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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Tausha Treadway

The Earl's Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)The Earl’s Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush. This is the 5th book in the Thompson’s of Locust Street series. Its been 5 years since Payden Thompson, the true Heir to the Earl Of Traviston and his best friend Robbie McClintock return to Dunacres, Scotland. They have returned to find Cameron Plowman who murdered his family and took his claim. When Payden returns he is broken by everything he had to do to win victory. Payden is struggling to fit back into society after the atrocities he’s seen and done. When he meets Clarice Endicott he is smitten, although, Clarice is a older debutante and has no desires to marry. That is, until she meets Payden, there is something about him that touches her. Clarice is the only thing to bring Payden back to reality and he doesn’t want to lose her. Clarice is so independent but she really took care of Payden and their love story is beautiful. I think you could read this as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them in order to better enjoy the characters and the stories!

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This book is an exciting story to read, full of magic and great character chemistry. I loved the premise of the story and how creative and imaginative it is. The story was really easy to connect with and I found myself completely invested in what was going on.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and it definitely will not be the last. It was well written, engaging and a brilliant combination of fantasy and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the booked from start to finish and cannot wait for more.

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

In Outcast, Catherine has created a diverse world of paranormal characters. It’s not an easy world to live in and prejudices only complicate it even more.
This reverse harem supernatural fantasy tale has bit of everything to keep the pages turning with action, danger, curses, conspiracies, bravery, romance and lots more.
It is well written, and the storyline is interesting with some wit and humour but there is also pain and suffering.
Ember finds it hard to believe the community could be so close minded and has to deal with aftermath of their rath for those who seek haven. Outcasts indeed in an unforgiving world full of darkness and hate.
There is drama, angst, passion, love, some steam and way much more in this tale.
It is full of fascinating characters and plenty of twists.
Get stuck in if you love paranormal stories.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Jenni Bishop

Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Hello L.M. It’s always a pleasure as always.
L.M. has given us some amazingly dark and sexy tales into one omnibus, and it was click and done and it was in my hot little hands. It is a collection of novellas that are sexy, definitely sinful and forbidden.
Sparks fly and the pages are burning up. You will need a good stiff drink or a long cool shower after reading this.
LM doesn’t hold back in writing erotica and covers it all such as ménage à trois, enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s dad, age gap, bad boys, sons’ best friend, and so much more.
If you love something more than a contemporary romance, something a lot risqué, something with forbidden desires, something where your fantasies might play out then L.M. is your go to person.
Enjoy!
In this omnibus you get:
– Falling For My Son’s Best Friend
– Submitting To My Billionaire Bosshole
– One Night
– Claiming My Best Friend
– Unfinished Ex
– Daddy’s Forbidden Temptations
– Her First Time Daddy
– Under My BFF’s Daddy
– Daddy’s Naughty Gift
– My Bad Boy Protector
– Paying off my Stepbrother’s Bullies
– Alpha Bitch
– Her Dark Savour

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This is the first book in the Her Royal Harem Series Ember. This is a wonderful story filled with magic, shifters, princes, danger, self discovery and a reverse harem.
It was really nice to read a different type of story. I personally love anything to do with mystical creatures. I have always been drawn to the protectiveness and strength of shifters and their fated mates and this has that plus so much more.
The authors imagination is amazing. The world creation and the character creation was outstanding. There was so many twists that I didn’t see coming which made the story thoroughly enjoyable.
Ember has got to be my favourite character of all time. She has had a tough start after being abandoned by her adoptive parents when they found out she had magic, so she lived alone in the woods healing sick animals and shifters. However something is happening as the amount of injured shifters seems to be increasing.
When a load of cursed animals show up that is when Prince Caleb arrives and Embers quiet lonely life takes a turn for the better.
She goes from being lonely to having 4 men wanting to date her and all happy to share. As well as this she has to overcome the confusion as she learns that she is more than she originally thought.
As well as this there is an organisation that is trying to rid the world of hybrid’s and the main people are Ember’s adoptive parents.
So much happens in this story that you need to read it to fully appreciate it. It is very fast paced and I loved every second of it. I can’t wait to read more

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

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

Another superb story from this series. Cray goes on an adventure that would be unknown to him if he had not befriended Hay. Leaving the beach he sets off for the woods. This one covers how one can be brave and asking for help as both animals need to learn to utilize that in here. There are great tips for building courage in the back of the book.

