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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book truly captured my heart right from the start, I love anything regarding Fae and the cover was so beautifully illustrated I could not say no to starting this series! The beauty of the world of the Fae came out alive, and the characters were so real and wonderful, especially Titania she is someone who had so much growth at the beginning of the novel and seemed to only grow as I read through!

Titania was more than just a remarkable character. She had lost a lot, and gained as ruler of her kingdom. With a heavy heart she was putting the kingdom’s land best interest first. The path that is destined is not always seemed easiest even with the most light though. She had many options on how to ho about things, but was really was that her true fate and perhaps her stories she knew of within the deep of her land? Would a marriage be her downfall? She was very strong willed and I found she really put her heart in all she did! The book had me hooked as I said right from the start, as I read though, I was more and more under its spell. A lot of things happen, and seriously it made the book so captivating in many ways and I had to keep reading to see what Titania would have to face and endure!

The book was so well written. The characters and as well as the visual aspects of the novel itself, of Titania’s world really came to life for me as a reader. I honestly felt I was in their world as well. I loved it and it was amazing, it was a remarkable book with a story that does not come along often. I for sure will be reading more in the series. This one hooked me and did not let me go. I really think a lot of people would enjoy this amazing author as well as be captivated by this novel as much as I was!

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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Forever: A Diamond Doms NovelForever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The series brought so much feelings truly as things went through. I found the ending for this book, as very satisfying after like say a good night! The feelings I had felt as I read through were real and the novel and the characters it brought to life were more than words can say.

Russell and Gemma were truly remarkable as well as both being two of a kind. They both have their secrets within their souls and their own darkness they keep hidden. Perhaps the truth is they wanted one another more than they ever wanted anyone or well anything? The truth of their secrets prevented them going after what could very well be more than just true passion, but perhaps the thongs keeping them apart were the true things that would bring them together?

For me the characters and the suspenseful drama was freaking amazing. I wont lie, I truly loved the hot sex scenes as well as the BDSM the novel gave willingly with my consent haha. It was freaking good to read and it gave more than just good sex, it gave the drama and as the other things that go with it. It was a thrilling read in more ways than one, I connected with and felt all what the characters did!

This was the ending to the book series. It gave a lot and I mean a lot in more ways than one. It was a novel you could really dive into and feel everything for! It was amazing in more than one way, and it is one that ended really perfect. I highly recommend this amazing author, for sure worth reading!

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The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This novel was the second in the series and I will say I need to go back and read the prior novel. I was very impressed with all components of this novel, inside and out. It gave me a lot, and the visual effects were very much welcomed, the story was not only convincing, but also powerful!

I loved Kailen! He was a total bass ass. He had his battle scars as well. he was a person and character I truly fell for and felt for! He was doing all he could to help his world, no matter at the end what would be left of him, he knew it would all be worth it. He is doing a battle to save his world, which was beautifully as it was described. He was ready for what ever came his way, or was he? He has a fragile heart, his soul mate was lost to him in a very breaking his heart way and he truly felt that he would never love again, as the pain is not bearable enough to endure once again. Perhaps the universe had other plans though?

Talaith was look more than the eyes when Kailen met her, for his eyes saw her soul. Every part of him said that he will not want her or feel for her. Could he deny the true attraction he was feeling despite the promise he made to himself? I loved the drama this book brought as well as the suspense. Rooting for Kailen and Talaith to find the destiny they seemed meant for was me since their first meet. I loved the world of the fantasy this novel delivered. It was brilliant, I can not find a better word to use!

The book was captivating and stunning with descriptions as well as the words of the writing! The book was amazing from start to finish. This was a first time author read for me, I am left wanting to read so much more by this amazing author, and I defiantly will! This book was so good and seriously you need to read this book, for all it is worth and all that it is! Pure brilliance!

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series, with all that is within me, the author always brings together characters that mold perfectly together in more than one way. I love always the work they put into to reach the ending of their books for their characters. This one very much full of heart and a very happy wonderful read!

For me the story meshed super well together in more ways than one. Amelia had had real feelings for her brother’s best friend, Teague for quite some time. She always knew it would be a crime to pursue, but can you really deny matters of the heart? Fate brings them together on a project set for the community. Unexpected to them both is that they both feel something real, and both seemed reluctant to act upon because they both knew what was at risk. Perhaps though this was what was meant to be all along and finally they both were getting the happiness they both so very much deserved.

I loved the characters straight up. I loved more though what came with those characters It be it their interests or more defiantly their pasts. I found back story really made Teague and Amelia whom they were. It made the story so much more powerful and very real. I honestly loved this book.

The book was very well written and it was very well done. I can say i very much enjoyed it and was overly impressed with the writing techniques that brought the story to life! It was a good read, and it really convinced me on all aspects, I would say this is for sure a novel worth reading!

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Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! (Donovan Trait Book 2) by Seelie Kay – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass!Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so well put together, from literally everything and anything that happened through out! I was very much entranced as if a vampire’s spell as I read through it, the things that happened and characters and how they came to be, it was amazing from start to finish! It was a great read, needless to say!

Donovan makes an appearance after his first sighting in the first novel. Vampire and lawyer. Still has sleek mesmerizing appearance that he brought on in the first novel. I defiantly saw character growth with him in more than one way than the first novel! Shirley and him are finally to get married. They were a power couple in the first novel so I really loved seeing them together and trying to live a good life. Drama seems to follow them and something happens that sets the plot of the book into motion!

