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

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loved this anthology with so many wonderful and talented authors. Each story is unique in its own way. I loved as I turned the pages the spice level heats up…and I highly recommend this anthology to any romance lover.

I loved each story and a few that stood out to me were……..

Unexpected Heros by Naomi Valkyrie
I love this author and she is one of my favorites….Unexpected Heros is a MM Romance as Jude and Elijah try and navigate feelings, knowing that they were hurt in the past for different reasons. This story was fantastic and I love the bond of Jude and Elijah.

Jude is trying to live each day at a time. Realing from a loss, he is alone in his thoughts…and in between his security detail jobs, he does not want to go down the deep spiral….until he ends up getting a new neighbor. Elijah is new in town, trying to start a brand new life with his son. Elijah never expected to be embraced by not only his new neighbor, Jude, but also his new job. When unsettling things start happening to Elijah…will Jude be able to save Elijah and his son when they need him the most? Will Jude be able to get past his loss and be able to move on and love again?

Just Another Hallmark Fool by Eliza Matthews
This is a short story that was very enjoyable and left me wanting more….the spark and sizzle between Sawyer and Kate, with a little bit of banter…. definitely want more and looking forward to reading more from this author.

Sawyer is retired special ops military, now home enjoying to work for a security company. On a security detail in New York, he meets Kate, literally Kate running into Sawyer by accident. Kate is a successful designer owner, but she has a love of being an artist…what Sawyer loves is how this spitfire of a beauty keeps him on his toes…and have a night they together that is hard to forget. Back home in Tyler Creek, Sawyer did not think he would see Kate again, but when Kate ends up being Sawyer’s parents neighbors aunt…..the attraction between Sawyer and Kate comes in full force. Will Sawyer save Kate from what is lurking in shadows and the reason why she needed a break from New York?

Into the Flames by Dawn Luedecke
If you love a good story with a firefighter…this story is for you. Very enjoyable, romance, sizzle with a firefighter and a photojournalist. I am definitely looking forward to more from this author and this series.

Dalton Brown is a local fighter in Cold Springs….and he never forgot a night he spent with Sadie a year prior. When a neighbors fire alarm is constantly going off in the apartment building where he lives, Dalton decides to help out, but when Sadie Aberdeen answers the door, there is definite shock and the same sizzle from a year ago. Dalton never forgot Sadie, and he is still pining after her and wants so much more and to love Sadie…..

Sadie Aberdeen is a photojournalist, who loves her job, and she is back living in Cold Springs as the photojournalist for the local fire department. After her fire smoke detector is constantly going off due to her lack of cooking skills, the chance encounter that Dalton Brown is her neighbor to help her with the alarm issue. When Sadie is out with the fire crew again with a wildfire, Sadie goes missing trying to save a baby fox that needs help due to the wildfires that are spreading. Will Sadie be rescued before it is to late when the fire threatens her and the firecrew’s safety? Will Sadie have the same feelings toward Dalton and reignite the spark and sizzle they once had?

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I LOVED every page of this book. I grew up in the 80’s and can I say I love how the authors brought me back to simpler times of neon colors, aquanet, Journey and brat pack movies. This is a very enjoyable a bit of enemies to lovers rom-com with some drama, laugh out loud moments and so much nostalgia. I very highly recommend this book, espeically to anyone who loved growing up in the 80s.

Blaine Reynolds wants to keep her mother’s legacy and honor her by having her shop “Back to the 80s” remain open, even when the threat of tearing down the mall where the shop is located at to build a new brewery and behind it all is Morales Construction. Blaine fights hard to keep her shop afloat, but with the likes of Eric Morales, hoping that a bet of 30 days, he may change his mind. What Blaine did not expect was the more she got to know Eric personally, her walls came down and saw so much more to him than just his need to tear down the mall for a new business.

Eric Morales wants to make his father proud and make partner at his family Morales Construction Company by closing a deal to tear down a local mall to make a new business venture. What Eric does not expect is to lose to a bet with Blaine to try and fight and keep her nostalgic shop. Eric is all work and no play, but once he gets to know Blaine on a deeper level…..feelings come into play, his attraction to Blaine becomes undeniable.