As always I want to mention the illustration in here. Between the wonderful story and the brilliant illustration this is a winner for kids and adults! I look forward to more adventures with Cray.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Megan Conley

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third installment in the Nessie series and it is my personal favorite! Craig and Linda’s parents have decided to vacation in Canada this year and stay away from Loch Ness. However, they still manage to get wrapped up in another Nessie adventure when her daughter needs their help navigating a dilapidated underwater maze. I love Wickstrom’s writing and the continuation of the storyline. I can’t wait to see where she’ll take us next!

Reviewed by @meggs1717
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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by M Policicchio

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

This was a brilliant finish to an absolutely fantastic series. I am sorry to see it end. I am so over the moon for Roy and CC. James did not deserve what Sam did at the restaurant. I was shocked!! I am going to miss this family like old friends.

James has been with Sam for a while and even though things have been strained lately, James is ready to take it to the next level. He plans a romantic dinner. Sam is late. It does not go the way James planned. When he leaves the restaurant, James goes home alone and Sam heads off to live her dream. James decides he is swearing off love for a while. And it works for about a minute until James is yelled at by a mystery woman that sets his heart aflutter.

Sara is a traveling nurse. She takes on a job for several months up to a year, and then she moves on to a different location, different job. This has been her life for the last 9 years. She feels it works for her but her son is getting older and has started hating moving. Sara has many reasons to keep moving. Now she has taken a job caring for Roy Bennett. This leads to her having an interesting path crossing with James.

James finds a way to keep Sara close. James moves Sara and Noah, her son, out to the farm to get them out of the hotel where they were staying. The Bennett family envelopes Sara and Noah into their clan. This move even gives Roy a chance at romance!

Throughout the story, we wrap up some questions about what is going on with all the rest of the Bennetts. I think there is more Bennett together time in this book than in all the others. I am here for it. They are a great family. I am sad to wrap up my time with them. It has been a great ride!!

Find time to put this series on your TBR if you haven’t already started it!!!!

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The Archcrusade: Tome One (The Archcrusade Series) by K. M. Hogenson – Review by Amelia Stansell

The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn - Pilgrimage & PropheciesThe Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great! Every detail was superb. The characters were fantastic. You go on this grand adventure in this story. You can picture the whole story as read it.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many of Lois Wickstrom’s picture books with my son. They have always been a hit with us. This is no different! This book was fun and witty. It kept my son’s attention (and mine as well). This book was a great adventure and flowed beautifully. Of course since it is a chapter book, it doesn’t have pictures. It’s all left up to your imagination. The job of an author is to weave details into the story so you feel like you are there with the characters. Lois did not disappoint!

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Timmy Covert is a young man in sixth grade, he is currently staying with his Grandma while his parents are away and his life with her is slightly unusual, especially when he finds out that his Grandma has bought a rat called Hildegarde, but he doesn’t find out from her, he finds out when the little rat starts scraping the wall under his bed in the middle of the night, it also just happens that it is the same night as an earthquake hits Pillow, Pennsylvania, the town where Timmy lives with his Grandma!

As Timmy and his Grandma start to train Hildegarde, the neighbour next door starts acting in a suspicious way and so they decide to send Hildegarde in to see what is going on, so this is where Hildegarde’s training begins with earnest, but that is not the only thing, which is strange in Pillow, a mysterious woman who speaks German and an FBI agent turn up on the Covert’s doorstep asking questions and showing interest in strange things, not to mention that Timmy is still going to school and spending time with his friends and family all at the same time.

Will Timmy and his Grandma be able to train Hildegarde and make her some miniature spy equipment in time to solve the mystery of the earthquakes and the next-door neighbours’ antics? This is a cozy mystery with a cute animal and her reluctant trainer as you follow along through this tangled web and become a reluctant spy yourself.

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Within the sultry streets of New Orleans, a world of mystical magic lies hidden in plain sight. Detective Callum LeBlanc’s life takes a turn into the extraordinary when he meets Aeris, a captivating Fae from the mystical realm of Laric. With her unique abilities and ethereal beauty, she’s unlike anyone he’s ever known. But when Callum sees through Aeris’s glamour, it’s not just her secrets that are unveiled.
In a world where Fae-Human unions are strictly forbidden, destiny comes into play. But their love is not the only thing brewing in the shadows.
As Callum and Aeris navigate their intense connection and the ensuing conflict, they must confront the question: Can fated love conquer all?
Set against a backdrop of mystique and allure, Touched is a steamy, spellbinding tale of forbidden love, destiny, and the elemental forces that guide us.
Join the journey in this first installment of a five-book series, where Elemental Passions take center stage, crafting a wonderous world where the line between myth and reality blurs.

