed this sweet story of finding and giving love a chance after being hurt. The characters were delightful and charming. I had been looking for a romance that wasn’t overly erotic, and this hit the right spot. The story is not complex and full of deep meaning. Instead, this is a sweet, historical romance that reminds one that love can be found anywhere. I look forward to picking up more from this author in the future.

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Kerry Carr

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical romance. It is a very sweet story about love, heartache and finding love again when you least expect it. The author does an amazing job of transporting the reader to that time period and really bringing it to life.

Helen was swept away by love at a young age, so much so that she leaves her home where she is a Lady, travels to Ireland and gets married against her parents wishes. She was young and thought she knew it all but how wrong she was.
Fast forward and she now finds herself alone with a 3 year old daughter. Returning to her family home all she wants is to be safe. Romance is the last thing on her mind. Until the Earl of Griffith walks into her life.
Their meeting was a act of fate you might say when Helen’s brother asks him to collect her from the ship. As soon as he lays eyes on Helen he knows she is the one for him and when he finds out the truth about her being widowed he plans to make Helen his.

This story is beautiful. Helen is dealing with a lot of grief and doubts about her judgement after everything she has been through and she is scared to let Conway close to her incase she gets hurt. But Conway is a patient man and I found it so beautiful how patient he was in allowing her to realise what he knew all along that they were meant to be together.

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