Things go from happy getting married to a run for their lives and a fight for the future of their family literally. I loved both Donovan and Shirley as well that they stuck to their guns with what they believed and the book really shoed off to me, the importance of family, and how it is truly worth everything, despite any risks that may come from it!

To achieve what they believed they wanted, they really had to defy all odds! The book was rapid action and a lot of good heart felt moments. I seriously was rooting for this power couple to win and beat the tribunal basically at their own game! All in all, the book was a easy and fast paced read. One I could not put down. I was literally hooked from the beginning all the way to the end!

The book was amazing, and written perfectly. With every aspect I could literally think of possible. For me the character growth, especially with Donovan towards the end of the book, really got to my heart. I loved him and Shirly so much and they became even more likable in this amazing novel! If you enjoyed the first one, I truly feel you will love this one just as much! It truly has a spark that keeps going as you read through it, and its very impossible to put down! I highly recommend this book, well worth a read!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a story, a fairy tale really, that really played well with all my emotions. I felt so much when reading this. My heart was heavy through out the reading of this novel. I felt a lot, and I found this book was very well written with such a impact on my soul, it was one that when I finished it, I sat back and reflected on what I had just read, it gave me a feel into my own life, a thing that is healthy for all our souls to do.

La Llorona has always been a folk tale I have always had great interest in. The fear of the story, as well as the worry it brings, always intrigues me. Is it something to get into a mother’s mind to strike fear into her heart or or is it a folk tale to teach us to be afraid of what we do not know or understand? The story itself brings on heavy grief, and to me that was welcomed in truth. I had faced grief through out my life, but it is a part of life, and not something we should ignore. The story itself brought a lot on as I read through the story, there was a lot of aspects added here and there. It was very well written!

I loved how the story was a like a ocean with a crashing wave. From pain to grief to anger…there was much emotions felt on the pages as I read through this. I was left with a heavy heart by time I concluded it. This was a positive experience for sure. I loved how the author made the words and pages flow so easily. It was weaved together as if it was a perfectly constructed spider’s web. The story gave so much and in return I think it was meant to be a book that made us think, I know I certainly did!

I loved the writing skill of this beloved author. I was hooked truly. I had to sit and finish this book really in one sitting. I was entranced by the beauty of the story as well as the captivating words the pages brought to me. The author is truly gifted. I really loved it, and the author is needless to say, very talented in the story they had given to us, the readers. It was remarkable to read this in more ways than one! I think everyone would be benefited to read this story! I highly recommend reading this, in more ways than one!

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good book right from the start, I do enjoy my romances and I certainly do enjoy my steamy stories that defiantly like to bring on the heat like a nicely heated oven. This amazing book certainly did that and then some! It was a book that truly sucked me in, and I could sit back and enjoy my coffee in my peace, and wonder what would happen next with all the characters! And that is exactly what I did!

The characters were so relatable in different ways. Kayla was a awesome character. She was a single mom, but that does not mean she does not have certain things she needs or wants fulfilled. Things a good cup of coffee just can not withhold to do! Throw in Tanner. Sexy, sweet, and a hard worker and has the right thing to squeeze in certain places. (Yes I id enjoy the visual of his perfectly described buns he has in various moments through out reading) The attraction between them is mutual for sure. They both have things going on and both in different ways, and they both know they need to prioritize their ends and their goals they are out doing…but perhaps a good amount of fun and pleasure was in the cards? I mean it is not like feelings or any other drama will come in the way of fun casual sex right?

That is when drama of course happens. Things are good for Tanner and Kayla. Maybe just too good. With every growing touch, or thrust I dare say, maybe just maybe one or both of them is realizing there is more to what makes the sex so good than just sex. Maybe they can not live without the other? Maybe that emptiness in their hearts they felt they need not worry about could finally be filled even if they always felt it was never needed? Sometimes the things you never knew you wanted truly are the things you absolutely needed,…but with good causal sex can cause drama other than catching something that will make your heart flutter…Kayla’s ex returns. I first off thought he was a crappy dad to her daughter. And a horrible person. I wanted him gone. Will be come in the way of Tanner and Kayla’s happiness. Or will the casual friends with benefits grow to be something only the great musicians write about?

The author did a amazing job at this book! The character development was amazing, and I was hooked from the drama to the steamy lustful filled moments, to rooting for a happily ever after by the end! i loved all the feels I had going for me as I read through. It was a well written story and everything molded together perfectly. I defiantly can not wait to read more by this author in the future1 Their ability to craft a great story as they did here, for sure makes them a worth while author to read!

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Love’s Refrain (The Stardust Duet, Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Love's Refrain (The Stardust Duet, #1)Love’s Refrain by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could literally write my own novel about how amazing and great this book was. It was so good and engaging from literally everything the book brought on. I am a die hard romance lover and this one really took the cake if you want my humble opinion! The love story that expanded through out the story was more than just a good time, it was truly remarkable and one you will not forget for sometime!

Kat and Phillip were more than jut a great love story, they had a story that needed to be told, despite and against all odds. Their love was beautiful and gripping in so many different ways. The things they had gone through and through out the hands of time was honestly one of the best love stories I have had the pleasure of reading in some time. I was moved in so many ways by their love and what they had to go through to be together as well as to add time now and time again! It was moving and emotional all at the same time. Their love is if you had it, I believe a lot of us would do exactly as they did to be together.