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford

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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
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Genre – Erotica Romance
Page Count – 717
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From the insidious mind of The Lord of Lust, author L.M. Mountford, comes an incredible omnibus of more than a dozen books that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.
A scorching collection of short stories and novellas that comes to nearly 1000 pages of romance, heat, lust and desire.
This set includes:
– Falling For My Son’s Best Friend
– Submitting To My Billionaire Bosshole
– One Night
– Claiming My Best Friend
– Unfinished Ex
– Daddy’s Forbidden Temptations
– Her First Time Daddy
– Under My BFF’s Daddy
– Daddy’s Naughty Gift
– My Bad Boy Protector
– Paying off my Stepbrother’s Bullies
– Alpha Bitch
– Her Dark Savour
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L.M. Mountford’s goal in life is to be unique, a character who stands out from the crowd that you just can’t help remembering with a bemused chuckle.

A born and bred country boy from the southwest of England, he knew from an early age that he wanted to write and spent most of his time writing story ideas or playing Star Wars on his PlayStation.

Not much has changed over the years, though his stories have grown decidedly dirtier, and he swapped the Star Wars for Call of Duty.

Dubbed the Lord of Lust in 2019 and a firm believer that nothing sells like sex and violence, he loves writing about hard and gritty romantic thrillers, loaded with action men, sassy heroines, and a whole lot of dirty, sexy heat.

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston

Moments from her small but pivotal role in A Very Crowded House, Harriet “Harry” Smith begins her own story where an Ivy League education, her wit, and talented two hands make no promises, least of all the promise of a happily-ever-after.
A typically tough private investigator and criminology professor, Harry Smith distracts herself from heartbreak by diving headlong into her latest surveillance job. On a steamy New York City night, she sets out on foot, cocksure and reckless, landing face to face with Trey Popov, a serious rising star in the Trubetzkoy crime family whose eyelashes just might be worth killing for. She escapes the verboten interaction but when the two meet again, Harry plunges undercover as a wholesome schoolteacher who turns Trey’s head despite his compulsion to climb the criminal ladder.
Harry’s unconventional, clandestine scheme and forbidden attraction combust in a violent disaster. All she can do is work toward justice for her murdered police detective-dad. Along the way, she hopes to rescue the good bad guy too far down the wrong road to be saved. For Harry, doing the right thing is also the hardest thing, but crossing some lines isn’t in your DNA when you bleed blue. Devastated by heartache, goaded by ambition, and blinded by attraction, Harry’s allegiances falter, and the differences between academic theory and real life prove that no one makes it out unchanged. Hell, some don’t make it out at all.

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Kelly Elizabeth Huston writes women-centric, genre-straddling fiction that always includes laughs and a love story. Often there’s heartbreak, a smidge of mystery, moments of suspense, and maybe a dead body… or two. Not always. But sometimes. Above all, she hopes her protagonists are better for it in the end, and she has entertained readers along the way. After spending a few years in the traditional publishing space, Kelly leaped to the indie side without looking back and is eager to dole out her book babies and get them read. She hopes you’ll join her in the adventure.

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Outcast (Her Royal Harem: Ember) by Catherine Banks

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Genre – Paranormal Romance
Page Count – 252
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When love and danger collide in the woods, can Ember resist the allure of the outcast hybrids and a charming prince?
In the heart of a once-tranquil forest, Ember’s peaceful haven for healing wounded creatures shatters as cursed beings attack. A stealthy cheetah, a witty tiger, and a stalwart bear—all burdened by their mixed lineage—arrive at her doorstep, their wounds a testament to the community’s disdain for their existence.
As Ember tends to these wounded outcasts, the charming Prince Caleb disrupts her solitary world even more. His unwavering determination to assist Ember awakens emotions she never expected, blurring the lines between duty and desire.
Caught in the whirlwind of a mystery that threatens everything she holds dear, Ember grapples with painful truths about her own past. Can she unravel the conspiracy behind the cursed creatures while protecting the hybrids and the sanctuary she’s built? Ember’s journey is a dance between the safety of solitude and the allure of a world she’s tried so hard to avoid. Will she emerge from the shadows, triumphant, or be forever consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf her newfound connections?
In this tale of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, Ember must navigate the intricate web of her heart’s desires, confront the prejudices of her community, and confront the shadows that threaten to tear apart the delicate fabric of her carefully constructed world. As the stakes rise and the lines blur, Ember’s quest becomes a poignant exploration of identity, acceptance, and the enduring power of connection in the face of adversity. Will she succumb to the safety of solitude, or will she find the courage to embrace a destiny forged in the fire of her own choices?
“Outcast – Her Royal Harem: Ember” is a captivating story of love, curses, and the bravery required to follow one’s heart. Will Ember’s heart guide her, or will she become lost in the challenges that lie ahead?
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Catherine Banks is an award-winning, USA Today Bestselling author who writes in several romance subgenres under multiple pseudonyms. She began writing fiction at only four years old and finished her first full-length novel at the age of fifteen. She is married to her soulmate and best friend, Avery, who she has two amazing children with. After her full-time job, she reads books, plays videogames, and watches anime shows and movies with her family to relax. Catherine is also C.E.O. of Turbo Kitten Industries™, a company with many hats including being a book publisher and store full of nerdy fun.