Will Eric and Blaine be able to see eye to eye on a decision that may impact them both on different levels?

I loved this story so much and this was such a fun book book to read. I felt like I was back in time growing up and reminiscing the good times that the 80s brought.

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

The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars 🌟🌟🌟

This was a good, contemporary romance and part of The Studs of Clear Creek County series and can be read as a standalone or read in order. Fisher and Billie Jean’s story gave me angst, fight for equality, romance, forbidden love and drama.

Fisher Hines comes from a wealthy family and overseeing the employees at Locke Farm as a supervisor. Fisher wants to make his family proud, especially coming from the society their circle is in. Expectation of meeting the high standards of his family, Fisher never expected to fall for
Billie Jean, especially when their worlds are totally different.

Billie Jean is visiting family in Clear Creek County and never expected to take to Fisher Hines the way she did. When Billie Jean finds that Fisher works for Locke Farm, she tries to stay away as she feels that her people are mistreated in ways that are hard to speak about. As Billie Jean’s barrier and reluctance fades, she finds herself falling for Fisher. What happens when Billie Jean wages war against Locke Farm even against Fisher’s wishes and warnings?

This is a good story and the author does a very good job when it comes to tackling hard issues. I would have loved to have more of Billie Jean and Fisher’s story develop. Overall good story and I always look forward to this author’s books.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoyable, fast paced British crime thriller that had me engaged and turning the pages on what will happen next. The characters were different but interesting for sure. Question yourself….would you feel that luck would be on your side hitting the lottery? Of course!! What if others come out that want a piece of the prize too that are not very good people….interesting….and battle your way to survive.

James Sheldon had a wonderful family with a wife and kids and a great job as a detective. One fateful day, his family is tragically taken from him and James goes down this dark deep hole of alcoholism and sadness to the brink of almost taken his own life and everything is taken from him. Out on the streets, he is begging for money to try and survive….and when receiving a small donation from a stranger…James decides to buy a lottery ticket….that turns out to be what should be the best thing ever! What happens is this new found wealth puts him more in danger and a very dangerous game to survive some really bad people who are after him.

Will James be able to overcome all the dangers he is facing around every corner?

Definitely read this and find out! I am already looking forward to more of this series and this author!

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The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Ring of Eagna (The Cross of Ciaran #4)The Ring of Eagna by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

The Ring of Eagna is book # 4 in this series…I highly recommend reading this series in order and this story gives me adventure, intrigue, danger, magic and with twists and turn that I love.

Ciaran and Aodhan, upon finding a manuscript from long ago, it is told there is three rings to access a ancient treasure. Knowing that Ciaran and Aodhan have two of the rings, they venture off to find the third ring…what can be so hard to find….but danger lurks are they are not the only two that are after this ancient treasure and trying to find the three rings to unlock….but will Ciaran and Aodhan stay safe while trying to hunt for the third ring?

This is a very good story that kept me on edge on what will happen next!!

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The Cave of Rúin Ársa (The Cross of Ciaran Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Cave of Ruin Arsa (The Cross of Ciaran #3)The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is book # 3 in this series and I do highly recommend reading these books in order….this is a very good series. The author really captures the time period and I feel like I am part of it. Mystery, intrigue, secrets, romance and suspense all wrapped up in to a great story.

As Ciaran is settling he is ready to move on from his past. With twins on the way and Ciaran becoming a father, dreams are starting to plaque him. Imminent threat is upon him as his dreams show that Ruadhán is going to take his twins away…..will Ciaran be able to keep his family safe or will he be to late…

This is a very good continuation of the series..looking forward to more!!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

Wow…….this story was very intense. Drama filled emotional roller coaster, romance, regrets and mistakes, this book had it all. The love/hate relationship I had with Matthias…..I get it….at the end … I get it. I loved Matthias and Ava’s journey by the end..it was just a bit bumpy and at times totally cruel.

