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Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1) by Aria Skylar

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Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1) by Aria Skylar
Genre – Erotica Romance
Page Count – 202
Cover Designer – Mblart 

Kay is everything: successful, smart, and savvy. As the rising star in the business world, there is nothing she can’t do… except take a vacation. In desperation for a break, Kay lets her sisters book her an “abduction vacation” for an entire month, complete with a sexy, masked stranger whisking her away to a dark and secret world of rest and pleasures.
Only this stranger is more than he seems. He has his own agenda for capturing and compromising the illustrious business magnate. As he gives her the freedom to explore her kinky desires, he edges closer to fulfilling his dark agenda.
If he doesn’t twist himself up into losing his own heart first…

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES & NOBLE ~

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“Aria Skylar is a mystery, even to herself.  Having been born to the late Count and Countess of Kalamar, she foreswore her title to pursue a life of adventure and discovery. She resides in a string of Airbnbs and never stays in one place twice unless a flight has to go through that airport hub, but that doesn’t really count, does it?”

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this authors stories as each has a lesson or 2 to learn as well as having such great illustrations!
This was a fun story showing a child’s imagination and how he teaches the messy kids how to clean up. Was a really fun read my kids enjoyed it.

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

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

This book was beautifully written as I love to delve into childhood lovers romances like this one. I love how these characters bring a balance to one another that makes your heart pitter-patter. A love as innocent as theirs makes you root for them no matter what the challenges. I’m all for stories like these and their endings. Great build-up and addition to the series!

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Nights was such a good read. Brutal Days and Brutal Nights are Damon’s books. After that cliffhanger at the end of Brutal Days, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. Damon seemed like he was the most
Blah out of the 4 guys. After reading this,
Your going to fall
Inlove with him. I honestly didn’t think Damon had it
In him but I totally
Swooned for him.
Parts of this book reminded me so much of
Riley’s story. This definitely had a lot more going on. Gia and Sky were best friends but will they be able to remain best friends when Gia refuses to hear Sky out? Gia and her family have done a lot for Sky and her mom especially when they needed it. Will Gia be there for Sky when it really counts?
Run don’t walk….RUN and get this book today.

Review by @xchellex

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read many of Lois’s books, and this one is just as cute with underlining messages. Holding Up has both a giant and monsters, and through the story, teaches the importance of not bullying or name calling, and persevering and being each others’ champions. I liked how the character holding up the sky could be anyone’s dad and not a super hero physique.

A felt the book was a little wordy for the youngest crowds, but ages 4 and up should appreciate the story. The colorful illustrations add to, and not distract, from the story.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters)Holding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom. I love this author so much. She always writes the cutest stories and they all have a lesson in them. This one is about Colleen and her dad who is very tall and whose job it is to hold up the sky or at least that’s what everyone thinks. People are scared of her dad because he is so big! Colleen just wants everyone to love her dad and not be afraid of him so she decides to have a party so everyone can see the dad she loves. While at the party her dad lets his hands down to play with the kids and strange things begin to happen. Read this fun, cute book that teaches us that just because someone looks different doesn’t mean they are bad. My 5 year old nephew loves this book and they make great gifts as well.

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2)Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book two of the series. Each book can be read as a standalone but honestly both books so far have been really good so I recommend both!

Zara doesn’t do relationships. She has her career and her no strings attached approach to “relationships”. Noah poses an interesting challenge though. That being, he’s been attracted to her since he found her naked on his couch. Zara, however, just needs to convince herself that she can’t stand him and doesn’t want him. Can Noah be patient enough to win her over or will he get the message Zara is trying to send?

I really enjoyed this book. I’m not surprised though because the first one was good too! This book has just the right amount of push and pull between the characters. You quickly get invested in the story and can’t wait to see how it plays out. I highly recommend!

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Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nakyshia Leger

Fetching DreamsFetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story! Neyah lives in Africa and Abby lives in America. Though they are in two different worlds, they are brought together and realize they have more in common than they thought. The girls work together to find a solution to change their worlds.

