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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Jenni Bishop

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

T.L. Clark has put a of lot work into this book to helping others. T.L. has ten years of blood, sweat and tears and writing and publishing experience under her belt. To help showcase her craft. She imparts that knowledge and wisdom to teach authors get the right steps in how to write a historical novel. But that is not to say what works for one will not work for another.
In this book you will find how to set up a checklist/steps/prompts to help you get going. Which aspects of history and historical facts you should research and those to leave out to maximum benefit. Step by step Guide to bring forth the effective ways from start to finish. To tips/hints on the writing process. Which is the best formatting options. How to go about publishing and finally how to put yourself and your book out there.

Although this is a helpful insight to the process you still find what works for you. If only one thing helps, then it was worth it.
Whether you are a new or an established author you never know it may just be some of the information contained in this book that helps you craft and refine your work in putting together the next big thing!

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Saving the Gingerbread House: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Saving the Gingerbread House: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Saving the Gingerbread House is Lois’s unique version of Hansel and Gretel. Children are going to love this folktale. With bright and colourful pictures the story comes alive as we adventure along to save the Gingerbread House. The story is aimed at children 4 to 8 years old.
There is more going on in the woods that send two curious minds out to explore.
All the witch wanted was to showcase her beautiful house and win the House Beautiful Contest. Does that happen or are her chances destroyed? To find out you will need to follow along on the adventure.
After reading this story the kids (grandbabies) wanted to make their own Gingerbread house and enter into a contest of their own. Of course they both won.

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

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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

4.5 stars
A Stranger in Disguise is set in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy. P.J. is a new author to me and I was pleasantly surprised. It is also the fourth book in the Inspector Scala Mystery series. Unfortunately I was not aware this is the fourth book but I didn’t feel like I had missed anything. I will however be going back to start at the beginning because I like a good thrilling mystery.
Detective Maurizio Scala is once again on the case. He discovers there is more to the murder victim than he first realised. But to make matters worse this case is in a theatre and one of his least favourite places.
A Stranger in Disguise is an intriguing story that is gripping and has twists that will surprise you. I am not going to share any more so if you like a good mystery then grab a copy.

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Sara Vinduska is a new author to me and I was excited to see what she brings to the table. I must say I was pleasantly surprised and really liked this story. His Protector is a romantic suspense tale. The story is unique and original which is refreshing.
I love that there is a swap in the protector roles. The book is well-written and has characters that are well developed, with strengths and weaknesses that are believable.
Her job is to protect the number one man. But can she do her job and find the enemy before he takes him out.
He is still grieving but he can’t deny his attraction. Just because she is my protector doesn’t mean he won’t protect her.
There is a real slow burn that you just want them to give in and get to it. Ahhhh! It is a good story that is suspenseful, has some humour, is action packed and interesting.
If you are a fan of romantic suspense, you will enjoy this book. I look forward to reading more of Sara’s work.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christine Baranek

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Loretta’s Caterpillar
By: Lois Wickstrom

As a teacher, I am always excited when I see a new book by Lois Wickstrom. These books are always well written and informative. They explain scientific concepts to children in an engaging way. I truly love reading them to my classes and they love reading them as well. I am a teacher to children ages 4 – 10 and I use each book in a different way with each grade level. This book is not an exception.
I will say that I read this book with a Kindergarten class. They loved it! I did not read this with my other classes because we study the life cycle of butterflies every spring. This will now be a staple during this unit! It is going to be such a great addition I know that each class will love as much as I did reading this!

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

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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
By: P.J. Mann

This is the fourth book in the Inspector Scala Mystery Series. Don’t let that deter your from reading this book, because I have not read any of the others and I completely understood what was happening. But I will definitely be going back to read the others because I enjoyed this one so much!
This book features an acting company that is in a foreign land and is performing MacBeth. Everyone knows this play is known to be cursed. The actors definitely are trying to shake it off as rumors but weird things start happening. Then a cast member ends up dead. This is where Inspector Scala shows up. What he discovers is that the victim is not necessarily a simple actor, her life is far more complicated than anyone ever thought.
I truly enjoyed the twists and turns that were in this book. It kept me guessing for sure! I definitely recommend this great mystery.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an intriguing story that I knew I had to try from the moment I read the description. The author has certainly thrown some twists and turns in there to try and keep you on your toes. The book has quite a slow pace to it, which I wasn’t expecting and it and it made it a little harder to engage with initially. However, I did still find myself following the story and wanting to know how things were going to turn out.
This is a new author to me and I think this is a good place to have started. This book really gives an insight into her writing style and I definitely enjoyed it overall. I am looking forward to discovering more of this authors work.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Baker

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a helpful book, offering guidance and advice to any would be historical romance authors. The author takes you through all of the stages you will encounter on this writing journey and manages it in such an easy and informative way. Tasks are provided periodically throughout the book which help put into practice what you have learnt.
Writing a book is always something I wished I could do and books like this make it feel possible. I really enjoyed seeing the other side of this process and all of the aspects involved. This was a brilliant book and a really helpful tool for anyone ready to start their journey.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

In a real life event Noah loses his best friend and gains a child in one day. Overwhelmed by his new life, Amy is the perfect addition by becoming a nanny to his now child Amelia. Amy wins Amelia’s heart and she will win Noah’s as well. This story is very relatable in events and the way life can be. Hardships and learning of love and living life. Definitely a good book to read.

