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Fuller Sight by John Stone – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Fuller SightFuller Sight by John Stone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fuller Sight is not the type of book I would normally read, but I really enjoyed it. It starts as the story of Danny, a teenager with a rough life. A tragic day is a huge turning point in a downward spiral that results in his death. But that’s just the beginning of the book. Danny is greeted in the after life by his mother who acts as his guide through the rest of the story. We follow along as they review the events leading up to and through the end of his life. Then the story introduces the idea of previous lifetimes. That was well done and I love how the author connects all the characters throughout time. He even threw in a little real history which was nicely done. I was most happy that the book was easy to follow. Often these type of books get twisted with the timelines and become convoluted.

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Make Me Burn by Alicia Street is the ninth book in the fabulous North Fork series. It is a brother’s best friend forbidden tantalizing tale that heats up the pages. I really enjoy reading Alicias work.
This wonderfully written tale this is a quick and easy read that will delight readers. I was drawn into the story and turning the last page before I knew it.
I was so engrossed and drawn into the characters’ lives and their journey to HEA. There is steam and a few twists, angst, passion, anger, love, steamy scenes, drama and a lot more in between. The want is intense and palpable that it oozes off every page. The story lived up to its title because burn they did.
She has been in love with him forever, but he has always been off limits in more than one way. But now she will take what she wants consequences be damned. She is going in full steam ahead.
When a sexy siren walks in his direction, he decides to make her his after all this time, brothers be damned. Challenge accepted!
I am excited to read more of the series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Managing Mischief is the second sexy tale in the Shattered Embrace series and the second in Zachary and Ashton’s duet. It can be read as a standalone, but you need to read the first book Hidden Mischief before this one. Well, I think so anyway.
Alyndras narrative lends to the feeling of being surrounded by sights, smells and feelings. Its easy to fall into a mind set of exploration and self-discovery with just her written words. Written words that make this BDSM story seem more real than other authors write about.
This is an opposites attract sizzling tale with BDSM that will have you sitting up and taking notice. Alyndra invites and ensnares us to a world of D/s relationships and the sinful Club Shattered Embrace where deepest and darkest desires come to life.
He craves his dominance and the power over her body. Things heat up with her learning his world but is this house of cards about to fall down around them.
I look forward to more.
Enjoy!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

4 stars

It’s another Unbirthday for Caspian and another magical gift from Grandpa only this time when Caspian wakes things are a little different from the usual.
Lois gives us another charming, original and imaginative tale for children between the ages of 4 – 8 years old.
Like all of Loi’s stories this story has magic and adventure and there is always a message featured with each one.
The Hidden Present is a children’s story that has colourful illustrations, is fun, and educational.
What is an Inquisitive Indicator you ask. Well have a read to find out.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families #3)A Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

This is the first book I have read by Kelly, and I found I really liked it. I have read this as a standalone and not read the first two books. Although they follow on from each other they can be read as standalones as I did, and I did not feel as though I was missing out.
A Girl, Stuck is a fun fast-paced crime story that is at times dark but intriguing. It is full of suspense, mystery, some violence and heartache but there is also laughter to be had at times too. It is a well written and engaging tale one that I could not be put down.
Harry is no wilting flower; she is witty, and she can give as good as she gets but she also has a vulnerability about her hidden under her tough exterior. Whilst trying to solve her police detective dad’s murder she risks it all, reputation and career when she trespasses into the underworld of crime. Yet it is within this criminal world that she happens upon one that will change her world.
A Girl, Stuck is the third book in the Found Families Series that should not be missed.

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Katie Kearney

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ashton and Zachary truly will always be a small bit of my heart. Their characters are some of my favorites this year. Once again this author does a great job of blending steamy scenes with a full storyline. There’s bits of suspense which I liked but I’ll be honest they felt thrown in at the last minute. I don’t know they just felt a little out of place in the progression of the storyline but truly the story is still really good and I’m sad it’s over. I am however really am looking forward to book three. Four stars and highly recommended.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Candice Estes

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay the Fox is headed home for her mother’s birthday party, and she is taking Cray the crab with her. Along the way, Hay and Cray learn how to be braver and how to ask for help. From being afraid of crossing rapidly moving water, to being afraid of an unexpected animal in a cave, the friends must learn how to manage and find their way safely home. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is short with a rhyming cadence that makes it quick and easy to share with young children. I would recommend this book for any child who may be struggling with feeling scared or unsure. This is a great book for young kids, preschool age or older.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I first started reading this book with my daughter, I expected a fun and lighthearted story, but what we got felt like so much more. This was the perfect kind of book for my daughter to try an read herself and it tied in perfectly with her learnings about New Year. I loved this book because of how excited she was to read it.
The story was really well thought out and engaging. The characters are what really brough it to life and Ioved seeing how they developed as the story progressed. This is a great book and I hope we get the chance to discover more.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Kerry Baker

