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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Racoon Reunion is a fun and educational story with beautiful colorful illustrations that bring the story to life. Rocky is hesitate at first of the upcoming family reunion that he and his family are invited to..but feeling a bit anxious of not knowing anyone. Grandma Rigby is already to have fun with the family with games…but Rocky is holding back and unsure. In the end Rocky learns all about friendship and teamwork with his cousin in game playing…..excited for the next adventure to come….

This is a great children’s book…for ages 5-9 …anyone can enjoy this from the young to the young at heart reading to the little ones. I love how this story teaches that it is ok to be a little anxious but also opening up to discover everything will be ok…

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is a unique science-based picture book that is interesting. It is a children’s picture book full of interesting facts not often thought about. This book is for those between the ages: 7-12.
The book contains a collection of short stories full of mysteries, espionage, & science & nature and at the end of each story is an answer to questions within the story.
Kids are curious and want to know everything and how it works that’s why “Why” is the most common question asked in the history of man. Join Amanda and Elaine her BFF as they discover, learn, and imagine together some of the strangest things. 42 pages of fun and learning.

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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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 heartwarming holiday romance is the final book in this wonderful series. I’ve enjoyed the previous books about the O’Connell family and this one was just as enjoyable and engaging. Set in the 1990’s we get to spend Christmas with the O’Connell’s! Having lost his faith in the Catholic Church and having left the priesthood, Edward O’Connell unexpectedly returns to Port Townsend for a family Thanksgiving dinner. Edward meets Lisette Manegold at Café Lisette, which she owns. As the couple get to know each other Edward’s family tell him the rumours that Lisette is a former call girl and a man-eater. However, Edward who is happy with his own fresh start is willing to overlook any dark secrets. Meanwhile Lisette can’t forgive herself and move on from the ghosts of her past. What Edward doesn’t know is that Lisette has buried her shocking past identity, which would horrify the wealthy and respectable O’Connells. I was kept happily turning the pages by this captivating romance. The characters and the setting came vividly to life through the descriptive narrative and I felt fully immersed in the story. The added festive feeling to the story would make this a great book to read both now and at Christmas time!

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Amanda Mini-Mysteries” series is a delightful and engaging collection of science-based mysteries that will captivate young readers’ curiosity and sense of wonder. Written by Lois Wickstrom, this series follows the adventures of Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate the whys and hows of everyday life.

Each mini-mystery presents a relatable problem or phenomenon that children may encounter in their daily lives, such as why blood looks blue on the back of their hand or why sheets don’t get tan in the sun. The mysteries are carefully crafted to be accessible and easy to understand, making them perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

What sets this series apart is its unique approach to science education. Instead of presenting dry facts and figures, Wickstrom uses storytelling and imagination to make science fun and engaging. The mysteries are presented as puzzles to be solved, encouraging children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was good. It’s the third book of the series. I was a little lost in this one, I need to go back and read the second one. They each follow one after the other. The old General wants everyone to move underground. They now have plants that will kill you and zombie fish. Cannot wait to read the next one.

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Callie Luna

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill, #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Misery House is an excellent psychological thriller. The town of New Haven is a very small town where everyone is known, and they don’t take kindly to strangers. Strange tragedies start happening and the sheriff is looking for the culprit. The abandoned house on the hill stares down on the town and many still feel the unease of its touch. I highly enjoyed the writing style; it is chilling, and it made it hard to put the book down. The Woods family are our main narrators and each of them has a distinct thought process that helps to evolve the story. The ending is a huge cliffhanger due to the rising tension but not all questions are answered. I can’t wait to read The Silent Forest to continue the story of the Woods family.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Callie Luna

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Forest starts three weeks after The Misery House ends. There are spoilers ahead from the previous book so please read The Misery House first. The Woods family has been changed since the tragic events that occurred at the house on the hill. Nate feels that he has grown older, Kaia is trying to find her best friend, and Cliff and Naomi and struggling to keep their relationship thriving. More dark secrets are being revealed. This book kept the same unease as the first book and helped to continue the story. It borders on the edge of supernatural since most of the occurrences are unexplained this time. Some pieces are starting to fit together but now I have more questions than answers, so I need to read the third and final book in the series. I recommend this series and look forward to a satisfying conclusion.

