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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a young adult story that any age would enjoy. This is a story of fantasy brought to life by the characters. They made the story fun and entertaining to read. This is a well written story about a place called Storey. Some say it is a myth but Luella is about to find out differently. From her she takes you on a fantasy adventure of discovery. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story. They are engaging and I had no problem placing myself on the adventure right along with Luella. She really made a great character. I highly recommend this book.

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CHAMELEON by Zoe Kalo – Review by Kayla Bullock

ChameleonChameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paloma, 17 years old, is forced to leave behind her family and spend the remainder of her senior year of high school in a convent. Wanting to do nothing but read and make it through the next seven months, Paloma quickly finds herself forming a friendship with a group of long time residents of the convent. But what is really happening at the convent? Are the girls and the nuns all what they claim to be? Filled with heart pounding suspense, Chameleon is an edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller that keeps the reader guessing until the last page. Murder, ghosts, paranoia….all wrapped up into one novel. A must read that was impossible to put down!

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Luce Eterna: Part 1 (The Luminara Series Book 5) by SJ Molloy – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara SeriesLuce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the series I have loved from the first book. I highly suggest reading this series from the beginning to enhance your enjoyment of the story as well as the characters. This story does have some triggers but if you can get past those you will find a truly great story. This author has continued to impress me with her writing skills and attention to details. This is a well written story that has characters that are engaging and brings the story to a new level. In this book we get to see Lucca and Lexi’s continuation of their journey together. I won’t say much more about this as I highly recommend reading this book and this series. The characters are relatable and bring the story to life. This is worth the pick up for sure!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is a newer author for me which I really enjoyed and look forward to seeing what is next in the future for her. I found the story to be well developed, fast paced and engaging. The characters are realistic and made the story pop. Jules has kissed a stranger one night who she never expected to see again. Fate has other things in store for her and this stranger. Adam, is the stranger, doesn’t do relationships until her. He knows that he is no good for her. Fate has something else in mind. This is a great story that the characters really made the story for me. I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry throughout their story. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what fate has in store for them.

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Elusive: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 5) by Via Mari – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

I loved this book. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books pull you in and the characters are steamy and always bring the action. This book is no different. This is the fifth book in this series and I highly suggest reading from the beginning, it will help your enhancement of this series. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life on each page. They made the story fun and entertaining to read. I read this book in one sitting as it is that great. In this book we get to see Sheldon. He is a body guard that has been assigned to protect a woman from a trafficker. Alexis will put his skills to the test. What he did not expect was the attraction he felt for her. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book. It is worth the pick up!

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Great story…. pulled at my heart strings. No doubt this story makes you think of the “what if’s” in life. The story was heart felt from a lonely man and trying to process his thoughts and grief. The voice of the narrator really pulled me in right from the beginning. The story was great and looking forward to continuing this series to see how Conner’s character evolves. 💜💜💜💜💜

Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Cora-Lyne Ethier

Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love anything to do with baking so when I found this book I HAD to have it.

This is unlike anything I have read before. It is a very cutesey novel where each chapter includes a recipe for the item they talk about during that chapter. I do not recommend reading this book on an empty stomach. You will be starving thinking about the delicious recipes.

Cat.. yes like the animal not short for anything has some magical powers to bake emotions. Whatever she is feeling transpires into her baking. This is such a funny concept and brings to life the saying “I made this with love”.

The characters in the story are fun and you get attached to them from the beginning. Robyn is hilarious and wants to live vicariously through Cat who had no clue how to manage her powers.

The book ended to complete the story however there is potential for a sequel there.. fingers crossed!!

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Debi Kircher

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Date Night by KM Lowe

5 Stars

The interaction between the two main characters made this story feel real to me. It was easy conversation where both pretty much said what they were thinking. I dont have the correct words to explain what I mean by that but it was just so easy to read and imagine.

I loved this book, it was a quick one sitting read that wasn’t full of a whole lot of drama and problems at every turn. I’m so used to reading twists and turns, which I love, and at first I kept waiting for that to happen in this book, but they never came and I was truly ok with that. It was a nice break from the kindle throwing LOL

I love this author and I love how her stories flow so easily. I have to admit Jesse was one of my favorite characters in this story. His loyalty to and friendship with Hannah seemed real and I felt that! There are some steamy scenes that will make you blush and some fun back and forth that will make you smile and in some cases laugh out loud a little.