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

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

OMGosh! Another heartwarming showstopping story in this series and from this author. I could not love this series more! The writing is impeccable and filled with emotion that flies off the pages. The characters are full of heart and emotion. I love the whole family dynamic. I completely bonded with Elyse in here as she has not seen her family in years and is surprised at how together the Bennett family rallies. Seeing her watch his family and learn how to count on them as her own makes her yearn to reconnect with her own family. I love that Walt tells her that “the power to make that change is all hers”. Very strong words.

These books are some of my favorites to read. I actually devoured this one in a day.(24 hrs). The family together is one of my favorite things. Also that they run a Christmas tree farm but also grow wine that we always learn a bit about. Very cool as it covers year around financially. Plus Walt smelling of pine..who could turn that down. That epilogue really made my heart pitter patter and tears to my eyes! Well done!

I can’t wait for the next!

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85172455-shadow-wolf” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677047812l/85172455._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85172455-shadow-wolf”>Shadow Wolf</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6567838.Lilliana_Rose”>Lilliana Rose</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5382831598″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is a new author to me and I can say I enjoyed the book.<br />We meet and follow Kodiak and Tamaska, he feels drawn to her from the first time he sees her, and he must protect her. Especially when it comes to light that the vampires are interested in her too: but maybe not keeping her alive.<br />Tamaska finds her career in tatters, when a precious gem is stolen, and her best friend missing. Is Kodiak to blame, and what this feeling she has when he is near?<br />This is an intriguing read, and I can’t wait to get onto book 2 this story needs to continue.<br />Great world building, and character development.<br />
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Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loretta loves being outside in her garden and she is always discovering new things and today is no exception, Loretta is running down the garden, past the milkweed plants when she finds something she has never seen before. When she takes it to her parents to find out what it is, she discovers that it is a monarch butterfly caterpillar and is told to put it back where she found it, Loreta does this and decides that she wants to help it grow, so everyday she goes down to the milk weed to see her caterpillar and while doing this, she protects it from a bird, a lizard and a wasp as it grows.

Will Loretta be able to protect her caterpillar so that it can grow into a beautiful butterfly and can she learn about monarch butterflies at the same time? This is another fun and informative book in this series for all ages, with lovely illustrations which make it easy to learn and retain the information.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the wonderful science series by this author that I have read. Just as the previous two books were, this was just as educational and filled with facts and details about caterpillars. I love how she incorporates the tiniest details into her stories and makes them so interesting and entertaining. Once again, the illustrations are beautiful and coincide with the story perfectly. This is another book that encourages parents and children to get out and explore nature and see the wonder and beauty all around you. Remarkable story for kids.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

The Thieves is a wonderful story of a woman trying to save her father but is robbed by hardened criminals. There are wonderful characters throughout the book. You’ll find yourself cheering for everyone, even the bad guys at some point. A real life story that is brought to you in a fictional tale.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

Noah Pierce is one of the Pierce brothers but he’s the quiet grumpy one. He pretty much stays to himself and works more then anything. He loves his life and wouldn’t change it for anything…by choice anyway.
When Noah’s long time best friend passes away I expectedly he is granted custody of her infant daughter Amelia. Noah doesn’t know the first thing about having a 7 month old baby loving with him and needs major help. His brothers come together to try to help
Him as best they can. One of his brother Seth along with his sister in law Victoria stop to pick up Amy on the way. She’s like a baby whisperer when it comes to Amelia. Noah offers her a job as Amelia’s nanny for a few months until she goes back to school and they can reach Amelia’s grandparents.
Noah and Amy spend alot of time together but Noah is very hot and cold. Amy is great for
Both Amelia and Noah. She pushes Noah to do things he might now do if it wasn’t for her. Amelia loves Amy and Amy loves her as if she was her own child. They all seem
To fit into their roles great until that one night Amy and Noah are on a date and Amelia gets sick.
A lot is said and a lot happens that night. Will Amy ever be able to get over what Noah says that night? I thought this book was well written and cannot wait for more of the Pierce brothers.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gabrielle

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice book that teaches children about the life of a butterfly. It explains the different stages in the life of a butterfly and its migration pattern. The story is simple and easy to follow and explains each new phase in a way that keeps the attention of young children. They get to understand and enjoy facts about a beautiful insect. I also liked the science facts that are listed after the story giving the young readers more information about the butterfly while still making it interesting.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

