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Zibs for Sale (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast (I am an Alien)Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another adventure awaits with Shirl and Eee-ahh! Buzzing sound on Shirl’s radio one would think maybe that an alien would be trying to contact Earth. The familiar song to Eee-aah knows this is for Zibs. When Shirl and Eee-ahh travel to finally be able to eat some Zibs….Ba-Kerr is not to happy that they believe that Shirl stole her Zib…but we learn that teamwork is the way.

This is a fun children’s story that can be enjoyed for young and old. I love the colorful illustrations and always look forward to the adventures of Shirl and Eee-ahh. Learning to help one another is a lesson we can all learn….

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Faking the Fall is book #4 in the Buckeye Falls series and it was everything that I love about this series. love, banter, fake dating, meddling townfolk, small town sweet romance and just overall great story. While this book could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning to get to know the characters that are in each book.

What can honestly happen with a proposition of “fake dating”….beside maybe getting the gossip crew to back off only having good intentions. Alice is back in Buckeye Falls trying to figure out her next steps in life. Having a reputation to hold up being the mayor’s brother and parents who are busy with town social events…..never thought to meet someone that gives her some spark. James is new to town already embracing his life in Buckeye Falls…but also trying to piece together his life after a divorce and hoping to get a spark of inspiration again in his art. When James meets a green eyed beauty in Alice…the inspiration starts…..When the gossip train comes barreling in…..Alice proposes to James to “fake date”….but what happens when true feelings come into play…….

Definitely read and find out!! You will not be disappointed.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, beautiful story that spans a few years in the making. Good things take time and this is definitely the story of Brian and Amanda. I loved this book with my every that I have….friendship, drama, secrets, romance and definite roller coaster of emotions with a few tears. This story broke me a bit… I highly recommend this read.

Mr. Batchelor, Brian Fox does not do relationships. He believes he is totally content on being single forever…and forever guarding his heart with high walls that are hard to penetrate. When he meets this beautiful lady at his club, not knowing that he finds out that she is the sister of his best friend. Amanda returns home to Boston to try and make it on her own with her own business of having her own fashion boutique. What Amanda does not expect is to experience the undeniable chemistry between her and Brian from the start. Brian puts on all stops not to date or be in any romantic relationship with Amanda due to her being her best friends sister……..just remaining strictly friends. Years pass and the courage of Brian taking a leap of faith to go beyond that friendship with Amanda forms this beautiful love between them….but Brian cannot let go of a secret that he has been hiding, afraid to being vulnerable….but when a harsh reality of a potential medical issue and loss…..Brian pushes away people that he truly loves especially Amanda. Will grief and sadness overcomes Brian or will the power of love and strength bond Brian and Amanda that will never break….

Definitely read and find out………..this was a fantastic story……

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

You can never read a holiday Christmas story to early…and this book gives you all the feels that of Christmas of friendship, hope, forgiveness, magic, love and Cheer! I really enjoyed this story and I cannot wait to see what is next from this author.

Holly Claus is focused at her job on hand, making sure she is collecting Cheer to help with using it back at home, the North Pole. Holly has visited many places where her job takes her, while visiting her friend in Finland, she sees a flyer about a up and coming festival in Emerald Hollow, Oregon. Holly takes a chance to visit this little town, not expecting to fall in love with everything it has to offer. Holly meets Ash Hayes in the midst…and sparks fly between the two….but both are initially in denial of their feelings. Ash is busy, being a business owner and trying to get the holiday festival up to peak….but slowly his walls around is heart start to fall the more he spends time with Holly. What Ash does not know is who Holly truly is or where she is from. When Holly’s Cheer goes into chaos…will she be able to save Christmas and be honest with Ash of who she truly is?

This is a sweet story that was very enjoyable and just what I needed :).

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was waiting in sheer anticipation for this continuation of Aspen and Phoenix’s story as this book picks up where Cruel Hate ends….and my gosh. Starting right from the first page 1 my heart was beating so fast, not knowing where the story will take me and I could not put it down. I love Aspen and Phoenix so much…giving me all the feels that I love about this series….passion, secrets, drama, lies, angst and sizzle.

