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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Heather Bass

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and it was very good. I like a good fairytale but this story exceeded all my expectations. When I got this book I started to read it right away. I fell in love with the princess right away. I could not put this book down until the end. I’m going to have my teen daughter read it next.

Princess Zarina is so excited about her Royal advancement ceremony that she is wanting the perfect dress. She finds a seamstress that tells her she is going to make the perfect dress for her. When the princess picks up the dress it is not all when she was expecting. Zarina was upset that her dress was black and she was very upset. She is shocked when the dress doesn’t come off of her. When she gets back home she discovers that the king and queen are killed. Zarina now has to fight the invaders or her kingdom will be destroyed. Will Zarina save her kingdom or is she not ready?

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Heather Bass

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she now has a new fan. I love a good slow burn romance but this story exceeded my expectations. I could not put this book down due to the characters. They had me in the first couple of chapters. The ending was awesome and I can’t wait to see what this author will write next.

President Jack Amborn knew his job could get dangerous but he didn’t know how dangerous. He was on a trip with his wife and all of sudden he was blown off of his feet. Jack was devastated when he found out that his wife and unborn son were killed in an explosion. He is assigned to a special agent Ginger Caver to protect him because someone is trying to kill him. Jack doesn’t understand why someone would want him dead. All he wants to do is find out who did this to his family and why. Will Jack find what he is looking for or will it be too late?

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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Alison Risher

Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a treat! This book features strong family ties. A forbidden romance begins to bloom between two members of feuding families. This is not the typical Hatfield-McCoy feud, but the twist is that these family groups each have special powers. The magic of Christmas is juxtaposed against the power of the solstice. This book is the fabulous first in the beginning of a wonderful series!

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Melissa Saxton

Mission 3047Mission 3047 by Stuart Ledwith PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A story about love, devotion hard work and Aliens!
Joe, June’s husband suffers a severe accident leaving him in a permanent comatose state. June cares for him along with her daughters Liv and Cora. They are a tight knit family who works hard to take care of their family their homestead. They are also close with Barb the caretaker.
June’s job is to work with extra terrestrial life as well as real estate, research and so many other things. She goes on many missions with her Partner Sarg who she has a strong relationship with. It was pretty unclear if this was because they were also together despite her taking care of her comatose husband or if they were really just work partners which left me a little confused.
This is a fast paced story line with a strong female lead in the setting of a science fiction which was a great combination

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another family favourite in our household and I’m really not surprised that it is by the author. All of her books are so fun and engaging and this one is no exception. Both my kids enjoyed this book and, as usual, we have already read it multiple times. Another successful book and I look forward to the next.

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A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Amanda Swindle

A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome)A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Stranger in Disguise is book #4 in this series, but I was easily able to read it as a stand-alone. A brilliantly written murder mystery, set in Rome, Italy, and centered around an acting group and the cursed performance of Macbeth….this caught my attention straight away! An actor from a foreign acting performance winds up dead, and Detective Maurizio Scala is given the case. The case, at first, seems very open and closed. The initial suspect, who was last seen on surveillance with the deceased actor, seems the obvious candidate. That is, until they also turn up dead. What started as a simple case turns into a very complex and different case entirely. Now the well versed detective must step into one of his least favorite places…the theatre…and get the answers before more bodies turn up. This murder mystery is full of plot twists and turns, realistic banter between the detective team, and a lead character that simply does not give up.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I never think it can be possible and yet each book in this series just keeps getting better and better. I was pulled in straight away to this story and could not stop reading. Everything matched up perfectly in this book. The story was fantastic and the characters were just as good. This author is one that I have really cone to enjoy, so much that I don’t even read the descriptions to her book any more, I just pick them up. This series us absolutely brilliant and I can’t wait for the next book.

 

 

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute adventure centering on a boy named Caspian and his grandfather. Every year, he gets a special gift from his grandfather on his Unbirthday that has special, magical properties. When Caspian gets what seems to be an empty box he soon discovers the gift within will not only change his special day but his life. I love how the book is easy to read and had such a fantastical aspect to it that leads the reader to expand their imagination! The illustrations are easy to follow and reflect the story as it takes place.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This one started out good and held my interest. Sadly it really went downhill after that. The relationship seemed rushed. Maybe more time spent on character building would have taken care of a few of these issues. She did not seem interested in him romantically but all of a sudden she loves him. Also there is a grand gesture at the end and I am just thinking..nothing was mentioned in reference to her liking baking.