To say I was captivated as I read through this gripping beautiful story would easily be an understatement. I had more than a urge to find out what happened next, I literally was on the edge of my seat with suspense as well as my own hope hoping things would end positive for them, and they would bet= together even if the odds were or are against Kat and Phillip! For me, Phillip and Kat did not live for themselves, but rather for one another! If they did not have one another perhaps they would not consider their life worth living! Their love was endlessly beautiful across all and any distances of time!

This was a different love story, and one that I feel all of us should read! It truly captivated my truly and I was left wanting so much more when I came to competition of the book. I was moved truly in so many different ways, and I felt so much and more, it was wonderful to read a book really about the power of true love, and basically what we would do to even have a moment for that true love to be alive again in our souls, hearts, minds, and as well as our body! The book and how the author wrote the beautiful words they did, was more than a beautiful story. It truly is a love story I will happily always carry with me!

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1)Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This amazing author did more than just a wonderful retelling of one of my personal favorite fairy tales. I found they made it even better! There was so much I loved about it in different ways, from things outside the castle, till more history of the Prince. It was beautifully written!

There was so much additions to this re telling and as I said, it made it even more wonderful! I loved how each character seemed to have their own story and how they contributed to another’s character story through out was more than fascinating! The character development and as well as learning and getting into each characters mind was a great take on it, and I really enjoyed that!

For me the biggest enjoyment was the creatures though. At the stroke of midnight all could be lost in more than one way, but could those who you hold dear pay the ultimate price? The creatures that stalked outside the castle gates made this a suspenseful take, and I was literally hooked as I read through this, and I need to read the next installment in this series as of well yesterday! I enjoyed it that much!

Again wonderfully written. It as well included many wonderful aspects to the characters and even the story line. To some may say the creatures brought the darkness to the land, perhaps it will truly be the characters that do so as the series goes on? I loved it truly. I am a big fairy tale fanatic so I took great happiness in reading this book. I defiantly am recommending reading this! It surely does not disappoint!

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say, this book was captivating, and a good story for us all to read in my humble opinion but the added aspects certainty were a nice addition. As I am a person who lives and swears by my tarot cards, horoscopes, as well as my crystals I found the main character Emme more relatable than just her fragile heart, but also by the choices and things she chooses to rely on for life related decisions!

Emme was a girl who I think all of us can find some form of a relation to in some form or one way. For starters if you are not in the right click of high school, it can literally be a battle field every day from the moment you step through there. Believe me I was the science theater nerd I have been there in more ways than one. Emme gets dumped hurt and cheated on. Again, relation to past experiences are strong in the cards I am drawing here haha.

Throw in the most amazing hearted as well as popular guy in school, well Emme needs to think wit her heart more than just what her tarot cards can tell her perhaps? She is felt as an outcast and has some things going on. Her new boyfriend seems so out of her league to her, that she feels she is just not meant to be his. All signs are pointing its not to work out as she is not worth it to him. Perhaps though she is in all honesty? If she follows her heart rather than the signs she sees, where will her path lead her?

Personally I had a lot of fun reading this novel. It was far from traditional in reading a teen romance, which I truly loved. Emme was wonderful and so was Mr. Popular, Brendan. I loved how there was more to the story than just their relationship, but also a lot of outside factors as well! It made the book a fun and engaging read in more ways than one! And my personal crystals did not need to tell me that!

The book was a wonderful read, and I feel any adult or teen would benefit from reading this. Sometimes when you feel you are not enough, you truly are though! Sometimes true beauty and awesomeness is in the eye of the beholder and truly can be more than you see yourself as! I loved this book from start to finish and I m so glad I got to read it! I highly recommend you pick up a copy, read it, and of course enjoy!

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Saratoga Roan by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Saratoga RoanSaratoga Roan by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly loved this book and how much it pulled at my heart strings, it not only made me feel a lot of emotions, but got me thinking on my own personal life, sometimes you lose something dear, but does lightening strike in the same spot twice? If you lost something but that bolt of lightening hit again would you embrace it or this time truly lose it forever?

Cassandra and Rhett had a good relationship from what I understood of their past. Cassandra ended things, and may have basically hurt Rhett when he needed her the most out of anyone he knew. It seemed she had put his heart more into darkness than he already was. Years go by and a surprise meeting of them spending time together makes them re surface. Can years of hard feelings be put aside or will they truly consume anything they once had? In truth something I believe they both realized, just because something is lost maybe, just maybe its not truly gone forever?

There was so much to this amazing book aside from just Cassandra and Rhett’s story. The characters surrounding them really brought everything going on to life in more ways than one! The story was real and so was all the emotional tolls of pain and sufferings, to happy and wonderful feelings, to tears I shed for the characters and how those characters affected others. The book was more than just a good read, it was a must read for me. I loved the work by this author how they completely sucked me in and made me feel well basically everything possible among these wonderful characters I read about!

All in all, this was an amazing book and I truly cherished every moment I read in this very engaging story. The author completely took my soul and made me on the same land as the characters I so very much connected with. It was beautiful from start to finish. I highly recommend reading this true treasure!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a first time read author for me, I must say it was more than enjoyed. I realized there was a first so I will be for sure going back to read the prior in the series. There was so much to love in this novel, I felt my emotions were all over the place, all in all, it was good ways as I was experiencing what the characters had felt and were going through. I was completely sucked in with no regrets!

One of the aspects I loved dearly about this book, was that it really got you thinking on life. For Pandora, she had a good modeling career and had a lot of things she wanted dropping at her feet. Is fame and fortune really what makes the heart happy though? I found that was what she was thinking about a lot. And how it led her to meet Jonas. Who was something not of her life style, but something more that could make her heart feel more real and full without all the glamour associated with her current life.

