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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another enjoyable children’s book and I love learning something new even as an adult that this story of Loretta’s Katydid Did.

Loretta’s grandmother visits Loretta from Florida and bring her a present, a small orange tree. Loretta was so excited to learn about her new orange tree, espeically with the upcoming school science coming up. What was not expected were aphids on the orange tree, and they can be harmful, but Loretta loves insects, while her grandmother suggests to rid of them.

Does Loretta keep her insects to see what comes about to her orange tree?

This story is great for young and old. The only drawback a bit for me is the illustrations, I feel like they could have been a little more clearer detailed.

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Falling for You is book 2 to this series, and I absolutely adored CeCe and Evan’s story at Buckeye Falls. I would recommend also reading book 1 first as characters in the book also are in this story as well and ties in so wonderfully. If you love a sweet romance, small town setting with food, friends, love and a little bit of drama, I would highly recommend this series.

CeCe is all business when it comes working at the diner, she does not have time for relationships and has a rule of no dating coworkers. Evan tries to be patient, sitting back, biding his time as he also work at the diner with CeCe, but he cannot help fall for her the more he works with her. CeCe decides to give Evan a chance, dinners, movies and easy conversation flow between them. When an opportunity comes close to Buckeye Fall for a food competition, CeCe and Evan want to enter, but CeCe is hiding a secret. Will this secret come between CeCe and Evan or will they find love while trying to navigate work, the food competition and Evan’s meddling parents.

This is such a fantastic story. I loved every page….and I was so happy to see there is a book 3 coming!!!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is the 2nd book to the Millersville Series, and while the books can be read as a standlone I so highly recommend both books so much! This book was fast paced crime thriller from a gem of an author and so happy to discover. This story was gripping, had me at the edge of my seat, heart racing, jaw dropping moments with all kinds of twists and tangles.

Jasmine wants to do right by her father as she has promised to save money to help pay for medical treatments that her father so desperately needs. Believing the plan would work and take money from her employer, who is shady as heck, in turn backfires. When Jasmine and her friend, Phil, are robbed of their own money they stole by other criminals, the pursuit is on to take back money they stole in turn.

Along the way tow drive get involved in mix to help Jasmine and his mother trying to track down Bets and Zerk, whom are the criminals whom stole the money from Jasmine and Philip.

Will Jasmine be able to outsmart Bets and Zerk, take back the money she stole to save her father?

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is one of my favorite authors and I never hesitate to read any of her books. This is part of the
Doctors of Eastport General series by many different author, and I really enjoyed this story of Frank and Barbara.

Frank is a well known cosmetic surgeon who takes an opportunity to be part of the new Burn Unit at Eastport General to make an impact and keep a promise he made many year ago to his mother. At first, Frank is a little distant and keeps to himself as he fights to move on with his past. When a chance encounter on an evening out and he meets Barbara, they did not see eye to eye at first.

Barbara is trying to make money while working at a bar/pub. Meeting Frank and finding out what his job specialty was, all she wanted to do is talk to him about issues she has medically. At first, Frank blows her off but as he has more of an opportunity to talk to her, his feeling change Not only does he want to help Barbara, but would like to get to know her more personally.

Will Frank help Barbara when she needs it the most? Will sparks fly between them?

This story is not very long, totally enjoyable and Frank and his past tug my heartstrings hard and love that Barbara gave Frank a second chance :).

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cute story with our friend Caspian and his adventure of what present he will get on this Unbirthday from his grandfather.

When Caspian opens up his special box from his grandfather for his Unbirthday, he notices that his box is empty. What magic awaits for Caspian with his day and the time. Grandpa teaches Caspian all about time, does this magic help Caspian make a basket during his basketball game?

This is a good story, I love the magic of time…..and the story is enjoyable for any age. As an adult I wish I had a little magic of time :).

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love this author’s books and the story of Chicken Little and their friends was adorable and engaging with wonderful illustrations on each page.

The sky is falling!! Or at least that what Chicken Little feels when an acorn falls and causes a bump on their head. Chicken Little investigates with their friend Henny Penny other items when they fall what does happen. On the adventure and finding items to do their experiments, Chicken Little and Henny Penny also run into other friends to bring them into the investigations as well and the end result of them wanting to go to the King to find out what to call it?

