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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun story to read to the children. Aidan and Sophia are at the library when the stinky aliens arrive. While the other children run to find a safe place to hide. Sophia and Aidan stay to help Mrs. Booker, the librarian. Lets not forget the hot dog sludge in the cafeteria. This is a nice opening to visiting the library. It also introduces Sci Fi adventures to the children. This book opens the door to many exciting adventures. The story is fast paced and easy to read. The pictures are fun to look at and tell the story as well. This author has a great view of what children like to read. I hope you take a chance with this author and her fun adventures.

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Heart Broken ( Satan’s Devils MC #5 ) Audio Book by Manda Mallett – Review by Caralee Loonat

I have read and listened to many books by this author and this one was heart wrenching and really made me rout for the main character. I really like how the author brings the character’s pasts into the story and is able to enrich it. I really have grown to really enjoy mC romances.

The characters are very realistic and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning. I really like how there is a good mix of drama along with romance. I also like how there is not a straightforward road for that romance makes it more realistic. The drama is a perfect bit to the storyline. I look forward to reading more from this series and author

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey- Review by Kerry Carr

Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense series. We were introduced to Nora in the author’s previous books. I haven’t read though but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this story.
This story is fast paced and full of twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing. I loved the plot and how Nora has to complete 4 stages to try and find the kidnapper. This additional challenge adds to the suspense of the story as there is no guarantee that Nora will succeed. There is so much at stake on Nora succeeding and finding this kidnapper.
Nora has troubles and failures in her past which threaten to come to light during this already stressful time. With everyone watching her and the life of someone else on the line, can Nora rise to the challenge and bring her home safely or will the pressure get to much for her and jepodise her career and the life of the kidnappers victim.

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey – Review by Shelly Kittell

Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nora is a pretty strong and courageous woman. She had just moved to the Cayman Islands and started working with the PD. She got sucked into a bad case involving a vengeful husband that couldn’t handle his wife’s death. This book pulled me in right from the beginning with the action. I absolutely loved the feeling of suspense with it beginning with the professor’s death. That was breath holding, edge of the seat thrill. The action never stopped. It kept building throughout the whole story. Suspense, thrills and mystery made the book an absolute winner. The characters just made it feel even more real. A lot of badass in this book. I love a book with cops with attitude. Weak cops kill the story. The plot was perfect and didn’t have any choppiness. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. This was a new author to me and I’ll have to read more of his work.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Darla Yocom

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a huge fan of anything related to Vikings, so I was thrilled to start this book, which is the start of The Forerunner Saga. Finn, the main character is very young, but is quickly thrown into a different way of life once the Witch’s Curse is revealed. Honestly I’m not sure how he managed to grasp the idea of what was changing in his life, let alone live through it. He is a strong young man, full of courage, curiosity and obviously resilient.

This book engages the reader and I think young adults will enjoy it. You will find a lot of historical details mixed with a bit of fantasy. The author did a fantastic job with the writing and apparent research into Viking/Norse mythology. I cannot wait to read book number 2.

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole-Review by Elena Tobar

The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

True and Lonny first cross paths in a bar and it’s meant to be a hot, no strings attached fling. Even though she can’t get him out of her mind, she never expects to see him again. A year later, Lonny ends up working for him and the chemistry is just as intense. Neither one of them is looking for a relationship but they keep finding themselves drawn to each other. They’re both going to have to face their demons if they want to make a relationship together work. I just couldn’t set this book down once I started reading it. I just had to find out what happened next. This book is full of heat, romance, and action and it definitely made me ready to go back and read the other books in this series!

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The True Garza (Red Cage, #3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow is all I can say about this book. I absolutely loved it from beginning to end. There were parts of the book where I wanted to punch True in the throat but, he definitely redeemed himself until I wanted to do it again lol. The 2 main characters met one night at a bar while London was away from everyone drowning her sorrows. They spent 1 week together burning up the sheets and then they went their separate ways. Now London ( Lonny ) is back and ready to get to work a year later. Her family is strange. Her Uncle and Mom did some pretty shady stuff and Lonny will not forgive her mom. Her Uncle however is someone she must work with so she has to get along with him to a point. Once Lonny is back she thinks she sees True at a liquor store but he acts like he doesn’t know or remember her. It has been a year but she thought he would remember the hottest week they shared. She finds out later that the man she was wasn’t True. It was his twin brother!! She gets a job with the twins as her bosses but she doesn’t follow orders well. True keeps her close….closer then he should. He still has feelings for her but refuses to admit it and basically uses her and then pushes her away. After reading how good this book was I wish I had read the others but now that I know what happens and who ends up together it is pointless.
This really is a great book and I’ll be looking for new reads from this author in the future!