Pandora and Jonas was no match made in Heaven, but to me something even better and stronger that in my reader’s opinion. She was a rich person who came back down to Earth for an escape, as she was not all that happy. Jonas was a bartender who knew things on life and got though life well being him. i thought both sides of their stories were a great connection of chemistry between the two of them. As things progressed, drama and I mean a lot had happened, at least in my perspective. Heart break and sadness comes with that and perhaps even a chance for both characters to find home in the least unexpected way? Perhaps running from thing wasn’t the way to go, but perhaps it would be a road to lead you home? The book was an amazing read and I loved it so much, I did not want it to end in all honesty!

The author knew how to tug at one’s heart strings for sure and I loved all the events and things that happened in the book. It all developed the story and made the plot what it was, which was amazing and heartfelt. It was a very wonderful book that as I said made me reflect on things with life, and it is a book I highly recommend to anyone to read! Its one that yo will end with a smile, and be happy you read it!

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book provided from page one! The author really knew how to get the readers interested in what they were reading and setting up the man story line. I kept on reading and I must say, I really got into this one, it was very well written!

I loved the author’s concept behind everything in the words that came from the pages here. Logan was a wonderful character. She was a very relatable, but also someone that stood out from the rest. I loved how she wanted only the truth, but yet to protect everyone around her. In honesty, would her need for the truth be her downfall? That was something I constantly asked myself as I was reading. For me, what I also loved was what I thought could be a suspected truth to what was going on, well I was actually way off. There was a lot of things going on and and it really kept me on the edge my my seat!

I really loved the work of this wonderful author. They did a wonderful hob and wrote a very captivating story. I truly had a lot of fun and enjoyment while reading and I look forward to reading more from them in the future. If your a die hard mystery or crime fan, I highly recommend you picking this book up!

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Code Name: Vulture (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels and Sylvia Black – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much! I have read other works by one of the authors that helped create this wonderful novel. It was so good, the story line really drew you in, and you had more than a connection with the characters or the events surrounding them…you felt like you were right there with them! The book and writing was well done, there were surprises as I read through, and those are always welcome for sure.

This one I felt was a different take on the supernatural world where creatures only defined as supernatural lived and made a life, keeping things in order as they felt they needed and should. Danielle is unknown to this well to her, a secret and hidden world when she is in a auction to her an she is then thrust into a world and new life, she never even thought would even be real, and she is ready with her strong will to take all of this that comes with her life head strong forward! She meets Vulture, Danielle has been assigned to be his mate. Though the lust that each had for one another was very much there, neither wanted to admit to it. I kind of expected that for the most part. Seriously though, the heat impact from the challenges they faced really wanted me to see them go at it and let their passion really dig deep, and I mean really deep! Danielle was assigned really to protecting a ancient artifact, and even in Vulture’s world she was doing so though. As things happened more and more …I found loose ends tired together and things came to light. Answers came to me, and I still wanted more. The novel was amazing from start to finish and truly gave me everything I would want and so much more as well!

The novel gave so much to the myself as the reader. I was given hot and steam moments, as well good dialogue that went along with the drama and obstacles that Vulture and Daniele had faced together. I loved how even when hope and odds are against you, sometimes when you are not even looking you can find the greatest thing to ever be felt in life. That book had a string sense of that lingering as I read though, and it was a nice touch with everything else that happened and that progressed, All in all, the book and characters were amazing. I was very entertained and I look forward to more from these authors!

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could have so much to say on how captivating and amazing this book was in its own way! I was hooked right from the start, and as I read more into it the more I was hooked, trying to plan out who could be the main suspect in all that was happening, but still wondering all in all, if there was more truth than known?

For starters I loved the town, a small town, which seems like such a kind hearted town, but yet filled with dark secrets, and honestly though, how well do you know your neighbors and can you really trust the happy looking ones? The ones that look more not bad intentions, perhaps are the ones you should give your trust to? It all starts off with a murder that randomly happens. From that point on the lead character named Jayne who is there in the town basically for family business, and seriously seemed like she did not want to be back in the town in the first place. Loved her character by the way. She was very skilled as a sleuth and someone who wanted the truth always and no matter what would or could be. As the mystery went further deep I could not help what I truly loved most about this town, and that would be the residents that resided there. Each character was complex, but understandable in their own way. They were unique in the sense I constantly wanted to know more. As I read on, all for the most part came together all in all, that being said though…I loved how it ended, now I need to read the next!

The book gave me all aspects of a supernatural book I truly loved. I really enjoyed the book and how the author underwent with how the plot progressed as well as things that happened as I read on. They very much knew how to keep the reader interested. Seriously this book is a must read!

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read for me! I loved spooky stories, and ones that bring on suspense with a dash of mystery always works well for me! This one was a quick read, but the story came together so well, I was very impressed and very much satisficed with reading this book.

A lady and her fiancé inherit this beautiful home. In my opinion, sometimes when you get such a grand estate based from a inherit there sometimes can be a catch…but of what kind is the true matter of the question? The estate is grand no less. As I first was venturing into reading about the home, I was overwhelmed with creepy feelings, about this home, as if my reader senses were saying something was bound to happen at some point…perhaps I was right? Things progress quick with the right amount of suspense, a ghost that may not have the best intentions, buried secrets that may have been left in the closet, and as well as that, and Luci going down a path that she may not be able to come back from herself…there was a lot happening in a creepy way. It was an amazing read. I really enjoyed it!