The odds are totally against Phoenix and Aspen, from an unplanned pregnancy, juggling college work, family drama and Phoenix being determined to make his shot at the NFL. When an unfortunate event leads down a path of struggle and determination and opening up family wounds and secrets, will Aspen and Phoenix make their own choices in life and in process of becoming parents and not be influenced by money and greed………

I do not want to give any spoilers away as I could talk about this book forever…but I highly recommend reading this series right from the beginning to get to know all the characters and the progression of the story-line right from the start. I cannot wait until the next installment to know what happens to Shane and his story…

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fantastic cozy mystery that was a quick and easy read and very enjoyable. Mystery, suspense and a few twists and turns I did not see coming…and I love that about this story.

Eve Sawyer is back and on holiday break from college looking forward to spending time with her mom and her friends. When Eve’s friend, Cassidy, is house sitting for her aunt..she invites Eve and their friend Randall to join in for a mini away from home holiday vacation. Nothing can spoil this fun time away, except when a retired cop and his retired cadaver dog stumble upon a body hanging from a tree in the back yard of Cassidy aunt’s house that she is house sitting for. So many fingers pointing in different directions on whom may be responsible for the death of a man….Eve Sawyer vows to find out whom killed this individual…..

Will Eve find out and solve this case or will the person who may have been involved never be caught….definitely read and find out.

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ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Alterations / Game Changer / Primal Will (Alterations #1-3)Alterations / Game Changer / Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Intriguing, suspenseful and interesting sci fi trilogy that was quite enjoyable. This is a perfect box set and the books are meant to be read as a series and definitely not a stand alone.

This series of events from the books has Dr. Kite offering an implant to help and where we meet
Gigi, Lilly and Ellen. This implants alters/changes they way they see them-self. Ellen is trying desperately to lose weight and feel good about herself, Gigi is looking for love and Lilly trying to get through her feelings from a divorce. With Dr. Kite’s game changing offer….will this help Ellen, Lilly and Gigi….until he finds out there is some defects in the microchips…

As the story continues in book 2, the ladies try and move on with their life, making sense of it all. You get more from Lilly, Gigi and Ellen as they navigate their next steps…..what is Dr. Kite up to next…..and the epic conclusion in book 3 find out what happens to the end……definitely a roller coaster ride of twists and turns ………

Great trilogy and highly recommended!

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Art, deception, murder, intrigue, suspense, mystery…..this is book 2 in the Trentbridge Tales and another enjoyable book by Lee Wood. I knew after reading the first book, I needed to read the 2nd installment of this series. This may be read as a stand alone, but I do recommend reading the first book as James Sheldon is now our investigator….

Peter Winston-Moore is just looking for a break in life….trying to make money….when he discovers an art piece in a store that you would never find a masterpiece in…his luck is changing….or is it? Once he has this and word gets out….then hunt is on..how did Peter get his hands on this masterpiece from Picasso? When murder is involved, James Sheldon is the investigator to figure out the pieces to this mystery….but we all know everyone has their secrets…

Will James Sheldon figure out whom is responsible for murder before it is to late??

Definitely read and find out! Very intriguing and looking forward the next book in the series.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Great start to a new series!! Mr. Wimp is a short novella that was very enjoyable, relatable and the author did a fantastic job with details that did not seem rushed… I am already looking forward to the next novellas that will be out monthly. Loving Bella’s character as she has courage to speak her mind especially when she realizes she is losing herself in the process of a marriage that is not quite what it seems. I cannot wait to see what happens next!!

Bella’s world comes to a screeching halt when out of the blue her husband of twelve years decides to end their marriage. Bella learns hard truth’s to this end with lies and deceit. With wonderful friends that help Bella along the way and support from her parents, Bella finally lets all of her anger and hurt out and finds herself again step by step…..

Looking forward to next novella with what is in store for Bella and her moving on with her life….Wonderful novella!!