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series and it just as fun and entertaining as the first one. It was great to revisit these characters and be taken on more adventures with them. My kids absolutely loved this story, probably even more so than book 1. The illustrations in the book really bring it to life. It makes it so much easier to visualise the characters and the story overall.
This series are the first books that we have read by this author but, if they are any indication as to what to expect, then I think we will become much more familiar with their work. This is a fantastic book that the whole family enjoyed.

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #5)Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was not as a huge fan of this one as I have been of the others in the series. I just didn’t like how James was portrayed. He has had a solid gf through most of the series but in here he falls for a completely different girl. His antics and thought process just was not favorable to me. I fid like the whole way that Sara and James officially met. She surprised me with her “momma bear” attitude in her employers home. But anyway the there was plenty of stuff that kept me reading as well. I always love time being spent with the Bennetts. Seeing where everyone is at in their relationships and lives. Sadly this is the last in the series. I know that every series needs to end and I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride)The Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These stories always bring me joy. I enjoy the storyline and the characters all have their quirks. In here I was frustrated at the female lead more than once over her negative attitude towards mating. Life throws curveballs..just embrace them. I did get irritated while reading since frequently things were repeated. Usually either in the same paragraph or the next one. That leads to me skipping areas here and there. I have read this author multiple times. Usually I either really love the book or struggled with it. This time I felt about half way between the two. It isn’t great but not horrible either in my opinion. I do enjoy this series and am looking forward to Sheridan’s mating call.

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Girl, StuckA Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great story that is full of twists and turns the whole way through. I expected the story to be a mystery and to be intriguing, but I wasn’t expecting to find it so entertaining and amusing. I found it really made me connect to the characters even more. The book is the kind of one that has enough going on that I had to read it all in one sitting to see how it played out.
This book is the first one that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style. It let you as the audience connect to the characters and everything that was going on. I thought this was an exciting read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I am looking forward to reading more of this series.

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember Book 1)Outcast by Catherine Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my, this book makes having exotic animals look fun. I loved the story. Magic and shifters with a reverse harem made for a winning story in my book. The characters were entertaining, sexy and absolutely wonderful. She’s a new author to me and I hope to read more if they are like this. What a fun concept and a great book. I sure enjoyed the smile it brought to my face as I read.

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ooh, I loved this book. It continues the romance of Zachary and Ashton. Life brought some challenges but they got through it. This couple is so hot as a Dom/Sub pair. Ashton is still a strong woman and they make this work. I liked reading more of their relationship. They had challenges yet make it work. This author does such a wonderful job writing that she really has you feeling the story as you go along. I can’t wait to read the next book.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)” by Lois Wickstrom is a delightful and heartwarming story about a boy named Caspian who receives a mysterious gift from his Grandpa on his Unbirthday. The story captures the magic and wonder of childhood, as Caspian goes on a hunt to find his hidden present with the help of an Inquisitive Indicator.

The relationship between Caspian and his Grandpa is beautifully portrayed, depicting a bond built on love and shared experiences. The author does a wonderful job of creating a sense of anticipation and excitement as Caspian searches for his gift, keeping readers engaged and invested in the outcome.

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Murder At Music Hall (True North Murder Mystery Book 1) by A. J. Ullman – Review by Callie Luna

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Murder At Music Hall (A True North Murder Mystery Book 1)Murder At Music Hall by A. J. Ullman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I highly enjoyed following Trueman “True” North to find the true murderer of Stoddard Skidmore. As True digs into the case with his investigation skills he realizes that it isn’t quite as open and shut as it seems. Not only is there a compelling murder, but the reader also gets to learn more about True and his backstory as well. The book is set in 1977 with some embellishments in historical details, which the author explains at the end. It is a dark crime mystery; the pacing of the story is fantastic. The clues are there for you to find out the murderer before the reveal, but the reason why is even more compelling. I personally won’t hesitate to pick up the next book in this series!

