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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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House of ArsceneauxHouse of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fantastic story that gave me what I love about vampire romance…intriguing story, vampires, healers, glamour, secrets, danger, time present and past, and with a romance that never died with twists and turns along the way…the story of Evariste and Caitlin had me from page 1.

There has always been a connection between Evariste and Caitlin, but in this day and age, Caitlin had no idea what was to become of her and her connection to Evariste until she was head of a project when other clients were interested in buying Evariste’s business.

Evariste wanted nothing to do with anyone buying him out until he finally meets Caitlin for the first time. The connection between them, Evariste knew that Caitlin was from his past many years ago of someone he loved dearly but could not save.

When strange visions and dreams come into play with many questions, will Evariste and Caitlin be safe knowing danger and evil are coming and when Caitlin finds out the truth in everything she thought she knew, will she be able to trust again….

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Shalom Israel by Melissa Lavi – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Shalom Israel: A place like no otherShalom Israel: A place like no other by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a great book for young and old…..not only my great nieces and nephew enjoyed this story of culture and learning but I loved this story as well….and you are never to old to learn something new.

Shalom Israel took us on a wonderful journey of cities, marketplace, food and rich history as your flip each page.

I love the glossary and interesting facts as well at the end to know what some of the terminology means. The illustrations really brought this book to life…..what a wonderful learning journey and a fun children’s book.

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1)Twisted Oath by A. S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you love dark mafia romance like I do ………. do yourself a favor and read this story! Fantastic, raw, revenge, dark and the push and pull between Salvatore and Serafina….wow! I highly recommend this book..the story is top notch.

Salvatore is ruthless and powerful looking to seek revenge on those whom did him wrong. Serafina is part of another powerful family and had her eyes on Salvatore for a very very long time. She grows up having dreams of more to life….but she know she must protect her family. The push and pull between Salvatore and Serafina is a roller-coaster intense ride as they both are doing what they feel is best…..never expecting to fall…..

Fantastic story….this book will definitely stick with me for quite awhile……..Wow…..

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I am so invested and continue to love this series so much. I highly recommend to reading this series of book in order and start with book 1. Soul Redeemed is book 5 and I am still completely in love and fascinated….vampires, drama, action with twists and turns along the way.

Julia is trying to learn her powers, as they are unique. Plans on put to rest by the King and Julia has no other choice but to do it herself and rely on her ke-tet. Julia’s plan…..save a human village nearby that is taken hostage by the King…but doing so and betrayal at her heels….will Julia be able to save her people…

I do not want to give much away…there is so much to say about this story…..definitely check this series out..you will not be disappointed!

I love Julia’s character…smart, strong and brave

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

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This author is totally teasing me in a good way with the beginnings of Aspen and Phoenix’s story.

The college years are to be one of the best when you are one of the up and coming new stars on the football team for Thane University like Phoenix is. All about football, grades and his focus on NFL future…Phoenix wants success….but when he meets the beautiful “surfer girl” in Aspen…one fun night may impact both Phoenix and Aspen’s futures….what is to come with Phoenix and Aspen….

I highly highly recommend reading this series in order, you get to know a little more of Phoenix at the beginning…..and I cannot wait until the next book comes out to find out what happens to both Phoenix and Aspen. I love this series and author, just have to have patience until the next book is released.

Happy Reading!

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories)Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Twisty, secrets, deceit, lies, greed and spice oh my! This Twisted Proposal had it….hold on tight and enjoy the roller coaster ride. I enjoyed this story of Ethan and Siena, and while this series could be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading this series in order.

All Siena wants is to be in design business and needs the money and support to make this into a reality….but Ethan has his eyes wide open, with money for Siena but also revenge…when Siena catches win about financial issues with her brother, Siena agrees with Ethan about his offer. Siena gets to Ethan in unexpected ways that he did not see coming. When the heat rises between them…will revenge and greed from others get in the way?

Great story and Highly recommended.

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Undeniable (Central Florida Stories, #2)Undeniable by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Undeniable is book 2 of the Central Florida Stories and I LOVED this story of Arely and Kurt. I recommend reading this series in order as you do meet Kurt in Book 1 a bit, but then this story picks up with his side and also includes other characters in book 1 into this book. I loved the connection of Arely and Kurt, they really had the sugar and spice that I love, drama, action, protectiveness, danger, and twists and turns that I did not see coming….and a love that never died.