Ava lives within the confines of the King estate with her father. Ava is really great friends with all the King boys, except for one…..Matthias. He is the oldest of the King boys and by far his words to her can be cruel and relentless. All Ava wants to understand is why she is hated so much by Matthias. When a bad snowstorm hits….and Ava’s father and Max King are away with some of the King boy, Ava is alone with none other than Matthias. At first, Matthias is ruthless in his words. When he lets a little of his guard down, he is taken by Ava and just how much he loves being with her…….but that is displeasing to her father when he arrives home and she is sent away…leaving Matthias hurt and with so many questions…

Years down the road, Matthias is cruel and heartless as ever….his father’s pressures of being the first son taking over the family business……….Matthias must travel back home for family affairs and he runs into Ava again. Matthias is relentless as ever, belittling Ava and just his words are gut punching. Will Matthias and Ava ever know what truths are out there when they continually hurt each other in ways that are unimaginable, especially getting answers from years past…….

This story was just emotional…..and just hard to put down. The love of Matthias and Ava……. my heart and what they had to go through…

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Sliding into Home (Playing for Keeps Book 3) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sliding into Home is book 3 in this series and while this book could be read as a standalone I very highly recommend reading this series in order as I loved every book in this series…….but this book is my favorite! The chemistry between Jeff and Kia……off the charts…but their son, Max….he was such a hoot. Baseball, drama, trust, passion and just the love of family that Jeff and Kia create. I loved their story so much.

Jeff and Kia had connected years ago having a sizzling night together, but then have never seen each other since. In that time, Kia ends up pregnant with Max but never caught Jeff’s last name nor where he moved to since he left town. Kia raises Max and does all she can as a single mom for years until Kia runs into Jeff as Max’s tee ball coach and having the courage to finally speak the truth and tell Jeff that he is Max’s father.

Jeff steps up and tries to be the dad that Max deserves and the family he always wanted were right in front of him having Kia and Max come into his life again. Kia tries at arms length at first, protecting Max and herself from any hurt that might ensue, especially when the father of her child is a star baseball player. Will Jeff be able to protect Max and Kia when lies come to light and try and disrupt this new family?

I highly recommend this book…….it was very hard to put down and I loved every page. I am already looking forward to more from this author.

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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow wow wow!! Talk about a debut….well done so well done. I could not put this book down and I was at the edge of my seat from chapter 1 until the bitter end. This gave me all the feels I love about a book….suspense, danger, intrigue, action and chemistry between two characters that are off the charts. The twists and turns that this story had…..just when I thought I had it all figured out….definite jaw dropping moments. I am already looking forward to more more more!

Cade Hartford, Navy Seal, has his own business with his partners as private security. His duty is to protect at all costs. When a prior case handed him an injury….leading him to moving into a new house that happens to be next to none other than Keira O’Ryan. Cade learns that Keira is fearful…. something has Keira on edge and spooked over airdropped photos that she is starting to receive. What will Cade have to do to protect Keira from a stalker that takes it to far…..and fall for her at the same time.

Keira O’Ryan is smart, independent, hardworking to make new partner at the office where she works at. Someone has other ideas as they lead to sending Keira photos and then leading to other coincidences happening at the expense of Keira. When Keira hires Cade and his private security team, they all learn how bad this stalker has his eyes on Keira…will Keira be able to stay safe and away from the danger as the puzzle pieces begin unraveling or will Cade be able to rescue her before it is to late.

This is a must read……fantastic suspense thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat!

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love this sports romance that gave me all the feels that I love with hockey, spicy romance, family drama, secrets and second chances. I was super excited to get my hands book and it definitely did not disappoint

Serena is a PR Rep for a hockey team..she worked so hard to get where she is at in her career….she is all business when it comes her PR skills and takes her job very seriously. When Serena finds herself in a bit of trouble one night, the one person who came to her rescue at first wished it was not Wyatt Tompkins.. she knows all about him and his off ice shenanigans..and they are not pretty.