I was very interested with this story due to the storyline. The author did an good job with Frank’s story. I did speed through this as it does have a nice flow.

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The Thieves (The Millersville Series)Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

What started out like a robbery gone wrong turned into a quirky adventure. I was moved by Jas’ motivation for the heist in the first place and felt a connection with her purpose. The adventure was more dramatic and entertaining because of the multiple views from the other characters and gave the story more depth. The author gave the characters their own flaws and made them all the more realistic with the oddities that gave the tale a slightly humorous aspect. I enjoyed listening to the twists and turns the novel took and was pleasantly surprised by the end!

The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kerry Carr

The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Millersville Series. This book isn’t as much of a dark psychological Thriller as the first book The Lodge but it is still an entertaining Thriller that will grip you from beginning to end.
This is a story about theft, danger, family, friendship and its full of twists and turns along the way. The characters are well developed and as a reader you feel that you are right along with them. The story is told by alternative characters which keeps the story interesting and allows the reader to get both sides of the story.

Jas and Paul thought they had pulled off the perfect robbery. When Jas’s father has been found to have a lung disease she knows she will stop at nothing to get him treatment to prolong his life. Even if that means stealing the money for the treatment. They think they are in the clear until they are stopped by a couple of “officers” but they were wrong and when they then find themselves being the victims of robbery they lose everything.
This other couple Bets and Zerk are seasoned criminals and they think they have finally got their win fall and could retire. However they didn’t get away a free as they thought and they really underestimated the determination of Jas to get back the money.

What follows is an action packed story full of twists and turns as Jas fights against time to retrieve the money to help her Dad but will she be too late?

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read Saving The Gingerbread House to my 6 year old daughter and she really enjoyed the story, declaring “it was the best book ever.”. My favorite part was all of the animals and illustrations, listing each of the birds by their actual type. My daughter liked that the animals nibbled at the gingerbread house. Overall, it was a sweet story that lightly illustrated accountability and helping others.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book right away. Tink is a strong, independent women and when she put her mind to something she did it no matter what got in her way. the trauma she endured in her childhood really made it her life’s mission to save as many as she can from human traffickers. The roller coaster of a ride this book took me on was so entertaining and wonderful I couldn’t put it down. The suspense in this book really kept me reading to know what was going to happen next. I was hoked and on the edge of my seat to know what and how Tink and the noodles were going to do next and figure out everything. Amazing read and can’t wait for the next one.

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Ashley Johnson

Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was sooo good! I couldn’t put it down, I read it in one sitting. It has everything you want and need in a reverse harem. I love that is has multiple POV, I don’t like to read books without them now. You get the full story this way. I love how Brooklyn’s past trauma only makes the guys care and love her more. The cliffy at the end almost gave me a heart attack but on to book two!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Reimer

The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The emotions I felt while reading this book was like they were on a roller coaster. It was gripping and thrilling and really kept me on the edge that I couldn’t put it down wanting to know what was happing next. The twists and turns really had me guessing throughout this book the hole time which had me intrigued. The characters once again were so well written I felt like i know them personally, and the book all around was an amazing read I felt like i was right in the book with everyone. I recommend this book if you love thrills and mysteries so great to read this book.

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had so many twists and turns in it that it really kept me intrigued to keep reading and finding out what was going to happen next, and of curse the little bit of romance thrown in really made for an all-around wonderful read. this is a Gaslamp fantasy historical series is absolutely amazing, filled with ghosts, history, seances, kidnapping and so much more. Elinor and Tristan have an amazing relationship and it was great to see how it was progressing and growing in the book. The mystery behind who and what Twyla is up too was very interesting to read and find out if she was a friend or foe. This book was very good and highly suggest to start at the beginning.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great children’s story by an author that makes her stories come to life with her writing skills. The pictures are interactive and help pull your children into the story. There is always a great meaning behind this author’s books. This book is no different. A story where a magic wand can control time. You don’t want to miss what happens with this wand. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites of this series. I highly recommend this children’s book.