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love the way Wickstrom has introduced science and imagination to children in the Amanda Mini-Series. And it’s exactly what it sounds like…a bunch of short stories about Amanda and her friend Elaine solving mysteries. But not your typical whodunits…these are mysteries of the scientific sort. You can really see Wickstrom’s love for science and children through her writing and I love how relatable the characters are. I would say the audience for this book would be upper elementary. I loved the old-school illustrations too. Fantastic addition to your Wickstrom library!
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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Callie Luna

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Homicidal Innocence is full of twists and turns that you won’t see coming! I love that the perspective changes from X (the murderer), Maya, John, and Cole. Even with reading the perspective of X I still could not figure out the murderer in the end and was shocked. The ending left me wanting more (in a good way!). Maya is a nanny for a wealthy family in Diamond Valley and unlike most nannies she is there for Benji (her charge). John is a single father taking care of twins that has yet to find the right nanny. Cole is a police detective working on figuring out who X is. With X killing and taking nannies around Diamond Valley, Cole has his work cut out for him. The characters are all well thought out. There is a lot of spice and romance in this book but also depictions of violent acts. If you like murder mysteries, being in the murderers’ head, and spice then you’ll love Homicidal Innocence!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Callie Luna

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is a cozy murder mystery with an amateur sleuth and a bit of magic. Catherine Lyon works at Fairytale Forest (a theme park in South Carolina) as a night shift custodian. One night she is lead by Zoe (one of the feral cats) to a dead body at the front of the park. With the help of Zoe (and the other felines) Cat is determined to find the murderer and clear her name. I love that the viewpoint switches between Cat and Zoe. I always find it intriguing to be in the head of an animal and it was expertly achieved. The clues keep you guessing with all the twists and turns. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Love On Tap Series. I would recommend reading these books in order as there are bits of information from the other 3 books in this one and that maybe spoilers if you haven’t read them in order.
Once again we are transported in the small town romcom. There are so many elements at work to create such a wonderful story, there is family drama, forced proximity, a forbidden romance and 4 very over protective brothers.
This is Lynn and Joey’s story.

Lynn and Joey have a chemistry that neither could deny, however with Joey holding back on the truth their romance is over before it begins.
However fate has another plans and when Joey appears in Lynns life after that old spark reignites.
But with 4 very protective brothers and other forces working against their relationship do they even stand a chance?

I loved Joey and Lynn. They were so well written and relatable. Lynn’s frustration at her over protective and intefereing brothers really made her real for me. This is a enjoyable read with moments that made me laugh.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Evil Sushi series. These books can be read as standalone however for me personally I would read them in order so you can completely appreciate this story. This is a really thought provoking story about the end of the world and how it could possible look.
Aileen and the survivors are still fighting to survive in a world that they no longer understand. With mutants and now killer plants making the world dangerous they also have no food or supplies they need to survive.
With the remaining survivors and the governments elite through conspiring against each other no one stands a chance.
When Aileen and Rod start to lose friends constantly they have a decision to make. Does the human race stand any chance of survival or should they just cut their loses and leave the world to destroy itself.

This is a thought provoking read and makes you think about what could happen if we continue to treat our world the way we are and disrespecting mother nature. Could we be heading towards another complete reset?

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Amber Howard

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an emotional journey and a great story of friendship. Starting over is rough. Having your life turned upside down and navigating a new reality can weigh heavily on a person. I loved that Kate and Lydia had each other to help deal with the new challenges they faced. Definitely a good read.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Amber Howard

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a sweet story about finding love again. I smiled while reading most of the story. The chemistry between Tess and Ryan jumped off of the page. Like all relationships their’s hit a bump in the road. Learning to trust again after having your heart broken is always tough. Definitely a great lesson in the novel.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This didn’t end like I thought it was going to lol. If you thought anyone was going to have the satisfaction of revenge. You’d be wrong. On the other hand. It’s a great doomsday story. People v. Nature. What happens when we ignore the warning signs that nature is tired of us taking advantage and treating it poorly? How do we survive when the very thing we depend on to live turns against us? Wasabi definitely gives the reader a lot to think about. Hopefully we won’t make the same mistakes.

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sashimi was a great continuation of Evil Sushi. I liked how it showed all aspects of human nature. Arrogance in thinking we can outsmart and power over everything else, the will to survive, jealousy, grief, etc. I was truly surprised by Sally’s actions this time around. But it goes to show you that everyone is capable of the worst things possible. Aileen coming to terms with her brother predicament and doing what she thinks is best was great. I think if anyone survives this thing it’ll be her, Ned and Rod. The general is ridiculous. This was an entertaining and quick read. I can’t wait for the next part.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a cute children’s book that children learn about opposites. Whatever the teacher says the children have to do the Opposite. My son and I are huge fans of this author and we’ve read them all atleast twenty times. I highly recommend reading this book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Kerry Baker

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. In fact, I was probably like that from the moment I read the description. I just had to read this story and find out what was going on.
The author takes you on such an intense but well craft journey. There are so many twists and turns thrown in that I never knew where it was going to end up. I became really invested in the characters and I think a large part of that is because of the multiple POV. It allowed you, as the reader, to experience things in much more detail and added to the overall suspense. This is an incredible story and, if all her books are like this, I cannot wait to discover more.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the second book to The House on the Hill series. It picks up exactly where Misery House ended. It keeps you guessing what will happen next. It gives a lot of answers to questions from the first one but it also adds a ton more. Looking forward to reading a 3rd installment.