The book was a first time author for me. I had a great time reading this creepy mysterious book. I think it is one a lot of people should dive into, and find out the mystery themselves. Far as I know…Stormwood takes to new guests aka readers quite kindly…its defiantly a must read for sure.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say, this was a very happy and fun read to engage in upon reading! From the start to the main plot concept to the character introductions I was defiantly hooked. It was impossible not to get hooked in with the drama or the funny moments going on as the book progressed its plot!

The story of this book was so sweet and full of heart for sure. I loved the story as well as the characters. It was a fun and light hearted read for me to enjoy. I’m a country girl at heart so this book defiantly felt like home to be in more ways than one. I loved it! The story of city girl with big dream, doesn’t plan on finding the most amazing guy ever, Will it come down to having to make her choose one or the other perhaps? I think you will have to read this one to find out!

Johnny and Stella were for sure two different, but special characters. Johnny reminded me of my husband, Sweet, good soul, and good with his hands in more than one way maybe haha. Stella was a girl with her head on her shoulders well, but not prepared for what life can throw at her. She was fun to read and her alone gave me a lot of chuckles as I read. It was comical in a good way to read about her and Johnny and time together and the events they faced. It was a good and fun read for me!

The book was very enjoyable and as I have said gave a lot of heart and then some! I really enjoyed this first book in a series. I was very happy reading this and I will for sure be enjoying more from this wonderful author! I highly suggest you read it, you will for sure enjoy yourself as much as I did!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book that truly was a wonderful heart feel in more than one way! How could I not enjoy this book? Th writing really helped me connect to the story line as well as the characters, and not just in the sense of who they were but also for how they felt at given moments in the book. It was a good paced read, and was not long before I concluded it! All in all, a very good read to sit back and enjoy!

The book brought on different passions for me. For me, aside from the amazing connecting love story it gave. It gave me something else that anyone who knows me I have a strong sense of passion for, and that’s saving and protecting the endangered wild life. As well as that statement, yes I am a turtle lover so this book’s story line was close to my heart. I loved how the mentor and his well assistant really cared about the nesting turtles. I could see more than their passion for one another in the sense of protecting the sea turtles from danger was a priority for them. I really felt that, and it made it all more realistic for me. I loved how the author put a true issue in today’s world and applied it perfectly within the book!

Aside from the amazing story line with the sea turtles. I loved the chemistry and that passion that basically came like an ocean wave for Kyra and Dylan. Dylan, yes he was a bit older and he was the boss basically being the mentor. I am one who believes true love knows no age. Its just a number. I find not enough authors will write a story about that and I really loved how this amazing author did so with that as well! Kyra was also a typical female. We always seem to want the bad boy, but perhaps the good hearted nice guy can be the bad boy we want so badly and still provide all the things we want badly with a sense of sexiness’ basically as much as we would want and like. Needless to say I loved how realistic the love triangle was in this novel, and the sea turtles and saving the environment was defiantly a beautiful touch that only added to this wonderful amazing story!

Again, this was a must read for sure. I highly do recommend reading this book. As said it is a fast read. And the pace is a good steady amount. The word play and how the story line of the turtles and the love triangle intercept made it just more awesome and heart felt to read. I truly enjoyed it and I will be for sure reading more by this wonderful author. I look forward to more from them in the future!

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has done it again with an amazing book that gives that amazing word play! I was a big fan of a series by them I recently had got to have the enjoyment of reading. The enjoyment certainly continued upon reading this novel. To say it is a must read, is a understatement.

This book had it all and then some. Literally everything I had hoped for and more. I certainly must say, the suspense level and biting your nail sensations were very well done though out this book, not just on certain pages, but pretty much you stop for a breath, more suspense comes, and you have to pick up and start running again. The way this gifted author writes their characters is amazing and beyond the word that defines realistic. The way their personalities leap off the page makes me feel almost as if this is someone you could easily read just by walking down the street, basically on an ordinary day. Truly the book was amazing. I could not put this one down once I got into it, it just kept getting better and better!

Honestly you need to pick up and see all the techniques and qualities it beholds! Its a fast paced, with a brisk wind sort of read. Some points you just don’t know what your in for till you get going into it. Every moment I found myself in the book, more I was compelled to keep on reading. It was a great read, and truly delivered and then some! I loved it with everything within me! Seriously read this and see what I mean! This is not a book to pass up! Thank you again to this amazing author for this freaking good book!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first rodeo with this gifted author, but once again they know how to bring not only a story to life, but also the characters, How they write, is more than just a technique, their characters that they create tend to leap off the page in a sense of how realistic they are! The story was a wonderful read, start to finish.

I loved how I was able to relate not only in sense to the charact4ers, but you really got a feel for them! For the character Craig. He did a lot of growing up through out this novel I found he had big dreams he wanted to make soar, but somethings he wanted or even had, had to be left in the dust to achieve these goals and that is exactly what he chose…but were they truly the best decisions for him? He loved Rachel, truly yes. She was left behind, but perhaps she kept a piece of her heart always?

Rachel grew up as well. She did not at times have the best father and daughter relationship. I found she chose to grow up to be what was expected of her and not really what she wanted. At first glance it seemed her and Craig were the match made in Heave, but both of them chose different lives and paths. Is this how it was meant to be? Or did fate have other plans for these two souls?