Kurt and Arely grew up together years ago but lost touch after Arely left after a family incident and Kurt never saw Arely again. Years later the unexpected connection happens when Arely is in danger and in need of starting over with a new life and job..the past comes back with Kurt in unexpected ways. Arely and Kurt never forgot each other….and the re-connection brings sparks to them in unexpected ways. When very bad things start happening to Arely that lead her in a dangerous game trying to stay alive….will Kurt protect Arely when she needs him the most.

I really loved this book…..and reading to dive into book 3!!!

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3)Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loved this 3rd book of the Ground Rule series…..full of enemies to lovers, baseball, spicy romance, new beginnings, meddling friends, a sweet shelter dog and a relentless family. This story of Heath and Grace was fantastic and I highly recommend reading this series in order due to all the characters are woven in each book story-line so wonderfully, every book comes in full circle.

Heath is loving life being a professional baseball player and being surrounded by his wonderful family and friends. The one thing Heath does not have is a family of a wife and kids of his own. When Heath’s sister has her baby, Heath is love at first sight with his precious niece. The one woman he cannot get out of his mind is Grace…who works at local animal shelters.

Grace is focused on being independent and solely relies on herself in life. Working long hours at the local animal shelters, she does not have time for the dating scene and she sure as heck has no time for Heath. At a charity auction, Grace was not overly impressed with Heath and wanted nothing to do with him.

When a chance encounter brings Heath and Grace back….with the sparks fly or will the bitterness get between them? Will Grace swallow her pride and finally feel that she is truly good enough for Heath?

Highly recommended sports romance and I loved every character in these books so much and felt so invested. I cannot wait to see what this author has in the future for me to read :).

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Deception (Central Florida Stories, #1)Deception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book I have read from this author, I was intrigued by the snyposis of the story-line and the cover and decided give it a try. The story of Joe and Hunter gave plenty of intrigue, spice of the charts, seduction, revenge….I wish I had felt a bit more of a connection with the characters. It is a good story to start the Central Florida Stories series and I am already read to continue to book 2.

Joe, a marine hurt in combat, has only one plan when he came home….revenge on a woman that hurt one of his fellow comrades while oversees to the breaking point. The perfect plan is in place when he learns of Hunter, the woman who hurt is friend dearly….seduce this woman and leave….no question and no looking back…..

Hunter is working hard to make herself a better, more stable life so she can have her son be with her after years of running away from danger. Hunter holds some deep secrets and insecurity… but is totally taken back when she meets Joe. Spark and sizzle…the attraction runs deep for both of them.

Will past demons and lies come back to haunt both Joe and Hunter? Will Joe be able to protect Hunter when she needs him the most?

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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this paranormal romance with some twists, turns, spicy connection, secrets, drama and deceit… covens and magic! This author never hesitate to pick up anything she writes and I definitely recommend this book.

What happens when there is a connection between two people from two different covens…knowing that they only wants one thing from each other….this is Rose and Titan. Rose is part of the Wolfbane Coven and Titan is prince of the Dutchmen coven…technically enemies as there is a curse at each coven and they feel like the opposite coven is responsible of that curse. When Titan’s mother has a ball gathering at their castle, she wants Titan to pick his future wife, they need a heir. Rose is there vying to get closer to Titan…but only to get back the moonstone to lift their curse. Will both Rose and Titan get what they want and lift their home covens curse?

I loved the characters in this story…Rose is a great heroine and I loved her strength…and Titan grew on me, at first he was a bit standoffish and cold. I loved the spice between Rose and Titan.

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I continue to love this series of the Hidden Valley Elite with my every being….Book 4 with the continuation of Damon and Sky’s story…I cannot help but have so much love for these two characters. Plenty of angst, drama, tension, spice and everything oh so nice. I am completely invested in this series, and I do highly recommend reading this series of books in order right from the beginning.

Damon and Sky have this love/hate relationship still stewing between them, especially when the aftermath of the downward spiral friendship between Sky and Gia comes tumbling down. Damon wants to protect Sky from the ugly lies and bullying that Sky is enduring. When Damon and Sky come together in a “fake date” relationship…..will true feelings between them come into play or will someone get hurt at the end? Will Damon be able to even protect Sky from who is coming back for her and her mother with a wicked vengeance?