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill, #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“The House on the Hill watched me. It observed without a sound as I exited the front door.”

Suspense, mystery, and Thriller in one. When a business is burned down and bodies found inside followed by a disappearance people in the small town of New Haven are looking for answers. This was part Thriller about a possible arsonist and murderer and part ghost story. It was enjoyable even if the ending left you with a multitude of questions.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wasabi is book 3 and the last, in C.A. King’s phenomenal Evil Sushi Series. I want to start off by mentioning how much I loved the cover design, the color scheme is perfect, and the overall feel is super ominous which was honestly a great decision considering the contents! I dove right into this after reading Sashimi, and I’m letting you know I wholeheartedly devoured this masterpiece in just one sitting! All three of these books really make you stop and consider what it is we’re really doing to the environment and I really think that’s important. I’m sad it’s the last in the series, however moving forward, I’ll be getting my hands on any C.A. King book I can find! I definitely adored this series, and I recommend reading them all, in order!

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sashimi is book two in C.A. King’s Evil Sushi Series. I knew the moment I picked this up it was gonna be full of more suspense, mystery, and dystopian horror, and boy was I blown out of the water! King has created such a truly unique series, that will absolutely keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through. Whoever thought the world would be depending on fisherman?! An absolutely gripping read, I’m diving right into book 3, Wasabi, and i think you should too!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Rita White

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What a great first in the series! This is my first book by this author, and I am really impressed. I love how the author came up with the name of this book. Libby almost burned her house down the first day of being there by her toaster. The fire department shows up, and Zach, a fireman, gets her out of the house, and this is when it starts. The chemistry is definitely there, and Zach is in love from the beginning, but Libby has a lot of emotional baggage from her life with her mother and her many men. Libby doesn’t trust love and is totally scared of it. This book has just enough spice, but boy, could the author really spice this one up if she wanted to. I rate this book as a 4.7, but that’s not an option on this platform. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!

The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom

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SCIENCE FUN FOR CHILDREN! Follow along with Amanda as she uses science and imagination to solve mysteries with her friend Elaine. These aren’t your typical whodunits: Amanda is more interested in Why and How of things, and children will learn along with her. Jack Kershner’s joyous illustrations add humor and zest to these explorations and mysteries of daily life. Voted the most popular series in Child Life Magazine.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212422057-the-book-of-fears” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1714564401l/212422057._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212422057-the-book-of-fears”>The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/49546539.K_S_Gantt”>K.S. Gantt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6620032847″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While some phobias are weird and we may find them ridiculous they are very real. This took me back to the Scary Stories collection of my childhood but with more details to creep you out. While this book won’t keep me up at night it was still enjoyable. Each story dealt with a different phobia someone was trying to over come and some were relatable. I liked that these were short stories and each just enough details for the reader to get an idea of what was happening without being too drawn out.
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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145631184-second-glance” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682924106l/145631184._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145631184-second-glance”>Second Glance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21380380.A_E_Bennett”>A.E. Bennett</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6620000409″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lord Upsur and Commandant Iseul embark on a forbidden relationship after a chance encounter. Both men have a lot to lose but staying away from one another is out of the question. Will their love be able to survive all of the hardships? Even though this wasn’t a very long book it had substance with a well developed plot and characters. I haven’t read any of the other books related to this story but I will be checking them out.
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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stout of My League is the 4th book of the Love on Tap series. I have read 3 of the 4 now, and I really love them. Somehow I missed one, but plan to go back, because they are really good! I feel like this book was a little more steamy than the others, so mature readers only. This book focuses on Lynn Brooks (her 3 older brothers were each featured in the previous books in the series). Her brothers are over protective of her- she’s the youngest, the only girl, and their father passed away… its a given! However, she is bound and determined to be a strong independent woman, and proves to be so many times in this book. She has no intentions of dating an athlete, but working in a baseball stadium, she is bound to see one or two hotties… Fate may be in play, as Lynn and Joey cross paths several times, until they can no longer ignore it.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very quick read with cute illustrations. Love that the author uses easy examples of opposites as well as a more difficult example. My kids are really enjoying the stories by this author.

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Nina Maes

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Fast pace with lots of twist and turns. Great characters with great descriptive scenes to engage you in the book. This author does a great job of drawing you in and allowing you to keep peace with her throughout. Can be read as standalone or part of the series.Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast pace with lots of twist and turns. Great characters with great descriptive scenes to engage you in the book. This author does a great job of drawing you in and allowing you to keep peace with her throughout. Can be read as standalone or part of the series.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kelli Harper

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute short children’s book about 2 kittens and their first experience with a Christmas tree and all things Christmas. This is a quick read and would be perfect for Christmas eve with littles at home.

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