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom – Review by Annamarie Boumans

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I find that I love this series, Nessie has always been one of my favorites, and this author tells a great story. I will be reading the rest of this series as I can.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a cute book. His unbirthday present is to be found and he gets to use a compass. Oh, what fun he has with grandpa. An entertaining story with bright, fun illustrations that will keep any child glued to the story. We love reading this series. Another welcome addition to our family library. It will also go well in the classroom.

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an excellent read. I am such a fan of this series. They are hot, sexy and entertaining. The chemistry in this book is off the chart. No bro land is where we go this time. You shouldn’t go for your enemy’s little sister, but hey, do it anyway. The story is well-done. You can feel the heat. The characters have excellent chemistry. I love the spark factor. I couldn’t put the book down. This is one I highly recommend for romance lovers.

It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This continues the story from The Rise of Valdis. I would suggest you read the prequel and Book 1. The story is very good. The characters will hold your interest through the whole story. I find it interesting that they can enchant themselves to loook like normal people. I really enjoyed the story. It’s action, romance, a bit of everything.

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston – Review by Shelly Kittell

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A Girl, StuckA Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an excellent read. an exciting, suspenseful read that brings back “Harry” who meets Trey. She wants in and he wants out. I found the characters to have a terrific chemistry. Though there was danger around and in, the humor was also in the story. I laughed through a lot of it. It was a funny story with suspense and romance that I would definitely recommend. I will be going back to read the previous two.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home was a very cute children’s book! The pictures are very vibrant and fun to look at! They definitely capture the eye. My daughter who is seven very much enjoyed the book with me.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom
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Every year on his Unbirthday, Grandpa gives Caspian a present that he doesn’t expect.
It’s always in his special box under his bed. This year, his box isn’t there. Caspian must hunt for it, using the Inquisitive Indicator he finds on the kitchen table.
Another special adventure between Caspian and his loving Grandpa.

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn
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Genre – Erotica Romance
Page Count – 222
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A spark of desire became an inferno of passion, igniting an uncontrollable craving for one another.
~Zachary~
Ashton came into my life and ignited feelings I’d never felt with her mischievous smile, sinfully sexy body, and inquisitive mind. With her under my control, every scene is new and vibrant, rekindling my passion for exploring the lifestyle through fresh eyes. But when a dangerous rival makes her a pawn in a deadly game, I’m forced to reveal my past sins to keep her safe.
~Ashton~
Devastatingly handsome billionaire Zachary Ingram conquers everything he desires—including me. His smoldering green eyes compel my surrender to his dominance and my deepest desires. In the decadent world of Club Shattered Embrace, Zachary sends me floating in carefree bliss. But reality spoils our party when an opportunity to lead a dream team of the world’s best researchers would mean moving to Atlanta.
Will Zachary and Ashton’s scorching hot connection fizzle or become forever? Find out in Managing Mischief, the second book in the sinfully sexy world of Club Shattered Embrace.
This novel is the second in Zachary and Ashton’s duet, and can be read as a standalone.

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Alyndra is a lifelong lover of story, and thinks everyone needs a little more happily ever after in their lives. She’s always been a sucker for strong heroes and smart heroines. She writes contemporary romance with some heat and a whole lot of heart. She loves the 3 C’s – Cats, Coffee, and Chocolate. Someday she’s going to convince Mr. Quinn to live in a tropical place so she can SCUBA dive when not writing about her newest book boyfriend.

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street

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Billionaire Logan Bennett wastes no time with games he can’t win. And that includes hooking up with the little sister of his best friend. Correction—ex-best friend.
Jinx D’Alessio had always been a firecracker, a little troublemaker who used to tickle his funny bone when she was a kid. But tonight her all-grown-up siren dance is tickling a different part of his anatomy. Finally getting his hands on the off-limits beauty would be poking the hornet’s nest of the feud he has with her brother—but it might be so worth it.
Jinx has been crazy over her big brother’s best friend since she was a teen, but she knew he would never touch her no matter how much she wanted it. Now, at twenty-nine, her history with men is like a bunch of bad rides at an amusement park.
After the trouble between Logan and her brother she knew she shouldn’t even be talking to him. But Jinx refuses to settle for a boring, run of the mill romance. She wants a big, dramatic, passionate love with a man who can knock her off her feet with one look.
Too bad the only man who can do that is Logan Bennett. The one she can never have.