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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. I enjoy her writing skills and her attention to details that make her stories realistic. This book is no different. This is a well developed paranormal/fantasy story that you don’t want to miss. It is full of magic and will take you on an adventure like no other. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They are creative, strong, supportive characters that bring the story to life. They add so much to the story which makes it easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced, engaging story that is hard to put down. I really enjoyed reading this book and the adventure it took me on. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. I highly recommend this book.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Glaspie

The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a strange story with what felt like a bunch of random thoughts being thrown together and I really didn’t feel like it was a thriller. However, this book read super fast and I really enjoyed it. The title is so fitting for the book as it follows the story of several thieves and their bizarre interactions. If you want a quick and entertaining book, this is it. You’ll find yourself cheering on both the good and bad guys. The ending was perfect and brought everything full circle.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cute story with our friend Caspian and his adventure of what present he will get on this Unbirthday from his grandfather.

When Caspian opens up his special box from his grandfather for his Unbirthday, he notices that his box is empty. What magic awaits for Caspian with his day and the time. Grandpa teaches Caspian all about time, does this magic help Caspian make a basket during his basketball game?

This is a good story, I love the magic of time…..and the story is enjoyable for any age. As an adult I wish I had a little magic of time :).

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kimberly Filer

Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy (Pierce Brothers Book 4)Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Pierce Brothers Series and brings us the story of Noah and Amy. Filled with such wonderful, relatable characters and storylines it’s a hard to put down book. Amy has a new job, being a nanny. She seems perfectly suited to it because she has a positive outlook on life, and the first meeting with baby Amelia proves she has a way with children. Noah is very different from Amelia. He is single and has no intention of settling down any time soon and is pretty cynical. The two characters have an instant spark, but their personalities clash at first. However, as they get to know each other better, they begin to fall for each other. The book is a slow-burn romance, which means that the relationship between the characters develops gradually over time. A great read.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love this author’s books and the story of Chicken Little and their friends was adorable and engaging with wonderful illustrations on each page.

The sky is falling!! Or at least that what Chicken Little feels when an acorn falls and causes a bump on their head. Chicken Little investigates with their friend Henny Penny other items when they fall what does happen. On the adventure and finding items to do their experiments, Chicken Little and Henny Penny also run into other friends to bring them into the investigations as well and the end result of them wanting to go to the King to find out what to call it?

Wonderful story, love the characters and this book can be enjoyed by all ages which is what I love. Just wonderful!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ashley McMillon

The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where do I even begin! I love this author and her amazing stories. I only put the book down bc I had places to go people to see and puppies to watch! This was an automatic don’t put that book down kinda book! The story was extremely well written, fast paced, and captivating. You’ll jump from character to character, scene to scene, and won’t miss a beat. Jasmine is out to save her fathers life with a healing surgery in Mexico. Of course it is extremely expensive, so this amateur concocts this plan to steal enough money to take care of him and extend her father’s life! Well as she is robbed by clearly knowledgeable crooks, she decides to keep fighting and not give up! You will be surprised at this series of unfortunate events! This is a must read! Also check out her other physiological thriller! It’s cinema worthy!!!

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok so pink is my favourite colour so I just loved the cover 😉

While I’d not read the previous 3 books I didn’t feel lost but rest assured I have one clicked them so I can start at the beginning ❣️📚

Amy gets a desperate phone call for help from her bestie Victoria , her husband’s brother is now the sole guardian of a baby , his best dies to Covid and now he’s got to care for her daughter !

It was hard at first to read this because like Noah I lost a very dear friend to Covid and the wounds are still very raw and the missing is still very real but there is healing and little Amelia is so hard to resist ❣️😉

Beth never told Noah who Amelia’s father is and Beth’s mum is fighting cancer so Noah is in a tough spot and Amy is good with kids so she’s offered to help Noah and Amelia , she’s a nanny of sorts ….

Amelia adores Amy and watching them one would say they’re a perfect family❣️ as with matters of the heart Noah makes a decision than makes Amy leave but he goes and fetches the love of his life and they have their own HEA 🥰

I love Amelia , Amy and yes Noah made me swoon , a good read that showed you can rise from the ashes and I’m sure Beth was watching from above with pride and joy ❣️

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Amber Howard

Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow wolf was exactly what I would expect from a supernatural story. You get shapeshifters, vampires, and a human at the center of it all. Plus a bit of romance. There’s an air of mystery with this story and at the end you definitely have a lot more questions. Which is great because I prefer reading series. This is the first book I’ve come across by this author and I’m excited to read others.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read “ Faultless Love” I couldn’t wait to hear back to the people and town of Langston Falls ❣️it’s a place where people become family 😉

So Teddy and Robyn are settling in and preparing s for the wedding g are well under way .

