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Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this to be an interesting book with very useful ideas that can help people get out of those darn ruts we may fall into. There is a little something for most people in the book. Of course, for some, there may not be. I found it easy to understand. There were several ideas that I will be putting to use. I always need help with productivity. It’s a good resource to add to your business library.

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Shelly Kittell

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One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun story. It’s a paranormal cozy which is a fun little area for the YA genre. I found this to be a clean, which is a nice turn for most books. I can recommend this to my grandkids and feel good about it. I sure enjoyed this story. I love this author’s writing. She makes it fun, easy to relate to the target audience and so darn enjoyable. I had a few eye-rolling moments with some flat-out giggles. I loved every moment of it. It was a whole new look to fairy tales.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an emotional read. I absolutely love a romance with feelings. This is one of them. It’s written with a powerful story. Two characters with a story that is relatable in many ways. I felt the powerful tug with this one that had me rooting for them and I also felt their struggle. I can recommend this one if you like romances with struggles.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful second-chance romance. i absolutely loved the story and how well it was written. You couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. They were so easy to relate too. This is a story that will grown right on you. I was drawn in right from the beginning. i would love to see more.

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Not So Little Things Audio Book by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not So Little Things is a story that captivates you from the beginning…giving you family secrets that come to light, loss, denial and a sense control.

Tina Edward’s is trying to navigate the handling finding out her mother is ill and in need of staying with Tina during her treatments….but Tina has been resolved, anger and resentment towards her mother since her father passed years ago and Tina feeling like it’s her mom‘s responsibility of his death. As Tina works through her unresolved issues with her mother…. she works with Jake Martin to help replicate some rooms in the family mansion.

As Jake gets to know Tina Moore, there are so many stories from the past that help bring family back together again. When Tina‘s mom finally has the chance to open buried secrets, will Tina be able to handle everything that is thrown her way once she finds out the full truth of her mother, father and Aunt Liddy?

Definitely listen to the story and find out. The story really takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and trying to peel back the pieces of the secrets. This was a very well told story.

Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story. Hailey and Loch turned out to really need each other. Loss affected both of them. Reading about Hailey hearing Loch’s nightmares in the hall was kind of heartbreaking. Watching them work through it and come together felt good though. Loss and grief is ard to get through. The story is well-written and the characters are unique and fit so well into the story. Ican’t wait to read more in this series.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This author’s books are engaging and hard to put down. I enjoy their writing skills as well as their attention to details that pull you into the character’s world. This book is no different. It is a well written story about a toaster fire, the owner of said toaster and the firefighter that comes to the rescue. Libby and Zach are great characters that I had no problems connecting to. They have great chemistry from the beginning and watching their growth throughout the story just made it easy to read. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world and had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next with them. What will fate have in store for these two? This is a fast paced story that is entertaining to read and one you don’t want to miss. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. I highly recommend this book.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked. This is one of my favorites yet. I enjoy this author’s attention to details that pull me into the story with ease and keep me turning pages to the end. The characters are written with a lot of heart and are easily connectable. This is a story about how hard the music industry can be. A story that will give you all the feels. A story where being lost and found may just be the same thing. I enjoyed how I was pulled into the story from the beginning. There is a great growth of the characters throughout which makes the story easy to read. There are some triggers but if you can get past them you will find a story that is fast paced and hard to put down. This is one you don’t want to miss. Will Dani be able to prove herself in a man’s world? Can what is lost be found? I really enjoyed reading this book. I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I highly recommend this book.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story. He just wants to fit in and be like the kids. They do their best to help him. They even teach him to use a communication device. It almost reminds me of how our kids with autism want to fit in. I loved this story. I find the artwork helps the kids relate too. My grandsons loved it when I read them the story. My younger grandson is very into dinosaurs. He wants a dinosaur to take school. This is another winner for our family library.

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read all the books of the books to this series. They are each about a different set of characters, but the characters are each in every book. This one was about Hadassah, an angel who has lost her powers and is serving time exiled from heaven and Jezebel, who can shift into dogs.

When Hadassah is told by Mal that she needs to connect with his family while she is staying with them, she thinks Jezebel is the best person to seek out thinking she will be turned away. However, Jezebel’s past has caught up to her, and she must run.

It’s a ride and a lot of angst following Jezebel and Hadassah’s story, but it’s a good one. I recommend reading the entire series so you can get to know each of the characters.

