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Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Twisted BondTwisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisted Bond is a paranormal romance story about a wolf named Rose and the prince of the Dutchmen coven, Titan. They are enemies who find themselves brought together because Titan is looking for a wife and Rose is looking to break the curse on her coven. Tristan needs a wife so that they can conceive a child to take on his father’s responsibilities. Rose intends to use this to her advantage to infiltrate the Dutchmen’s lands. What neither Tristan nor Rose anticipate is the undeniable attraction they feel towards one another which will have them questioning their future.

This was a well written paranormal romance story with an interesting storyline, superbly written scenes that immerse you in the story, and well written characters. Rose and Titan are both strong, determined, and hyper focused on what their future will look like. Neither are especially keen on the idea of love or marriage. Neither had the other factored into their future. Rose only wants to save her coven from the curse they are under and decides that marrying Tristan will be the ultimate sacrifice to do so. What she does not plan on is being attracted to the prince or his darkness. Tristan wants to save his father from the magic that is consuming and slowly killing him. To do so, he reluctantly agrees to marry but did not anticipate an actual attraction to Rose. The plans they both had seem to have gone slightly astray and it alters the course of the futures they had so carefully and meticulously planned out for themselves. As the two navigate through their feelings, their attraction, and the baggage they each carry they must decide if the future involves them being together. A great read with suspense, intrigue, passion, and romance.

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Synchronicity of Love is a memoir based on one man’s journey as he worked to transform himself and his life after a series of devastating blows and losses. After standing by his wife through her cancer journey the author finds himself alone and now a single dad. He is severely in debt and finds himself sinking deeper into despair as he struggles with the debt and fear of not being a good enough parent to his children. He is angry at his wife for leaving him and consumed with the crippling fear of death coming for him. The author feels bitter, sad, distraught, and overwhelmed at the circumstances that he finds himself in. To move forward he finds ways to cope and goes to a retreat that leads him on a journey of Unconditional Love that transforms his life.

This was a beautifully written, poignant, and thought-provoking memoir that many will be able to relate to and find inspiration from. Many of the stories are open, honest, and filled with raw emotions that will have you reaching for the Kleenex. Others are inspirational, encouraging and will have you looking at your life in a whole new perspective. Overall, this collection will pull on your heartstrings and reach into the very depths of your soul as you take the tumultuous journey with the author through his transformation. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the author for your courage and strength in sharing your journey and innermost thoughts and feelings with us.

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Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Editor Kill Fee (Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries #3)Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Editor Kill Fee is Book Three in The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries series. It is a beautifully written cozy mystery about the sudden and mysterious disappearance of the president of the Sante Fe Wine and Crime Book Club. While on her way to the book club Anita Juarez somehow manages to take a wrong turn and for the life of her cannot figure out how it happened. Anita is now on the infamous forest road 63A which has been nicknamed Devil’s Road by the locals. To get back on track she tries to turn around but in doing so she gets stuck in the ditch. She climbs out of the vehicle and intends to walk back to town to get a tow truck but feels inexplicably drawn into the woods.

When Anita does not show up at the Wine and Crime Book Club meeting her friends become worried and honorary member Taylor Browning contacts Detective Sanchez of the local police department. Taylor Browning is no stranger to the police as she has been in the wrong place at the wrong time in the past and has spoken with Det. Sanchez so frequently that she has him listed in her contacts. As it turns out the area Anita disappeared from has been notorious for numerous disappearances over the years. Taylor is now determined to figure out where she went and to solve the mystery of Anita’s disappearance. This leads to Taylor going undercover as a delivery driver and discovering the disappearance of a local restaurateur. Things begin to surface, and the mysteries intensify but Taylor is determined to get to the bottom of who or what is doing this. Things heat up and someone seems unhappy with Taylor and her friend’s interference and snooping around. When their lives are at risk it is up to Detective Sanchez to solve who is behind everything and save them.

This was a great book with an interesting storyline that pulled me and from the first few pages I was hooked. I loved how the author immediately lends an air of mystery, suspense, and intrigue with the setting of Devils Road and Anita being drawn into the woods by a mysterious force. It gave me goosebumps and I could not wait to read what happened next. The characters are well rounded, lovable, and relatable. Taylor is one smart cookie who is ambitious and determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. I loved how she was relentless in getting to bottom of Anita’s disappearance and unravel the truth behind what was going on. A great book with mystery, drama, suspense, intrigue, and twists and turns that will keep you reading until the end.

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