Highly recommended read…..I loved this story of Damon and Sky and pick up to where what happens next. I love this author’s storytelling and I am already anticipating the next book in the series. A true must read.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Easy, fun and sweet book dedicated to all kinds of teachers…regardless if they are young or old…teachers may all be different but truly there is one similarity….They all have a “Very Big Heart”.

I love that a young reader can see from the wonderful illustrations and words that teachers are truly awesome and want what is best for them to learn and grow.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Excuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor……I was very intrigued by the cover of the book and knowing that this is a psychological crime thriller, I decided to give it a chance….and can I say…..
Holy Wow……I did not see the twists and turns coming! This author gave me a plot that is totally mind blowing to me….I definitely will be thinking about this book for a long time.

Mitch Wegner is a smart and prestigious professor at a university. When a student. in his class dies, all eyes are turned to Mitch due to his grading system….the University did not want the attention from the press if students are taking their lives over the pressure of grades….or was the student murdered. Rumors circled around Mitch…and when rumors start circling, Mitch goes down this dark spiral….students no longer liking him, his marriage to his wife Emily on the rocks and his fellow colleague also questioning Mitch…..

What will this lead to? Is Mitch responsible for students deaths on campus or is there something more dark hiding in the corners?

This story really got me, just when I think I had it figured out….this author threw many wrenches in my thinking and had me until the end….I had not seen anything coming. I cannot wait to see what this author has in store in the future…this is a true must read!

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters)Holding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

What a fun story with colorful illustrations that catch your eye. I also loved the rhyming as the story of Colleen and her Dad really drew me in.

All Colleen wants to do is have her friends love her dad as much as she does, but due to him being giant sized, he is more feared. Once Colleen’s friends get to know her dad….there is much fun to be had!! What happens after awhile that Colleen’s dad no longer is holding up the sky?

Fun story for all ages and I just love this author’s imaginative stories. Highly recommended.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, fun and colorful story of Hudson! Learning to help his family when they need him until Hudson is just not up to helping. His family gathers around to help Hudson in return.

I loved this story and the importance of not only helping others but also taking time to help yourself in self-care and I believe young and old can learn and enjoy this story and also learn an important, valuable lesson.

What a great book and beautiful illustrations to go along with the story.

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow….I loved this series from the beginning and I recommend highly to reading from book 1 to this story book 3 of Angelo and Lucia…I truly cannot get enough..I am a bit sad to say goodbye to the characters but looking forward to more stories from this author…..giving me just all the feels that I truly LOVE when it comes to romance stories and the storytelling….so well done.

Angelo and Lucia known each other from practically birth, but Angelo has a secret, his love for Lucia. Angelo wants nothing more to give Lucia the world, but the push and pull of their friendship that spans since forever. When Lucia ends up in a situation that is going to break Angelo’s heart hard, how will Lucia and Angelo navigate the next steps especially knowing that they have been in each other’s lives forever?

What a story, the friends to lovers, angst, heartbreak and romance..I highly recommend this series of books..you will not be disappointed.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is Book 2 of the Wounded Hearts series and I did enjoy book 1………I LOVED this story book 2 of Enzo and Candi. This story gave me quite the emotions….slow burn romance, heartbreak, forgiveness, redemption, spicy moments and the connection between two people….Enzo and Candi….the connection!!!

Candi is a strong, independent and career driven women who stops at nothing to achieve her dreams as a photographer….a chance encounter at an event she meets Enzo. Candi is not looking for anything series, her heart has so many walls up….but Enzo give her the spark and need that she needed to feel…and break down the walls. When truths come out with Enzo’s past that pull Candi back into past pain…will both Enzo and Candi survive and find the love in each other that they both seek?

I highly recommended this series and reading the books in order…but this story….my heart!!!

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Someone Exactly Like MeSomeone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you love a slow burn romance that has a push/pull effect between characters this is a definite read. This story of Nicco and Destiny gave me all the feels that I love with a romance story that starts with friendship and just beautifully blossoms.

Nicco and Destiny meet by chance by a mock photo-shoot that left me already rooting for them from the beginning. Nicco being intrigued by Destiny from the beginning…knowing that his persona is being a full fledged “playboy”. Destiny keeps Nicco at an arms distance at first….but when an agreement between them of Nicco getting his shot at something more in acting and Destiny getting more in a story fit for a next bestselling novel. As they navigate each other….will Nicco’s past demons continue to haunt him? Will Destiny be able to see a future with Nicco without getting her heart hurt int he end?