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Day in Hell by Noami Valkyrie
5 Stars

Haddassah is an Angel probation on Earth as a punishment for helping her brother. She is living with his family and isn’t trying to be social and except them, mainly because she will be going home to Heaven and because they are demons. When Mal her brother asks her to try more Haddassah decides to try with Mal’s friend Jezebel who is living in the guest house and seems to be secluding herself as well. Haddassah shows up thinking she will be sent on her way by Jezebel and she can say she at least tried. Until later that night when Jezebel notices she has been found and needs to run again, Haddassah joins her on the journey to help. Only for Jezebel to be kidnapped by her ex-fiancé Devland a necromancer.
Great story, fast read for me but I enjoyed it all the same.
I don’t normally read books in a series that I haven’t read from book #1, a I liked this. It showed love and loyalty for family, and I am big on that! I will definitely go back and read the first 4 books soon.

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Meal Time at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J CaféMealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meal time at the zoo can be quite the experience. When James, the butler monkey, delivers the meals (PB&J) to each of the animals, they respond in a variety of ways. A very catchy book, with a rhyming, sing-song pattern, that will grab the attention of beginning readers.

Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Alison Risher

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One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The theme of this book is the power of our choices. Our choices make up who we are ultimately. Hero or villain? Our destinies are borne of our decisions. The main character must go through major personal growth in order to fight for the future she wants.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Can I Keep Her?Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wynnie finds an egg and everyone is surprised when a baby dragon comes out. Frightened of what could happen, Wynnie is told to get rid of the dragon. She begs the King to let her train the dragon and he gives her one day. Can she tame the beast? A very cute children’s book.

Review  by Terri Jo McAllister

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Day in Hell by Noami Valkyrie
5 Stars

Haddassah is an Angel probation on Earth as a punishment for helping her brother. She is living with his family and isn’t trying to be social and except them, mainly because she will be going home to Heaven and because they are demons. When Mal her brother asks her to try more Haddassah decides to try with Mal’s friend Jezebel who is living in the guest house and seems to be secluding herself as well. Haddassah shows up thinking she will be sent on her way by Jezebel and she can say she at least tried. Until later that night when Jezebel notices she has been found and needs to run again, Haddassah joins her on the journey to help. Only for Jezebel to be kidnapped by her ex-fiancé Devland a necromancer.
Great story, fast read for me but I enjoyed it all the same.
I don’t normally read books in a series that I haven’t read from book #1, a I liked this. It showed love and loyalty for family, and I am big on that! I will definitely go back and read the first 4 books soon.

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book!! Sweetness and spice and all things nice!! A sweet alpha male like Burke and a no holds barred heroine like Shayna make for the perfect combo. Kept a smile on my face reading their story as I cheered them on!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series Book 1)Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolute page turner. Michaela Manning, an adorable 3 year old is shot during the assassination of her grandfather a US Senator. Her life is anything but normal, she grows up under a false identity and is hidden away from everyone. That is until her entire world comes crumbling down and her true identity is exposed, but by who? A story that makes you question everything you think you knew about history and politics. Throw in some romance and it’s a book you can’t put down and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat till the very end.

Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin StoryTroy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider

Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story is a fast paced Epic Fantasy that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down till the end. This is the Prequel to The Crown of Stones Trilogy and holy cow this author did not disappoint. This gives us back story on Ian Troy and the other nations fighting along with the Rellan Army. This was everything I expected it to plus more. I’ve read several books by this author and this may top my list of favorites. This story has drama, suspense, magic, adventure and so much more. I highly recommend reading this book and if you haven’t read the Crown of Stones Trilogy I’d recommend reading it as well. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Secrets, Lies and Betrayals (Protect and Honor Series) by Lynn Wood

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Dinopotamus watches the children. He tries to do what they do. He follows them to school. He doesn’t fit through the door, so he climbs in the window. The children count their toes. They have five on each foot. He has three. The children see that he wants to learn, just like they do. They all learn together.

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If you’re playing hide and seek, Lynn’s default hiding place is always between the pages of a book.  Whether it’s a recent bestseller or the latest release from one of her favorite authors, or creating new stories of her own, Lynn’s world must include books to fall into, to be dragged under, to immerse herself in fantasies, romances, thrillers, ideas, or new ways of looking at and experiencing life.  Her writing reflects her wide-ranging interests, but you’ll find most of her books in the romantic suspense, mysteries and thrillers and historical romance genres, usually with a magical or supernatural thread woven through the tapestry of the stories. When she’s not reading or writing, Lynn spends time with family and friends, traveling around the country and the world, and whenever she can, at the beach, under an umbrella…reading a book, of course.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

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Dinopotamus watches the children. He tries to do what they do. He follows them to school. He doesn’t fit through the door, so he climbs in the window. The children count their toes. They have five on each foot. He has three. The children see that he wants to learn, just like they do. They all learn together.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205046152-come-home-to-death” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Come Home to Death” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1706049774l/205046152._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205046152-come-home-to-death”>Come Home to Death</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/161602.Marilyn_Levinson”>Marilyn Levinson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6527244337″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Erica Parker is in for a bit of a rude awakening. Her husband, Terry, is not who he seems. He is supposedly 20k in debt due to gambling and she is desperate to get the money together to pay off these thugs. While talking to the family lawyer about borrowing against her allowance she discovers that she is a multimillionaire. How could her aunt’s keep this from her? There are many secrets in this book that keeps you turning the pages to find out how many of them get revealed.
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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