Loved it!

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

5 Stars
Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick

Exhale and Move On By K.L Shandwick, Narrated by Bolton Hill is a fast paced story that once you start listening it’s extremely hard to stop. Mr. Hill has the kind of voice I could listen to all day it’s almost soothing in a way. Rick is a Rock Star who lives the Rock-N-Roll life style to the outside world he’s a playboy but behind closed doors Rick’s life is far different. Find out what happens when ones past collides with one’s future. I highly recommend this author and giving this a listen. I look forward to reading/listening to more books by this author.

Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries Book 4) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Faith Jackson

Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries: #4)Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the main character to the last page of this, I found it very enjoyable and easy to read. Such a classic way of not only writing it and reading it but by the way to weave an intriguing mystery. It’s almost like this author knows how to take their time to develop a gripping story you won’t soon forget. I won’t be giving away anymore than that I’m afraid so pick yours up and see for yourself why I can’t stop reading W.F. Ranew’s instant classics!

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Faith Jackson

Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the type of book to sweep you right off your feet and into the lives of both characters to be a fly on the wall in their story. It was romantic, funny at times, but most of all charming as it teased you with these two falling in love but doing so naturally and innocent. Pretty easy to read and straight to the point. Entertaining till the last page with characters you can’t help but fall in love with. By having read previous works of the author’s I highly recommend this one and many more.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Tracy Wilkin

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected was just that. Unexpected. I did not expect to absolutely love Jules and Adam. I did not expect to be enthralled by this new to me author. But I was. The blurb intrigued me. The story blew my mind. It was more than your typical taming of the wild man that never intended to settle down. The author penned this with a clever eye for detail. And one crazy wicked sense of humour. There was serious moments, and the tension was palpable between Adam and Jules. They complimented each other perfectly and gave me endless thrills and feelings of delight and enjoyment. Love Unexpected was a blissfully captivating story and I have found another ridiculously talented author to add to my ever growing bookshelf. 5 stars.

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Faith Jackson

The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m gonna keep this review simple and in plain English because I enjoyed previous works from this author. This reminds me of “Bridgerton,” the books and TV shows which made me fall deeper into it without a doubt. Like a guilty pleasure to read LOL. What I enjoyed about this is how they’re opposite attracting and mistaken identity is also inter testing to see how it will or would play out. Basically, a great book filled with intrigue, mystery but even better ROMANCE! Catch this one to see how this timeless classic is worth the read.

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Faith Jackson

Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For a 300+ page book, this book was fast-paced and of course, you’re smack dab in the middle of the action and it’s suspenseful and full of impact. From the characters to the very end, you feel like a part of the squad. It’s so riveting to read you’re excited to see how and where it ends. The truth is that I loved it from start to finish. Every aspect of it was fun, action-filled and of course, after reading previous works from Mr. Mark Nolan I couldn’t have been more excited to get started on this one.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Jenique Bornman

Exhale and Move OnExhale and Move On by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Shandwick yet again surpasses my expectations.
In this unexpected dare I say inner struggle with his sexuality the rock star changes my mind about him.
I developed a love hate relationship early on with these characters and I’m still undecided. BUT that’s a good thing, it shows how extremely well developed K.L. Shandwick’s characters are. They are multilayered with complex emotions that jump of the pages.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

The narrator is new to me, I struggled a bit to get used to his voice, but maybe it’s just because it’s the first book I’ve listened to from him.

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Jenique Bornman

Ready For Flynn, Part 1 (Ready For Flynn #1)Ready For Flynn, Part 1 by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Shandwick is fast becoming one of my go-to authors.
Ready for Flynn is an AMAZING coming of age story with lots of emotional ups and downs. K.L. Shandwick takes you on a superbly crafted emotional ride with young Valerie’s love story.
The character development is perfect, as the book takes you from a young puppy crush  to love without borders.
I especially appreciated the development of Valerie. The way she changes from a you naive girl into a strong independent young woman, but she her heart doesn’t harden after all the turmoil she’s gone through.

