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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom. This is my favorite children’s author so I was excited to read this story to my nephews and they loved it! This is the story of Stega who is part dino part unicorn and she has been invited to her friend Benny’s housewarming party. When she worries about a gift to take she gets a bowl full of berries and heads that way. Chaos ensues on the way to Benny’s housewarming party. Written in rhymes and fun colorful pictures makes this such a fun read for kids. You can’t go wrong with this author.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom never disappoints me in her books. This one was beautifully written. The world building and characters was well thought of. The pictures was colorful. I recommend this book to 6-8 year olds.

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Break Bone Fever (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Break Bone Fever (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #1)Break Bone Fever by Mary Rae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two college friends come together to try to solve who killed their friend. This murder mystery dies not disappoint. Keeps you drawn in and hard to put down.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story has beautifully rendered colorful illustrations that go along well with a funny story of a part unicorn/ part dinosaur named Stega. Stega tries to find a nice present for her friend’s party. Along her journey, she gathers fruit and nuts for her friend, but by the time she gets to his place, she has eaten them all, and she needs to poop. This is where the funny part comes in! It turns out she poops rainbows as she is part unicorn! Her friends then react to her rainbow poop. Definitely an interesting way to show how friends can and should accept all of you.

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Tausha Treadway

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle. This is an amazing boxed set. 4 different books in one that will keep you reading late in the night. The first book is Roped (Fools Gold) and its so good. Its the story of Sarah and Rafe who fall in love and are set to get married. Sarah finds a note on their wedding night and takes off. She comes back months later to try to fix Rafe’s reputation. Will they be able to make it work this time around? The 3rd book Serena’s Web (Risked) is another favorite and its about Serena who is a single mom and has an abusive ex husband and when her dad’s house gets broken into she automatically assumes its her ex. When they report it to the police they really don’t want to help them. Mark an FBI agent wants nothing to do with Serena but he’s finally willing to help them and not only does he have a very dangerous man he’s working on finding he’s also got Serena’s ex to worry about. This is a fun sit on the edge of your seat thriller that will keep you guessing til the end! Do yourself a favor and read this fun book set! It’s so good!

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. It grabs you right from the beginning and is hard to put down. Read it in a couple of days. Very good book!

