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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Carr

Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is was very sweet romance about 2 people who have deep issues in trusting people and allowing themselves to be loved finally coming together. It’s such a heartwarming read to see the characters growth as they help each other overcome their insecurities and issues and see what the other person sees.

Ace and Ivy’s story is really special. Ivy has had to deal with a lot losing her parents and then grandparents she has been struggling to keep the family ranch afloat for years. It seems the clients she used to have don’t want to deal with a female.
When Ace a retired Marine looks for a place to stay Ivy offers him one of the ranch shacks and Ace in return offers to work on the ranch.
When Ivy goes to an important meeting Ace goes along for support and somehow finds himself telling the perspective client that he and Ivy are engaged.
Realising that having a man on the ranch could be a way to bring back business Ivy decides to go along with this fake relationship for the sake of her business. But what happens when the fake side of the agreement turns into something real? Both Ace and Ivy have issues and insecurities but will they be able to overcome all that and finally be happy like they deserve?

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Swindle

Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cabin Eight is the third and final book in the Millersville Series but also a stand alone. Like the two books that came before this one, Cabin Eight has plenty of questions, twists, and page turning suspense. While writing and burning notes, Miranda Diggs accidentally sets fire to a motel and things spiral (further) out of her control. To help Miranda get herself back where she wants to be (and avoid the media), her mother sends her to a resort. As you have probably guessed, the resort is not your typical run of the mill, sipping margeritas at the spa, type seclusion. The resort is actually testing Miranda’s fears and limits, as an experiment. This book really challenges the reader to look into their own life, and the choices we make daily, especially when it comes to social media. Of the three books in the series, this was my least favorite, as it felt very bizaar to me at times, but it is still a very good book on it’s own accord and highly recommended.
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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Silas Fitzpatrick has had enough of being invisible. As his sixth grade class begins he finds it hard to get adults to listen to him. He is extremely short for his age, due to lacking healthy growth hormones. His grandfather is a great man to email and gives Silas advice as to help him get along at school. Silas also has made friends who see him for who he is, and not by his size. This author has many ways of getting her point out in this story. She helps all the children see that they are so much more. I love how this book is encouraging and would recommend it to all children ages 8 and older. I must say Silas is extremely brave and patient with those around him. I love the interactions between his grandfather as well as his new friend. This should be a must read for all who have or are children. Excellent Story!

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Diane Sennett

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This M/M contemporary romance is the first in a series by Autumn Sand. There are dark elements in this story that the writer prefaces the novel with a disclaimer.
This book is full of emotions; lust, love, anger and hatred. The characters try to cope with and without each other, and while they have a strong bond; life doesn’t always fall into place for them.
The book is short, fast-paced and a good read.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute story. Very easy to read. Teaches kids some basic things about Science as well as basic plant care. My 2 yr old nephew let me read this to him and he sat still and engaged in the story. I would suggest this for a classroom library or just to have at home, for sure.

Review by @ Manda Kelly 2023

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Tausha Treadway

Hero Complex: Bluestone Series: Book 3Hero Complex: Bluestone Series: Book 3 by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed. I love this series. Its a fun romance series that will keep you flipping pages until you are done. Its the story of Ivy who is trying to save her studding ranch that has been in the family forever. With Ivy being single men don’t trust her to use her ranch because they are old fashioned. Ivy will do whatever it takes to save her ranch including pretending to be engaged to Ace, a handsome retired marine who has his fair share of battle scars. Ivy doesn’t really mind pretending to be in a relationship with Ace but he is constantly trying to “save” her and she doesn’t need saving. From the minute they start their pretend relationship sparks fly and even though they drive each other crazy they are also crazy attracted to one another. Will Ivy be able to pull of the hoax of being engaged to Ace to save her ranch and will they let down their guard long enough to have an actual romance. Read Hero Complex to find out! You will love it!

