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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by lydia pelton

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an incredible read. Perfect read for all the mess going on now. It was written so well. Kella and Huck’s relationship just makes your heart happy. The sibling dynamic is such a refreshing change to majority YA books. I need to read the next one so bad! It will having you laughing along with the characters. The banter is amazing! The humor just makes it feel real in what could be scary reality. Each character just flows so well with each other.

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by lydia pelton

ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been going to conventions since high-school and absolutely love interacting with the authors in the dealer room. This is such an awesome eye-opening way to see the behind the scenes. It has so many good tips and strategies to approach. This is definitely a must read before taking that big step!

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Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays – review by lydia pelton

Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in OthersPriscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful children’s book. The overall story is such a great lesson. Then you add a cute “kitty” (my little one kept calling her.) It just makes for a great bedtime story. The illustrations were adorable and just added so well to story. Wonderful story time read!

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Ember’s Secret (Solstice Quartet Book 1) by Catherine Peace – Review by lydia pelton

Ember's Secret (Solstice Quartet #1)Ember’s Secret by Catherine Peace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was so good! It had everything you needed: romance, magic, and food. Ember and Austin just make your heart happy. It was so amazing watching their story overcome obstacles in the way! My mouth was watering at all the recipes. I need to be able to make them myself! This was such a great start to the series. I can’t wait to read more!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by lydia pelton

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my heart.

This was so wonderful. I am definitely a sucker for a Christmas romance. Though, this was so much more. This was a family puzzle that was missing a piece. Amber hated Christmas and everything it stood for. It was such a wonderful journey to watch that change in her heart. Giovanni is a single dad to a sweet girl Talia. They show amber the real magic of christmas and help her heal in more than one way. This was such a heartfelt beautifully written story!! Such a great Christmas read!!

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The Colors of Darkness by Feather Chelle – Review by lydia pelton

Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity BookColors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Incredible!

This book is amazing. It opens doors to be able to walk beside someone who is visually inpaired and understand a little bit better. It is beautifully written and definitely something everyone should learn more about. The activities just add to the experience. The poems are wonderful and just warms your heart!!

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by lydia pelton

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my hotness

This one legit has to be my favorite so far. I have fallen head over heels for this entire series. They have you on the edge of your seat and just gasping for more. Nick and Allie by far have become my favorites. Nick is the protector in every sense while Allie just wants to protect herself. You have romance and suspense all combined with action and drama. It is a whirlwind. These stories can all be stand alone but do yourself a favor and read ALL of them! Previous characters make appearances and it just adds to the story. I can not recommend this more!!

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Sea Mage (The Nightshade Guild, Book 10) by Louisa Bacio – Review by lydia pelton

Sea Mage (The Nightshade Guild, Book 10)Sea Mage by Louisa Bacio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fin-tastic!
I really enjoyed this story! Though, I will advise you to read the previous books before this one. It will help tie in different aspects of this story. I adored Serena and just all that she brings. She is a little apprehensive about taking charge of such an important child. The adventure seems to be way more than she expected. This is such an amazing mix of magic, adventure, even a little romance. It will suck you in and just not let go! I could not recommend this more!

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by lydia pelton

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story! Mila and Elias are so cute together! This was such a unique twist on a shifters tale. I really enjoyed it. It had just enough fire of the heart and true danger to keep you sucked into the story. I really liked Mila’s character and just that she followed her calling no matter the cost. Elias makes you just melt with his words and just all together sexiness!! You won’t regret reading this!! I can’t wait to read more of the series!

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Lydia Pelton

Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly loved this story. I had a hard time in the beginning to connect with Jayne. Though, as the story moved I really started liking her. She came to close on her grandma’s home after a rough couple of months she was ready for a much needed break. Though, she was met with chaos and a dead body. I adored the mystery with sprinkles of paranormal. The little town full of big secrets just sucks you in and doesn’t let go. Be prepared to be in it for the long haul. I know I am!!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by lydia pelton

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

Okay, so I am seriously about to try the german cheesecake from the wonderful recipes in the back! I absolutely loved this story. This is this first book I’ve read from this series and I am definitely going back to read the first book. Emma , a strong willed 18 year old, has a knack for finding and solving mysteries. This story will find you right alongside Emma putting clues together. She has such a heart for helping people that you just continuously root for her to figure It all out! Every single character adds just enough of their own unique style to just make the book work. This story will keep you guessing till every clue finally finds its place. If you love historical mysteries this is the series for you!!