Wyatt is a hot shot goalie for a professional hockey team..who is just totally about himself and his inflated ego. The feeling that everyone owes him….but when all of his off ice issues that become a PR nightmare, Wyatt is on the outside looking in and off the team. When Wyatt rescues Serena from an attacked, Wyatt is totally attached right from the beginning to Serena…..but as Wyatt and Serena get to know each other on all levels…..the sizzle happens….

Serena and Wyatt both battle different issues that keep happening. Wyatt battling his way back to playing hockey, keep a clean persona and battle a unruly mother…while Serena battles to keep her job daily over a belittling boss, his shady son and a sneaky assistant. Will Serena and Wyatt be able to stick together when things start falling apart when secrets come out?

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien)I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very cute, engaging, colorful story that can be enjoyed by young children but also the young at heart.

Shirl does not remember being born on earth, as she feels like she does not fit in….and she does not like certain things to eat…so in her mind she is an alien. When a flying saucer arrives she meets a new friend…Eee-ahh. Both Shirl and Eee-aah become fast friends and discover differences on where they might come from.

This is a cute story and I love the discovery of friendship.

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Tequila MidnightTequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Suspenseful, crime drama, lies, deceit…. gripping as I turn each page seeing what is going to happen next….this story was fantastic. The storyline had me at the edge of my seat and gave me plenty of twists and turns along the way. I cannot wait to see more from this series…..

Jessica Watts work dealings with some very shady people..feeling like this is her way to “deal” with life in general as her upbringing only brought her pain and feeling abandoned by her own parents and the yoyo relationship with her friend Angus, trying to sort out feelings. When Jessica’s boss gives her a new job with a man that is known to be very powerful, Jessica feels like this is just a job that she has to do….all Velasco wants is to know where his daughter went……what happens when the layers are pealed back on the hunt for a missing daughter and the dangers of being tied to a very powerful man…

This story is highly recommended and hard to put down. I really loved this story.

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Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Leaving No Traces (Commissario Scala #5)Leaving No Traces by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another fantastic book by this author and gave me everything that I love full of crime, mystery, suspense, deceit, lies and the tense moments I had that left me at the edge of my seat trying to see what happens next.

Detective Scala is back…..but this time he must put the puzzle pieces together on a missing woman, leaving behind her vehicle with evidence of blood at a gas station. Trying to figure out the whole who done it, brings Detective Scala in parts unknown as he digs deeper…..but will Detective Scala be able to solve this puzzling mystery while trying to protect a witness who is key and twists and turns on every level?

I highly recommend these books…they really keep you engaged and intrigued…..questioning at every turn of the page what will happen next.

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The Secrets they Hide (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets they Hide: A Commissario Scala Mystery (Book 2) (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)The Secrets they Hide: A Commissario Scala Mystery (Book 2) by P J Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book that I have read from this author and I totally loved it. This is book 2 in the series and it could be read as a standalone…and I am definitely wanting to circle back on the beginning of the series, but I did not feel like I missed anything by reading this book first.

Detective Maurizio Scala is on a manhunt, trying to figure out whom murdered a young man and leaving his body in a cemetery. This mystery man is also leaving notes behind…poetic in sorts… possibly more bodies may be piling up…..revenge. Will Detective Scala be able to stop this murderer with a poetic mind before it is to late and more murders are ensued?

This book is a great crime, drama, suspense, corruption, secrets, lies and full of twisty turns as I tried to piece together the who’s who in connecting all the dots to the end. Very highly recommended and looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love sports romance and I absolutely loved this story of Dimitri and Austin so much..I could not get enough and devoured every page. The author gave me all that I love….hockey, angst, banter, loyalty, secrets and hot and heavy moments.

All Dimitri Titov wants is to make his dad proud and play for the Assassins Hockey Team. Dimitri had to fight his way back after having detours thrown in his way….trying now to make it…..never expecting to have a glitch in the new housing set up for him during training camp, Dimitri ends up having to share his apartment with Austen McDavid.

