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

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Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The fourth book in The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett, this novella deepens the story of Patrick and Iseul. This story can be read as a stand-alone however you will not get all of the backstory and build-up. The characters are well developed, and the story progresses rapidly. This historical, fantasy/romantic adventure has sci-fi and dystopian elements with a MM romance as the main focus of the story.
There is just enough action and drama to keep the story alive from beginning to end. I do recommend reading this series in order though so as to get the backstory and the build-up

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kelli Harper

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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

A new cozy mystery series by K.L. Montgomery. This is a wonderful story full of mystery and it even kept me guessing all the way up until the murderer was revealed. The way the characters, both human and feline interacted with each other was wonderful. I love all the little twists and turns. This is really two stories in one. There is the human murder and then there is a conflict going on in the feline community as well. Wonderfully written and I am already hoping book 2 will be out soon.

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Fire Meets Fire (Wretched Soulz MC #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Fire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MCFire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MAN THE WRETCHED SOULZ ARE BACK!!
I absolutely love Manda Mellett and her MC books. Fantastic writing and the books pull you in and make you feel like you are there. You can just feel the bikes rumble and smell the stale beer and cigarettes. Helo and Chaz are well matched in this story. I can’t say what I want about this book as it will reveal the whole thing but all I can say is READ THIS SERIES !!! You will not regret it.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Girl and Boy growing up, knew each other and she remembers him still. Now that she is old enough she is able to follow him and try to rekindle what they had as kids. He however is in a haze of rock music, groupies and drugs. She wants to become a musician and do what the band does but she isn’t into the drugs and groupies. This story will keep you wanting more. You will keep turning pages simply because you are just waiting on him to remember and for them to find that “HEA” that you are so desperately rooting for. Hang in there. The ending may surprise you.

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Big Book of Booper SnootsThe Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is full of wonderful facts about the animals who’s noses we are about to BOOP. They are all listed alphabetically and have wonderful pictures. This is sure to draw any kids eye.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

FUN FUN FUN. Adorable illustrations, fun rhyming words. This will have your kids very engaged and excited to read. Learning is made fun with this series.

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Ten Little Sandpipers (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fun counting book. Engaging and fun, this book will have many children counting along. Fantastic illustrations make this book all the more entertaining. Highly recommend all the books in this series of Ocean and Marine Life books.

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Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kelli Harper

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Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is eye opening, I have always struggled with feeling lazy and not motivated. HIllary Retting, the author of this book has laid it all out for everyone to understand and help us overcome out obstacles. I am slowly implementing these ideas and practices into my everyday life and it is helping me actually get things done. Love this book!

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shows that children are accepting of everyone and will help their friends learn new things and will always find a way to include those around them. The child-like illustrations are cute and a great addition to this story. Again Lois Wickstrom does a wonderful job telling a story that children will enjoy.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kelli Harper

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Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story starts off HOT, as in there is a fire in the kitchen. Who knew you had to clean toasters? There is a lot of fun, flirty banter between the female and male main characters. I really enjoyed watching the characters develop and evolve throughout the story. This is the first book in the series and I am looking forward to more.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again Lois Wickstrom has written a very imaginative tale about finding an egg, hatching a dragon and hoping to be able to train and keep the dragon. Full of great illustrations and a wonderful story. Lois Wickstrom is quickly becoming a family favorite in my house.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kelli Harper

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series. Shayna and Burke are associated with one another through their mutual best friend Dre. They are drawn to each other and start as friends and grow into more, much much more. This book is full of all the emotions and feels. Friendship that leads to becoming lovers and there is drama and romance. It is everything a divorced, previously abused, single mom could ever hope to find. I love this book just as much as the first. While they can be read as stand-alone I highly recommend they be read in order to get the character backgrounds and learn about Dre and her story.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is a wonderful author of children’s books. This book is just one of many that I have read and they all draw you in and take you to the depths of your imagination. Not to mention the amazing illustrations that help tell the story. You cannot go wrong with The Marshmallow Rabbit or even with any book by Lois Wickstrom.

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just like the rest of the books that I have read by Lois Wickstrom, this one as well does not disappoint. Always a fun story with wonderful illustrations. This one about the healing of a scraped knee. The fun jingle-ish type rhythm and the more technical explanations on the same page help kids of all ages learn about how wounds heal. Great story !