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Alicia Street is a USA Today bestselling author and a Daphne du Maurier award winner. She writes both steamy and sweet romance and sometimes collaborates with her husband, Roy. She spent many years as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. A compulsive reader of every genre, Alicia loves watching old black-and-white movies and inventing new recipes for soup.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book #3/LumberCats Series Book #2) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride)The Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

The Mating Chance is the third captivating book in the Long Claw Pride series by Brooke May. As with the other books in the series, this follows members of the Long Claw Clan, a mountain lion shifter community- and makes for fantastic reading. This ca could be read as a standalone, but I really recommend reading the series from the beginning as the stories are worth it- plus there are other relevant bits that will help you fully appreciate the series as a whole.
We follow Boone and Cricket on a bit of a second chance, fated mates, paranormal romance- where Ms. May delivers all the emotion, angst, banter, humour, fun, drama, family, community, destiny, secrets, discovery, challenges, chemistry, and spice. As with all her characters, it was easy to invest in them and the outcome of their story. I was rooting for them, even if they frustrated me at times.
If you love paranormal romances, particularly shifters- then this is well worth the read!
Bring on Book #4!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Brooke May!

 

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this book to be so cute and fun! It walks you through a mystery Lunar New Year adventure with Lorie and Weina. The girls have lost their lucky new year red envelopes that they have been saving up to replace a bracelet for their grandma. This book keeps you on your toes while you follow the girls along their day and also trying to find said missing envelopes. I loved seeing another side of Asian American culture and the different things that they do/celebrate compared to my own family. This book had my children hooked while we followed the girls back through their day. The traditions and holiday excitement was so fun. I really enjoyed the simple illustrations as well. My girls 9 and 12 both enjoyed reading this book with me and learning about others. It also lined up with their cultural days at school so they learned so much this week!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan, Emily and Theodore the family dog are back at it. They never leave home without Dylan’s Detective Kit. But this time they are off to play baseball. Once they get to the ball field they notice the baseball plates are missing. So they go in search of the missing plates. First off let me put out there that this story is not only educational but brings together siblings. Yes this big brother enjoys spending time with his little sister. As for Emily she is a big help as the team works together. This author has done quite nicely in bringing these siblings together. This story is quite the page turner. It is captivating and interesting. The characters also play big parts in the story.They set a great example to our young readers. Also at the end of this chapter book there is a list of big words with explanations of the words and where to find them in the story. I love that! I love an open-ended story. This one is fantastic.

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember Book 1)Outcast by Catherine Banks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reverse Harem GOLD. So, I will admit the cover is what pulled my interest in this one and with my goal of finding new to me authors Catherine Banks was a perfect new March author. This is the first book in Her Royal Harem: Ember trilogy and honestly, chefs kiss.
Ember Jasperwood is a mage, but her mixed abilities with no obvious “hybrid” markers causes her very prejudiced community to look down on her. Not only them but her own parents. When her abilities began as a young child, they had her tested and sent to the best mage school but then gave her a cabin, 100 acres of land and a monthly salary as they cut communications with her. All Ember wants to do is be in the woods, her safe space and heal the animals, shifters, and hybrids that she finds or that are brought to her. Only all too soon does everything begin to change, strange magical rocks cover the riverbank, and cursed animals emerge from nowhere in hunt for her blood, the cure to their curse. Her patients become so much more as they choose to stay at her side and help her with these mysteries and more. The men quickly become curious of what else she is as she has a mix of powers that don’t belong to mages as well as not smelling like a mage, but something more.
Who is the one who curses? Can Ember and friends find the truth behind the stones? Why is she being targeted? This world is so rich in details, taking real world problems and transforming them into more complex roles. In a world of shifters and mages and more hybrids are the targets of racism and attacks while the princes are actively trying to change things Ember’s city seems to be falling deeper into the dark. From start to finish this book holds your attention, keeps you guessing and turning the page as you guess and trying to answer the questions of what is going on. I will be counting down to book two and then three of this series in need of seeing what will happen next and how it all ends. Book 2 Outnumbered April 5th, 2024. Book 3 Outshone May 3rd, 2024. Let the countdowns begin, I hope to see you there.

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man Book 1)Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so much! From the very first chapter and all the way to the epilogue, I was drawn in and hooked. Bailey and Fox are two incredible characters that the reader gets to learn about and fall in love with as they learn to navigate their adventure together. So many different dynamics in the book were done so well and I didn’t want the story to end. Well done Amy Q Barker, this was a fantastic book, with a great romantic story without having to be over the top romance. This appears to be book 1 in the Better Man series and if that’s the case, I cannot wait to read the others!

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