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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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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful and lovable children’s story for all ages including adults that are child at heart. This book was fantastic with wonderful engaging illustrations and the characters names are just cute!

We follow along with Half Pint Porky as they are ready for “big pig” pirate school and not be in her little pig school anymore thinking they are missing out and impatiently waiting the the day…..and when the big day comes…..what does Half Pint Porky do when the big day arrives?

This is a book full of fun and adventure and I loved each page. I highly recommend this book …. what a wonderful story!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Totally surprised by this book and I loved it. Normally, I am not a big historic reader, this book is a
YA Historical story that had knights, peasants, romance and a little bit of banter and humor and I totally enjoyed the story of Rhia and Emerys.

Rhia is just sixteen years old who lives in a small village and she finds that her father is to have her married to the Prince of Wales, Emerys. Rhia is hard as nails and has no doubt given Emerys a hard time about being married, but what the true intent on this marriage brings. Rhia’s village owes a big debt to the king and Emery just wants his father’s approval to retrieve that debt. Will Rhia and Emerys overcome their banter and differences to save Rhia’s village especially since there are “Wildmen” also to deal with as well that are not kind to Rhia and her families home?

This is a great read, I highly highly recommend this debut story! The banter between the characters had me laughing and I love the overall story.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful and informative fun as we learn about bee’s in the eyes of Loretta. As Loretta is trying to get some wood for her family from the woodpile, Loretta notices something unique in between the wood. Loretta learns about bee’s and how they can help benefit her garden in the spring and summertime.

Fun story, very good illustrations and engaging for any age! Highly recommended!

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Chasing Redemption (The Quimby Grove Series Book 2) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Chasing Redemption (Quimby Grove #2)Chasing Redemption by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Big Fabulous Bright Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I have to say I LOVE book 1 of this series but I LOVED with all my heart and soul this book 2 of the series! Marley and Max…….their story from beginning to end was wonderful…a spicy beginning with no attachments to long lost love’s finding their way back together.

Marley and Max met by chance on a beach…..after Marley departs from a wedding that she was part of due to not wanting no more part of it…..and meeting Max and some champagne and flirty banter it was an evening they both never forgot…even though they never knew each other’s name. Marley goes back to New York to her life as a event planner and Max goes back to Quimby Grove to his bar that he owns.

A few years later, just by some chance….Marley and Max meet again…under different circumstances and event planning for an upcoming wedding…and Marley now has to come clean to Max to becoming a parent that he was not aware of.

Between trying to figure out how they fit into each others lives and also trying to raise children together…..Marley and Max held a flame for each other since their night on the beach. As they are trying to piece everything together…in the beautiful town of Quimby Grove..someone or something is lurking in the shadows causing a bit of chaos of break ins and crime. Will Marley and Max be safe…..

I loved this story and totally devoured every page. I highly recommend reading book 1 as characters from book 1 are also tied into book 2. I am praying for another book to this series…

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This historical romance was fantastic……..this is book 2 in this series and I would recommend reading book 1 first. I can say that while I did enjoy book 1, I loved this book, being 2nd in the series with my every being.

Can I say……I was not happy with Pedro in book 1….not what so ever and never ever in a million years I would end up liking him so much in book 2…..I know get it…..and my heart…. Pedro is haunted by his past and wants love. Pedro truly believe he once had love, but choice in the matter…it did not happen. A chance encounter and ending up on the run, he meets Anne.

Anne… I loved Anne so much and just her being so kind….she is helping her brother and also travels to help the other neighbors understand and learn how to take care of their vines..and an encounter she meets Pedro…and Pedro at first did not take to kind to Anne…and both end up on the run. Why are they running?

Will Pedro and Anne connect and Pedro find what he is looking for?

Chemistry, banter, intensity for sure…..I Loved Pedro and Anne in this story so much!

Well Done!!

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Suspense, gripping, emotional roller coaster of a story. This is the first book of a new series plus this is also a new author to me.

Hunter and Selma are both doctors and totally in love….and the care they have for not only their patients but for each other really tug at my heart. Both Hunter and Selma have had trauma with past relationships and have to jump that hurdle to have love for each other. When Selma volunteers to travel to another county to help less fortunate patients at a refugee camp in another country…Hunter feels like Selma is running away. What is she running from? When a deadly outbreak of a virus is added to the mix….will Hunter be able to save Selma and her patients before it is to late?

This story had me at the edge of my seat….secrets, deadly viruses and also something more sinister and lurking behind the shadows personally against Hunter and Selma. Will they be able to figure out the puzzle to help save their patients……

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Nite Fire: Exit Strategy Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars!!

