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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom and Milagros Darling – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Xenia Navarro and the Magic AntsXenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This story is different than what I am used to by this author, but this story was very good, a bit heartbreaking and sad but also intriguing with a little sci fi included.

Xenia lives in Pennsylvania along with her mother and brother. Trying to be cautious and careful, Xenia’s mother is undocumented living in the United States. Unfortunately, Xenia’s world comes crashing when her mother is arrested due to being undocumented and faces deportation. Xenia and her brother must live with their aunt and uncle…..and all Xenia wants is her mama back and also to do well in her school science fair so she may win a trip to Hershey Amusement Park. Strange occurrences happen when Xenia and her cousin try their science experiment for the fair that includes sunflowers and ants! Will these ants help out with Xenia science experiment?

This was a very unique story and while the subject of deportation is difficult, especially when a parent has to leave their children behind, the author does a great job on the portrayal of this matter.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a fantastic story and I just loved the overall feeling of magic, family, imagination and life lessons. The story is geared from ages 9-12 but truly this story can be enjoyed for the young and the young at heart (like me). I am already eagerly waiting for more in The Brass Ring series. Highly recommend read and just overall wonderful story.

Russell is trying to survive 5th grade so he can make it to middle school. With his grandfather living with the family, an unruly bully on his heels and some family drama….all Russell wants is to grown up and become a firefighter. When a daily outing with his grandfather to the local carousel takes Russell and his grandfather on a magical journey, Russell learns new challenges may make or break from him wanting to become the firefighter he wants one day.

As each journey on the Magic Carousel embarks on just a new adventure for Russell, he will learn not only to be brave when he thinks he cannot but to also make his grandfather happy.

Magical wonderful story……..I cannot wait to see where the Magic Carousel takes me next.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Liz's Road TripLiz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Heartwarming, adventure, friendship, discovery, secrets, healing and romance….this was a fantastic story that gave me so many feels and I could not get enough. I highly recommend this book so much and it is one of my favorite reads by far.

Liz Evans hits the road to embark on a journey that takes her from Colorado to Palm Beach wanting to carry out her grandmother’s wishes to the end. With a crazy cat in tow, the surprise discovery and secrets when Liz finds out that her grandmother was a big Star in Hollywood! When Liz meets a good friend of her grandmother, Mark, whom has been living in her Florida mansion……Liz navigates to get to know people who knew her grandmother including Mark. Will Liz learn and embrace this new life journey?

Wonderfully written….give this story a try, you will not be disappointed.

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Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Granting KatelynGranting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Granting Katelyn is Book #2 in the Sweet Valley Series and while this book can be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading this series in order as this series is fantastic for any romance lover like me. This story of Katelyn and Grant gave me drama, age gap (which I LOVE), heartbreak, healing, romance and a roller coaster of emotions with definite ups and downs. This was a great story.

Katelyn Sullivan has a love for helping horses as a equine therapist and is very good at what she does. She is tough as nails, no nonsense and not afraid to back down……she is given a chance to help a very an injured horse with recovery due to an accident…..but butting heads with Grant Tennyson is not on her agenda. Grant Tennyson is grumpy, grouchy and overall comes across rude. He is under a lot of pressure from his father, Ian, to make sure their farm is run smoothly and also making sure that Katelyn does her job to help with Hugh’s recovery. As the layers are slowly peeled away when Katelyn and Grant get to know each other, the spark comes from within…but Grant knows he should not have any feelings toward Katelyn as his father wants only the best for Grant, including a wife. What happens when the matters of the heart comes to blows with family obligations that are just unreasonable from a high powered father like Ian Tennyson.

This is a great story. I highly recommend and many parts really pulled at my heart strings, especially Grant’s history and back story. The author does such a great job on storytelling as this book was very hard to put down. Looking forward to Laney’s story next!

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Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Lilly Tames Her WorriesLilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lilly is a young girl who is ready to head back to school but forgets her best friend, her stuffed bunny Hun Bun. Lilly is nervous with her “heebie-jeebies” on what to do and how she can go about her day at school without her stuffed bunny, Hun Bun.

With different ways to help Lilly when she feels this way, Lilly learns from the school nurse and a new friend, Noah, how to cope when her “heebie-jeebies” come back and make her feel nervous all over again.

This is a beautifully illustrated book that is a great teaching story as well. I loved how the author explained in the story to Lilly the different ideas on how to overcome her worries. While this book -is for ages 7-10, I believe this is a great story for all ages, I even learned some different ways to help me with my worries too. Wonderful book.

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4)Love Shots by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a sweet, friends to lovers, contemporary romance with drama, angst and love and everything that I love about a good romance story. Love Shots is book 4 in the Bluestone Series, and while this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading this series in order.

Summer comes back to Bluestone to claim what she thought was taking her grandfather’s bar, but instead, a friend that she grew up with bought it. When Summer finds out, the whiskey goes flying and anger ensues. Summer is trying to pick up pieces of her broken life and wants to feel safe. As Summer gets to know Teddy again….sparks fly….even if danger may be lurking.