Anne Marie also did an amazing job with the narration. Her transition between characters is flawless.

One of my favorites of this year.

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett
Genre – MC romance
Page Count – 376 PAGES
Sophie
All I did was try to help my best friend escape her abusive boyfriend. And for that I ended up in a wheelchair. Life’s no longer worth living. No man will want me now. But my nightmare is only beginning. Ethan wants me as leverage to get his woman back.
I end up under the protection of the Satan’s Devils, an outlaw motorcycle club in Arizona. The woman I was would have been in her element among a group of handsome, rugged bikers; the disabled woman I am now feels scared and vulnerable, and soon I find this isn’t the safest place to hide.
But with a contract out on me, there’s nowhere else for me to go. There’s one reason for me to stay, the VP of the Satan’s Devils who teaches me to feel like a whole woman again.
Wraith
She doesn’t fit into our world. Fuck, even if she wasn’t in that damn wheelchair she’d be out of her element. But as soon as I saw her something attracted me to her.
From the start I wanted her, but she thinks she’s undesirable and is scared of taking a man to her bed as though her disability defines who she is. I’m going to need to teach her she’s wrong.
But before I can take my chance everything goes to shit. She’s under our protection, but we fail to protect her from one of our own.

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 Manda’s life’s always seemed a bit weird, starting with a childhood that even today she’s still trying to make sense of, then losing her parents in the late teens. Going from the tragic to the bizarre, who else could be unlucky enough to have had two car accidents, neither her fault, one involving a nun, and another involving a police woman?

 There isn’t enough space to list everything that’s happened to Manda, or what she’s learned from it. But by using the rich fabric of her personal life, psychology degree, varied work experiences, and amazing characters she’s met, Manda is able to populate her books with believable in-depth characters and enjoys pitting them against situations which challenge them. Her books are full of suspense, twists and turns and the unexpected.

  Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of Essex in the UK, the area’s claim to fame being the Wilkin’s Jam Factory at nearby Tiptree. She can usually find jars of jam which remind her of home wherever she goes. As well as writing books and reading, Manda loves walking her dogs and keeping fit. She lives with her husband of over 30 years, who, along with her son, is her greatest fan and supporter.

  Manda is thankful that one of the more unusual, and at the time unpleasant, turns her life took, now enables her to spend her time writing. Confirming, in her view, every cloud has a silver lining.

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
Genre – Magical realism, women’s literature. Literary fiction
Page Count – 200 pages
Andy, the survivor of a painful childhood, has returned to the house of her youth to care for her dying mother. And there, immersed in the memories of love, death, revenge, and rage, she struggles to find peace.

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I live on a island in the Puget Sound with my husband and my dogs. I am a retired teacher, presently doing in -home care for disabled people while volunteering at a dog rescue

My degree is in art, and I am a painter, graphic artist, and ceramic sculptor. The writing started about five years ago, a surprise to me and everyone who knows me, since I had never written anything before. I think I learned to write by reading. I am a voracious omnivore of books.

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Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Anastasia Dodson

This is the second book in the Gray Ghost series. This audio was about 6 hours and so i was able to listen to it in one afternoon. Chris and Mari are the main characters and i loved them!! So much happens in this book and they come together in the jungle and it was such an interesting and crazy way. They’re in danger but will they be able to save themselves or be lost in the jungle forever?
I couldn’t get enough of this audio. The story was fantastic and the narrator was amazing. I will definitely listen to more books by both in the future!
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Broken Circle (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Anastasia Dodson

This is the first book in the Gray Ghost series and it was a little over 6 hours. I was able to spend my morning listening to this book and I loved it! It was well written and had loads of twists that made the story that much more exciting and mysterious. This narrator was great. Such a good pick for this story and I would definitely listen to her again! I am looking forward to listening to more by this author in the future!!
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Black Boy Out of Time by Hari Ziyad – Review by Colleen Noyes

Black Boy Out of TimeBlack Boy Out of Time by Hari Ziyad
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When I saw this book it immediately looked like a book I would enjoy and so I wanted to give it a try. I thought that the author did a good job of writing, although some of it didn’t necessarily flow together. The parts of the book that I enjoyed were the ones that were personal that spoke about his feelings, his family, how he grew up. I enjoyed that he shared such personal things and was open. What I wasn’t expected was that for a memoir it would have so many statistics thrown in, especially in random places. It didn’t feel like a memoir as much as a “lesson” for better lack of a word. Some of it read more like a history lesson and when I read a memoir, a biography, an autobiography, I read it because of hoping to find a personal connection. I think this author has great potential, but I feel he needs to be clear about what his books are actually about.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Lianne Probert

Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bovine Tricks is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series by Seelie Kay.