This was my second children’s book by Lois and she did not disappoint. She took the classic story of Hansel and Gretel and gave it a polite rewrite. It has many values for children to learn and is very fun and informative at the same time. Maybe it isn’t a witch after all but an elderly woman needing help.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another wonderful story from this author featuring Loretta. This book would 100% be a perfect addition to topics on the life cycle of a butterfly. It was explained really well and would be so engaging for young children. The story was really lovely whilst explaining everything so well about how caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies. It is easy for children to follow with many talking points available. I love that at the end of the books the author always includes an activity for children to try at home.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Loretta's Pet Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #3)Loretta’s Pet Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved this cute series so much. Its the perfect books for gifting and reading to young children. My nephews 5 and 9 have really enjoyed them as well. This one is the story of Loretta and her love for insects. She finds a caterpillar and she takes care of it until it hatches. She protects it from several predators and tries her best to keep it safe. This book explains the life of a Monarch butterfly and even teaches us the difference between a male and female. We also learn their migration patterns. This is such a fun book for kids. It would make the perfect gift for the young child in our life.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Carrie Reed

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read, excellent guide. This is a really thought out and informative book. I really like how the author laid out the different steps to getting started writing a book, makes it sound so easy. I really thought I could start to write a book after reading this, no kidding. There are links to different website that will help along your publishing and editing journey and tips and tricks on how to research and what to look for in regards to your topic. I also found myself very intrigued by some history I learned along the way in the examples used. This author is funny, I like the little comments left in different areas and very knowledgable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to start their adventures in writing historical novels.

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Interesting read. Weird in a good way. Do I want to be floated up to an alien spaceship? Yes, yes I do. I thought the story was really fun in regards to June and Sarge going on missions to help the aliens. It was also cool that her kids, Cora and Liv were so excited and ready to assist in anything they needed. They both seem like great girls and very intelligent, especially with the work Liv was doing to help her dad. I kind of didn’t like June, and kind of thought it was weird that she was with Sarge, it seems like they have more than just a partner relationship and friendship. I don’t know if I could ever be romantically involved with someone else while my husband was in a bed, and I couldn’t understand why the girls were so okay with it all. Overall a fun story in regards to the adventures they all have, the research done on brainwaves and all of the fun characters introduced along the way.

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Carrie Reed

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Emissary (A Star-Crossed Celestials Story)Emissary by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love mm romance and add in the paranormal element, and it’s perfect. Byron and Kai are the cutest together. It was sad to see how Kai was coping after the loss of Julian but beautiful to see him be able to open up and love someone again. They both feel something between each other when they first meet but it takes a minute for them to finally give into their hearts and it was so fun watching them grow together. The ending had my heart ripping open, I wasn’t sure where the author was going with them both meeting Nash, but it hurt so good. I can’t wait for the next book!

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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

This was a cute spin on the story of Hansel and Gretel. The artwork is very eye catching and fun to look at while reading. I like that the witch in the story wasn’t a mean witch or a bad witch, but just a witch who needed help to win the contest. Gretel is sweet wanting to stop and sketch all the animals she sees, it is a good lesson to teach children about different animals when they go out walking, keeping them interested in the world around them.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Kerry Carr

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Virus Of Beauty series. I would highly recommend reading the first book as this book follows on from it and you will get a better enjoyment of the story.
This is an action packed YA fantasy adventure. It is very fast paced and is full of magic and danger. The war between witches and wizards is worse than ever and Wilf is being blamed for something he didn’t do. I felt sorry for Wilf. He doesn’t want to be a wizard. He wants to be a normal kid with normal kid problems.
That all changes however when Katryn is kidnapped he now has to embrace his wizard powers if he hopes to get her back.

It is a good fantasy read which is captivating from start to end.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their writing style as well as their attention to details to give the story a realistic feel. I found this book to be well written with twists and turns that you don’t want to miss. This is a fast paced and engaging story that is hard to put down. The characters pull you into their world with ease. They bring support to each other and have great growth. A story with secrets, a missing child and people who may not be who you thought them to be. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more in the future by this author. I highly recommend this book.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

What a fun take on Hansel & Gretel. This story has a wonderful twist with it’s environmental take on the story. The animals get to help. The kids learn about problem solving and get to help the old lady save the gingerbread house. It’s a nice friendly story that will be good for teaching and little ones will enjoy reading. This author has done it again. Such fun and entertaining stories.

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Elinor is back and this time brings with her, Tristan and Twyla. I found the mystery in this book to be both exciting and quite suspenseful. Elinor had her handfuls with the mystery and Twyla, who still has a lot to learn. I love how we get to learn a little more about Elinor and the Morpheus Society with each book. The story had a nice flow. This was a wonderful adventure to the series. I can’t wait for the next one.

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Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren (War of Destiny #4) – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A big fan of this series, Lane’s story sucked me in and had me on the edge of my seat. The author writes in such a way that leaves you feeling like you are in the story with the characters. The action and mystery were very suspenseful. I loved the suspense and the tension. I found everything melded together perfectly and left me one satisfied reader.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Shelly Kittell

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

found this book to be entertaining and informative. The author writes wonderfully written novels herself and shares tips and tricks of the trade for writing. I found her sense of humor to be endearing as the topic can be dry. I am also a “pantser” but these tips will be quite helpful. This is a terrific resource. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool

The Man In Black is a Historical Romance/Thriller that I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going in. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her. Once I got past the first couple of chapters my interest definitely grew but it’s a really long book and I had a hard time keeping my interest going. With that being said I still truly enjoyed reading this book and at times found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to seeing what other books this author has.

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