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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kelli Harper

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Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A new to me author, and upon reading her bio I discovered this is her debut novel. WOW. What a great start in writing. Even though I was able to kind of figure out who the person was terrorizing Keira, I was still surprised at the over all outcome and discovery of other information. This book will keep you turning pages and make you want to finish just to know who did it.

The romance part is well written and I LOVE Cade and Keira. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.

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Saved by the Everyday Hero (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Naomi Valkyrie & Various Authors – Review by Kelli Harper

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Saved by the Everyday HeroSaved by the Everyday Hero by Amelia Hayden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Anthology is FULL of stories where someone is rescuing someone else. The first book in this Anthology is Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie and it is a M/M romance. Elijah is new to town and is a single dad to an infant son. A troubled past seems to have followed him and leave it to his moody neighbor Jude to find a way to protect Elijah and even Griffin. A quick almost insta-love story that has you rooting for Elijah and Jude from the first meet.

The second book I want to tell you about from this Anthology is Quin to The Rescue by L.A. Remenicky. Mirra and Quin went to high school together but Mirra has been gone for many years, but now that she is back, can she let go of the demons that torture her memories of the past. Quinn was the star basketball player in high school but after a knee injury ended his basketball playing, now he is a police officer and he comes to Mirras rescue more than once in this story.

This Anthology contains many more stories from various authors and all of them are great.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Kelli Harper

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A new to me author, this book is number seven in a series and yet I had no problem understanding the plot and figuring out the players and who they were married/involved with. I know this story and series follows the players but I find it hard to not want/hope that the sisters of Austens also get their stories told.
with that being said, this book in itself is freaking HOT! Dimitry and Austen are a must read. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent with them.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kelli Harper

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Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book two in the Playing for Keeps Series definitely does not disappoint. Even though this is part of a series all of the books can be read as stand-alone. This is Peyton and Ryan’s story. What starts out as mutual distrust and dislike for each other eventually leads to their fake-dating and the events that follow.
This story starts as a fake relationship genre but quickly crosses over to rom-com with the obvious sports romance and then bridges to the enemies-to-lovers genres. Something for everyone.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful adventure finding the starfish and counting them. I can picture there being many readings of this story frequently. wonderfully detailed illustrations. Fun will be had when reading this story.

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance (Playing for Keeps Book 3)Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, I picked up this book on a whim, needing something lighter than the dark stuff I have read recently and this book did not disappoint!! I read this book in one afternoon, being sick, I decided to use the day to be lazy and try to feel better. There are moments in this book that will anger you, frustrate you, and most of all make you laugh out loud. I love the chemistry between Jeff and Kia, then add Max into the mix and the family dynamic is just fantastic. What I did not realize when I started or even finished this book is that it is book 3 in a series. YAY I am going to check out the others too!!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love this author for children’s books. My kids are becoming big fans. A loosely base retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, but this is in the POV of the Giant. Great illustrations and a great deal of lessons to be learned here.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goldilocks retelling. Great teaching about simple machines, I especially like that at the end of the story there is a description of each machine she used. The childlike illustrations just made the whole thing kids friendly. I like that her books are educational and fun.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Kelli Harper

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Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is dark, and sexy, and suspenseful. The things that Zeke (Venom), and Lily go through to be together, and then there is her crazy ex. This story makes you want to know how on earth this authors brain works to come up with some of the things/issues in this story. I will definitely be reading book 2.

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kelli Harper

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Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance (Love on Tap)Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 2nd book in the Love on Tap series does not disappoint!
This story has even more mystery but just as many laughs. Sylvie Stewart has definitely become one of my favorite independent authors! Sunny and Carter will take you on quite the adventure. Watch out for Duke though, he may just steal the story and your heart!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Parisian Intrigue (Notebook Mysteries Book 6) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kelli Harper

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Notebook Mysteries Parisian IntrigueNotebook Mysteries Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A new to me author, and this story did not disappoint in any way! This book is part of a series , I have learned, but it did not affect what I read in this story. Wonderful description of all things. The authors attention to all the details was fantastic. this author is definitely one I will read again and I am not usually a reader of mysteries.

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Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Kelli Harper

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

In my opinion this book should be required reading for all. This book is wonderfully written. It will have your emotions all over the place. I even learned so much about Africa and what young girls endure and I am almost 50. Highly recommended!

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Kelli Harper

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

A very sweet dedication to teachers everywhere! This book shows that teachers have their students in their hearts all the time. I know many teachers and this book describes them all perfectly. This book should be given to all children as they enter primary school. A kids should reference it often!

wonderful illustrations and a great quick read!