Wonderful story, love the characters and this book can be enjoyed by all ages which is what I love. Just wonderful!

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book by this author and I loved it and the cover of the book is stunning. I am already anxiously anticipating book 2!! This story has drama, shifters, vampires, wolves and romance and I loved the names of the 2 main characters, Kodiak and Tamaska.

Tamaska is the lead whom has a Blood Opal up for bid and this may make or break on keeping her job. She has every detail planned out for this auction to happen, including the highly recommended security detail, but when plans don’t go accordingly, the Blood Opal disappears.

Kodiak is a shifter and part of the security detail that Tamaska hires to protect the Blood Opal. He stops at nothing to try to make things right when the Blood Opal goes missing on his watch and comes under much scrutiny, especially in the eyes of Tamaska. When Kodiak and his team find out that vampires might be the cause of the disappearance of this opal, it is a race against time to find it.

Tamaska and Kodiak butt heads at the beginning but it turns into this deep connection, all Kodiak wants to do is find this opal and also protect Tamaska. The Vampires are dangers and hold the key to the opal and they also have Tamaska on their menu. Will Kodiak protect Tamaska when she needs it the most? Will Tamaska find out what Kodiak truly is outside of being security detail? Will Kodiak and Tamaska find the Blood Opal so it does not stay in the wrong hands?

This story is great I really enjoyed the spark between Tamaska and Kodiak and both their character growth. I am so looking forward to book 2 to see what happens next!!

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I really enjoyed this story and I loved the characters that the author created with a headstrong female lead that stands up for what is right, even if it may upset the rest of the town.

Christopher is pressured by his own father to marry Minnie, a woman whom comes from money. Even though Minnie does love Christopher, he does not feel the same toward her. When Christopher meets Greta Fay after helping her, he falls for Greta Fay.

Greta Fay is an activist, trying to fight what is right in Clear Creek County, that everyone is created equal. Her fight also upsets some townfolk and make threats for her to stop. When Greta Fay is attacked physically, Christopher saves Greta Fay…and there was something there between Christopher and Greta Fay.

I really enjoyed this story of love, drama and a few twists. I love Christopher’s support toward Greta Fay and he love how strong she is and I also loved Minnie’s character as well, even though Christopher did not have the same feelings toward her and she is also Minnie’s best friend, she never wavered and was so respectful and loving.

Very enjoyable story.

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Ocean’s Three (Made In Heaven #2) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Ocean's Three (Made In Heaven, #2)Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another enjoyable story by this author and the 2nd book in this series, and I loved the this story differed in a sense but stayed true to the MFM relationship.

Cameron has a sense of visions that he sees that include his cousin, Reed and also a girl, Jocelyn.
When the unexpected happens and Jocelyn loses her mother, she pushes away both Cameron and Reed as she deal with this loss. What happens when Jocelyn is at a worksite cruise and she meets Cameron and Reed in the flesh…..emotions run wild.

Will Cameron and Reed hold on to Jocelyn and can they find love and be all together? When Cameron’s visions come into play will he be honest with Reed or Jocelyn or try and protect them when it matters most.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fun, fast paced fantasy story filled with drama and magic. I really enjoyed this story and I am really hoping for more in the future :).

Princess Zarina wants the most beautiful dress for her upcoming Royal Advancement Ceremony and be the center of attention, spoiled and all. When Zarina’s aunt suggests a dressmaker in the forest to make her own unique dress, Zarina jumps at the chance to meet this mysterious dressmaker. When Zarina picks up her dress at first she was stunned and unhappy. This dress that was made especially for her is unique and magical. Once this dress is put on by Zarina, this leads to so many events that she ends up learning not be the spoiled princess she is entitled to but fighting for her kingdom, especially after the deaths of her parents, the King and Queen.

The magical dress has some instructions on the magic and its use, will Zarina use this to her advantage and help take back her kingdom that belongs to her family, when it boils down to someone close to her family is a traitor?

Wonderful story and recommended to young and old! Enjoyable!

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Love the stunning cover of this book so I was immediately tuned in and the story was fantastic. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series as this book is more of a “prequel” but it did not deter me from picking up this book and diving in.