This is a beautiful story with truly beautiful characters. This is my first book from this author and I am already ready to read book 2 and continuing this Wounded Hearts series journey.

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2)Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

Sacrifice Bunt is book 2 of the Ground Rule Series and I simply loved the story of Noah and Zara.
This sports romance full of friendships, enemies to lovers, sugar, spice and everything nice that I love and devour. I highly recommend reading this series in order as the characters from the beginning are woven into this book as well….

Noah and Zara meet a few years prior on a chance encounter that to Zara, what not her most shining moment…but Noah does save Zara, but then disappears. Years later, Zara and Noah meet again, and even though they never forgot about each other……Zara is standoffish, hurt and puzzled on why Noah disappeared….Zara is also not into relationships and is totally focused on her job, in which she worked so hard to achieve. Noah tries to swoon Zara, knowing she was the girl for him…but plays it out to see if he can get the girl he always wanted.

Zara gives Noah one night together, but will it be enough? Will Zara eventually break down her harden walls around her heart to give Noah a chance?

I truly loved this book and I am already looking forward to reading book 3! I am definitely going to circle back on other books as well from this author…..Highly Recommended!!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Emotional, heart wrenching, forgiveness, guilt…..this is the story of this book. I am gutted but yet find hope when I read each page.

There are 4 survivors of a plane crash many years ago. Over 100 died in the air disaster and somehow the 4 survivors’ lives are forever changed. Julie, the stewardess, tries hard to fight for change, as her guilt haunts her on the loss many, but especially trying to cope with Maria’s son, who was a “lap baby”. Paige was the only “lap baby” that survived, but at what cost. Julie wants change in how the protocol of dealing with a possible air accident and when children, especially lap babies, are on flight. There is a 4th survivor as well, that really comes full circle…but in which way? Will there be forgiveness and healing after 20 years have passed?

This story was fantastic women’s fiction that really felt real….and the epilogue just choked me up as I am trying not let my tears flow. This is a fantastic read and I highly recommend this book.

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Falling AgainFalling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

Falling Again is book 3 in the Buckeye Falls series and I love all the books in this series, this book is my favorite. The story really hit home a bit……the struggle of two people who are in love, raising a family and balancing full time careers….and not trying to lose each other in the process…..

Natalie and Anthony have this perfection as a married couple going, or you think they do. Behind closed doors, Natalie and Anthony struggle to keep connected to each other and also with work/life balance. Juggling 2 small children…Natalie building her new business and Anthony as mayor of Buckeye Falls….it is a struggle. When Anthony’s parents ask Natalie and Anthony to go to the lakehouse to clean it out to place it up for sale, this gives them the opportunity to reconnect what was lost. Mix in Anthony’s sister showing up causing chaos, Natalie and Anthony take a break from it all and go all in to pack up the lakehouse and reconnect.

Will Natalie and Anthony come back to each other and get back to being with each other as a priority?

This is a wonderful story, I absolutely could not put this book down. This gave me all the feels of the small town of Buckeye Falls along with second chance romance, love, friendship, secrets and some sugar. I am already looking forward to book 4!!

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

I love sports romance books and this book was definitely hard to put down….I LOVED this story and I totally devoured every page. This story has everything that I love in a romance….second chances, emotions running high, endearing moments, hot spicy moments and secrets that you can live to regret.

Celia and Kyle had a summer love that was to last a lifetime years ago, but when circumstances change the course of their life path, it only ended up in heartbreak and things that are said that are unimaginable and hurtful. Years later, both Celia and Kyle reconnect at a mutual friends wedding… lots of initial emotions with hot and heavy moments lead to the spark that Celia and Kyle always had for each other….but what happens when Celia needs to come to terms with telling Kyle the truth on a secret that she has hidden for the past 8 years? Will Kyle be able to move past the hurt and secrets that Celia has?

This was a fantastic book and I already looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommended read!

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Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Editor Kill Fee (Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries #3)Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a fun, cozy mystery that I quite enjoyed and this is also a new author to me. Even though I believe the book may be read as a standalone (like I read as), I definitely will be circling back to the first two book as there are just a few key pieces in this story that may be linked to the previous books.

Taylor Browning is roped into a mystery when the president of their book club goes missing. When a section of road has the reputation of being the talk of other people whom go missing….is the president of the book club one of its victims? Taylor Browning searches with some help and will stop at nothing to solve this mystery.