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Daree Blake

Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am still reeling from this heart-wrenching and steamy second-chance romance. Elle has been through so much heartache and so much pain. Blake has been drowning all his pain for a long time. Domestic violence is a tough thing to read about and knowing that women find themselves in scary horrible situations where they are convinced no one loves them and nothing can save them, is horrible. Coming home to her family, who welcome her with open arms and finding a purpose sets Elle on a path of healing. I cannot wait for S.E. Reichert to publish the next story in the series!

Reviewed by @daree222
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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing skills and attention to details. I look forward to seeing what is next for her. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. It is a story full of spirits and haunting. Celia buys a house that once belonged to her brother’s finance. What she was expecting to find was the spirit and the events that follow. This is an engaging story where the characters pull you in from the beginning. They are creative, unique, connectable and supportive of each other. I enjoyed what they brought to the story and how realistic it is. There is great growth with the plot as well as with the characters throughout the story. This is a story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Sugar

Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series, #3)Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when books intertwine with other books! It gets me in my feels! A fake relationship trope is another favorite of mine and I love the drama and angst it brings while reading it. Makes the HEA that much better. Huge page turner for me and the entire thing was great! I couldn’t put it down. I read this book in one sitting so if that doesn’t tell you that it’s good, idk what will lol. Check this series out! You won’t regret it.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Ashley Sugar

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series! And I LOVE Natalie & Grayson together ♥️ spicy romance books are my favorite and this book did it for me! I loved every page. Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope! Something about the drama and the angst, just grabs my attention! Also having characters from the other books in this, makes it that much better too! And when you have the drama, suspense, action in a romance book..I become obsessed. I love feeling all the emotions! I love spice as much as the next person but a great storyline is what does it for me. Read this series! You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait for more!

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Shelly Kittell

Punk (Popov Boys #6)Punk by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Efram, hottie with a hidden secret, and Miranda, stressed to gills with an ex-pain in the ass. These two are made for each other. There is some instant spark there. The fun is reading along as the secrets are found out and how they work through them. The author has a wonderful way with words. Miranda is a strong character and I love how she still shows her feminine ways and vulnerability when she needs to. I loved the plot. I loved the other characters. This is a fun series that works as stand alone or a series.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Shelly Kittell

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an intense story! I jumped in right from the start and didn’t come up for air until I finished the story. The intensity just grabs you. I love the suspense and how the author wrote it into the story. The author does a tremendous job of introducing the characters to us. The plot is out-of-this world. This is a story that just might make you rethink turning those lights off (even if it is a stalker, I’m not telling). This is a definite must read.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Shelly Kittell

Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this story of Ace and Ivy. Heaven knows, these two have issues to overcome. Being at risk of losing her ranch, Ace comes to her rescue. They kept me laughing and feeling all the emotions as they worked through their relationship. These two try so hard to keep things professional as they fake a relationship to keep the good ole’ boys studding their horses at her ranch. Yeah, the sparks flew from the moment they met. Loved the characters. It was so great to see characters like Jake/Lila and Brady/Alice from the previous books appear. Teddy/Summer made an appearance, I can’t wait for more of their story in the next book. This story has so much love, humor and romance. It’s a feel good with a second chance feel. Ivy is a spit-fire of her own that Jake is going to wrangle, if it’s the last thing he does. This is a fantastic and quick read.

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The First Sin (South of Eden) Audiobook by Lisa Beth Darling – Review by Shelly Kittell

This story was quite interesting. First, the narrator had a fantastic voice. I really enjoyed listening to this with him chatting. I do want to say that having to hear about the dirty body parts dragging in the dirt wasn’t really a part of the story that helped it. I found the story to be intriguing from the view of Lucifer, Adam and Eve. The other characters were al right. It had it’s good points and weaker points. I think fans of romance with a bit of erotic in it may enjoy this story.

4/5 stars

Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg – Review by Manda Kelly

Yeti Left HomeYeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me just say, I went into this book, already deciding I probably wasn’t going to enjoy it. BOY!! Was I WRONG!! This book was so well written. The story was so well thought out and presented, I played it out like little episodes in my head, each reading session. I was fighting with myself, all through this book. I wanted to read more, know more, but at the same time, I didn’t want it to end. It was TOO good. I hope you give Yeti a chance and read his story. It’s so good!!!