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We absolutely adore every book we get by this author, and this one was no different! I loved the beautiful illustrations as they added so much more to the story. Rhyming always gets my kiddos into the groove and makes them pay attention, so we enjoyed the rhythmic adventure with Stega. Pooping is a knee-slapping topic in our house and makes everyone giggle their heads off. I would highly recommend having this in your home for your young ones or even in your classroom as a fun, lighthearted book to liven up the school days.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour Series) by Ava Bond – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour #1)The Rake by Ava Bond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
The Rake is the first book in the Daughters of Dishonour series by Ava Bond. Ava is an unknown author to me which is why I decided to give it a go. Historical romance is not really my thing but every now and then I don’t mind reading one and I usually end up liking it as I did with this one.
The Rake is an opposites attract tale full of secrets, lies, murder, mystery, treasure maps, jewellery heists, bastard children, debauchery, and wanton Rakes.
Lord Silvester Beresford makes no bones about what he is and uses his charm every chance he gets but when a strange and beautiful woman runs into him, he finds more than he bargained for.
Margot maybe the daughter of a vicar but she is new to the sight before her when she chases after a potential murderer.
If you like historical romance with a murder mystery, then The Rake is for you. I look forward to reading the next book to see if I get some answers.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ghostly Diva is the third tale in the Divine Vintage series. Each book in this series can be read as standalones but if you are looking for something a fun with a paranormal twist then start at the beginning with Divine Vintage the authors debut novel.
This fast-paced ghostly romantic tale peals back the layers to find the truth of one man’s parentage that was taken to the grave. But it is from beyond this grave that this ghost has other ideas.
Jackson has always wondered where he came from, but it was never revealed to him now it was beyond his reach of finding out or is it?
Justine loves to forage for treasures and being vintage is even better but when she comes across a grouchy impatient stranger and an interfering ghost intrudes things start to get interesting.
There is a little bit of everything to keep the reader fully engaged and intrigued. Vintage treasures, a ghostly encounter, an interfering ghost, a grouchy but sexy stranger and a snowstorm make this one tale that should not be missed.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Come Home to Death is a romantic suspense tale by the award-winning author Marilyn Levinson. Having not read any of her books before I thought I would dive in, and I was not disappointed. The release of this book has been a long time coming for Marilyn and I am happy I got the chance to read it.
Money can be the root of all evil and it is just that in this cleverly woven complex mystery thriller. The suspense is palpable as it leaps off the page. This twisty tale will have you checking who is around the next corner and looking for what goes bump in the night.
Erica is surrounded by people with their own agendas, opinions, interference and controlling ways. There are deaths, threats, lies, secrets, who can she trust, who has her best interest at heart, who wants her dead? She thought she could some kind of refuge, but she had been silly to think so and realised why she left in the first place.
If you enjoy a good read, then Come Home to Death is one you shouldn’t miss.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The School of Nine (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The School of Nine (The Mythic Academy Collection, #1)The School of Nine by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
With a unique and intriguing storyline, The School of Nine is a YA paranormal fantasy romance tale with clever world building.
With characters that are interesting and well-developed you will fall in love with them. I really like the premise and the mythos of muses in training along with prophecies and the chosen one.
The School of Nine is set in a magical world of Brightling Academy – a prestigious school for female Muses. So, when Sebastian turns up imagine everyone’s surprise but not everything is as it seems.
Bianca has her reservations about this newcomer but there is more to him than she first thought.
With tension, intrigue, frustration, drama, turmoil, danger, action, adventure, there is something for YA lovers of magic.
Will Bianca be able to rely on help to stop the trouble before them? To find out you will need to grab a copy of this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection)A Song of Salt and Secrets by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Song of Salt and Secrets has a unique and intriguing storyline and clever world building. It is a standalone YA fantasy romance novella-length tale. With a lot of emotions frustration, fear, longing, love, suffering, suspense, action, adventure, and there are a lot of ups and downs.
Corisande ties hard to keep a side of her hidden because if not she can destroy and that is not who she is. Being born as a siren is a curse but can’t help wanting to sing it is who she is, but it is that very thing that puts everything in peril. She lives her life on hopes and dreams. Will Noah be the one to save her from herself and himself along the way?
A Song of Salt and Secrets has well-developed and interesting characters that are hard not to like and feel for. I really enjoyed the premise of this short, sweet read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All of the books are good reads. Each one is a standalone novel, they are completely unrelated besides the fact that all of the male lead characters are very overprotective over their female characters. They are good to read to get away from reality. All of the books have the right amount of action and romance. It’s enough action to keep you intrigued and the right of romance so you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All Kris wants to be is a knight, not a princess. She is determined to prove that she can do anything a boy can do. Kris stays at her grandmother’s farm while her dad is away for work. While there she ends up meeting all sorts of characters and finds herself on a journey to rescue a nearby kingdoms prince. She and her group of newfound friends learn what it is like to work as a team and show kindness to everyone they come across. This was a cute story for kids who love to read and have great imaginations.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow different take in some ways to another famous candy maker. Lois Wickstrom shows that even a master thief that loves candy can always outwit Mr. Bonbon to get her favorite candy. Annabelle loves candy and uses her frilly dresses and socks to steal little pieces until one day a trap ends in her favor. A fun read watching Mr. Bonbon try to outwit her and the old ladies along for the show of what she will do next.

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Julie Johnson

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Most newlyweds enjoy spending as much time together as possible, but that’s not true for the Parkers. In nine months of marriage, Terry has spent a good bit of time away. He tells Erica it’s for work but when two unsavory looking individuals show up on her doorstep and start demanding money, she’s not so sure she knows who she married. Then when she goes “home” to her aunts, she finds out even more family secrets abound. Whatever has Erica found herself into?

This is my first read by this author but won’t be my last. This book is full of twists, turns, deceit, secrets, some romance, and more. I’m looking forward to my next read by this author.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a fun and silly little read. Lois Wickstrom has become my husband and I’s favorite children’s book author. Her books are always beautifully illustrated and have a great little story. This one was more on the silly side considering the “don’t do that” situation that made me and the hubs giggle. I always read him the books first before reading them to our boys. But this one was a big hit with all. Giggles all around with conversation around not eating too many different things. As we know it can give you a tummy ache.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 did not disappoint and was just as fantastic as book 1 in this series. Ben and Kaitlyn make a great duo in this story. Once again the authors nailed the hockey and sports storyline and this time, with the added element of a female sports agent. Lots of hilarious moments but also a blend of many other emotions, too. I cannot wait for book 3. Another very successful romantic comedy book for Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart.

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great story. I loved the double identity for Kaia/Abigail. I especially enjoyed her wanting to just have a normal life as a music teacher. As a teacher myself, that was a cute element. I liked the character and role that Everett played and the way the two main characters developed throughout the story, especially when unexpected obstacles came up. True to the rom com story line, but a nice lighthearted read. Very enjoyable!

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great mystery story that had me hooked right from the start. I connected with the main character instantly and wanted to see how everything would play out for her. The book is really exciting to read and I thought the author really built up the tension so well. I couldn’t decide which way things would turn out but I enjoyed being taken on the journey.
The author has a great writing style for this kind of book. She easily created the mystery and the suspense that went along with it and made me want to know how things would end. This is my first experience of her writing but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will definitely read more.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Oradea is tasked with bringing rogue vampires and shifters to justice that are hiding in his territory. The syndicate family in his area are hesitant to join in his pursuit until their sister Natalia is threatened. It is an instant love match that fate has brought into play at just the right time. Unfortunately, there is betrayal and distrust between the vampires and their witch mates. Can they survive to see forever together? Or will fate step in once again and help the rogues to stay one step ahead of Master Descallia and his consulate masters?