This series is fantastic….and I highly recommend listening this series from the beginning but it is also bittersweet it is the end…..

Dahlia, a dragon shifter, is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the fall of Sentinel City…but with missing friends, the veil between the worlds, monsters galore…..will Dahlia finally bring her inner dragon out to help save the world?!?!

There is so much to this story… details that grab you and adventure and action that await! While I am sad this series is over (but will definitely listen to all the books again) I’m excited to see what the author brings out next for my listening pleasure.

Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

I enjoyed this story as much as my great nieces and great nephew did. The illustrations were captivating and engaging.

We continue with the story of Caspian and his magic wand along with this grandfather, whom gifted this wand to Caspian.

Caspian’s cousin, Belinda, wanted a magic wand of her own just like Caspian has. When Belinda finally gets her own wand, things are a moving and a shaking for sure. Belinda uses her magic wand to help Caspian and Grandfather…but in doing so there is truly a valuable lesson to be learned.

I do not want to give the entire book away, but this a very good story and it tugged at my heart.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Complex yet sweet contemporary romance that was totally enjoyable.

Jasmine is co-owner of an event planning company along with her best friend Cadence…..mixing friendship and work is not always so easy. Jasmine is feeling some hot signals when she shared a kiss with the handsome James Conner, but turns around and ends up engaged to Cadence. Jasmine is torn between her clients her her friends upcoming marriage that leads her into a downward spiral of emotions, especially being near James while planning a wedding. When the cards are all out and lies become hard to swallow and emotions run high, what happens to Jasmine and James with their sizzling shared kiss? Will James marry Cadence all for money with dreams of his own?

Definitely read and find out. This book was hard to put down, I just wished Jasmine would see what I was feeling all along with mixing friendship and work and whom is really there for her when she needs it the most. Great read and highly recommended.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was not sure what to expect after reading the synopsis and the intriguing cover and this was a very good read!! Angels, Demons, mystery, secrets and definite suspense!!

What does happen Sully discovers what is truly his birthright? Sully happens to be a demon hunter … from long ago from his days at a monastery to today…..but everything changes from what he knows today as he is asked to help find a missing co-worker from a bar from a woman named Mick. Trying to find a missing person plus new information comes to light that Sully discovers about his own past and path……this story was truly a roller coaster of a ride.

What destinies lye before both Sully and Mick? I am looking so forward to more in this series!!

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is truly one of my favorite authors and I absolutely hands down LOVED this book so much. This is more of a contemporary romance, which is a different spin than what I am used to reading from this author, but also just as fabulous!!

What happens when something so unexpected that may turn out as a possible disaster lead to a spark of love? While in Hawaii for a job, Dorian has it all planned to do his job and head on home to his wife. When the job does not go as originally planned that leads him to meet Augustine. When Dorian and Augustine get to know each other, the sizzle between them is off the charts…but end up abruptly leaving Hawaii. Years later, upon a random chance, both Dorian and Augustine’s wives meet each other, then this goes to both Dorian and Augustine meeting each other again. Lots of laughs, get togethers, ideas and such that both couples become very friends. When a job puts everyone in danger that Dorian is working…this leads to a snowball of events. Will the couples survive and will there be any chance at romance?

It is hard not to give any spoilers …….I could talk about this book forever…..this is a definite must read in my eyes! Danger, romance, spark……….this story flowed so easily and hard to put down. Thank you Ms. Naomi Valkyrie for another fabulous story!

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Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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5 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved this story with every ounce of my being…the highs and the lows…loved this story! The story of Joker (Josh) and Lady (Scott)…..this M/M MC Romance was superb. We tend to possibly view being in a MC…. Men want to be seen as alpha, strong and macho. Joker is different….part of now the Satans Devils MC….wants to be viewed as such but has a deep secret that he has been imprisoned with since forever. Joker craves and wants to be with fellow MC brother named Lady (Steve)… but Jokers deep emotion turmoil to come out that is so raw, real and heartbreaking tends to bring you on a rollercoaster of pure emotion.

I highly recommend this listen and this series. The author just is fabulous and her details and the amount of emotions she puts in her stories including this one is pure raw.

Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Married Blind: A Marriage of Convenience Hollywood Romance (Kings of Screen, 2)Married Blind: A Marriage of Convenience Hollywood Romance by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a new author to me and I can say….I LOVED this book!! This story was such a fun read and I devoured it in one sitting. I could not get enough of Abi and Finn.

Trying to save face, Finn agrees to participate in a TV Reality show and marry a complete stranger. Finn is such a ladies man and player for sure, but trying to help his own image he decides with hesitation to “marry” Abi. All Finn needs is 3 months…..