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

Murder At Music Hall (A True North Murder Mystery Book 1)Murder At Music Hall by A. J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder at the Music Hall is the first book in A True North Murder Mystery Series by A. J. Ullman. It follows private detective Trueman North as he seeks to find a killer. Hired to by the family tonfind the true killer when the police have closed the case. If he succeeds, a grieving family will gain closure and an innocent man will be free. It was a good book setting up for what promises to be a enjoyable crime series.

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

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

There’s so many ways I could start this it took me a while to decide, so here it goes. I can’t believe the Bennett’s of Langston Falls Series is finished! 😕 It’s a series I enjoyed very much and someday plan to read the whole thing again. I’m still partial to the 2nd book being my favorite however Fearless Love is a very close runner up. James finally got his story, and it definitely didn’t start how I expected it to go. This book picks up right where book 4 ends.
Which to me I thought was like okay why, I thought he’s been in an established relationship since book 1 we just never got a back story. Unfortunately that’s not how this story goes.
Sam left James. Good riddance for leading him on. And it leaves James in a funk that’s not good to be in. Especially with his recovering father who is about to come home from the hospital. Of course if you read these books you know this is a tight knit family so it’s not just James, he just doesn’t want to bring them down. Adjusting to the new norm of an empty home and moving on, he never expected his dad’s care nurse and her son to come barreling into his life.
Sara and Noah are headed to a new home. Why because Sara has a new job to take care of Mr.Bennett. Unfortunately she has a disappointed son, who all he wanted for his 8th birthday was a party with friends. He didn’t understand why they couldn’t have waited a week to move. Sarah still promises him anyway that’s exactly what he’s going to have. When it ends up a bust, she’s disappointed and feels she failed her son. What she didn’t expect was James and the band of Bennett’s to swoop in and not only make his wish come true but make her feel welcome as well. Leading him to some brownie points with her. The way he is with her son is one of the things that draws her to him. But will it be enough?
Can he accept another man’s child, since they are a package deal?
This book plays out exactly like the books in this series. There’s the meet cute. They get to know you and drama. And the conclusion. It’s just the context of how the story is told and the conclusion of what will really happen that keeps the reader involved.
Across these books you grow to love this family. Despite everything they’ve been through. This book even has a little extra towards the end for their widower father as well. I’ll miss this place and these characters but like I said early on I’ll read it again. Put it away for a while and when I find it again be just as excited to jump back into book 1.
If you’ve read the 1st 4 books, gear up for a wonderful finale. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?!? Go find yourself book 1 trust me when I say that’s the best place to start!

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book #3) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Angela Hayes

Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Shadowed Deception is the third book in the Shadow Defense Security series by Mavery Ellscott. I have been really enjoying this series, so there was no question whether I would be reading this instalment or not. I dove in as soon as it hit my Kindle and lost myself in the story for a few hours.
I felt this book amped things up a bit, and for me, it deemed like it was a bit edgier with more darker tones than the previous two books had- which I loved. It is a thrilling romantic suspense with danger, dramatic developments, tension, chemistry, agendas, action, mystery, the shadowy underworld of human trafficking, emotion, adventure, twists, secrets, lies, deception, layers, interesting characters, a web of intrigue, and steam — which all added up to a very engrossing read….. and (the book/series) would translate well onto the screen as well, making for a great movie.
I can’t wait to see where we go from here!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Mavery Ellscott!

 

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Adventurous Read! I just love this author and how she is able to draw you and keep you to the end. This story is more of a chapter book geared towards elementary age. Great introduction into chapter books. Recommended to all readers. Looking forward to the next great read.

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adventurous Read! I just love this author and how she is able to draw you and keep you to the end. This story is more of a chapter book geared towards elementary age. Great introduction into chapter books. Recommended to all readers. Looking forward to the next great read.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read about a boy named Timothy who finds a rat under his bed. He’s afraid of his grandmother finding it and screaming so he’s doing everything he can to get it out of the house. Grandma already knows about the rat though and she’s telling Timothy how this is a special rat. Hildegard is going to take them on adventures and help solve a mystery plaguing the community.