I loved the journey of Kai and Byron…..but Kai, who is an Angel of Death, is set out to destroy Byron yet totally drawn to him instead..Kai destroys watchers and demons. Bryon believes that Kai has an ulterior motive but cannot stay away….and as Kai is initially feeling conflicted in his feeling and draw toward Byron. When Kai saves Byron’s life instead of destroying it, will Kai and Byron find anything hidden truths in this fight for survival? Will they deny their chemistry?

This story is fantastic. I love the chemistry between Kai and Byron. Suspense, demons, twists and turns. I am looking forward to diving into more of this series!!!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful second chance slow burn romance as this is a new author to me and I am looking foward to more!!

Rae Allen and Dean Rowland meet by chance, as Rae is working on a article for a Homes magazine all about Dean’s beautiful home in they eyes of Dean’s sister Kat. There is some tension at first, Dean is a bit stand offish and rude, Rae is all about business as she is a known blogger and journalist with her many adventures all across the globe. Sparks fly between Rae and Dean and months later, Dean is trying to persuade Rae to more….getting to know each other..Dean’s totally intrigued by Rae as she is no holds bar like the other women in Dean’s past. What needs to happen is also letting the past go in order for Rae and Dean to move forward. Will the past come back and haunt Dean before he can move on and fall in love?

Betrayal, love, banter, jealousy and mistrust play into this story and it was hard to put down. I loved Dean and Rae as they try and navigate their feelings while trying not to get their heart broken as well. I am looking forward to book 2 in this series!

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

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was super excited for this 2nd book in the series to come out with Walt and Elyse’s story. This could be read as a standalone, but I highly highly highly recommend reading the first book before diving into book 2. The author did NOT disappoint and I can say this story gave me all the feels…….there is no doubt the attraction and love that Walt and Elyse have and I am all in….and how can you resist a broody man!

Walter Bennett is hardworking, charming southern gentleman and one of the protecting Bennett brothers and does everything for the love of his family. When an opportunity arises for Walt’s sister, Becky arises, Walt is there to support Becky in every-way, even with his eyes on the beautiful Elyse.

Elyse is television producer that has her eyes set initially on Becky, Walt’s sister, and her popular Youtube cooking show. When Elyse meets Walt for the first time the attraction is totally undeniable. Elyse is all business by day, but things change when feelings are involved especially with Walt.

Can love survive distance when Walt is at Langston Falls while Elyse is in Atlanta…..Can Walt protect Elyse and the Bennett Family when the past comes knocking at his door?

This story was fantastic…..romance, drama, sweet moments and the power of healing from the past. I am so looking forward to book 3!!!!

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Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dark, twisty, unpredictable, sex and secrets…..this story had me all twisted up and second guessing myself….why Viviana would endure and put herself through what she did but yet I totally understood….

Viviana is devastated when her best friend is brutally murdered by the hands of someone very powerful. Grief turned into revenge. Viviana seeks out Stefano Vaccaro….so methodically…and Stefano wants Viviana as his own. One thing standing in Viviana’s taste for revenge…..Stefano’s son…Nazario.

Nazario has one thing on his mind…..taking power from his father, Stefano. Nazario knows how evil his father is, ruthless and heartless….taking away two women whom Nazario loved. When Nazario knows Viviana’s plans for revenge he heeds caution but Viviana has no intent to listen… but also leads to seduction, lies, mistrust but also mindblowing attraction.

Will Viviana succeed in her revenge or will Nazario’s greed have him take out his father first?

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Stunning Stunning Stunning Cover!!! This is book #2 of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC series and it this author did NOT disappoint!!! Danger, struggles, scars….this story had it all I believe that this book could be read as a standalone…I soooo recommend reading the first book this series in order to get to know the characters.

Zoey aka “Shadow” is more of the enforcer to the Devil’s Handmaidens MC…but she is consumed by demons. What Shadow endured in her lifetime if beyond comprehension and it about broke me. Allowing others “in” and trust is difficult for her and that includes when she starts to become involved with Panther…..Panther knows all to well about inner demons and being with Shadow does not deter him from wanting her. Panther and Shadow work to uncover illegal traffic rings, will they be able to work together while trying to get past inner demons and possibly learn to heal?

I so recommend this series……this story just gutted me at times….the roller coaster of emotions that I feel with Shadow and Panther…..I am speechless…..but I am looking forward to the next installment…I am totally invested and all in!!