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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story. Pretty cool the way the main characters come together to find a way to make things work even though they are on different sides of the situation in the beginning. They are definitely feeling something for one another but are they willing to cross that line? They both have walls up and are having a hard time facing the reality of their feelings for one another. I really enjoyed watching their growth in friendship and eventually more.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Kelli Harper

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very cute rhyming structure. Sure to get the kids listening and following along. The bright colorful illustrations are going to be a wonderful hit to children of all ages. Great theme about peanut butter sandwiches.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the illustrations and the rhyming, I am just not sure about the content. Kids all think poop is funny but to me it’s not. Love that the main character is mixed race, love that there is a bully but the other kids stand up to the bully and include Stega anyway.
Very colorful and I am sure kids will love it.

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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kelli Harper

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Healing Hearts (Echo #0.5)Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The prequel to the Echo Series, this book is about Gene and Amanda and how they connect. This book will give you that small town Romance vibe with some Suspense thrown in to keep you on your toes. I could NOT put this book down and truly think it is probably the best book of the series. But I did love them all!

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Kelli Harper

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful story that will pull you in and have you rooting for Barbara and Sebastian the whole time. I couldn’t put this book down.

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Kelli Harper

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautifully written insta-love story. The chemistry between Jake and Lexie is instant and so sweet. Lexie was left at the altar and is headed on a 2week vacation to rediscover herself. Jake is a widowed, single dad to four-year-old Katie.
After finding Lexie in her wreck car, Jake insists she stay at his home to recover.
This book will pull you in and hold you tight, page after page.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Kelli Harper

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here we are, back in Emerald Hollow. Sophia finds a man who has no recollection of who me is or why he is in Emerald Hollow. Isaiah is quickly becoming a friend to all the locals and a Hugh help to Ash.

This book will have you on another magical journey. Very fun and engaging, will have you turning the pages rapidly. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading the books in order.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Kelli Harper

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The title says it all. Charming Chapter. Chapter after chapter will have you turning the pages and living vicariously through the main female character Laura. Laura follows the advice of fellow bookclub members and travels overseas to learn of her ancestry. Great book.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kelli Harper

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderfully drawn illustrations are just the cherry on top of a wonderfully written story about helping others and spreading kindness. The Adventures of Cray Series is just fantastic.

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweetopia, a family theme park that is wonderful and family-friendly for everyone except those who are employees there. Long work hours, not great insurance benefits, are making some of the employees unhappy and there are rumors of an impending strike. The owners have sent their son, Cy, undercover.
Jolie, a single mom, working long hours at the theme park and a second job just to make ends meet, really has no time to spend with her 2 boys.

The chemistry between the 2 main characters jumps off the pages. They are always looking for each other and cannot keep their hands to themselves when they are alone, but will their respective secrets drive then apart?

Wonderful start to an amazing series. New discreet covers and this first book has additional material. I adore the Spicetopia series and this authors other works as well.

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 4)The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 4 in the Olympic Peninsula Series and this author has done it again. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and highly recommend them all. while they could be read as stand alone stories, I do suggest that they are read in order because the characters do overlap in these books and you will see how they grow and continue developing their relationships. It is really cool that even though this is Jake’s story, we still get to follow Joe and Ali and how their lives are developing together. Love, love, love this series!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Kelli Harper

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An adventuresome story. Dylan and his sister, Emily, along with their spunky dog Theodore are on the hunt for the missing bases that are needed for baseball practice.
These kids breakdown all the possible suspects, locations and clues.
A wonderful story that will have you guessing the whole time.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kelli Harper

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here we have another friend of Cray. The Rhymes are spot on, the illustrations are fantastic and engaging as per usual. I really enjoy these stories. The quick easy lessons that captivate the little minds around me. I will continue sharing these stories with the Littles.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kelli Harper

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meet another friend of Cray. Rhyming words, and wonderful stories each with a lesson. Bright colorful and engaging illustrations. Reading these books by G Pa Rhymes is truly a great experience.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet #3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie and her grandma have a special bond. The biggest part of this is their love for adventure and their unstoppable imaginations. Here is yet another example of this. Captivating illustrations and an awesome adventure that will thrill any kid. I love the stories this author creates.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing short stories that prove girls have a place in science. The author proved that girls have a place in any scenario. Love the girl empowering stories!

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