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Nichole Chrisman

The True Garza (Red Cage, #3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The FMC had a brief fling with the handsome HEA when she was going through a rough time. Neither forgot each other and cross each other’s paths about a year later. Sparks fly and boy does it get steamy! One thing I really liked about this was the real issues the couple had, both as individuals and couples, and the realistic ways they were handled. This story has some mild dominance play so if you’re not into that you may not enjoy it but if it doesn’t matter, buckle up buttercup because you’re in for a great story!! I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!

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The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – review by Kelly Murphy

The Wolf's Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files #1)The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it.
Dr Joanie Fisher is a researcher who’s life gets turned upside down when she receives two letters that change her fate. One of those letter lead her on a new journey and soon she discovers her life is about to change dramatically as the mystery that surrounds her grandfather and his manor starts to unravel.
This book has all the right subjects for an amazing series – supernatural, love , betrayal, mystery and suspense.

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Karyn Taylor

The True Garza (Red Cage, #3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the contemporary romance series but can be read as a standalone. I had not read any of the previous books and did not feel that I was missing any necessary information. The author does a great job of making sure you have all the information needed to understand and enjoy the story. I really enjoyed this book and would love to go back and read the first 2 books to see what I missed.
I really loved reading True and London (Lonny)’s story. Having 2 children with ADHD, I loved that the author chose to have a leading character with this condition, showing some of the ways that this can affect people.
True and London are both great characters that I really enjoyed reading about. London is a total kick-ass female character, full of sass and extremely feisty.
The storyline was one that I really enjoyed. I was drawn into the story very quickly and was kept captivated and entertained throughout.
I’d definitely recommend this book to others.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Unbirthday for Caspian. This is a great story for children! It is based on the relationship between a boy and his grandfather. In this story Caspians gift from his grandfather is a findora, just another word for hat. But this had allowed Caspian to hear the voices of those around him. I am loving this series. It keeps the children engaged and keeps the parents reading to their children, just a little longer. It is also easy enough for beginning readers. This author takes another step in Caspian’s adventures, as he continues this relationship with his grandfather. The pictures are also fun to look at as they also tell the story. I recommend this book to all parents of young children.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Lyndsay withey

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun book! I was extremely surprised at the length. I truly thought it was going to be a quick picture book but instead it was a decent length with lots of details, description and allowed for a good world to start being built.

As I was reading this book I couldn’t help but be reminded of Men in Black. This book felt like a very fun adventure designed for kids that would fit right along with the world created by MIB.

It was silly, it was fun, and it was entertaining so 4/5 stars well earned!

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Kerry Baker

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun children’s story that is full of excitement right from the start. The characters are entertaining and really fit the storyline. My daughter is still too young to read this in her own but we both enjoyed reading it together. I can definitely say it kept us both entertained and will be a book that we revisit.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Darla Yocom

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Third grader, Sophia Boyd enjoys her class’ weekly visits to the school library. Often she will search for a book by her favorite author. She also adores helping out her favorite librarian, Mrs. Booker, each week. Sophia is used to her weekly routine, but quickly learns that today would turn out to be a bit different.

It’s Hot Dog Day and who would have thought a 3rd grader like Sophia would need to help Mrs B save the galaxy. On this day, they find themselves in quite a pickle thanks to green hot dogs, pink aliens & violations of the Planetary Code.

This sci-fi book is a great adventure story for kids and families to enjoy. The cover art is colorful and matches the story perfectly.

This story was enjoyable and captivating.

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Tia Martel

Taming of the FewTaming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Something has changed and magical powers are being given to people who before didn’t have any. With these powers and changes come great fear and a desire to stay unnoticed, but the Unhidden can’t be kept from the public view.

Suddenly, a group of six Unhidden is the only thing standing between peace and death with total destruction and elimination. Can they save themselves and all of the Unhidden?

Taming of the Few was a fun and suspenseful read with great world building. With sass and attitude from the characters, this story really feels like something you can relate to (minus the magic). It is told from a variety of viewpoints, so if that’s not something you enjoy, this may not be a read for you. I’m excited to read more from the Guardians of PHAE series! And the title is definitely fun!