Reviewed by Manda Kelly 2023

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Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl – Review by Tonya Merritt

Healing KissHealing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Life is hard but it’s harder for Lillian. She can heal people but she can’t let anyone know but there is always a catch, her sister is dying. She needs help but the one guy who can help her puts her at risk. This story is an original tale about love overcoming everything. A great story to read with wonderful characters. Something new at every page turn.

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Undying Light (The Stella Maris Series Book 1) by Aurora Wildey – Review by Manda Kelly

Undying LightUndying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intriguing characters, a well written story, very diverse and well developed. This is the 1st book I have had the pleasure of reading by this author, definitely won’t be the last.I did find myself staying up later than normal to read. I suggested it to friends. I strongly recommend this book.

Review By @Manda Kelly 2023

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Tonya Merritt

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This book pulls you in and just crushes you but brings you up with the characters’ daily fight. I have to say this is one of my favorite m/m books I’ve ever read. It has a ton of feelings and they seep out. A great read! Find out what happened to Kyle and Lyle.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Tonya Merritt

Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fun story is about Ivy and Ace. Complete with pretending until pretend is real. Read this quick paced book and watch Ivy fall for Ace while Ace has loved her all along. What challenges will they face?

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Maisie Dickinson

Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story follows Lorenzo, consigliere to the Larussio crime family, and Isabella, a journalist who is determined to spill the dirt of every crime family in Vegas. Lorenzo realised the Larussio family could use Isabella’s skills to their advantage, but he doesn’t expect to fall in love with her. My favourite character is Isabella and my least favourite character – it’s the same every single time, evil man – is De Rosa. I recommend this book because I’ve now read the three of Via Mari’s Sicilian Gods series, and I’ve loved all three of them. Each one is full of angst and passion, with a different take on mafia romance each time, and I can’t forget the strong, independent women featured. I can’t wait to read her next book. I know this quote isn’t romantic, but it felt important to share: “Sometimes it feels like we deal with more sharks on the legitimate side of the business than when dealing with the men who sell arms to the highest bidder in the dirtiest of alleys. Perhaps it’s because we expect differently of them, but they are just as dirty if not dirtier than the rest of us.”

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Angela Shirley

Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lorenzo is in Vegas to help the family exact revenge n the De Rosa’s after the blood shed of his family Larussio, but he has a thorn in his side as consigliere, a reporter is telling the secrets of the mafia and he must stop her before more family secrets are print across the papers.

Isabella is determined to expose the dirty under belly of the Mafia in Vegas, from the De Rosa’s feud to the revenge of the Larussio family, so when she gets access to to the inner sanctum of the VIP floor of Larussio’s hotel she sees things which would make a great story, upon leaving she is stopped by him, The Consigliere, he should scare her but with his dark soulless eyes and his alpha present she is attracted to this fascinated man who in one order could have her killed. But there is something there she can’t quite understand, but she has learnt not to trust these powerful men.

Lorenzo see’s her and instantly is drawn to her, once he makes her a proposition to work with them, she is his not just in work but in body too, can he get Izzy to trust him and love him back?

OMG, I love this series. This book although the third book in the Sicilian Gods Series you can read as a stand alone as each book focuses on one member of the family. This happens to be Lorenzo’s book which what a fast paced brilliant read. Lorenzo in the other books has always been a fleeting character and it was nice to read his “Forever Love” story. The character of Izzy was a brilliant equal to his character with fight and sass and it seems all your woman have the strength running through which makes them brilliant alpha ladies to these violent alpha males.

The only regret I have is not getting more of the Izzy’s relationship with “Families” in Italy as there is certainly a back story there which would be fascinating to read, also to understand the secret her father is keeping as that really peaked my interest but that may be in a different story relating to other characters we will see.