This emotional journey shows the power of coming together, even far apart. Have your tissues ready for the mixed emotions of joy and sadness! I cried happy tears, and I cried sad tears. It was fun to see the characters grow as they came to understand one another. Their strength and determination are awe-inspiring. Your preteen, teen, or young adult would love this book!

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Myself and my kids were so excited to see we had another Lois Wickstrom book to read and it was put straight to the top of the list. This was a great and colourful story, that was entertaining and educational. The topic of the book is one that most kids will experience in one way or another and I think the author has done a great job of touching on this in a sensitive and refreshing way.
The pictures throughout the book really help my kids attention. They have loved to look at them in conjunction with the story and they enjoyed the whole book. This was another success in our house and we are already looking forward to the next.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126095482-talks-like-thunder” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella One” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680879645l/126095482._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126095482-talks-like-thunder”>Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella One</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17088480.Randal_Nerhus”>Randal Nerhus</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5646383544″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was such a good read! The author had great details and you could visualize the landscapes she was describing. The dates used, the late 1870s, there were a lot of Indian wars happening. Being raised by my grandmother I heard stories that were passed down to her from parents and grandparents about boarding schools, not being able to speak their native language, and getting their hair chopped off. I was fortunate enough to have a history teacher that gave us more than a chapter or a few paragraphs from a text book about these wars. Yes, there are many books out there where you can learn about certain wars but I feel like there was nothing better than hearing what my ancestors had to go through for me to be here today. I especially enjoyed Thunder being able to become a warrior as it was rare for a girl or woman to do so. She was such a strong character and I could only imagine the emense strength it took for her to not give in and forget everything about her language and culture. The only fault I found with this book was the abrupt ending. I do realize it was meant to be short since it’s a novella but it kind of caught me off guard. I look forward to reading more works from this author in the future.
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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amber Howard

Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought the story was simple enough for young children to read and understand. My 6 year old grasped the meaning easily and was very engaged. It just seemed to end abruptly. That’s my only complaint. The artwork was lovely. The meaning behind the story was good. I’d recommend this book.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) Audiobook by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Amber Howard

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder by far has been one of the most emotionally stimulating stories that I have ever read. I wept for a while after finishing it. The pain that colonialism has caused native Americans and other people of color is sickening. I am an African American woman who has traces of Native American in my family. To think that my ancestors suffered like this on all sides rattles me to my core. I believe this book needs to be on the high school reading list although I’m sure there’s be those against it. This story would serve to remind us all to embrace our differences in culture and love one another while honoring those who fought for that right. Although the story ended abruptly without us knowing Thunders fate I am hoping it will circle back by the time the series is over.

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Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades – Review by Beverly Finnie

Ladies of the Links #2Ladies of the Links #2 by Haley Rhoades
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well I enjoyed this book. And seeing as this is Ladies of the Links 2, this is a series and book 2 in that series. Well I definitely haven’t read book 1, yet. Which tells you I’m going too. It also tells you that you don’t need to read book 1 to read this one. I don’t believe I lost anything. This story was complete from beginning to end.
A second chance romance that involves children. I enjoy second chance romances. However when they involve unknown children, they are a hit or miss with me. This one hit though.
Christy and Ryan were high school sweethearts, till she disappeared. Now she’s back with 5 year old twin girls in tow. I understand it’s a story but it’s not always the easiest story to relate sometimes. I do enjoy how the author approached it. Where he had Ryan step up immediately, no push back or anguish. Which was refreshing because most books like this have both. Including a denial period. That didn’t happen here.
It’s all about navigating life when it’s turned upside down. How one adapts to immediate, but welcome change. Which the author portrays rather well, since it kept me turning the page.
I do thoroughly enjoy sports romances which is what drew me to this book to begin with. And I’m glad I jumped at the chance to read it, it was entertaining and worth it!