Austen McDavid is trying to move on with her life, after being a survivor of the unthinkable and trying to find her own way in life. Austen wants make her grandfather proud and learning the ropes on how to be a successful general manager of a new and upcoming hockey team…so she is shadowing another farm team to get more experience with the Assassins Hockey Team. What Austen did not expect was to have to share her apartment with Dimitri….but in light of everything…they try to make it work….even though Dimitri drives Austen crazy at times…

Friendly banter between Austen and Dimitri that leads into feelings….will Austen and Dimitri get their HEA when so many people are against their relationship believing it is for the greater gain for Dimitri to make the team and protect Austen from her past? Or will Dimitri and Austen stay loyal to each other and prove their love…

This is a fantastic story!! I loved every moment…and definitely am wanting to read more of this series.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a very good debut contemporary romance that definitely gave me a slow burn between Joe and Ali. This story was very enjoyable and I loved that the author was the narrator.

Joe is taking a bit of a break with his voice being isolated to rest in a cabin in the Hoh Rain forest. Joe never expects a visitor at his cabin…. Where he meets Ali. Joe connects with Ali…but when. It is all said and done they part ways… Ali never knowing that Joe is a popular country singer…. But in all they never forgot each other….the connection and spark.

Time passes…but a chance encounter reunites Joe and Ali in unexpected ways..but with family drama, jealousy and lies come in between…will Joe and Ali ever have their HEA that they deserve….

I am already looking to forward to Book 2 … this was a very good story to start a new series ⭐️

Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4)Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was anticipating this Book #4 in the Shadow Chronicles series….and boy oh boy it did NOT disappoint! I have loved this series from the beginning and I highly recommend starting with book #1. The cover…wow….stunning….the story giving me all the feels I love about paranormal romance with a mix of vampires, lycans, magic, danger, secrets and twisty roller coaster of emotions……
I really feel that 5 Stars is not enough…..this book was fantastic.

Kimber, the younger sister of Tasha, is a vampire with special powers…..Kimber was subjected to cruelty by her coven leader because of her gifts…and she feels that these gifts are more of a curse than for good. Fabian is a Shaman who has this compassion and empathy….looking from the outside in… but has this sense of being and helping Kimber find her way and make her feel safe once again.

Will dark magic and danger threaten Kimber and Fabian…….definitely read and find out! I am hoping that this author continues this series…..highly recommended!

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The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Anticipating Book # 4 of this series…this story continues to bring me intrigue, adventure, secrets, love and family. I had to really pay attention a bit as the change of the chapters of whom was “speaking” but I quickly caught on and I thoroughly enjoyed this book so much.

Picking up with Arcelia and Prince Rodrick ….Arcelia is trying to prove she is with Prince Rodrick for love and not for power as Prince Rodrick’s mother believes this may be. Arcelia heads to underground city of Siesa Arid…. where her family, twin cousins, resides. In light, Arcelia is trying to find out if her mother is behind some devious crime. Will Arcelia find out any truths or be encircled with more lies? Will Prince Rodrick be there for Arcelia, especially with danger around?

This is a very good fantasy story that really leaves you wanting more. I am so looking forward to seeing what is in store to come from this author!

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The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Anchor Knot:securing the knot of truth (Knot, #6The Anchor Knot:securing the knot of truth (Knot, #6 by DonnaLee Overly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book from this author…and the story was very engaging giving me lots of different feelings that I am still thinking about…clean romance, intrigue, political innuendos, grief, secrets and lies. I am definitely looking forward to reading more and also circling back in this series. This story could be easily read as a standalone…but I would love to start at the beginning to see what this series has to offer.

Gabby King is set to be married to the future to governor of Texas front runner Richard Wright…but not all what it seems when Gabby is constantly juggling a demanding future first lady schedule, a beautiful son and overbearing campaign manager that has her eyes set also on Richard. Gabby had a once in a lifetime love that was lost…but trying to live up to everyones expectations….. Richard and also her own father…the only eye on the prize is that Richard is the next governor of Texas. When lies and secrets are caught…what happens as Gabby and Richard face the test….will they be able to overcome or will Richard’s arrogance come to light and Gabby make herself happy..including a testament from a friend of their love…..