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I really enjoy this author’s books so much and I was already captivated by the cover and decided to dive right in. This paranormal fantasy story had betrayal, choices, creatures, magic, drama and a little bit of romance.

Zoe wants to be a heroine, born to be a fighter, along with her brother with high expectations from her family. When this mysterious black mist is upon, being aware of the creatures it may stir at night, Zoe wants to be ready to fight. Nothing is what it seems when Zoe is learning hard truths as she fights for her life. When Zoe falls for one of the notorious creatures, will things change or will the world turn their backs like that have been for so long leaving Zoe to fend for herself?

I would love to see more come from this story, from Zoe and Simone to possibly other creatures.. this story is engaging and intriguing.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

My heart……..this was a really good story with romance and heartache….I thought the first book in this series got me a bit….this one got me as well and took me on another roller-coaster of emotion. I love becoming enveloped in a story that just full of emotion and some raw moments.

Both Grace and Ryan have had such loss in their lives. Grace loses her best friend and Ryan loses his brother to suicide. Grace is trying to keep it together, with not only losing her best friend, but the threat of her family farm as well. When Ryan loses his brother and feeling at fault, he leaves and decides to go in business…no strings nor attachments. When opportunity knocks and Ryan comes back to sell his mom’s farm, Ryan also tries to buy part of Grace’s land. Will both Ryan and Grace come to terms not only in regards to the farmland but their hearts?

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This story was enjoyable and definitely tug at my heart strings……with romance, drama, grief and secrets. When Ella’s sister passes away, Ella now becomes the guardian of her niece, Tessa. Ella navigates raising Tessa and trying to work and support her. When legal matters approach Ella with being Tessa’s guardian, Lawyer Jake Taylor just wants what is best for his family while being very leary of Ella and Tessa. All Jake wants to do is protect the hearts of his aunt and uncle, whom after meeting Tessa fall in love with their little grandchild. But as Jake gets to know Ella…will Jake do what is best for both his family and for Tessa and Ella as he also navigates feelings for Ella?

This story was a roller-coaster of emotions for sure….and definitely full of secrets. I loved the little bit of slow burn between Jake and Ella. Definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was super excited with book #6 in this series….it is a fantastic set and I highly recommend reading this series right from the beginning. This book continues the story and pick up with Caitlin and Seraphine, whom was adventure and excitement in life.

Caitlin and Seraphine are more groomed to have a specific role…that role is to populate the community especially to help with immunities from diseases. The ladies want more than this in their life. When they decide that there is more and want adventure, the decision to reactive the Nexus laid before them bring them into a whirlwind of danger, drama and some romance…..this had me at the edge of seat to what happens next!!

I love this series and I know I am already looking forward to more more more of this series!! So well done!!!

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Hands down one of THE BEST Psychological Thriller story I have read in a very long time. This gave me all the feels……..my heart palpitating, edge of my seat trying to figure out what comes next!!

When grief hits Jacklyn with her husbands death, she is trying to get through each day just to survive. When her two children, Dusty and Rose, recommend a retreat lodge to help Jacklyn with her grief, the ultimate betrayal happens. Greed and money is all it takes to commit Jacklyn to Shore Lodge…and it locks her down finding out it is a psychiatric facility, not just a retreat. When Jacklyn starts to slowly put the pieces together of this betrayal and fights for her freedom and life…will she succeed or just succumb to being a patient at Shore Lodge forever?

I have never disliked a character as much as I did Dusty in this book….wow…a piece of work is all I can say without giving any spoilers. I loved Jacklyn in this story, such a fighter as well as Buddy the beagle (my heart)….

If you are looking for a psychological thriller that totally engrosses you and a story you cannot put down….I HIGHLY recommend this book!!!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a new author to me and intrigued by the synopsis and cover I decided to dive in. I really enjoyed the concept of this book….MFM romance with definite sizzle and spark….but also intrigue, danger and trying to piece together a bit of reality vs a dream.

Maddie, Cole and Charlie meet when they are young as friends that years go by become more having true feelings for each other…..a feeling of being true soul mates…but are these feelings truly real or are they just a dream? Will an eminent threat toward Maddie come between her, Charlie and Cole?

This was a great story and I loved all the characters and their love for each other. The connection is off the charts for sure and the premise of the story was unique to me.