This is a longer read by this author. An emerging chapter reader could easily follow along with this book. There are a few German words scattered throughout, which is a great way to garner interest in a new language. True to this author’s style, there are also STEM components in this story.

Overall, a great read that I recommend!

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Mandy Ott

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was not prepared for the story that is Basil! The curvy biochemist, Basil, becomes a sparkly, vegan vampire. Once she figures out how to survive with her dietary restrictions, a whole new adventure begins. Basil’s mates (yes, plural) are supernatural beings that I honestly never would have thought of, but am completely on board for. K. Rose delivers romance, drama, humor, a little suspense, and a whole lot of entertainment! The characters are so unique and delightful and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them! With plenty of steamy moments between Basil and her 3 men, there was still a plot involved as well. The world building was fun and colorful and transported the reader to the supernatural community of Silver Springs. Basil is part of the multi-author series, Silver Springs Pets. I haven’t read any of the other books, but may have to check them out. And I will definitely be looking for more books by K. Rose.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Angela Plate, March 2024

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a fun read. It’s the third book in the series. This short chapter book is geared towards 8-12 year olds. This author knows how to keep her readers interested. This book was fun, mysterious, adventurous, and full of magic.

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

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

Fearless Love: A Small Town Second Chance Single Mom Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 5)

This book was the cherry on top of an amazing sundae. I fell in love with the Bennetts when we first met Teddy and the rest of the family and my love for this family has done nothing but grown over the years.

I always hate saying bye, but there was no better way to do than with James. He and Sara are just amazing together and add Noah to the mix and they are absolutely perfect.

James finds his happiness and Sara finds peace. What more could you ask for?

I’m going to miss the Bennetts and hope Ms. Fletcher treats us to more of her wonderful stories and characters.

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

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

Another great book in the Adventures of Cray book series. Cray the Crab and Hay the Fox go on a sweet adventure to get Hay to his mother’s birthday party. They face many obstacles along the way and get help from each other and from some friends. They also learn how to be brave and how to work together. This is a great book for early readers.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Goodman

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is another fantastic, adventurous piece written by this author. It has adventure along with teaching you something as well. The characters are relatable and like someone you would meet on the street. My daughter loves this author.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Jayme Raffauf

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Celtic Spy is the third book in the Nessie’s Grotto Series. Cute book and interesting story about Craig and Linda and their quest to help Princess Sheona. The kids find quite the adventure between Canada and Scotland and the Celtic maze they must navigate to save the princess. This is a great book for children in the 7-12 age range. A fun story line, adventures with Nessie from Loch Ness, and so much more. I found this an entertaining story and I imagine children would love it, too.

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So this was my first foray to Silver Springs and I cannot wait to check out the rest of the stories! Basil was a fantastic character, I loved that she was intelligent and witty and refused to accept that she had to give up her vegan lifestyle, despite now being a vampire! She ends up in Silver Springs where she creates her own serum so she can continue her vegan life style and opens a juice bar and tanning salon. I loved the reverse harem and Basil getting 3 sexy mates. There were so many quirky and fun characters throughout the story, I definitely think is a great story and Silver Springs seems like a great place to live!

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

Reluctant SpyReluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My family and I have read several picture books by this author, so we were extremely excited to see her branch out into chapter books. I was a little hesitant as picture books are quite different, but pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed this even more! My kids are 8 and 12, and I’m obviously a tad older, but we all gathered around and read this book in one day. I loved the cover immediately, and once I read the synopsis, I knew we were going on an adventure! The flow of the story is marvelous and seamless. I never felt jolted out by an oddly placed fact or chapter. This was such a fun and mysterious adventure where you’ll have a lot of questions that will absolutely get answered. I highly recommend picking this up for the younger ones in your life whether that’s in your family or in a classroom!

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

This is absolutely one of my favorite types of romance novels; we have our heroine, Bailey, who is successful and hardworking, while still being genuine and relatable. She is also raising her 2 daughters. Fox makes a really sweet and sexy main man, who is a hardworking dad of 2 boys. She and Fox work together, but until now, haven’t really had much interaction, but during a plane ride, sparks fly. I thought all of their interactions were so sweet and adorable. They are two caring and loving people, trying to navigate figuring out their relationship as well as the struggles with working together in a corporate world. This was a fairly quick read, but everything about it just struck the perfect notes. I also loved that it was told through both POV so we could see what both Bailey and Fox were thinking. An absolutely wonderful book for anyone who wants a sprinkle of romance in their lives.

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