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Kay Stritesky

Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a cute read! I loved the sibling dynamics in it and the way the focus is on improvement. I think even though this is probably YA it was a good read at any age!

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Shannen Kern

Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella OneTalks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella One by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder is easily the most powerful and emotionally charged book I have read in quite some time. I was heartbroken and enraged reading this, but that usually means the writers are doing a phenomenal job. While this is a quicker read, you will be taken aback by the amount of detailed storytelling that the authors are able to pull off seamlessly. The flow of the story is amazing, you root for some characters while silently loathe others. I can’t think of anything that I would change about this novella. I am pleased to see that it is only the first in the series, so I will unquestionably pick up the others as well. I highly recommend picking this one up. It isn’t in my normal range of everyday books, but I would have certainly regretted passing on it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Kay Stritesky

Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can’t imagine the strength it took to write this. While it was heartfelt and empowering I still just felt like their was pieces missing or being glamorized.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Melissa Saxton

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. I am not one for historical fiction usually but I decided to give this one a try.
Young Talks Like Thunder lost her father early in life. Though she was without a father her mother cared for her and she was happy in tribe life.
Then her mother dies and everything changes. Her grandfather comes to claim her to take her to his tribe and she is scared and doesn’t want to leave her friends, tribe and start anew. But it’s clear her grandfather does care for her as she is assigned the name “talks like thunder” as part of her assimilation into the tribe.
Unfortunately she’s captured again this time by the white man and put on a reservation and forced to learn their culture and disregard her own.
Many harrowing situations will greet her. Can she grow up to a powerful warrior and seek revenge on those who kidnapped her? Will she make it back to her home and family?
This is a must read. Great strong female lead.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Sheri Schrader

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder is the first novella in the Red With Native Blood series. This is a historical fiction story of a young Native American girl in 1871. At only 7 years old, Talks Like Thunder finds herself orphaned. Though her people want to care for her, it is during a time of disease and famine. Luckily, her grandfather finds her and takes her to Chiricahua village. The story seems well-researched and interesting because it is primarily from a child’s point of view. I enjoyed learning more about the culture and lives in 19th-century America of Indigenous people. Talks Like Thunder grows so much in this short read. I am curious as to how the series will progress. I look forward to reading more in this series in the future.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

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

Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.
Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is just brilliant with children’s books!
This book you meet Colleen and her dad. Her dad is a giant and holds up the sky as his job. People fear this giant man and claim he’s making up his story about holding up the sky.
Colleen decides to have a party for all the townsfolk who are scared of her dad. Her dad let’s his hands down for a minute during this party and people learn that he is not a scary cruel giant but just another person like them.
Very cute story with lots of good educational lessons built in

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tausha Treadway

Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories)Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti. This is a super steamy series about a dominant and a submissive. Ethan has been left humiliated and defeated by a woman named Joyce so he has decided he wants nothing but revenge. When he meets Siena, Joyce’s cousin, he decides to use her to get back at Joyce. Siena is nothing but a victim in this whole thing. Siena needs a investor to get her fashion design brand out there. Her cousin Joyce invested a small amount and she is sad to see that only Ethan agrees to invest in her company but with his conditions. When she finds out her brother Bart, her last hope, is in major debt and owes the mob she realizes Ethan is the only choice she has. Once they begin to spend time together Ethan begins to realize that this is far more than revenge. A real person with feelings and feelings he actually cares about now exists. Ethan and Siena both teach each other a lot about all kinds of things the bedroom being one of them. This story is full of lust, greed, family betrayal and humiliation. You will keep flipping the pages late in the night.

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

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

Love and hate in one book. A great thriller and love story ending. I can usually guess who the killer is but this one was different. It kept you guessing until the end. Very good read!

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Red with Native Blood series. While I was expecting this to be a powerful emotional read, I don’t think I was fully prepared for the emotional impact it would have.