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Squid (Moto X Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Bobbi Wagner

SquidSquid by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This is a well written romance story that the author’s attention to details made the story feel realistic. Her writing style is such that her books are easy to read and engaging. Her characters make the story come to life. This book is no different. The characters have great chemistry and I enjoyed how supportive of each other. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout. This is a story about Levi and Kindle. Their story is one of romance, rejection and there could be more at stake than they realize. I really enjoyed their story. They made the story entertaining and hard to put down. This is a story you don’t want to miss, a great romance story. I highly recommend this book.

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Heart Broken (Satan’s Devils MC #5) Audio Book by Manda Mellett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Wow!! I loved this story… especially since Heart is part of the Satan’s Devils MC and Marc is a cop. At first Marc is trying to help investigate a terrible accident that invoked Heart and his late wife Crystal.. but what becomes an investigation leads into a friendship of Marc and Heart but also sinister plot against Marc….along with some hot scenes between Marc and Heart but also grief, doubt and sadness with Both characters and their stories. This was a great story to listen to.

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jessica Stone

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jessica Stone

This is the first book in a spin off series, but for anyone out there who thinks this book sounds interesting and wants to just dive right in, you do not have to read the prior series to read this book and I promise it its worth the read.

Exciting,…Full of Adventure and Magic
This book can be read by itself or in relation to series. Chloe and her sister have finally settled into life outside of Faerie with her Fae brother and his family nearby. Chloe enjoying a mundane existence is kept busy providing remedies for the townspeople (nonmagical remedies) as an apothecary, However her life is about to be thrown into chaos. An unexpected visitor from her past appears suddenly, demanding Chloe’s return to Faire to save her older sister and all Fae. The danger comes from mortals using iron to trap the Fae in their kingdoms and their poison began affecting the human realm. Can Chloe save her sister kingdom and all of Fae kind?

I genuinely enjoyed this book, it does end in a cliffhanger, so I’m patiently awaiting the next book. I am also now going to go back and read the series before this, I have a feeling I’m going to really enjoy the previous episode series.

All and all a wonderful magical and supernatural themed book, with anything but your typical main character.

 

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jerricka Brown

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was mesmerizing. I found my emotions pulled in so many different directions. The author knew how to grab my attention and keep it. There were times I couldn’t put it down. The world that was created seemed so real. I will be reading the next books in this series. I am officially hooked.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Cynthia Tuck

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read. I enjoyed it a lot. The story follows Chloe as she reluctantly goes back to Faerie to save her sister from mortals who are set on taking over the courts of Faerie. Chloe so far has been content with living a normal life in the mortal realm, but puts her personal feelings aside to save her sister. I really appreciated Chloe’s fierce intelligence and drive even in the midst of danger. Also I’m such a sucker for hard headed romance. You know the kind where the main characters get on each other’s nerves, and yet they can’t stay away from one another. Each swears the other one is the most stubborn person they have ever met and yet when their eyes meet they both have to fight not to blush. Yup that’s kind of the vibe this romance gives. And I loved evert bit of it. I can’t wait to see what comes after this.
There was an underlying message that I hope every woman who reads this pays attention to. I won’t spoil it, read it yourself! But all in all if your a fan of Sarah J Maas or Jennifer L. Armentrout then you will like this a lot.
Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in this series. It’s a spin off of The Fae of Bitter Thorn series by Kay L. Moody. Although it has a few minor spoilers from The Fae of Bitter Thorn, it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone series. It honestly is motivating me to check out the other series.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Tausha Treadway

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser. I am loving this series! It can be read as a standalone but I prefer to read them in order. Its the story of Kendall who goes to stay at her brothers best friend’s (Pete) house for a week while she is in town. Kendall has also had a crush on Pete since she was 12. Pete has always been a good friend because he won’t break bro code. Kendall is very much in charge and she plans to proposition Pete. She thinks she can sleep with him and get him out of her system. Pete is a real heartbreaker and wouldn’t hurt a fly especially his best friend. He is always willing to help everyone out when they need it. They are both super good people but will Pete break bro code and go for Kendall or will he continue to deny Kendall her fantasies. The chemistry is strong between these two and its such a good read!