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a wonderful and sweet contemporary romance that I loved from beginning to end. This is a new author to me and I am looking forward to more from this author. Romance, drama, angst, love, fear with spark and sizzle giving me all the feels that I love reading a romance book. Two beautiful souls that were a bit broken with their past that come together in different circumstances.

Morgan is a single dad and a CEO of his own protective service company. Trying to do right for his daughter, Ciara, he does everything to protect Ciara at all costs….even from Ciara’s mother and Morgan’s ex….she spells nothing but trouble. Morgan needs someone to help take care of Ciara while he balances home and job on his own…

Blake is down on her luck, recently losing her job at local university and trying to navigate what is next on the horizon. When Blake’s brother offers Morgan to meet Blake to see if she can help with being Ciara’s nanny…Blake takes up the opportunity as temporary employment until she receives another offer at another university teaching.

When sparks start to fly between Blake and Morgan and passion takes over….there is also hesitation. The past haunting both Blake and Morgan. When Morgan’s ex threatens to take Ciara from him and Blake has a once in a lifetime opportunity come her way….what happens when communication is blurred until courage takes over and Morgan and Blake clear the air of what they really want…

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonderful fantasy story that is perfect to listen to. Magic, mayhem, drama, danger and suspense that had me totally engaged listening to see what happens next.

Ian Troy is a bounty hunter that is living in exile…paying the price of war. When his past comes crashing in will Ian Troy protect his people and land within his magic when he sworn off to use it…..

Wonderful story and looking forward to listening to more.

When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

When We Fell AgainWhen We Fell Again by Julie Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful second chance contemporary romance story that I really loved. This is a new author to me and I was excited to jump right in and start turning the pages. When We Fell again gave me all the feels that I love about reading romance…….angst, second chances, spark and sizzle and the emotional roller coaster that this story of Jordan and Alexis go through.

Jordan and Alexis knew each other years ago during their time at the university…but jealousy leads into a total break up that left each of them in different directions. When Jordan and his band are now up touring again after a long break…..their new tour manager is none other than Alexis. The reunion of Jordan and Alexis at first is a bit cold….still thinking about their hurt past and their break up. When Jordan sustains an injury and Alexis has to help monitor medication and keep him on track…. past truths come out that are not easy……

Will Jordan and Alexis’ love for each other come back…or will jealousy come between them again.

Definitely read and find out!! I really loved this story and I am looking forward to more from this author!

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Insightful and mind blowing…..this book made me learn and think. I know a little bit about nuclear weapons but definitely got a closer look and deeper than I could possibly imagine. The author did a great job teaching and explaining while I was reading to simplify for me to understand.

This book is very eye opening….

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a great book!! I really enjoyed Killer Blonde but this story had me at the edge of my seat! While you can read this as a standalone I recommend reading Killer Blonde….and Detective Cade is back!! Cat and mouse, mystery, suspense/thriller, crime….

Detective Cade Dawkins is back after stopping a serial killer….but the tides are turning after he is notified of a website that has Cade on their radar….this website is serial killers now targeting him. Once this notice is out whom will outsmart whom? Will Cade be more in danger or will the killers get him before it is to late!!

Another great read and I cannot wait to read more!!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a very good cat and mouse crime thriller that felt like this could happen in real life. Murder, mystery, mayhem, danger, twists and turns and some intense moments….the thrill of the kill by this mystery serial killer and the detective whom is out to track them down…..

Someone is out to and has their eyes on tall, beautiful blonde women and to make a statement and end their life. Planning, stalking and the methods…one by one, women are dying. Detective Cade Dawkins is highly known and out to put an end to this killer. Will Detective Cade find this serial killer before more it is to late or will the killer outwit the law.

Great read and highly recommended….looking forward to more from this author!

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a wonderful sweet second chance small town romance that I loved every minute listening to.

Chase and Katie were high school sweethearts years ago and now when a friend is getting married … Chase and Katie are paired up as each others plus one. Chase is still bitter how things ended and Katie has regrets making decisions that changed the course between them years ago. The spark between Chase and Katie never died ….and a second chance is what they need…

Wonderful story, sweet and clean….. highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loved this YA Romance story that gives me all the feels that I love about reading….. romance, drama, angst, changes, grace…this story of Mina and Wes was fantastic.