Abi is a hard worker with multi jobs trying to help her sister Eva and has no time for any dating or meeting new people. When Eva and Abi’s best friend, Ros, plan up to have Abi apply to be part of this new reality show, Abi is hesitant…but then decides what does she have to lose. Will she meet her Mr. Right….

Can I say I love Abi and Finn together, their attraction is sizzling, even at first Finn being hot and cold…trying to keep Abi at an arms length and not get to close…I was rooting for them from page 1. Such a great contemporary romance that gave me all the feels of romance, banter and sizzle… and I am totally looking forward to reading more from this author for sure!!

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Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta's Insects)Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoy Lois Wickstrom’s books not only the adult in me but also for my great niece’s and nephew as well. As we open up the book, we learn that Loretta and her family have a big garden to take care of so they can have food for the winter. Loretta tries hard to make sure no critters take their food from the garden. Loretta finds these ladybugs and we journey to find out how ladybugs are beneficial to gardens.

This story really captures learning all about ladybugs, even I learned things I did not know myself and curiosity. The story is enjoyable for all ages.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you love a great sports, second chance romance that was a slow burn (for me) I would definitely recommend this book highly! This author is new to me and I love sports romance books, especially a hockey romance.

Beckett Miller is a hot shot NHL player who loves hockey, booze, drugs and women. When Beckett’s life spins out of control off the ice, his hockey career is threatened. Paige Anderson has it all….successful business, loving husband and wonderful life….or so she thinks. When Beckett initially meets Paige to sell his house to make money, putting two and two together they knew each other in their college years. Paige’s marriage is in shambles and Beckett’s hockey profession and they are there to lean on each other through the ups and downs…and sparks fly hard in that process between Paige and Beckett…but when an ugly scandal shows its head…will Paige and Beckett survive knowing the past can come back and haunt Beckett?

This book was so much a roller coaster of emotions. I was rooting for Beckett and Paige and their story..but I can say at times I wanted to shake Paige! This book has romance, scandal and a second chance for love and true happiness. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, Sweet, small town second chance holiday romance that I totally loved every page.

When Ginny takes time off during the holiday’s to head home from New York to Buckeye Falls to help her father during his hip surgery the one thing she does not want is to run into her ex-husband, Max. Both Max and Ginny are career driven..and when both Max and Ginny are successful their marriage ended up falling apart. Max never stopped loving Ginny, even though she had big career dreams in New York. With the love and support of the entire population of Buckeye Falls, will Ginny and Max reconcile and fall back in love and pick up where things were left?

I loved this story so much. It gave me all the feels of love, joy, second chances and support with everyone of the characters that love Max and Ginny. I am overjoyed to know there is a 2nd book coming and I cannot wait!!!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very good fantasy book by a new author to me! This is my first book that I have read, and while I struggled a bit due to this being book # 3 in the series to pick up, this ended up overall a great book. I am definitely going to circle back and start this series from the beginning to get the full story of characters.

This story is magical, unique powers but also touches on race and betrayal for sure. I couldn’t possibly imagine wanting to destroy someone or vice versa due to the color of their skin…..the author does such a great job on this.

Soraya is the leader of “The Circle”….trying to plan and keep everyone safe….especially from the likes of Shawn Kites who owns DNAgen Biolab and has so much hate over his heritage. Will Soraya be able to keep The Circle safe?

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoyable contemporary romance between two people whom are trying to find their way….with some family past that continues to hurt.

Lily, down on her luck with a job and not going anywhere in life, decides to pick up and leave for a little hardware shop in Bluestone that her late estranged father left her. Lily wants to work hard to be successful and also put together pieces of a puzzle on why her father left. When Lily runs into Jake, a local cowboy with stunning looks..at first the banter of back and forth…Lily did not want any relationship let alone to get to know Jake. Lily has bad luck in romance, Jake never had a long term romance…but when they finally left down their guard….the chemistry and sparks ignite. All Jake needs to do is tell Lily how he feels and prove to her he is not just the same type of guy she is used to dating….but will Lily trust again in Jake?

This is definitely an emotional roller coaster of romance, heartbreak, family drama and sizzle all wrapped up in a small town romance. This story is very enjoyable and I really loved both Jake and Lily…as I was rooting for them for a HEA…I am already looking forward to book #2!

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The Coin Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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5 Stars  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a great story and already looming forward to checking out more of this series!

Set in the beautiful French Rivera ..this fast paced story all about a “Coin”…that Gabriela finds on her own not realizing the implications of this find. Richard Harrison is set to see the coin and protect Gabriela… stakes are high for sure!

Secrets, agendas, thriller….. I enjoyed this listen and definitely cannot wait to discover more!