This story had definitely a lot of intrigue, drama, suspense and some mystery hot hot hot chili’s …overall such a fun read and the story flowed. I love Cheddar and Oscar as well!! I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Seen by Lori Nelson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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SeenSeen by Lori Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Intrigued by this stunning and different cover of the book I jumped on board to see what this author had in store and I can say I really loved this book. I do enjoy dystopian sci fi stories and this book did not disappoint. Murder, intrigue, suspense, crime and family…..this set the tone and I was all in.

When Mouse witnesses a member of her own family murder someone else…..and leads to a chain of events of kidnapping and hard decisions. Will Mouse be saved and will Meph, whom is Mouse’s brother make the right decision on who he can save before it is to late?

I am looking forward to more from this author….this was a great read and hard to put down. I loved the characters, the brother/sister relationship of Meph and Mouse and I really loved Gossip.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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I always enjoy this author’s book and The Messy Kids is a fun story with full of imagination and wonderful illustrations.

Chester needs to clean his room up by his mothers request….but Chester has more fun things to think about and do. When he has The Messy Kids to help….will Chester be able to clean his room with the help and make his mother happy?

This story can be enjoyed for all ages and I know I certainly look forward to each book that this author writes as we all can learn how to be helpful and amazing!

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4 Stars

I was intrigued with the storyline and the cover of this book and decided to dive in….and this was quite an enjoyable read! This story gave me lots of suspense, intrigue, rawness of the characters and definitely my heart for these boys and what they suffer as far as abuse…this author did a great job of storytelling.

What is the ultimate price of freedom and is it truly worth the cost? The boys at the correctional institute stir up a way to escape…..but at what worth? Escape the abuse from the institute officers… something has to happen……..

This story is truly a very good read…the struggle and what the boys endure at times….my heart.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) Audiobook by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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I was intrigued by the cover and description of this audiobook and decided to dive in… and my goodness …. this story was raw and emotional….and I was rooting for Talks Like Thunder all the way. This is the first book in the series and I will definitely be checking out the rest of the books and I am intrigued where the story goes from here.

Talks Like Thunder loses her parents at an early age and she is taken by her grandfather so he may protect her. She learns quickly how to be a warrior… but constantly thrown in different paths but tries to find a way to fight and protect her people.

This story was so good, drama and heartbreaking moments… but I love Talks Like Thunder and her focus and determination to help her people when they need her most.

Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars 🌟🌟🌟

This author is new to me and when I read the snyposis and saw the beautiful cover, I decided to dive into this MMF Poly story. Overall I enjoyed this spicy story with definite ups and downs between Mike and Dane as they navigate bringing in a woman to their relationship, both wanting “more” as in family and a true relationship beyond. The overall of two women though….would be interesting. As Mike and Dane figure out what is best for their future, will they make the right decision between Vanessa or Vy or even both?

This story is a bit of a roller coaster of emotions between all characters, spicy scenes, love and definite fireflies. Enjoyable story, but I was not a fan of Vy’s character at all…..the back and forth really got to me and her indecisiveness.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Stalked by the DevilStalked by the Devil by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4 Stars

I never hesitate to pick up any book from this author ever….and I really liked the suspense of this story and just when I had it all figured out…I did not have every piece. This story is fast paced and really draws you in.

What happens when one sister constantly meddles in her other sisters love life? That is what happens when Melody totally despises her sister, Sahara’s boyfriend Keith. Call it sister intuition of sorts, but Melody will do anything to prove to Sahara that her boyfriend is nothing but trouble. When a stalker comes into play for Sahara’s affections and lies upon lies are spun in many webs….Will Melody and Sahara be safe?

This is a well written romantic suspense that had me guessing. Highly Recommended if you love suspense, danger, lies, twists and turns!

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This memoir raw, real and the implications of what can happen when making a bad decision the aftermath that it entails. Toby’s journey really brings you in to her world and what can go wrong when she helps a convicted murder gain his freedom by escaping prison and the running from the law after. Toby brings real life, the good and bad, of everything that she had to endure while in prison. There is heartbreaking moments with her family and the choice she decided to made but also the self discovery of self worth and her transformation in the whole process. I know deep down Toby’s memoir is really heartfelt and true and her sharing the details at every turn really pulled at me.

Wonderful memoir and highly recommended.

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