There is clearly research which has gone into this book and the history that went into it is truly heartbreaking. While I will never know what the pain and suffering they endured feels like, reading this build on my own knowledge making it feel more real and devastating that I could have imagined previously. It’s opened my eyes further in a well-written story following Talks Like Thunder. You can’t help but get emotionally invested in her and root for her beginning to end.

I look forward to getting started on the next book in the series, it’s a powerful piece of writing which highlights parts of history that aren’t always known.

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Christine Baranek

Undeniable (Central Florida Stories, #2)Undeniable by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Undeniable
By: Victoria Saccenti

This book is filled with so many twists and turns. It is definitely a thriller that you cannot put down until you finish this book. It features a man who suffers from PTSD following his military background. This book is BDSM themed and some of what that entails definitely needs a trigger warning. But I truly loved this book. The characters are very well written, have fantastic depth and are flawed in many ways. These flaws are what make this a tremendous read. It features characters that are reunited after many many years apart (think childhood). There is so much more to this story than the BDSM which makes it even more wonderful. I definitely recommend picking this series up as I definitely don’t regret it at all and cannot wait to read the next book!

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Deception (Central Florida Stories, #1)Deception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book I have read from this author, I was intrigued by the snyposis of the story-line and the cover and decided give it a try. The story of Joe and Hunter gave plenty of intrigue, spice of the charts, seduction, revenge….I wish I had felt a bit more of a connection with the characters. It is a good story to start the Central Florida Stories series and I am already read to continue to book 2.

Joe, a marine hurt in combat, has only one plan when he came home….revenge on a woman that hurt one of his fellow comrades while oversees to the breaking point. The perfect plan is in place when he learns of Hunter, the woman who hurt is friend dearly….seduce this woman and leave….no question and no looking back…..

Hunter is working hard to make herself a better, more stable life so she can have her son be with her after years of running away from danger. Hunter holds some deep secrets and insecurity… but is totally taken back when she meets Joe. Spark and sizzle…the attraction runs deep for both of them.

Will past demons and lies come back to haunt both Joe and Hunter? Will Joe be able to protect Hunter when she needs him the most?

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenique Bornman

Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better and better.
Damon and Sky’s storie continues after the major cliffhanger… and the author did not disappoint.
The angst, tension and you know what kind of tension I’m talking about…. builds to an all time high in the conclusion of their story.
It does have a HEA but first the author takes you on an intense rollercoaster ride.
These two are my absolute favorite characters in this series so far.
Amazing read with top shelf writing!!

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Cindy Rushin

A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. I think it is a good story for parents with children who are getting ready to start school as it provides them with the knowledge that although teachers come in many shapes and sizes they all have something in common, the desire to spread knowledge. I think that knowledge will help the kids who have some fear when starting school. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who has children who are getting ready to start school.

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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

My Goodbye GirlMy Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So first off, the vivid descriptions in this story were off the charts imagery. I could absolutely picture the characters and the locations that were described in the story. This book was so sweet and just when I thought I had everything figured out, the author threw in a new twist that completely threw me for a loop. Tessa and Simon are absolutely amazing together and while I can’t exactly relate to the jet setting lifestyle they have, the relationship problems they experienced were extremely realistic. I literally couldn’t put this book down until I had finished the last page. I absolutely fell in love with the characters and definitely alternated between laughing and crying throughout the book. I have not read anything from this author before, but I will definitely be checking out her other books, I will just make sure to keep tissues handy. If you are looking for an amazing book that will leave your heart filled, this is a great book to check out.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Kerry Carr

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life and giving people an insight into Native American life.
I loved the character Talks like Thunder. Through her life she had a lot of hurdles to overcome and she takes each one head on. She is a very determined and confident woman who knows what she want and doesn’t let anything stop her.
I loved seeing and feeling the growth of Talk with Thunder. From a quiet and uncertain girl into a confident,determined warrior who will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares about and her tribe.
This is a beautiful written story which will have you completely invested in her life and her journey.

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