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2) by Tami Lund – Review by

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A Way Out (Rock Star Book 2)A Way Out by Tami Lund
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rock star, Single dad, hard working, hot as all, this is the perfect man for this story. There is instant attraction between Maria and Oz. This is the 2nd book in the series but the first I have read and I was not lost or confused in any way. I am sure there is overlap in the characters but that is ok.
I really enjoyed the pace and character development throughout. Watching Maria step up and take over certain aspects was refreshing.
Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1) by Aria Skylar – Review by Kelli Harper

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Twisted Eros (Modern Mythica Book 1)Twisted Eros by Aria Skylar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never read anything like this book, but I am not at all disappointed that I picked this up. Definitely a different kind of read for me. A month long abduction full of kinky experiences. A retelling of the mythical story of Eros and Psyche. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

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Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades – Review by Kelli Harper

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

This is the second book in this series and while this series follows a circle of friends, you can read this book on it’s own. Christy and Ryan aren’t strangers, and this second chance romance will give you all the feels. This author, Haley Rhoades, is quickly becoming a one click author for me. Small town, sports romances are really good.

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

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

Very gripping, emotional recounting of life as the granddaughter of a prominent chief. How she grows up, trains, is taught, I was drawn into the story and learning about her life and all things it encompassed. I am really curious to see where the other books take us.

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The Passion of 3: A Second Chance MMF Romance by Ariella Talix – Review by Kelli Harper

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

A MMF second chance romance with a whole lot of Steam! This is a good story with great heat and it will keep you turning the pages to see how it ends. A misunderstanding leads to the demise of a relationship and the subsequent breaking up of a band. But after Caro and Nash rekindle their romance, can they convince Grey that with them is where he belongs? Page turning excitement, just NEEDING to know what happens next. This is book 2 in this series but the first time I have read this author and I will be going back for book one. I did not miss anything in this 2nd book by having not read the first. There were no gaps in time or missing links.

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

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This author is new to me and after many years of feeling lost and alone and unlovable, this book was just what I needed. Following his journey it let me see how he was able to turn his mind around and I truly hope that I am able to do the same. I feel better about things and am going to definitely implement some changes in my own life.

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

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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

A first time for me reading anything by Aubrey Wynne. It won’t be the last. A sweet Regency romance story, it will not disappoint. My favorite part has to be how well the Earl bonds with Maeve. Such a good story. I read this story in one sitting. It is a quick read and will have you wanting to find out how things turn out. I will be reading more from this author.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nancy Sullivan does a fantastic job of building the backgrounds of each of the boys in this story. The story starts a bit slow but it is building the story and it gets so much better. It was interesting to read and definitely kept me engaged.

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the BeansFee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is wonderful at telling children’s tales and this is yet another example of that. A retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, this book will teach children that everyone has situations that they may need help with. Great story with great illustrations that will teach a wonderful lesson to those who read it. I really enjoy sharing the books by Lois Wickstrom with my kids and my friends.

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Kelli Harper

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

This story is wonderfully written, the illustrations are fantastic and the plot will draw you in and have you following along all to learn about the People that live in the Town. The animals are the main characters in this story that has you learning about who “people” are and why they don’t live in the wild like the animals. Very clever and will have you following along as we learn all about people.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Kelli Harper

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While I am not a huge fan of Poetry, I found this book to be very interesting to say the least. This book is filled with music and pop culture references and will have you stopping to think. Full of rhymes and the colours that just pop off the pages. I highly recommend this book just to open your mind. Great book of poems.

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is written amazingly well. I fell in love with Mike and Dane and their love for each other. (Despite the fact that my first and second husbands were named Mike and Dane, yes ironic I know) I have a dear friend who lives the “poly” lifestyle and it was very interesting to read more about how the couples (even in fictional literature) make these relationships work. The personalities of Mike and Dane are really well written, you will definitely want to keep turning pages and reading about how they make their twosome a family. It’s so well written and will capture your attention within a couple pages.

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Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kelli Harper

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Cecily in the CityCecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series and even though it is not recommended to read as stand-alones, I read this book and fell in love with the characters and the plot. There may be some things I missed from the first two books (which I now plan on going back and reading) but I honestly didn’t miss it. Cecily is doing big things in her life. This story will have you turning the pages to find out how she does it and all that she deals with along the way. LOVED this book and will be reading the first two just to tie it all together.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Kelli Harper

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Based on a true story, the author has drawn us into his life and is showing us a venerable side of himself. This book brings us into his relationships with three different women who are more flawed than he thinks he is. The author does a good job of building the story and drawing you into these relationships so that you as the reader are experiencing these moments right along with him. You will definitely follow through the highs and lows, the happy, sad and anger filled moments. You will experience all of this and more.

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How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor #2)How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has again written an amazing book that will have every Childs imagination soaring. With a thoroughly wonderful story and amazing artwork, kids will be reading this book over and over again. truly good read.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Kelli Harper

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Riley and Tristan, instant interest and attraction, but Tristan had a complication. Riley, a private investigator, finds herself being rescued not once but twice by Tristan. This story is really good. It has all of the emotions and suspense it needs in all the right places. Quick read and it will keep you turning the pages.

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2) by Landra Graf – Review by Kelli Harper

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2)Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second book in the Space Force Rejects series. A sci-fi romance that will not disappoint. Action, danger, romance and adventure are just a few things you have to look forward to. This book can be read by itself but I highly recommend reading book one first to get an even more in-depth look. I am not usually a sci-fi fan but this author is really growing on me. I couldn’t put this book down.

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