Years passed since Craig and Rachel first saw one another or even interacted for that matter. A sad time brought them together. One thing was certain though, though the times and years that had passed, they never truly let go of one another. When they got to spend time together again, i found it was as of all those years and time was swept away, they had so much chemistry and good moments between them it seemed as if they both were thinking and realizing maybe they have a chance as the one thing that would completely make them happy and full their hearts with no doubts?

I loved reading Craig’s and Rachel’s story. They seemed so real, as if I was sitting listening to their story and more like they were close friends to me, and I was the cheerleader rooting for them to take that chance as well as leap of faith they ended up missing out on. The story was more than just touching and emotional, it was beautiful, fragile, and to me reading their story shows you what makes life worth it.

I really enjoyed this book, and once again enjoyed this story by this captivating author. I look forward to the next in their series they have started here. This was a well written book, and one I enjoyed very much with all my heart. Yes, I highly recommend. It is defiantly a read worth while in more ways than one!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly am unable to get enough of this author’s amazing series. I have been hooked since I was introduced to the amazing characters and story line in book one. Hazel Storm knows how to weave a tale with such interest and certain specialties as I call it that really draws the reader in! Loved this installment!

I loved Vanessa in this gripping novel. She has grown so much as a character since the first book, she really is a bad ass and she ha gone through, well a lot! She’s a fighter and even won over the darkest soul to love her. That took more that just a bit of work. When she is sent to the mission to meet his mother, I found great relation to that ordeal. I have been there too many times. I loved the fact the author put a strong relation many readers can think on that they have been where Vanessa is.

In this book practically, I loved the scenery and how the author described everything. The adventure to well what Vanessa had to complete, perhaps I say to gain the mothers acceptance, was less than ideal, but certainly made the story more powerful in many different attributes it brought! I could not put this one down, I thought the last installment was gripping, but this one really held on to me even more tightly! There’s so much happening, and all things are different perhaps in how they seem , just maybe? I could go on and on how much I loved this specific installment. To me, it was the best one yet! I anxiously am awaiting the next book installment for this series, it needs to come out, I am more than eager haha!

The author’s word play in the past books were good, but this one really took the cake. The author really took what her recognition has been with the past books and really made this one topping off the first two books. I am left with no words, to describe how remarkable this read was. l long for more, and I know this is one I will gladly cherish for a long time to come. I highly recommend this book, as well as this series, this one is the best yet in the series, in my opinion, and each book gets better and better for me in the series, the author is truly remarkable and talented! I LOVE their books, and this one was beyond amazing!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do you want a book that grips you, and doesn’t let go even though how hard you fight to get away? Then my friends, you have found the right book to read, no doubt! This quickly became a favorite for me. No lies here, the author is one of my personal favorites, she writes such good novels, I always come back for more, this one was worth the wait though for sure! It literally blew me away countless times while reading!

Where should I start? There is so much I could tell, and want to tell, but you should truly experience this book for yourself. Let me start with Liliana who is our female lead in this gripping read. She brought on her own saucy spice and made the perfect mixture for love and temptation through out this novel. She does not have an easy life being the daughter of the head of the Mafia. She is undervalued by her father through out the book, she feels she can gain respect if she does a marriage to his pleasing. Is her happiness to be sacrificed really worth to win her fathers love? Perhaps there was more unknown to the story of what she truly wants than she lets on?

I loved the character Max. He was your hot and very sexy character, that literally brought on the lust with every word he spoke. He has been assigned a job to do, and at first glance it seems to be an very easy job, but that proves otherwise into the matter. To silence the head of the Mafia is one thing, but throw in the beautiful and amazing Liliana and basically all shit can and will hit the roof!

Max and Liliana really made my kindle sweat with anticipation and chemistry, Not to forget the steam and sexiness’ these two brought when they shared a scene together they were remarkable characters in every which way and form. The suspense they had face together, plus the fact of trying to avoid not to rip each others clothes off for the greatest passion ever to be experienced, there was so much more going on aside from that as well. The book literally had me hooked all the way through.

I LOVED this book so very much! It was an amazing read from start to finish, and I am still left wanting more by the end. It was a must read, and that is certainly a true fact and n questions asked. This was so good, it had everything I needed and wanted in the novel and more. I would expect nothing less than what I got from this amazing author I have come to love and admire so much. Wonderful read truly!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful novel that I got to pick up and read! This was a new author for me, and the writing was more than good, and defiantly very good in the sense to keep me interested and occupied as I was reading. The characters made the story and I shall admit, the basketball parts made the book even better. love and basketball? How can I not be impressed?

The two main souls Drew and Abby, at first read of them both seemed they were two opposite to even carry a conversation. It seemed to just be physical chemistry more than anything. As I read on though, more things came to light, perhaps to dare say even in the most unexpected ways. I really enjoyed their story. Differences’ tossed into the garbage, they really had a real thing going here, and it was a good thing. They booth needed one another as much as they wanted each other

The author did a great hob writing this book, and the character development and changes, as well as the main souls amigos around them were wonderful to read. I really enjoyed it and i truly look forward to reading more by this author in the future!

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My Soul to Give (A Demon’s Love Book 1) by M. A. Fréchette – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My Soul to Give (A Demon's Love #1)My Soul to Give by Magali A. Fréchette
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This my dear friends, was a paranormal like no other. It was more than different than most, but defiantly in a good way! I expected a paranormal with some drama. I got more than that, I literally and my soul invested myself in this novel. I couldn’t believe how much I was into this, and the emotions and and the darkness it gave off and dealt within these pages as well!