Can you know when you are young if you truly know who your soulmate could be? The feelings between Mina and Wes share this…..growing up Mina was bullied at school for thrift store clothing and rumors about her mom and growing up poor….Wes enters the same school where Mina attends and 5th grade year turned better when Mina met Wes. Being inseparable for 2 years, Mina and Wes had each other…but then Wes leaves the school with no warning, leaving Mina broken hearted. Five years pass, Mina at a new school, new last name and new outlook……everyone looking to her as the Queen Bee…until Wes comes back into her life. At first, Mina is determined that no one knows where she came from, thinking Wes may spill her past…but Mina has her eyes wide open when Wes truly sees who she is….Wes struggles with his past as well and easily pushes and pulls Mina…but will Wes and Mina fine their HEA after being apart for so long and secrets that they keep?

This is a great story, I loved every page.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic!! This is book 2 in The Crowned Hearts Series and I highly recommend reading book 1 as characters tie into the 2nd book. Lev and Daphne gave me so many feels that I love about romance……banter and loyalty with definite spark and sizzle with chemistry off the charts, secrets, betrayal, twists and turn but also family and true friendship.

Lev and Daphne have this love/hate back and forth about them since their best friends Fyn and Bridget got married. Lev is a guard for Prince Fyn and all business…broody and serious while Daphne is a no holds barred no filter American girl. When Lev and Daphne get together for some fun, the sparks totally fly between them, but after it is said and done….they want nothing to do with each other. Things get more complex between them when they meet again in different circumstances that turns into having rules…….leading into Lev finding family secrets that come out that can lead both him and Daphne into danger……

Highly recommended read and I just cannot get enough of Lev and Daphne’s story and their character growth….loved this book.

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Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Well Hello Master Campania! This is Book 7 in the Masters of the Consulate series, and if you love vampires, witches, magic, danger with spark and sizzle….I highly recommend this series and this book. Sylvia Black knows how to pull me into this dark world and I cannot get enough…..

Master Campania is on a mission, that mission is to locate some witches whom will help him find rogue vampires. Trouble is brewing for sure. When Campania locates a group of witches that step away from their coven hoping for a better life, Campania approaches in need of information…what he did not bargain for was a witch that is full of spunk and sass….Willow, whom initially lies to him….and he is back for her. Campania is on a focused mission to find these rogues, but is completely drawn to Willow…knowing she is a witch and he is a pureblood…and not a good mix. Danger is upon..but will Campania be there for Willow when she needs him…

I highly recommend this series and I am already anticipating eagerly more!!

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Mother's ThreatThe Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another fantastic book from this author…I loved this story right from the start. Fast paced, suspense, intrigue, secrets, crime drama that had me at the edge of my seat of what will happen next…

Violet Cleveland is owner and head of a security business that she is proud to start up. When Violet is approached to be security for a big corporation and their big meeting will take place right in their small town, but this meeting is also bringing out people whom oppose to this meeting. Talks about protests coming..but the Violet’s surprise the ring leader is her own mother, Daisy. Violet wants to not only protect her client but the town as well and lets the mayor and chief of police in on what may happen only to get ignored multiple times. Daisy brings mayhem at every corner and Violet desperately tries to stay ahead that no one is hurt. Will Violet be able to protect her client like she promise or will Daisy and her followers protests turn an ugly corner?

This is a fantastic read and I highly recommend. The characters are fantastic and I loved how strong Violet was even when her own mother took advantage of her….and the relationship they had.
Can I just say I also loved the bar owners in this story as well…….made me smile…..

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Eee-ahh and Shirl are back with a Rocketship Made of Stars. This book is fun, imaginative, educational and the illustrations were colorful and engaging. I really enjoyed this book and although this is for ages 4-8, I believe this story can be enjoyed by the young and the young at heart like me.

Eee-ahh is back on earth and is so happy that she goes to school with Shirl one day so she may hear stories. Eee-ahh meets new friends along the way and also learns all about stars and constellations. Shirl and her friends learn about where Eee-ahh and her stars.