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Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Vaughn's Xena (Dirty Rockhard Series, #1)Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a new author to me and being intrigued by the cover, I decided to dive into this story of
Vaughn and Xena….and no doubt this has it fair share of loads of spice…….but also issues with family, trust, mental health, control, demands and betrayal…

Xena is in college and sharing a flat with her best friend, Veronica. Xena is smart and trying to achieve a law degree….while having these images in her head of Veronica’s brother, Vaughn. Xena knows that Vaughn is off limits, she cares for Ronnie like a sister, but one fateful day, Xena meets Vaughn and cannot get him out of her head.

Vaughn is a successful businessman and cares deeply for his sister, Veronica. Vaughn is the glue to keep the family together, or tries to for his sister’s sake. Veronica has these episodes of panic attacks and Vaughn is her savior when she needs him. Vaughn has had his eyes on Xena for a very long time though and knows so much…but tries to give off this hard facade that he does not want to be bothered. When Vaughn lets down his guard a bit…Xena is there and the spice is truly off the charts. Will the secret of Vaughn and Xena being together come out to Veronica and if so how would she feel about her brother and best friend being together?

This story is definitely a roller coaster …… lots of highs and lows and part of it went a bit in a direction I did not see coming and a bit puzzled with Veronica and Xena’s sister Aliza…..overall story was good and kept my interest to see what happens to Xena and Vaughn and want to read book 2 to find out what happens next.

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Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Lucky StarsLucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this New Adult Romance with Sci Fi…it was a great mix and really great story.

Two worlds come together to arrange a marriage to include an alliance of Princess Mora and
Prince Fidge…but there is more to this. Princess Mora wants more to life then just to marry a Prince.. and when Princess Mora finds more into this arranged “marriage” she does not want that life and be more free.

Darin O’Joy is more of an outcast…but also wants to be free and as a pilot, and also enjoys being in the company of Princess Mora, even though she hids her identity from Darin. There is definite attraction between Darin and the Princess …. what happens if Darin finds out the true identity of the Princess? Will love prevail or will Princess Mora go back to her obligations as a dutiful Princess?

This story was fun to read, adventure, travel, destiny, romance and fast pace easy to read. I am praying there is another book coming……..

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow this story was truly dark and twisty….and not all love stories end in happiness….or so to speak.

Dominic Price only ever wanted was to give Juliana Rutherford the world….his love for her was truly impeccable…forbidden as well. Juliana comes from a rich family and her father is very powerful and Dominic is not good enough in Grant Rutherford’s eye for his daughter. When one fateful night of love turns into a fight and things being left unsaid between Dominic and Juliana……Dominic leaves and that departure comes back to haunt him. Juliana goes missing and Grant Rutherford points his fingers in the direction of Dominic…leaving Dominic to fend for his life.

A few years later…Dominic is truly ruthless, cunning, dark…..hatred in his heart for the one man who destroyed 2 years of his life for a crime he did not commit…but when Dominic meets Whitney Green, whom totally resembles Juliana, there is so much hatred………is Whitney playing games with Dominic when all she wants is to help Dominic and deliver a message from Juliana? Will Dominic see past his hatred and let Whitney into his heart and mind?

This story had me all twisted up…it was a roller coaster of emotions……hatred, ruthlessness, rough, twists that I did not see coming for sure. This story definitely had some “dark” moments that are true triggers just a warning.

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StoryTeller’s Tale (Wretched Soulz MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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StoryTeller's Tale: Wretched Soulz MCStoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I really enjoy every book written by this author and this story is fantastic!! Roller coaster of emotions, danger, twists and turns this book was easily consumed by me as I read each page.

StoryTeller (which I love this name for a member of MC) thought he was lucky in love until he was deceived and upon being a member of the Wretched Soulz MC, becomes a nomad on his own. While at a stop for a break when out riding…he stumbles across a book that intrigues him and decides to keep it for himself, not realizing the impact of this decision.

Sheri is trying to find her way, trying to put herself a bit out there….she decides to do something for herself by attending a author signing for that she is excited to go to alone. When at a local stop for a break, Sheri finds herself in a bit of danger with another MC and is taken.