This is a really good woman’s fiction story and it really can empower as woman should be allow to have a voice….this is a really good story.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

What an engaging, colorfully illustrated, fun book of starfish as we count from 1-10. The story is wonderful and I love the rhyme that goes along each page. The starfish are in the sandy beach floor as they find their way to the rocks or on the ocean floor.

I loved that learning tidbits at the end of the story as well about starfish….this book can be enjoyed from very young to old….I never stop learning and I learned some interesting facts about starfish!

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Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow, this story was powerful, hard to put down and I totally devoured this book, drama filled and overall compelling…….I loved this story so much.

Claire Jackson is to have fun and freedom during her senior year of high school. This changes when an accidental pregnancy upends her plans…..her mother is pregnant and has a little boy, Harry. Claire’s mother goes on a downward spiral of mental health and depression issues….leaving Claire to take care Harry from morning to night…..but Claire’s resilience and loyalty toward her baby brother, she will do anything to protect him at all costs…even when her own uncle threatens to take away Harry…will Claire’s battle keep her baby brother with her and what happens when the truth finally comes…

I loved Claire’s loyalty and her thoughts of all her “complicated choices” that she had to endure throughout this story. This book was emotional….and overall fantastic.

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Have you ever picked up a book….totally out of your element….took a chance, intrigued by the cover and absolutely loved the story to pieces…….this is me….and this book…I loved it!!! This is a new author to me and this fantasy adventure took me on a journey that was fun, laugh out loud moments, and I loved the characters. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Once powerful Marluck is now on the outside looking in, his powers stripped. Down on his luck, he discovers the “Oathbreakers”…other beings that were throw at the waist side as well…banding together to find their way again…..will Marluck succeed in the end….definitely give this book a chance and find out!

This is an adventure, and I loved every character and their story and the journey. Totally fantastic.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a cute, imaginative story about a Giant who believes he can outsmart a boy and trick them with gifts…but the Giant has plans for a tasty meal in Jack the human…..Giant’s have “to eat too” right?

When Giant’s plans have a twist with Jack the human…will Giant catch Jack and eat him?

Definitely read and find out!! I love this author’s books and her imagination creating these stories. The illustrations are great and go right along with the book….cute story!

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Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a great read…..this is Book 2 in this series and this is my first book reading from this author. I will definitely be circling back and adding Book 1 to my TBR and already looking forward to what this author has in store next!

The story gave me all the feels that I love about sports romance….second chances, friendship, banter, secrets and sizzle. I loved the characters in this book and I was definitely rooting for Christy and Ryan.

When Christy is faced with a new member of the club she works as a pool manager..she finds she is faced with none other than Ryan, her high school sweetheart that left her broken a few years ago. Ryan never stopped loving Christy….looking for a second chance to reconnect. Will Christy’s secret tear them apart again more than ever?

I definitely would recommend this read and find out!! Great story.

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The Book of Hours (Coin/Hours Duology Book 2) Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is Book 2 Duology and it was a very good action packed suspense romance with danger, a greedy madman, twists and turns and second chance. I highly recommend listening to book 1 to start to know the characters and actions that tie into book 2.

Gabriela is in danger once again…over The Book of Hours… an Arnold Wickham wants his hands on it and will do anything to claim what he believes he is rightfully entitled to.

Richard Harrison is back and once again has to protect Gabriela at all costs…..even though he loves her he must stop Arnold before it is to late….will Richard protect the woman he loves…

Definitely listen and find out! This duology is a really good!

A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 2) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta, #2)A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This story was very enjoyable and gave me everything that I love about small town romance.
Annie and Craig are perfect together in this story…….romance, past hurts, meddling family members, small town gossip, banter and both Annie and Craig guard their hearts….but when the sizzle between them happens…their walls start to break down.

Craig is back in the town of Copper Mountain…..visiting his Aunt Janice and also with his cousin’s upcoming wedding with a much needed break from his work. Aunt Janice has this idea that while Craig is in town, he can help out Annie with her B & B marketing to help her get more customer reservations….what Craig did not expect was to find love in the process and want to be with Annie.