When you commit your life to someone, and decide to accept their marriage proposal, how well do you really know your spouse, or could they be hiding things? Horrible things that could potentially cause your demise? That is the case with Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson. Her husband is always disappearing on ‘business trips’ and one day two thugs appear on her doorstep claiming he owed them money. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to spoil the story for anyone. This was a fast paced novel that kept you on the edge of your seat, wondering what was going to happen next. Lots of twists and unexpected turns that will keep you turning pages. I don’t think anyone could be disappointed in picking up this one.

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was definitely a different change of pace from what I usually read. I really enjoyed reading it. I loved the idea of a villain getting a happy ever after. Finding out that you are one quarter villain, after doing everything you are told to do, was quite the shock for Maddy. She starts to question who she is, and what really makes a villain. The back and forth between Maddy and Leo was absolutely adorable. Once I realized it was a YA book, I roped my daughter into reading it with me, and she absolutely loved it. It’s definitely a book for everyone to enjoy. Cori does an excellent job tackling the topics of good vs evil and the topics surrounding it.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Under Jackson Bridge has suspense right from the beginning, and kept me hooked. I have read other books by this author, and liked most of them. I think this was her best one yet, and look forward to the next book. The ending was not what I expected! I am glad that the author kept things under wrap until the end. While I did have some suspicions, I didn’t figure it all out. I really want to know more about how Craig was involved and see what happens to Jack’s shoe collection. Hopefully the 2nd book in the series wraps all that up.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Under Jackson Bridge is Book 1 in the newest series Beyond the Bridge…and I was already intrigued by the cover of the book and curious what Susan Specht Oram had in store for my reading pleasure. Right from the beginning I was hook as a simple boat outing with a circle of friends leads to two people going overboard and one ends up missing. The amount of intrigue, suspicion, deception, mystery with twists and turns….who can you trust when entangled in so many secrets.

Irena and her group of close friends go out on a boat ride for celebration which includes her exhusband, Jack. When stubborn behavior leads Jack overboard on a rogue wave along with Irena …. what is left is Irena trying to put together the pieces when Jack continues to be missing and the search is on…especially thinking of their daughter, Kelly. With shady details and so many questions… is Jack still alive….or no…

This is a great thriller story and I highly recommend this book to any lover of fast paced suspense thrillers!! Well done!!

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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

Another successful book by Sandra L Young. As the third book in the series, this was yet another great book. I loved the story of Justine and her connection to Liza for the museum event. I enjoyed the interaction between Justine and Jackson. I liked when the story went back to Liza’s experiences through her POV and all the layers around Liza and Jackson. Family dynamics, romance, hometown celebrity, and more. Lots of great things from this story!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Michelle Austin

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun 5 star read. Libby had me LOL at times and the way that she meets Zach is priceless. The chemistry between these two characters was great, you could feel it coming off the pages. Will these two have a HEA? If you are looking for a fun Rom com, I highly suggest this book. The author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more. This is the first book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Robin Rankin

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek

I connected with Shayna from page 1, I was a single Mom who knew I met the one when he had no problems spending time with and taking care of my daughter and she would ask him to do things for her instead of asking me. It was so hard at first and I remember struggling with it much like Shayna.

Burke is a great guy period. When he steps up and helps Shayna one day with both of the kids and how he connected with Eli a little boy desperately in need of some positive male attention he won me over, well at least as a match for Shayna. Burke struck me from the moment I met him in Dre’s story, so glad my gut about him was right.

Once again Ms. Jackson delivered a book worthy of curling up on the couch and reading. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely recommend this book if you’re into spooky stories! The character development was good. We follow along as Madame Chalamet talks to and uses her skills to solve a murder mystery.

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters)Just Ducky by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifters series. I read a lot of books with characters who are shifters so it’s fun to come across something a bit different and I’m looking forward to reading more of this series! I’ve enjoyed other books by this author, particularly The Portal Prophecies series, so knew I could expect unconventional fantasy in a well developed world.

Ducky is a duckling shifter who is constantly looked down on other, seemingly more useful shifters. She’s presented with a world where she doesn’t seem to have a lot to offer and is constantly getting into embarrassing or dangerous situations. Ducky has a lot to learn about herself as she seeks to learn to control her powers and find her place in the world.

I particularly enjoyed getting to explore a variety of settings on Lord Kobreon’s travels. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this fantasy world in Happy Hump Day!

This book gets four stars from me. I’d recommend it to fans of shifter fantasy who are interested in characters who can shift into less conventional animals.

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