When Storyteller finds Sheri’s book and looks more into why she lost it, this really opens up danger, as Storyteller has to decide if he can help Sheri, whom is in danger. Will ST help Sheri before it is to late?

This is a definite must read!! I loved how both ST and Sheri are “bookworms” (as I can totally relate) and both come from hurt pasts. Another fantastic story by Manda Mellett! I am hoping for some more from the Wretched Soulz MC.

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars

This was a good BWWM Western Age Gap Romance and easy to read.

Lovely Jo is a young and loyal servant to a highly rich family in Clear Creek. When she is accused of murder, she goes on the run in order to save her own life, as no one believes she is not the person who is guilty of this crime. Dusty is a lone widower and trying to keep his ranch afloat while also having an issue with gambling. When Lovely Jo is found by Dusty at his ranch due to hiding from the law, will Dusty protect Lovely Jo due to their attraction and sparks that they have for each other or does a money bounty mean more to him? Will we find out if Lovely Jo is truly innocent or guilty of a crime?

This is a short, easy read and I was just hoping for a bit more of the story to come full circle between the characters and while the romance was great I was hoping more of some story about also the crime that was committed as well.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a new author to me and this story is a prequel to the Hidden Valley Elite series and I am on edge and this story felt so raw and real! Although this story does end in a cliffhanger….I am feeling a whole LOT of emotion already and I cannot wait to dive into the next book.

Riley is new to town, trying to find her way….and blending in when she can. When she stumbles into a party..she is trying to take a souvenir of some sort….until she gets caught by the handsome, Cole. One sizzling kiss, one moment…all it took for Riley and Cole not to forget each other.

This story also entwines family……Cole’s family, which has some dysfunction and mental illness and Riley, whom only has her mom and constantly moving.

I cannot wait to dive into this series and see what this author has in store for the Hidden Valley Elite especially what is going to happen next for Cole and Riley.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Throwing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is book 2 of this series and it was fabulous! I love sports romance full of sizzle and this story of Ryan and Peyton was off the charts.

Ryan is a big time baseball pitcher, with total focus and being all about his team and winning. When Ryan meets Peyton for the first time, it started off the wrong foot right from the beginning… Peyton was dating a married man, whom is on the same baseball team as Ryan and Peyton had no idea. To cover his teammate’s track due to be “about the team”, Ryan covers and to be Peyton’s “fake” date. When fake dating leads to something more…Ryan and Peyton’s spark and sizzle is totally undeniable. What happens when miscommunication, pressuring parents and a tool bag of teammate’s jealousy whom is also married come between Ryan and Peyton?

I loved this story and I highly recommend reading this series in order. I am so looking forward to book # 3.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love a good sports romance so I decided to check this book out and to say…. I was definitely not disappointed. This was a great book with banter, rule breaking, baseball and romance. I loved this story of Kendall and Pete, knowing that they knew each other since childhood and Kendall’s girl crush on Pete comes to light.

Kendall is smart, sassy and knows what she wants in life….Kendall has a wonderful career and with her job placing her in San Diego is perfect opportunity to spice it up with Pete.

Pete is a professional baseball player and is definitely not looking for anything long term when it comes to a relationship. When he has Kendall over for a week due to her job in need of being in the San Diego area…Pete is now looking at Kendall in a different way then when they were kids.

When Kendall and Pete get together and the sizzle is off the rooftops…knowing that it is only a no strings week….will it become more?

I loved this story and looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loveeeeeeeeeee all about Fear Inc! Book # 3 definitely did not disappointment and while I believe you can read this as a standalone…..I very very highly recommend reading this series in order to get to know each of the characters and their stories that lead up to this book.

Book 3 picks up where book 2 ends a bit…as this story you get to really know Kasper and Krysta.
Kasper and Krysta had this spark and love for each other years prior but due to circumstances….Kasper pushes Krysta away. Years later, they reunite, but under different reasons. Krysta wants stability, love and a family of her own. Kasper, being the playboy, ignites this flame and banter when it comes to Krysta.

Kasper and Krysta both need a second change and forgivness. Will that happen when Petrov Family is still lurking around…..or will it be to late?

I loved this story of Kasper and Krysta so much…the banter between them but also the love and spark that was truly undeniable. While they are complex with their past and secrets…the second chance is what they needed. I hope and pray for more from this series…..

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