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Lydia Pelton

Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughter and I loved reading this story for our homeschool study! She loved being able to point out the different critters along the trail. I enjoyed how much the story was covered throughout. It gave me chances to stop and talk to my daughter about the different feelings that Jake was dealing with. The artwork is beautiful throughout the story!! It was such a cute story and I definitely recommend reading it. For adults and children alike; we can all learn from Jake and his friends.

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Dangerous Curves Boxed Set #1 (Dangerous Curves Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lydia Pelton

Dangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian MysteriesDangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian Mysteries by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books are amazing! Can I legit be Sunshine? She is seriously who my little 12 year old self wanted to be. A librarian with the nack to solve mysteries. She had me giggling at her antics. I saw myself in her throughout each book. I adore the entire community that surrounds her. Though, I must say I’ve started to have a little soft spot for Chef James. Each book is an entirely different mystery that draws sunshine into its clutches. It had me going ” I knew it!” to “Nope. No I didn’t.”. I loved how through the entire series she continuously leaned on God to protect her and lead her in the right direction. I am so in love with this series. I need the next one. You will not regret getting this series.

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Hawke (Men of Syn Duet) by Anise Storm – Review by lydia pelton

Hawke (Men of Syn, #1)Hawke by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh. My. Goodness. That was a whirlwind to read. Hawke just made me want to hug and smack him all at the same time. He is a broken Dom that doesn’t know what he needs or wants. He is so afraid of his demons overcoming him. I adore Charlotte.
I just love how she stands up against Hawke when she needs to and fights for them. This has so much to enjoy. This is a Erotic thriller and It will definitely have you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to read the next book!!

The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – Review by Lydia Pelton

The Heart of Baker BayThe Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I adored this. My heart connected with Jody more than I wanted to admit. She felt like the family screw up and wasn’t sure what chance she had. It was a city girl meets a small town boy with sparks flying. He didn’t think she belonged there and she didn’t know where she belonged at all. Though, Jody found out she was way more capable than she felt. I loved this story. I adore Jody and Adam’s love even more. I was laughing, tearing up, and cheering for them.
I can not recommend this more!

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lydia Pelton

Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this so much. Holly and blake were made for eachother. A man who cant stop being out on the snow and the women to afraid to be. Holly is determined to see blake recover, but it seems maybe she is the one that needs his help This is a beautiful love story and I can not stop rereading it!! It has everything you could want: humor, love, sexy time, and some tears. It’s so good!! Side note: I need to maks that gingerbread cookie recipe!! Yum!

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Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Lydia Pelton

Taking FlightTaking Flight by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I adore Holt!

My heart broke for Jody. She was always placed second against her sister. It hurt my heart to see how she was always pushed aside. This is a beautiful story of a young woman finally standing on her own two feet with the help of a sexy pilot man. Holt stood for Jody on more than one occasion and it was brilliant. I was rooting for them at each moment. Jody was a mystery that Holt wanted and needed to solve. They were just what the other needed. I could not recommend this more!!

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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Lydia Pelton

Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness..

Patience and Duke are such an amazing pair. This is definitely a second chance story. It’s so beautiful! Those two thought they were doing the best for each other and themselves. My heart broke for what patience went through. I felt so proud of her allowing herself to overcome it. Though, she felt she had to do it alone. Sweet Duke comes back to help her pick the pieces up. They helped each other move forward and I adored that aspect. I loved the family dynamic and that everyone surrounded her. This is such a wonderful love story.

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Georgia Clay (Southern Promises Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Lydia Pelton

Georgia Clay (Southern Promises, #1)Georgia Clay by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this so much!

I adore Katie and Clay so much. They will literally give you butterflies reading. It feels like a second chance but with a twist. They are so cute. I adore how much Katie supports Clay in everything he does. Mix country boy musician with a heart of gold it will have you wishing he was real. You could not ask for a more melt your heart book. I love it and can’t wait to read the next one.

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lydia Pelton

Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book. I love Mary and Grumbler’s just interaction with each other. It’s refreshing to read non insta love books. Where the friendship builds into something more. As a mom with the most dramatic 3 year old daughter ;I’m terrified of her teenage years. I feel for Mary doing it on her own and trying to make the best decisions she can. It’s wonderful seeing lost and patsy throughout the story also! This book will seriously have you on your toes. It definitely has topics that touch the real world and will have you gasping at times. I cried more than once throughout the book. I could not recommend this more!!

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Avenging Devil Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lydia Pelton

Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh. My. Goodness.