Teddy is retired from the Navy SEALs and living his life as a bar owner in Bluestone. What he does not expect is Summer to come flying back in to his life as they knew each other from so many years ago. Knowing he missed his chance prior to joining the Navy, will Teddy get to know Summer again and tell her his feelings that he has been holding on from so many years? Will Teddy be there for Summer when she needs him the most, especially when her past comes back to haunt her?

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Softest TouchSoftest Touch by Adina D. Grey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sweet, forbidden contemporary romance that is totally swoon worthy. I enjoyed this story so much and the sizzle between Derek and Melinda…which did not get off on the right foot…I loved every page. Derek learns never to judge a book by its cover….as Melinda takes him by surprise with her wit and no backing down from his initial unkind words.

It is hard in the fashion business to be successful, but Derek has what it takes being owner of Wilson Creations that is built on success. Needing a new assistant, Melinda is hired to be the assistant that Derek needs, but initially he is cold and was outspoken that Melinda does not have what it takes to be his assistant. With each day working with each other, Derek and Melinda have more than just a working relationship, their connection runs deeper as they both push each other to be better in the fashion industry. Will Derek and Melinda find their HEA that they always longed for?

This is a wonderful romance story that I could not get enough of. This is my first book from this author and I am already looking forward to reading more from her.

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2)Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was anticipating this book after reading book 1 in this series and it definitely did not disappoint. I highly recommend reading book 1 first as this story picks up where the first book ended. Be ready for emotional roller coaster ride with shifters, vampires, angst, drama, mystery, spark and sizzle.

Tamaska and Kodiak are back, still trying to find a missing blood opal…knowing that the vampires have it in their hands. Between trying to find the missing blood opal, Tamaska is harboring some angered feeling toward Kodiak when she finds out who he really is…..a wolf shifter..especially after being intimate with him and Tamaska. The spark between Tamaska and Kodiak is truly undeniable, but they need to work together to obtain the missing blood opal before it is to late and it is used for reasons that can be deadly. Will Tamaska and Kodiak be able to find the missing blood opal and Tamaska get the revenge she is seeking when her own best friend was murdered by the hands of vampires? Can Kodiak protect his pack and protect Tamaska too…even though she is human?

This is a great read and I cannot wait to continue this series.

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Deadly Vengeance (The Vaccaro Empire Collection Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Deadly Vengeance (The Vaccaro Empire Collection Book 2)Deadly Vengeance by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dark, raw, gritty, vengeance, secrets….chemistry off the charts. This book was fantastic.
Deadly Vengeance is book 2 in the Vaccaro Empire series, and I totally recommend reading book 1 first then continuing onto to this story. Fasten your seat belts…this was one roller coaster ride with twists and turns and I loved every minute. I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but I LOVED this book….wow….

Luca finds out the hard way about his birth right….after his mother passes away, Luca finds himself putting pieces of a puzzle into find out whom is father was. When Luca finds himself drawn to being his father’s son….vengeance on his mind…taking what the Vaccaro family took from him. The methodical planning that went into his eye on the prize…the Vaccaro’s daughter…Valenzia.

Valenzia find hard truths about her own parents…they are not whom they seem. Mafia and murder shaking Valenzia to the core after reading some information by her own mother, Valenzia searches for answers on arrival mafia family. Valenzia never suspected she would be part of a plan that Luca had in store for her. Valenzia is taken by Luca as captive.

The spark and sizzle between Luca and Valenzia is truly undeniable…what happens to Luca and Valenzia knowing their families have so many secrets and a need for revenge….

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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FirewallFirewall by Jessica Mehring
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very enjoyable story with romance, drama, suspense and twists and turns I did not see coming. The angst and chemistry between Angus and Veronica….off the charts…even when they both are not looking for any type of relationship. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a great read.

Veronica Clark is a very smart IT professional, working for a financial company. She ensures there is no security breaches of data and is on top of her game at all times. When investigating a server, something is off. Veronica senses this and finds a computer chip that holds some very valuable information. Someone is after Veronica after she takes the chip and has to run for her life. Who is after Veronica…..

Angus Miller is a firefighter and is really focused to being the best…..Angus is also Cara’s brother whom happens to be best friends with Veronica. When Veronica’s life is on the line over a security breach and missing computer chip……Cara has Angus be with Veronica to protect her. With some very bad people hot on their tails, will Angus be able to save Veronica before it is to late?

The plot is fantastic and this story kept me at the edge of my seat. Great story.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Guardsman is book 2 in the Olympic Peninsula series and this was a very enjoyable story. I highly recommend listening to book one, so you can get a backstory on the characters, especially Liam. I also enjoyed that the narrator of this audiobook is also the author as well.

Liam Ryan was originally presumed dead after being caught an explosion in Israel. His twin sister, Ali, never give up hope that he was still alive. When a private investigator finds Liam, Theresa, who is Joe’s sister, brings Liam home. Liam tries to adjust to being “home” with Ali and Joe….while Theresa has her eyes set on Liam. Deep down, Theresa thinks Liam is stunning and she is intrigued.

Sparks fly between Liam and Teresa even when Liam does not want to admit it at first… but when strange occurrences start happening to Teresa, will Liam be there when she needs him the most?

This is a very good story with suspense, romance and intrigue. I am already looking forward to more from this author.