The story was well written and the two characters where just the right air of illusion to each other and to see the trust and chemistry build was brilliant to discovery.

Please, Please make Sergio your next story, he needs calming down with the love of a good woman, LOL.

Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson
Genre – Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 470

Most people think I’m a nice guy.

But I’m fooling everyone.

No one suspects I have a secret. No one knows the things I do after dark or the danger I put myself in. No one knows I’m a skilled hunter with an addiction I can’t stop.

Then I encounter Miranda Patton on one of my hunts. It seems I’m not the only one with a secret.

A strange twist of fate has our paths crossing once again.

This time, she’s not a victim. She’s my boss.

Our attraction is instantaneous. Undeniable. When I’m with her, my heart sings.

Miranda has no idea who I really am, and I have to keep it that way.

But lies are never good. And mine soon comes back to bite me.

Now she’s in danger and I have only myself to blame.

An apology won’t save her now. And it’s too late for the truth.

Will my deception cost me the only woman I have ever loved?

~ AMAZON ~

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From bad boys to rock stars, super soldiers to mafia bosses, Leslie Georgeson blends romance and suspense to create stories that are laced with danger, action, and plenty of steam.

An avid reader of all things romance, Leslie unabashedly carries her kindle with her everywhere. When she’s not reading or writing, she can often be found in her greenhouse or in her perennial beds tending to her many plant babies. Leslie lives with her husband, daughter, two horses, a cat, and a flock of friendly chickens on a quiet country acreage in Idaho.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
Genre – Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 370
Cover Designer – Miblart

When Celia, a Florida art curator, purchases the haunted house of her brother’s deceased fiancé, the spirits threaten her life and her career. To rid the home of the malevolent ghosts, she enlists the help of her brother, Oscar, and Adrian, the best friend of Oscar’s late fiancé. The three are about to be thrown into a chasm of events involving a dead French artist, a Dutch aerospace heiress, and a missing Japanese painter who is presumed to be dead. Not to mention a stalker who begins to threaten Celia and Oscar.

 The link between these events appears to be a hidden journal from the 1980s, belonging to a revered French artist, that Celia discovers in the home. As Adrian helps decipher the clues, an attraction burns between him and Celia, raising the stakes of the game someone is playing with their lives. A game that no one might make it out of alive.

~ AMAZON ~

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 Jessika Grewe Glover grew up along the humid shores of South Florida, eventually marrying her British husband and moving to Los Angeles, where they live with their two teenage children and rescue bulldog. Jessika writes multiple genres from literary to speculative fiction. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found traveling, creating art, making chocolate dragons, and bantering in song lyrics. She is the author of the Another Beast’s Skin contemporary fantasy series. Stars Like Gasoline is her first contemporary fiction novel.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King
Genre – Supernatural, Crime
Page Count – 170

A child’s game.

A horoscope.

A fortune cookie.

A magic ball.

Death by fortune is truly unfortunate.

Growing up in Knoll County wasn’t easy, especially without any childhood memories. Truly spent her whole life searching for the answers her mind refused to reveal. There might have been horrors in her past, but her current existence wasn’t much better than a nightmare itself. After beginning treatments with a new doctor, disturbing visions began to resurface.

The stench of death surrounded her, but where exactly was it coming from?

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About C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche. Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time. To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger. People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years. I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you different. I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes – I want them to know they are making a difference. Fast forward to today… I am an award-winning & USA Today Bestselling Author with over 50 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres. Awards include: 2020 USA Today Bestselling Author Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019 Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal 2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella 2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020 Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020 Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 162
Cover Designer – Fantasia Frog Designs

Fake it till you make it, that’s what they say.

And that’s what Ivy was doing. She’d do anything to save her ranch. Anything. Including pretending to be engaged to a handsome, retired Marine to placate her sexist clients. Not that draping herself over Ace was a hardship. It wasn’t. She just wished he could get over his hero complex and stop trying to save her. There were far better ways they could be spending their time.