I was not prepared at all. This book gripped my heart the entire time. Have you ever had a book where you make yourself stop reading ,but end up staring at the book till you pick it back up. This was that book for me. There are definite moments where you are covering your mouth wondering if that moment just happened. Niran is a beautiful man with an equally beautiful soul. He never hesitated to support this random troubled woman. Saffie is seriously one of the strongest women. My heart hurts for her. Things she went through just had me in tears. This is definitely a hard read emotionally at points, but is beyond worth it. What I felt was my favorite part is Niran was never out for more than just to be her friend and help her. That just shows so much of his heart beyond the intimidating biker image . I need their HEA to happen. I’m so ready for the second book.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Lydia Pelton

The Arsonist's Handbook: A Gripping Psychological ThrillerThe Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My goodness. My brain is still connecting dots. I ended up going back and rereading after I finished. I seriously enjoyed this so much. The author made this seriously into a rollercoaster. Twists and turns at every page. This is the first book I’ve read from this writer. I am definitely looking up their other works! I will definitely say you will be at the edge of your seat. You won’t regret reading this!!

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lydia Pelton

House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh. My head is still reeling from this book. The author just had a way of putting you straight in the story. The twists and mysteries will make you keep turning the pages. I was not able to put it down till I was finished. It had me think I had it all figured out when I had no idea. It has you right alongside Molly trying to figure out what is happening around her. The depth in the characters outside Molly was written so well. Plus, the spookiness was just right to have you sucked in. I LOVED this story!! I can not wait to read more from this author!!

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Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lydia Pelton

Being Lost (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #1)Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I adored this story so much! I love Lost and Patsy. This story is just enough action and romance anyone could want. I love that their relationship isn’t typical. They are both older in age , but together they act like teens. I love patsy and her strength. As a mother it hits close to home. When she had to protect her kids, Lost stepped up and protected her. I could not recommend this more. I’m so ready to read the next one!!

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Lydia Pelton

Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh wow.

Wow. I really can’t place in words how this book impacted me. This story is about a child growing up and preserving despite her past and the trauma that had affected her life. This will keep you turning the page and celebrating that life can knock you down but you can get to the otherside!

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Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lydia Pelton

Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5)Secure Decision by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful!

I absolutely fell in love with Wes and Eleanor from the start. I can definitely say it was a whirlwind from their first meeting. The intense feeling between the two will grip at your heart from the start. The way the author flowed in different side characters and their stories within the main just adds so much more to the story. You begin to feel the relationships Eleanor and Wes have yourself. This story packs a punch. Don’t go in just looking for romance. There is so much more and it is wonderful!! I could not put this book down! I believe this can be read as a stand alone but I definitely suggested starting from the first in the series. You won’t regret it!! It will keep you on your toes and keep you wanting more. I cannot wait till the next book!

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I’ll See You Again (Reigning Hearts, Book Four) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Lydia Pelton

My goodness. I absolutely adored this story. Normally, I can listen to stories while multitasking. Nope! I caught myself more than once at a stand still crying my eyes out or cheering with them! I loved Nicky and Mac ‘s story so much. The chemistry and love just will melt your heart. This story will have you laughing, crying, red in face at times, and just in love. This is my first time listening to this authors work and I can not move fast enough to find the rest. I can’t recommend this story more! You will NOT regret it!!

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Lydia Pelton

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is the second in the series. Even though I believe you can read it as a stand alone it will connect if you read in order. Teagan is a brilliant character and I loved seeing her grow more into herself as well as her powers. The different abilities her friends had definitely added to the story as well. I feel that she learned so much at once and then the Carnival adding to the the storm. She grew so much as a witch and I just really enjoyed seeing the development in her. I would seriously recommend this series and i’m excited to see what comes next!!
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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lydia Pelton

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was beautifully written. I fell in love with Gianna and Sergio instantly. What girl hasn’t dreamed of following her heart and it being exactly where she needs to be. I’ve never thought about visiting Venice before, but now I feel like I have. Goodness. This just made my heart happy. The suspense and the love just fit perfectly. This is a stand alone but i beg for you to read all of them! You wont regret it!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lydia Pelton

Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read the second book in the series after the amazing first . It did not disappoint. It takes you back to the beautiful Honolulu where Jaxon and Kayla are wonderful together. Kayla was running from her present and ended up running smack into her past. Jaxon never stopped loving her and stepped up to help make things right between them. This story has everything you could want: action, romance, family and everything in between. I couldn’t recommend this more!!

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