This was my first time reading anything by this author, but I would lookout for more books in the future. I loved the fun and enthusiasm that runs throughout the book. The pace was really quick and the story was finished sooner than I would have liked! The pages just kept on turning.
The storyline was a bit different and just when I thought I had things figured out a whole new twist would be introduced. The characters are fun, and the main character Mathilda is relatable in her struggles in both her career and her love life.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced and lively read I would recommend this book.

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Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Anastasia Dodson

This is the second book in the Gray Ghost series. This audio was about 6 hours and so i was able to listen to it in one afternoon. Chris and Mari are the main characters and i loved them!! So much happens in this book and they come together in the jungle and it was such an interesting and crazy way. They’re in danger but will they be able to save themselves or be lost in the jungle forever?
I couldn’t get enough of this audio. The story was fantastic and the narrator was amazing. I will definitely listen to more books by both in the future!
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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter

My Lips Are Sealed is the first book in the Sealed With a Kiss Series by Carmen Richter. I truly enjoyed this story and found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what was going to happen next. I’m not going to lie there were parts of this story I was ugly crying so have some tissues close by as you to might need them. I swear I felt everything single emotion that Zoe felt. Zoe is a young lady who’s boyfriend comes up dead and she’s heart broken. Her family thinks a vacation away from everything will help her heal, she doesn’t expect to meet him. These two have a real connection but what will happen when she finds out he’s her teacher? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Carly Vogler

Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach by K. L. Montgomery is the first in the Dangerous Curves Series. Sunshine Baker is a Young Adult Librarian in Bryce Beach. This year, she is planning the annual Gala. Since the funds at the library have been cut short, the Gala is the only hope of maintaining the library and it’s employees. When the Bible signed by the town’s founders and the proceeds from the Gala go missing, Sunshine makes it her personal mission to find the person responsible.

This is a feel good, must read! I love the way body positivity and Christianity were both encompassed in this story. Light-hearted and a joy to read.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Desiree Ottinger

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picked this book up on a whim and was sucked in by the ease of the story’s progression. The characters kept my interest and while their language could be crude at times (they admitted to the same in the book), it was easy to see why they thought/spoke that way once you got into the story. Jules was a believable character in her take-no-crap attitude, but I truly enjoy female characters who know their worth. Adam was a more complicated person to dissect. While he was an alpha type character, there was more that you had to delve into to really understand him.

Just FYI, this is definitely an adult book.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Mirela Ruiz

Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick was a steamy romantic read. I loved the non traditional relationship types that were portrayed. The details were there in spades and I definitely got overwhelmed at points. It was a very mellow listen; I could listen to the narrator every day. I cannot wait for my next listen by this author.

Walker Pride (The Walker Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Emma Clawson

Walker Pride (The Walker Family, #1)Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Susan Hayes moved to Georgia to start the life she wanted to live and build her catering career. Eric Walker’s life had been quiet, structured, and boring until his uncle gambled away the family’s property and jeopardized Eric’s livelihood. Things will never be the same for them. Someone is trying to succeed in destroying the Walker family and killing Eric. This is a great first read to a wonderful series. I enjoyed this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life on each page.

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Heather Lovelace

Four stars

Wow. This audiobook kept me completely glued to the story. Shandwick is a relatively new author to me and proving to be a must read. I thought the narrator did a beautiful job providing an emotional depth and connection to the story. I can’t wait to continue the series and see what comes next.

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Emma Clawson

The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen is a lovely historical romance set in the Regency Period. Even though it is a historical romance, there are some elements that can be seen in today’s world too. Step through time as you become one with a wonderful character and follow her on her journey to find love. This novel is part.of a series but can be read as a stand-alone novel. Jean Wilde is a wonderful author.

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