This is a cute, fun story. Loving the learning aspect with all sorts of constellations and what each of them mean.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this story….the boys are back!! Jon and Frank Reed are on another journey while attending a school for the Perceptually Gifted …this time Zodiac Games are on the horizon. While trying to hone in on their gifts and learning how to use them, Jon and Frank also want to participate in the Zodiac Games and bring home a win for their house. When strange things happen….there are so many questions….this shadowy figure is causing some problem….Jon is seeing this questionable figure and feels like he cannot tell anyone to help while having issues sleeping as well…and sickness is hitting the students, will Jon and Frank be able to figure out what is happening with this and also what is going on with this shadowy figure that Jon can see that haunts him…

This book was a fun read full of gifts, mystery, adventure and magic. I highly recommend reading
book 1 as you get to know the characters and continue into this story.

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I could not wait to read this book since I loved the first book so much and it definitely did not disappoint! While this book could be read as a stand alone, I definitely recommend reading this series in order, you get to know the characters….and picking up heading to Ireland…Con and Neve are on their next venture…danger, intrigue, suspense, drama and roller coaster that emotions that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Con and Neve are asked to be of assistance for Con’s brother Eamonn, asking for medical help and advise for his fiancee, Ciara. Unfortunately, Ciara is troubled by these nightmares that lead to self harm. When the pieces of the puzzle start coming together….Ciara’s condition leads to these video gaming and a cult is in need of a sacrifice. Con and Neve are trying to navigate danger that is around every corner and help Ciara and the evil that lurks.

I highly recommend this book…..kept me at the edge of my seat and very enjoyable and hard to put down!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this story….the boys are back!! Jon and Frank Reed are on another journey while attending a school for the Perceptually Gifted …this time Zodiac Games are on the horizon. While trying to hone in on their gifts and learning how to use them, Jon and Frank also want to participate in the Zodiac Games and bring home a win for their house. When strange things happen….there are so many questions….this shadowy figure is causing some problem….Jon is seeing this questionable figure and feels like he cannot tell anyone to help while having issues sleeping as well…and sickness is hitting the students, will Jon and Frank be able to figure out what is happening with this and also what is going on with this shadowy figure that Jon can see that haunts him…

This book was a fun read full of gifts, mystery, adventure and magic. I highly recommend reading
book 1 as you get to know the characters and continue into this story.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I cannot say enough about this author and the talent she brings to her writing. I love this series with my every being, I highly recommend reading this series in order as characters are intertwined in each book and definitely read the prequel as well to Phoenix and Aspen’s beginning.

Phoenix and Aspen give me the push and pull, hot and cold, off and on, spark and sizzle, yes and no… mixed in with drama, fear, jealousy, secrets, chemistry that they are both denying….it is hard to hide how much I loved this story from beginning to end.

Unplanned surprise pregnancy can put a different perspective on what you believe your life should turn out…this happens to Phoenix and Aspen. Phoenix is focused and his mindset is completely on being successful playing football in college that he makes it to the NFL. Aspen has dreams too, artist at heart, opening up a business with her sister. Trying to figure out the next steps, Aspen and Phoenix believe that the only thing they have in common is their baby on the way…but they have more in common than they realize. Between all the family drama they each have they also have to deal with jealousy and bullying toward Aspen. Will Phoenix be there for Aspen when she needs him the most or if any future they can possibly even have…especially when Phoenix’s grandad has plans for him as well?

I am already counting down the days when Book #6 comes out….I am already anxiously awaiting with anticipation after this story ended…..

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars

Wow, what a story….captured me right from the beginning. Gutted feelings, sadness at parts, drama, anger, love, healing and the sense of family and nurturing. I highly recommend this book…it takes you on a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows.

Julie Mercer is trying to pick up the pieces after her brother and sister in law pass away due to an accident and is now the guardian of four year old twins, Mikey and Lucy. Julie never really wanted to be a mother, but life threw her a wrench and now she is figuring everything out between balancing her job and the twins, questioning herself can she do this. Lucy throwing tantrums if things are not done “right” in her eyes and Mikey not talking at all…the trauma that these children endured has been difficult. When Grant, who is Julie’s sister in laws brother, makes an unexpected visit, Julie is not sure if there is more why he suddenly shows up.