Sweet, shy, and babbling Ivy had gotten so far under Ace’s skin, he knew he was in trouble. Faking a relationship may have been his idea but he knew deep down he didn’t stand a chance with her in real life. Medically discharged from the military, it wasn’t just internal battle scars he’d been left with, he also had some big ugly ones on his face too. If he couldn’t even look himself in the mirror, no one else ever would be able to either. Especially not the most beautiful woman he’d ever laid eyes on.

Can these two wounded souls turn their fake relationship into a real one?

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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she’s not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Gabrielle

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Two young boys who had nothing but each other growing up. As they grow so do their feelings but one-night changes it all. Kyle and Lyle have no idea what to do about the emotions that they have been denying since they were young. Now that a tragedy brings them together again will they stop ignoring what they truly feel?

Their story is an interesting and painfilled story. Both men must learn to deal with their feelings and find a way to happiness. This is an emotional read and will pull on your heart at times. While I found the plot to be compelling, I found that I did not connect with the characters. I had a hard time liking Lyle, while I understand his actions, he is not very likeable in this book. As this is the first in the series, I hope that he becomes the man that we see glimpses of in this book.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very good dark paranormal romance. You have Rene who tragically lost his twin sister, and is desperately trying to solve his twin’s murder, when he comes across a strange murder. A corpse in a bone circle. He then encounters Belladonna. The pixie whom the bone circle belongs to. Their romance starts off on an interesting note, and then blooms into something else. Belladonna wants to exact revenge on those who ruined her sacred circle, but Rene somehow curbs her want for revenge and her wrath. I would definitely find myself rereading this short story multiple times when I can’t find something to read!

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Julie Johnson

Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a super hard book to read. It’s not at all what I expected but I did finish it and I’m glad that I did. However, the subject matter is difficult and the language is super strong, neither of which I was thinking this book would include.

Elle Sullivan has had a horrible six years. She’s been through situations that no person should ever experience. She’s back home now and is looking forward to fixing up her grandma’s ranch, not realizing all that goes into being a rancher.

Blake O’Conner is a loser who’s lost everything, including himself. He’s been in the bottom of a bottle for quite some time now and has burned a lot of bridges. No one wants him around and he’s run out of chances. That is, until Elle comes back to town.

This is a story of redemption and forgiveness, a story of lost loves and a loss of self. New beginnings are welcome here. Overall, a decent read, but as previously mentioned, a hard one to read. This book will not be for everyone and I honestly almost gave up on it due to the content.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Crystal Jimmo

A Curse of Ash and IronA Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first read this book I had Cinderella vibes from it. You had the daughter Ella whose father has remarried an evil stepmother and has bespelled her and her father and Ella is spelled into servitude, and the spell must be broken by midnight on New Year’s Eve. While it does has the same similarities that is where they stop. Benjamin is a character every girl would love to fall in love with. He would do anything for his best friend to help her break the spell that is placed on her and her father. I love the steampunk treats that are thrown in here and there and it is based in the 19th century. You can tell that a lot of research was done into this era because the knowledge absolutely shines. I loved reading this book, and hope there will be more to come by this fantastic author!

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-ChangersBrave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt

Brave Kids is a Anthology of twenty-four short stories by various authors from around the world. I loved everything about this collection and the powerful message that comes with each story. This s is intended for readers ages 6-12 years old. I would say children as well as adults can take away something from this collection. We learn different ways to be brave,how to not give up on our dreams, go after what you want. We learn different things to deal with different sensory situations ,to be kind and how courage can help overcome diversity. I really enjoyed Amaleigha Tames a Bully: Kindness can change a hard heart by Janice Pratt. This story shows bravery by being herself and asking for help when you need it and standing up to the meany bully. My son is five and we are working on different ways to express our emtions,how to use our words to ask for things and how to deal with different sensory situations. He asked questions about why each of the kids showed bravery and courage to face different things. I love that he loves to read and he was sad for some of the kids in some of the stories.I highly recommend reading this collection and who knows you might find a few new authors.

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