For me this book had it all, and needless to say I need to read the next in the series. I lust for more to come in the story line. I did not expect the book to had as much as moments that were identified as more along the lines of horror as well, and the darkness the booked allowed to prevail. I was more than invested in this book. the characters, as well as they were complex, they were characters that stood out from a lot of past characters I have recently read about. Mekaisto and Celina were two characters whom were so unique they were so well made they leapt off the pagers as very real for me.

This book truly gave me everything. It gave me emotions, suspense, hot and steamy moments of pure lustful seduction, horror, paranormal, and the want to know more and more and for ties to come together not knowing if those answers I wanted so bad were ones I should seek. The book was beyond amazing, and I was truly star struck on how good it was! It is a diamond in the rough, no denial there!

The author is extremely skilled, and knows exactly what they were doing when they wrote this amazing book. The story was spell binding on its own, but throw the main characters and all the side objectives to the pot, you literally have a novel you want to sell your own soul to! I mean I certainly would have been more than happy to do that! The book is simply a must read, and it truly has that rate quality that separates itself from other paranormal books. Its something you must read, literally just read it!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book brought a lot of emotion on for me, but in a good way, it really was enjoyable in more ways than one. I really connected with the characters, especially as I went through learning about them and the events that made them who they were to where we are at this point in time. It was hauntingly beautiful at times, and the story itself brought on more emotions for me, but in a good way I would say.

Sindy and Ryan were two souls, who basically have their life’s set, and the choices they made defined them. In truth though, were these choices ones provided by longings of their heart or just what their brains may have have thought best suited for them? Through a wake of sadness, of a character that had passed, that really helped define Sidney and Ryan, brings them both together, there may be some unexpected occurrences brought on by this. They inherit a late doctors business. To one character he was their true father figure, and to the other they were a employer as well as a good friend, The pain and loss brings on a lot of emotions and not understanding how Sidney and Ryan came to gain this business.

Through their time together, there were moments of where they seemed to be fed up with one another. Other times, they opened up and about their pain and suffering and where they came from, and I felt for them both separately . If there was not enough going on, Sidney has to deal with her past again in a bad way, trough this lets say suspenseful time, it brought these two souls together and they really for one another. Realized its not just chemistry that this perhaps could be the best thing that ever happened to them, only if they allowed it and fought for it. Sometimes you get called home, not because you think tis a good idea, because sometimes the best things can be found where your life first began. Watching them grow closer was beautiful in many ways, and I loved how the story went for sure!

The book made me feel many thing as I said. The warm soothing feelings it brought, as well as the tear falling moments. All in all, we can not deny this is an wonderful book to read, and its a book I will defiantly will re read again. I would want to revisit this town and characters again with no doubt.. The author did an wonderful job of the character development and all the surrounding components. Really enjoyed reading! This is one, I think all of us need to read, its not one to be missed and that’s a fact.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good story or of a strong willed princess who was someone that was easily admired in more than one way. The story seamed to weave just so perfectly, and everything that happened, made sense, and the twists and turns and impact it did to the story was undeniable! I could easily be apart of this kingdom helping Rowan with the issues she faced. It was that amazing of a story!

It was not hard to like Rowan. She had the brilliant mind of a ruler, but also the right amount of sass for any situation and the perfect ruler for her kingdom in my opinion. She was more than just well written, she was very realistic in more ways than one! She faced trouble sort to say through out this book, but she knew how to handle her self, and wanted to be her independent self. She may be trouble some at times, but when the fight for life as well as her kingdom comes up, she is more stronger in her heart than anyone probably ever expected, as well as a force not to be reckoned with!

I loved how the story played out. With not just our heroine, Rowan, but with the other characters she meets and we are introduced to through out the book. Characters I met, I thought were say a “good guy” but is that the intention or someone more wicked? Or am I wrong of the wickedness? There was so much awesome components to this novel! When I got to the end, I was like no! I want to know more, but this is where it will pause to the next one in the series. I need the next installment, out as of well like yesterday haha. It was so easy to get lost into this book, and I loved it from beginning to the pause at the end.

The author had put together a wonderful story that flowed like a beautiful river, each thing leading to the next. Every word and action led to what happened next. It was an amazing read, and so very easy to get sucked into the story line, and get lost in. Which i certainly did! The writing and technique truly spoke for itself and I anxiously am awaiting to see what unfolds in the next book in this amazing series!

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series Book 2) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team #2)Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really gave me everything! It gave me not just a gripping story line that basically kept me on the edge of my seat, but as well as that, it gave me a strong female lead, whom I admired very much for everything she stood for, and during book even though she was very strong willed, in the end she’s just like the rest of us, she’s only human and that comes with the whole package of contents with being human.

Amy in this novel was a strong character as I said. She had gone through some rough times in her life. She not only lost her own sister, and driven mad with revenge basically, she was separated from her family. It was a lot of heavy weighing on her heart, there was a hold that burned thru her heart, that seemed it would never be fixed, till the person who killed her dear sister was held accountable. Would she ever get the chance to get the justice she wanted and needed so badly in her life?

Thing in truth was that yes she does get that chance, Taking it may perhaps bring on more than she thought at first glance? What if a chance for true love was given to her, provided she stopped trying so hard to get the revenge she thought she so desperately needed to do. Could love fix her heart? The book brought on a lot of emotions for Amy and I literally felt them all, her pain, her happiness, her desire for revenge, the lust for love and passion she really wanted secretly, and basically to feel normal again. the book bought a lot of hard moments, but a thrill ride of action and emotions, honestly I could not put this one down, as when it seemed to be done with suspense, it started up again!