As Julie and Grant navigate the death of her brother and his sister, they find that being there for Mikey and Lucy and for each other can be something special.

This is a great story and I highly recommend this read.

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I continue to love hard on this series so much. This paranormal romance gives me all the feels that I love with drama, romance, vampires, shifters and the continue search for the Blood Opal. The back and forth between Alpha Kodiak and Tamaska still continues all with one purpose…kill the vampires. I highly recommend reading this series in order as this story picks up after the ending of book 2.

Tamaska and Kodiak are still fighting against the evil vampires as the Shadow Pack suffered loss and the vampires are still relentless to take Tamaska for their own use. Changes within the pack are coming, but not everyone wants to be on board. So many of the pack believe that Tamaska is the issues and why so much blood is shed…and Tamaska feels bad for everything that is happening. Kodiak will stop at nothing to make Tamaska his as his mate, with conversations of changing Tamaska as a shifter. So many questions arise as well as secrets being kept from Tamaska. There is something special about her….

Will Kodiak become the leader that the Shadow Pack needs and also keep Tamaska as his own or wil the vampires have their way and will Tamaska be there when Kodiak needs her the most.

Great series..I highly recommend so much! I am so excited there will be another book in this series!

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars 🌟🌟🌟

This is a good, contemporary romance that is filled with drama, a bit of humor banter, love with some twists and turns….the only thing that was difficult for me was it took at bit to get into the story. I enjoyed some of characters, especially Mia’s granny (she was a hoot) and Mitch, I was hoping Mia was a bit of a stronger character.

Mia and Mitch known each from years ago, now that Mia is back in Kentucky to start over as she become a widow at an early age. Mia is in need of Mitch’s help with an assignment she has at University and sparks have always been there between them. When Mitch’s fiancee, Lacey, tries to keep Mia and Mitch apart….drama ensues and erupts. Will Lacey’s ways keep Mitch and Mia from being friends or possibly more if Lacey keeps spinning her web of deceit.

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A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Rainbow Like YouA Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a read that was filled with different emotions, drama, past hurt, loss but also friendship that Adrian and Hastings have is to me that means just so much. Mixing up a rock star with teenage hitchhiker….the characters really bring to life true connection while they battle their issues.

Adrian is famous for being lead singer in the band, but after taking a year off, heading out on the road has not been easy. Mentally and emotionally struggling…never expecting to find out he has a stowaway on his tour bus. Hastings is a teenager who believes that Adrian and his tour bus can take her home in route back to New Orleans. Adrian is hesitant at first, but when Hastings and Adrian get to know each more, their friends comes in full circle…

This is a great book, the characters were fantastic as well as the author’s storytelling.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love a fairy-tale romance that gives me sugar and spice and everything very nice with a bit of drama, forbidden romance, some spicy scenes, and a little bit of twist I did not see coming. this was a fantastic read that I loved every moment and I cannot wait to dive into the next book.

Every little girl dreams on marrying her own Prince Charming….little did Bridget know while on a girls vacation that she would meet her own prince without really knowing he was a true prince. Bridget is reeling on a past relationship that left her feeling unworthy as her ex-fiancee has other plans of being a cheater. Bridget ends up on a secluded part of the beach where she is vacationing and meets Fyn. Their instant connection ends up being the fun she needed…..

Fyn meets Bridget at the Royal Family private beach area, but after talking to her, he realizes that she does not know his true identity. The easy conversation between them turns into more…not to say when the guards come for him, Bridget finding out who he truly is. Fyn is drawn to Bridget for who she is and the spark they have that is truly undeniable.

When Fyn and Bridget try and make a go of their forbidden relationship, things turn bumpy for them along with violence that is happening in the county that Fyn loves dearly. With political scrutiny that his family is facing will Fyn be able to balance between his duty to his people and his love for Bridget?

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