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed and look forward to reading more from him. I enjoyed his writing style that made the story come to life. His attention to details made the story realistic. I found this book to be fast paced and full of twists and turns. I enjoyed how the characters were able to pull me into their story. They are connectable and kept me turning pages to the end. They have great growth throughout which made the story easy to read. You don’t want to miss what happens in this story. A daughter comes up missing and puts Nora’s success and failures to the test. What will happen to Nora with everyone watching her? She is a great, supportive character. She is my favorite and made the story for me. A great afternoon story that I highly recommend.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Tausha Treadway

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber. This is a great dystopian/fantasy story. Its not my favorite genre but it was so good I loved it. Its the story of Coyote who is a shape shifter and he’s on a journey to discover his self identity. He is trying to decide what his purpose is and on that journey he’s finding out what is most important. He believes what is most important is happiness and finding your purpose. While on this journey he makes some crazy decisions but doesn’t really hurt anyone. The author makes this read so real that you feel as if you are actually in these beautiful places. I read this book in one sitting! Such a good read!

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was definitely an interesting one. While most dystopian stories areaction based this one was the perfect pace, it had that certain feel like your taking a long drive on a Sunday afternoon. I also really loved that it was told from the first person point of view, it was definitely one of my most unique reads this year. When i first saw the beautiful cover I had a feelinh that I would enjoy this book and its originality and I was definitely right.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Carla Clemmons

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting read! This was a quick dystopian read. I really enjoyed the authors writing style and will definitely be reading more from them. The descriptive words help you visualize the scenes in the story. This story makes you want to take a road trip and have an actual good conversation. Its really an interesting perspective to read about. I believe this is a prequel to another of this authors books so I’ll be picking that one up soon!

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this shorter paranormal story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. One of the things I enjoy most about this author is her ability to pull me in with her attention to details. I also enjoy her writing style that not only makes the story pop but also makes it come to life. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. It is a hard to put down story about a shapeshifter that is looking for a new home. He will take you on an adventure of not only finding where he belongs but also finds so much more than he expected. This is a great story with characters that are connectable and creative. The growth of the story and characters made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a great story that I highly recommend. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell

Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Coyote Jim is a shape shifting coyote stuck in a world that has gone to heck. Climate change has ruined his desert climate so he’s taken off on a journey from Nevada up towards Washington. On the way, he sees how much the climate has been ruined by the humans. Though fiction, the perspective of seeing the world through the eyes of a nature spirit puts a new spin. Like the myths of the coyote, he gets into mischief, good and bad, just to get by. He tries to help others. I found the ghost characters really fascinating. Every book from this author leaves me wanting to dive more into all the topics I find in these books: myths, climate change, etc. The book was incredibly profound. I feel there were so many little things to pick up. The characters all felt like they each had their own quirks to their personalities. TJ was a messed up teen that Jim made sure went were she needed and didn’t end up in the wrong hands. He made sure Jane and her dad were well taking care of. The community that Raven had made was just ripe for making friends. It seemed to be just what Jim needed. The plot was fairly smooth, a little choppy in spots, but that may have been interruptions on my end. I loved the tone and the descriptions were incredible of all the sunsets and the ocean. The desert and the mountain descriptions made it so easy to picture them just like I was there. It is such a descriptive book that you feel like you are experiencing it with him. A wonderful book that I highly reccomend to all.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sixth book in the series and is 202 pages in length. This story follows Trey and Hailey. Trey is a surgeon but also works for the mafia. He has liked Hailey from the first moment he laid eyes on her but walked away because it was not the right time. Someone kidnapped Hailey and now he will do anything to get her back. This book screams chemistry!

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars
Angelina dreams of two delicious men, nightly; erotic dreams. She enjoys her laid back life as an artist with her own gallery, until one day she is attacked by demons! She is almost killed, when two handsome, mysterious men save her. These two strangers look suspiciously like Angelina’s dream guys! Salvatore and Luca are hybrid angel/vampires and looking for their one true mate, could it be Angelina? Is she ready to take on the supernatural world with twin lovers?

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Deb Robinson

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me sneaking in every second of reading I could get in. It was very hard to put down.

Luca and Salvatore are Hybrid brothers still looking to find their mate. Half angel, half vampire, they are fighting to keep humans safe from demons.

Angelina is an artist and finally has her paintings in a gallery. She is making money to live now with the one thing she loves the most doing. She lives with her best friend Cassie who is always trying to set her up on dates, much to her chagrin.

Changes are in the air for everyone involved. Good, bad, and ugly. I need book two for sure.

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