Becky is approached by a production company that has seen her YOU TUBE channel and she heads to the bitty with big brother Walt to meet up with Elyse and the production company but things go south with some disposable behaviour from crew member and once a farm girl always a farm and home is where the heart is but there’s no hard feeling , quite the opposite actually ❣️😉

Glen makes an unwanted appearance but instead of gearing up for a fight the Bennett’s show grace and this is what really hit me and while I really loved Elyse and Walt what really got to me and meant so much to me is the redemption, forgiveness, grace and compassion that was shown and it’s just what my heart needed , there’s so much going on in the real world and it tends to drown me so this read really was soul soothing for me and it encouraged my empathic heart ❤️

I just love the Bennett’s and their family dynamics and the people of Langston Falls will leave you wanting to come back for more and I’m sure we will , Hank has a story he wants to share 😉❣️🙏

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Beverly Finnie

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series, and I can’t wait till the next book comes out! The author brings us back to the ghost talking world Spirit Guide. A world I have fallen in love with. A world where ghosts are very present. A world where one woman uses her Ghost Talker talents to help solve mysteries and murder. Oh yeah with some attraction and tension thrown in.
Madame Chalamet is back but with an apprentice in tow. One of the regulations of The Morpheus Society, is they have to take on at least one apprentice every 10 years to remain a member. Unfortunately it’s that very society that she will be going head to head with in this book. Parnell Lafayette is no friend and is now the head of the society, so any way he can ruffle Elinor’s feathers he will do just that. Hence her apprentice Twyla. What she didn’t expect was Archambeau to show back up in her life unexpectedly with a case he needed assistance on. Especially since he kind of “ghosted” her. Elinor and Tristan have tension between them that comes to head about midway through, however her feelings towards his action don’t stop her from trying to locate the missing Lady Losendahl.
I love Elinor and Tristan, but the question is do they finally do something about the tension between them? The dynamic they have working together is great but there’s so much more to explore between them.
How is The Morpheus Society involved?
What are these ghost parties people are talking about?
Trust me when I say it won’t be exactly what you think. Which is why you need to read book 3! If you haven’t read any of them, you can still jump in each book on their own. However there are elements that cross over from book to book, which is why I advise starting with book 1.
So what are you waiting for?
Me, I’m waiting for book 4, read and join me on that wagon.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Heather Watson

Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is first by Lillian Rose and it was a shapeshifter book I have read in a while. Tamaska and Kodiak is love at first site. Kodiak is there to protect her and the gem, but can he do both? The book was a little slow at first but it did pick up. I was scared that it was going to be like Twilight, but it turned out different. I am ready to keep reading this author to see where she ends up.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful watercolor illustrations support this cute story about a girl who completes her science fair project.

This book also serves as an introduction to garden pests, food webs, and basic scientific method. Loretta is a believable, realistic character that could easily be a real person. As an educator, I enjoyed how Loretta solves the scientific problem of what is happening to her orange tree.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is my first book by this author and I loved it and the cover of the book is stunning. I am already anxiously anticipating book 2!! This story has drama, shifters, vampires, wolves and romance and I loved the names of the 2 main characters, Kodiak and Tamaska.

Tamaska is the lead whom has a Blood Opal up for bid and this may make or break on keeping her job. She has every detail planned out for this auction to happen, including the highly recommended security detail, but when plans don’t go accordingly, the Blood Opal disappears.

Kodiak is a shifter and part of the security detail that Tamaska hires to protect the Blood Opal. He stops at nothing to try to make things right when the Blood Opal goes missing on his watch and comes under much scrutiny, especially in the eyes of Tamaska. When Kodiak and his team find out that vampires might be the cause of the disappearance of this opal, it is a race against time to find it.

Tamaska and Kodiak butt heads at the beginning but it turns into this deep connection, all Kodiak wants to do is find this opal and also protect Tamaska. The Vampires are dangers and hold the key to the opal and they also have Tamaska on their menu. Will Kodiak protect Tamaska when she needs it the most? Will Tamaska find out what Kodiak truly is outside of being security detail? Will Kodiak and Tamaska find the Blood Opal so it does not stay in the wrong hands?

This story is great I really enjoyed the spark between Tamaska and Kodiak and both their character growth. I am so looking forward to book 2 to see what happens next!!

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