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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Nina Maes

Suspenseful with a lovely dose of romance! This was a well written story with strong characters, lots of engagement throughout. It’s a fast paced read, you will be glued to the pages once you start to the very end. Recommend to any reader that loves that getaway with all the twist and turns. Looking forward to being captivated with the next book.

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suspenseful with a lovely dose of romance! This was a well written story with strong characters, lots of engagement throughout. It’s a fast paced read, you will be glued to the pages once you start to the very end. Recommend to any reader that loves that getaway with all the twist and turns. Looking forward to being captivated with the next book.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great nature story of what we can find in our gardens. Fast read that keeps your mind busy. Great for story time or just fun reading for all ages. Love how this author taps into your imagination every time.

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great nature story of what we can find in our gardens. Fast read that keeps your mind busy. Great for story time or just fun reading for all ages. Love how this author taps into your imagination every time.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great book it will open up your imagination and more. I love how this author always seems to put a smile on my heart with her books. I love reading these for little ones and for myself as well. Recommend for all ages.The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book it will open up your imagination and more. I love how this author always seems to put a smile on my heart with her books. I love reading these for little ones and for myself as well. Recommend for all ages.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Adventurous Read! I just love this author and how she is able to draw you and keep you to the end. This story is more of a chapter book geared towards elementary age. Great introduction into chapter books. Recommended to all readers. Looking forward to the next great read.

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adventurous Read! I just love this author and how she is able to draw you and keep you to the end. This story is more of a chapter book geared towards elementary age. Great introduction into chapter books. Recommended to all readers. Looking forward to the next great read.

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Treasure Hunt (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Lots of imagination this one. Author has always done a great job opening up children’s minds. Easy to read and follow along. Always enjoy able stories, that will have you talking after your reading is finished. Recommend for your library at home for little ones in years and heart.Treasure HuntTreasure Hunt by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lots of imagination this one. Author has always done a great job opening up children’s minds. Easy to read and follow along. Always enjoy able stories, that will have you talking after your reading is finished. Recommend for your library at home for little ones in years and heart.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Nina Maes

Amazing! This author will draw you in and not disappoint. Characters are fabulous, well developed. This is a fast-paced book and once you start reading, it is hard to put down. This author will invite you in and you feel part of the story. Definitely hooked and will be reading the next one.

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing! This author will draw you in and not disappoint. Characters are fabulous, well developed. This is a fast-paced book and once you start reading, it is hard to put down. This author will invite you in and you feel part of the story. Definitely hooked and will be reading the next one.

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Test of the Four: Book Two of The Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett – Review by Nina Maes

Fantasy at a whole new level. Fast paced science fiction that will keep you glued to the end. Great characters with very detailed descriptive scenes. This author is on it, draws you in with great pace throughout. Looking forward to the next one.Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantasy at a whole new level. Fast paced science fiction that will keep you glued to the end. Great characters with very detailed descriptive scenes. This author is on it, draws you in with great pace throughout. Looking forward to the next one.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Magical story! We are already a big fan of this author and will continue to be. This will tap into your imagination and take you away. This was a fast read and page turner. I recommend this for all readers alike, young or old.

Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet #3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magical story! We are already a big fan of this author and will continue to be. This will tap into your imagination and take you away. This was a fast read and page turner. I recommend this for all readers alike, young or old.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Nina Maes

Amazing, full of angst and lust. Very strong-willed characters and a well told story. This book will keep you turn the pages to find out what is next. I love when an author can write with some much depth that you feel you are in right of the middle of the story. I recommend this book to all readers who like a page turner.
Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing, full of angst and lust. Very strong-willed characters and a well told story. This book will keep you turn the pages to find out what is next. I love when an author can write with some much depth that you feel you are in right of the middle of the story. I recommend this book to all readers who like a page turner.

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Nina Maes

Epic Adventure!
Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This will grab you and not let you go. Lots of twist and turns, leaving you wanting to see what is next. Recommend for all YA and old alike. Enjoyed reading out loud with my son.Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters)Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Epic Adventure!
Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This will grab you and not let you go. Lots of twist and turns, leaving you wanting to see what is next. Recommend for all YA and old alike. Enjoyed reading out loud with my son.

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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. Recommend for book lover. This is an all-time favorite author of mine. This author grabs your imagination and paints a beautiful story every time.

Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Nina Maes

Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This read is almost a trail by fire type read. You will be glued to the pages to the very end. This is a series but can be read as a stand alone. Recommend for all young readers and those who just a great page turner.Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This read is almost a trail by fire type read. You will be glued to the pages to the very end. This is a series but can be read as a stand alone. Recommend for all young readers and those who just a great page turner.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Nina Maes

Great start! This was a spectacular set up for a series. It will draw you in and keep you wanting to know more. Character’s are fabulous, strong willed and confident. I am hooked and will be ready for the next series.Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great start! This was a spectacular set up for a series. It will draw you in and keep you wanting to know more. Character’s are fabulous, strong willed and confident. I am hooked and will be ready for the next series.