This is a quick read. There was an unexpected twist/betrayal that I was hoping would not happen, but at the last minute… ugh. It was a stab in the heart, for sure. At this point, I feel invested in this series, and I want to see it through to the end. While I want to know how it all ends, I am not quite ready to say goodbye to all of these characters. I feel like there is so much more that I need to know about them. All in all, a wonderful addition to the series.

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Michelle Collier

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a box set of 4 separate stories. Each story is full of interesting characters and intrigue focusing on one couple in each story. Sarah and Rafe, Samantha and Jake, Serena and Mark, and Candy and Greg. I loved how different each story was and how the stories kept me interested.

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Katy Winter

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

By far one of the best books I have ever read! The writing style, the story, her character development.
It was all so phenomenal!! I highly recommend this to everyone!
Seeing her self realization and her growth, alone this made an amazing story. Adding in the love story and happily ever after was gravy!
It was also a huge reminder how racism and other forms of discrimination are still so alive and present in America and Canada at least.
Just read ! I don’t think anyone would be disappointed !!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Katy Winter

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing!!! I couldn’t stop once I got into it. It was so “real” and represented a lot of today’s issues in relationships, our past experiences still haunting us! The character development along with relationship dynamics and growth were fun to read, and kept you reading intrigued to see how it plays out. Hoping she writes about other characters love stories now… especially Niko & Chloe… highly recommend this

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer is the second book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. It has a bit of magic, mystery, and romance. I started and read book 2 before I knew it was a sequel so I plan to go read book 1. I enjoyed it. It was cute and a fun read.

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour Series) by Ava Bond – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Rake (Daughters of Dishonour #1)The Rake by Ava Bond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Though I normally don’t read this genre, I found this one quite enjoyable. There was a little of everything: steamy romance, murder mystery, etc. This story had me hooked right off the bat. These two characters felt so opposite that I had to read to see what happened. The writing was good. The characters had such unique personalities. Lots of drama and action make this a romance mystery that I would recommend.

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an outstanding thriller. Erica found herself in a bind when she learns her husband isn’t who she thinks she is. Then a bunch of shady characters pop into the picture. Erica goes home to Marondale and learns that she can trust no one because she will be coming into a large inheritance for her 25th birthday. This has someone trying to kill her to keep their deception secret. Can Erica survive this? This book left me feeling like I should be looking over my shoulder and I don’t have any riches to protect. I absolutely loved the writing. It felt thrilling. You felt your pulse reacting to every emotion. You’ll have fun trying to figure out what’s going on. Yes, I’m a bit twisted because I enjoy reading psychological thrillers. In the end, everything might come together or might not. You will have to find out. Are you up to it?

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The School of Nine by Amanda Marin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The School of Nine (The Mythic Academy Collection, #1)The School of Nine by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cool story. I loved how it was about Muses-in-training. There was a mystery to be solved. The urban and paranormal mixed into the writing quite nicely. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. I find that when you have characters who are deceitful, that tends to catch and keep my attention. It’s a wonderful short read with lots of drama and action. A quick, fast-paced read.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom, Ada Konewki – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stega is a half unicorn, she lives with her Mum and Dad and she has been invited to a housewarming party by her friend Ben, so on the way she decides to get him a present, so she gets a coconut and fills it with berries, but unfortunately, she is hungry, so she eats them all on the way to Benny’s.

When she arrives with the empty coconut bowl, she unfortunately feels her tummy rumbling and she cannot hold it! What will she do now and what will Benny think of her when she turns up without a present?

This is a funny tale with an unusual storyline which will give anyone who reads it a smile, no matter how old they are.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Will You (Pretend) Marry Me (Swan Cove Series) by Christi Barth – Review by Deborah Joseph

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Will You Pretend Marry MeWill You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Will You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth is part of the Swan Cove trilogy but can be read as a stand-alone.

Enemies to lovers
Fake bf
Secret identities
Oh my!

Kaia is a big pop star. For 10 years she has worked hard to gain the success she has, and also thanks her fans for it too. But then she decides she wants a career change and is going back to her legal name, Abigail Dilwort, to become a teacher in a small town.

Everett Reynolds is the VP, and AP chemistry teacher, at the school Abigail contracts to work at. But just like Abigail, he has secrets as well and secretly works for the state, not wanting anyone to know.

While on hiatus from being a pop star, something happens that puts Kaia’s reputation at risk. To try and fix it she asks Everett to fake marry her.

Not going to lie… this book feels like an adult version of Hannah Montana. If you enjoyed the show then you will enjoy this book. There is more drama, of course, but there is humor, romance, and life lessons.

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