Annie is a independent owner of her own B & B that she loves, along with her siblings and trying to erase a past ex in her life that left her sour in commitment and marriage. She is content but wants more with her B & B and in order to do that…..help comes along the way in Craig to give her marketing ideas and tips…what Annie did not anticipate was falling for Craig.

Knowing Annie and Craig with their ideas of non-committal temporary relationship while Craig is in town…..will Annie and Craig be able to get past their guarded feelings and past hurts to have a change of heart?

This is a great story and I really enjoyed it so much. Looking forward to checking out more books by this author!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Broken.: A Green St. Girls RomanceBroken.: A Green St. Girls Romance by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

I could not wait until book 2 of the Green St Girls arrived and I was definitely NOT disappointed! Fantastic story and I loved getting to know Indigo and this book gave me romance, friendship, drama, past trauma, twists and turns and some spicy moments between Indigo and Gideon. I recommend reading this series from the beginning……I am hoping for more.

Indigo is well known in the gaming world, developing games and also a big invested project that the government is highly interested in. Along side of her team, she develops a very strong, close friendship with Gideon, who is Athena’s brother. Gideon is a true protector and wants what is best for Indigo….as Indigo comes closer to signing an important contract that is worth so much……threats against her are imminent. When the threats are more personal, will Gideon be able to save Indigo when she needs him the most…or will she do what she does best…push him away…

This is a great read and I truly love this author’s storytelling……I cannot wait for more!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

My great nieces, great nephew and I really enjoy Lois Wickstrom book and her stories are very innovative, imaginative and engaging.

This spin on Goldilocks and the 3 bears introduces us to learn about simple machines. When the 3 bears leave their cottage to go for a walk while their porridge cools down to eat, Goldilocks adventures into their house. Goldilocks uses simple machines to help her fix items in the bears cottage to make them better than they were before. What happens when the 3 bears come home and meet Goldilocks?
Definitely read and find out!

You are never to young or old to learn new things and that is what I love about this book….learning different simple machines that are useful. The only drawback on this book was the illustrations… I was hoping they would have been more engaging and full of life like her other books.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1)A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoyable small town second chance romance that gave me romance, fear, family drama, past hurts and a love that never died.

Years ago, Phoebe left Laurent without saying goodbye and no explanations…not even a letter on why she is leaving…knowing there was a pact made that if they were not married by the time they were 40…they would get married. When Phoebe comes barreling in wanting to take that pact with Laurent and put it to use….Laurent is not sure what to think. Phoebe believes she has a sure plan and Laurent buys into the charade and save face for Phoebe and her overbearing family.

As the heat rises between Phoebe and Laurent…their attraction and love for each other never wavered from years ago….but what can happen when total utter fear from Phoebe on taking any forward steps with Laurent make her want to run..

This is a very good start to the Vine Valley series and I am looking forward to more. While sometime Phoebe frustrated me and my heart really hurt for Laurent…..I got what she was feeling and why.

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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Beautiful story that will stay with me for a long time. This story of Simon and Tessa….giving me all the feels of romance, opposites attract, pure raw emotion, drama, travel, tragedy and secrets. I am so glad I read this book, it was truly wonderful and hard to put down.

Tessa Talman’s life is taking a whirlwind as a new and upcoming author, never expecting her huge success taking her to destinations that are truly breathless. Tessa loves the travel and not being tied down to one place or even a special someone as that is not in her cards…..until she meets
Simon Fremont during one of her flights to a destination.

Simon is super smart and focused being successful early in his career and on a flight to a conference he is to speak at….never expecting to run into the beautiful free spirited Tessa. Simon tries so hard to get to know Tessa better.

Thru the months….Tessa and Simon get to know each other and knowing goodbyes’s are the hardest….their feelings for each other grow deeper….true happiness ensues….but when tragedy strikes, will Tessa and Simon overcome the hurt, anger and loss…

I do not want to give any spoilers away……even though it is very hard..I could talk about this story forever….definitely pick up this book and enjoy this true emotional roller coaster of a ride….

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