The author gave us all a really fun thrill ride, that was very fun and fast paced. I felt felt that character connection to Amy and how well the author had written her. It was a fun ride to read through this book, and I can not wait to read more by this author. Saying its really good, is an understatement, as its more than that! Pick it up yourself, and see what I am talking about! Surely, you will not be disappointed!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and PossibilitiesNotebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun and engaging book to read! I had so much fun with this one, and I honestly am very much eager to get my magnifying glass out and await more in this series. I always was a die hard fan of Sherlock Holmes, and the story revolved around Chicago, where I actually grew up. I knew right away this was a book I had to get my hands on, and solve the mysteries that it would entail!

For starters, I am going to go read the previous book as I was not aware of its existence till I got to read this one! That said, this one was very easy to follow, and I found the backstory was pretty much filled in for me! Emma was such an amazing character. She was the lead mystery solver yes, but she had so much more than just skill, but a strong intuitive mind as well. I loved that about her. She was different than most girls in her town, not only did she always enforce her wants, but as well as that, she was very good at solving crime. I found through out the book mystery was a like a good baked bread for her, she was just drawn it it, as well as that, a good mystery knew how to lure out! The book was lovely in many ways!

The book gave me clues to solve along with our leader, Emma, and it left me wondering at times of how does this piece together? I will admit, I was outsmarted at times myself. but the book defiantly kept me interested and wanting to know how it would tie to next. I would say this is a book that can be enjoyed by all and for the young as well as the young at heat!

Again, a must read for sure. The setting and the words flowing made this book so whole some and fun to read! Not to mention, a fun love triangle, which you will have to read yourself to endure in completely. I assure you this is a treat you will not want to miss! If you ever loved Scooby-Doo or even Sherlock Holmes as I did, this is a series to put your nose into. There’s a lot of intriguing moments as well as fun times. I really loved it, and I can not wait to read more by this author. Its truly a fun and wonderful read!

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book that was very relatable to me more than one. As I am one who tries my hardest always to plan all things perfectly, and with much organization and being precise, sometimes life throws you a curve ball when you at least expect it, and you may find something you always needed, even when you had no idea you wanted it, until its right there embracing you. The book was very touching and fun in many ways!

First off I loved how the main two characters were so relatable in many ways. Adam reminded me of someone special to me, the same person I actually married haha. Adam was a soul whom had been through more than he deserved, and he ended up well with a bitter taste for life, and when he opens up on his demons you respect as well as understand for why he is how he is. Maddie on the other hand reminded me very much of myself, she had had goals that she planned to reach and life kept happening and everything seemed to overly get in the way for her. I found she was a bit deflated with things happening as much as she did, and I will admit I have been there more than once!

Throw these two souls together, well their actually neighbor’s so run ins are kind of unavoidable, and perhaps something so worth while could happen, something that neither of them could eve even think to live without if they got a taste for it? They both had issues they had been through, and besides the sizzling chemistry these two had, or the wants of making the other feel things that you only read in fun romance novels, was enough said for sure! What really got to me , was when they really spent time together and realized under their skins how much there was to each of them, and how much there was truly to love one another within them. They needed each other just as much as they wanted one another, but can demons stay afar so these two can find happiness? Or will the past come back to haunt them?

The book was a fun read, very informative as much as it was relatable of the two characters, but the chemistry was a huge awesome bonus. it made them more relatable than you would think at first glance, or in this case, first read. I loved the relationship between them and how they grew as themselves as well as being more than what they started out as when I started this book. Its a sentimental read for sure I felt, and very much was enjoyed. I think a lot of people will find relations with Maddie and Adam, as well as a lot of heart feelings as reading. its defiantly a high recommendation on my end, with no hesitations!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Raven Woman's TavernRaven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a first time read for me by this wonderful author, and most certainly shall not be my last. I was truly captivated by the writing. The story itself was captivating it self, but the surrounding elements completely sucked me in. It was like a siren’s song, pulling you more in with every passing page.

The book gave me a great insight and introduction of people as well as surrounding things, to me that was more that intriguing. The feelings I got when I read were undeniable. I felt a lot of heavy feelings. The author did a wonderful job with that impact. Again, this was a book that really makes you consider all you have, and make you feel for those who really struggle in day to day life.

The story centered around a town that is basically fighting to survive each and every day. The details shared to us as the reader, is very heavy on the heart to say the least You feel for the people in this village and I kept thinking how lucky we are in todays society to have what we have, and we actually should be more appreciative than what we are. The town is closely watched, and day basically go day by day and as I tried to make clear, this life this town has is far from easy, or even predictable. It made me feel sad and helpless for these poor souls, but in truth this could be out world one day as well. It very much can be unavoidable if we do not play our cards correct. The story itself was a big eye opener for me.

The story was a easy flowing read, and it was beautiful and sad at times, yes. It made me feel very connected even more than I was when my first started meeting the characters. There were things I did not expect as I read through, that just made it all more intriguing. I really enjoyed this read and I will admit, I wanted more to read when I completed it, there so much words and questions of mine that I wanted. The author kept me in suspense at times. I highly recommend reading this to any reader, its something I feel we all should read in our life time. This was a unique book, and not one to be passed up.

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