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The Round Box (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Excellent! I love this author and their ability to ignite one’s imagination. This is another great story that will tap into your mind and let you run with it. I recommend this for all readers. Still one of my favorite authors.The Round BoxThe Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent! I love this author and their ability to ignite one’s imagination. This is another great story that will tap into your mind and let you run with it. I recommend this for all readers. Still one of my favorite authors.

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J. Burson – Review by Nina Maes

Great series! Fast pace reads, this series had me at the edge of my seat. Lots of turns and twist that will leaving you wanting more. Strong characters and a fantastic story line. Recommend for all readers. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great series! Fast pace reads, this series had me at the edge of my seat. Lots of turns and twist that will leaving you wanting more. Strong characters and a fantastic story line. Recommend for all readers. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls Series Book 3) by Rob Samborn – Review by Nina Maes

This book was very intriguing. Fast paced, keep me at the edge of seat from start to finish. Very strong characters and strong story line. I love when an author can paint you a picture of exactly what you are reading. I would recommend to all readers, can be read as stand alone. Looking forward to the next read.Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls, #3)Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very intriguing. Fast paced, keep me at the edge of seat from start to finish. Very strong characters and strong story line. I love when an author can paint you a picture of exactly what you are reading. I would recommend to all readers, can be read as stand alone. Looking forward to the next read.

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Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

This book is very engaging. A mystery full of action and adventure. Excellent characters, this chapter book will draw you in and paint you an amazing story. I am a big fan of this author, and this is a fantastic start to a new series. I will recommend this book to all readers. Looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for this adventure.

Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is very engaging. A mystery full of action and adventure. Excellent characters, this chapter book will draw you in and paint you an amazing story. I am a big fan of this author, and this is a fantastic start to a new series. I will recommend this book to all readers. Looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for this adventure.

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The Befallen (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams – Review by Nina Maes

Enchanted read! Great characters that draw you to them with every page. Great storyline that comes to life. This story is full of life, determination and redemption. I recommend for all readers. Looking forward to reading more from this author.The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enchanted read! Great characters that draw you to them with every page. Great storyline that comes to life. This story is full of life, determination and redemption. I recommend for all readers. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Nina Maes

Excellent Read!
Very engaging read full of twists and turns. Fast paced, captivating story with great characters. This is series that could be read alone. Recommended for all readers.

Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent Read!
Very engaging read full of twists and turns. Fast paced, captivating story with great characters. This is series that could be read alone. Recommended for all readers.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Nina Maes

Great read, full of suspense and mystery. This one will draw you in capture you to the very end. This is a book in a series but can be read as stand alone. I recommend this to all readers; you will not be disappointed.

Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read, full of suspense and mystery. This one will draw you in capture you to the very end. This is a book in a series but can be read as stand alone. I recommend this to all readers; you will not be disappointed.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Nina Maes

Great read for new chapter readers. This is a fun story with problem solving and character building. Very engaging and a fast read. I recommend this book for early readers and teachers to read out loud.Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read for new chapter readers. This is a fun story with problem solving and character building. Very engaging and a fast read. I recommend this book for early readers and teachers to read out loud.

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Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Nina Maes

Excellent Read!
Great storyline and characters. This is a fast paced read, that will draw you in to the very end. This story will keep you on your toes and guessing to the end. A very heartwarming story from the beginning to the end. I recommend this to all readers.Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent Read!
Great storyline and characters. This is a fast paced read, that will draw you in to the very end. This story will keep you on your toes and guessing to the end. A very heartwarming story from the beginning to the end. I recommend this to all readers.

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Nina Maes

Fantastic fun story! This is not a typical Christmas story, but it may become one of my favorites. I recommend to all readers, new and young at heart. This author does a great job of tapping into your imagination and you paint a beautiful picture of what Christmas really means. Fast paced and interesting that keeps you flipping pages.

The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic fun story! This is not a typical Christmas story, but it may become one of my favorites. I recommend to all readers, new and young at heart. This author does a great job of tapping into your imagination and you paint a beautiful picture of what Christmas really means. Fast paced and interesting that keeps you flipping pages.

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Nina Maes

Entertainment in its fullest.
This is a fast paced read with wonderful characters. This short story will grab you and won’t let you go to the last page. This is the first book of the series and looking forward to what lays ahead. I recommend to all readers.Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Entertainment in its fullest.
This is a fast paced read with wonderful characters. This short story will grab you and won’t let you go to the last page. This is the first book of the series and looking forward to what lays ahead. I recommend to all readers.

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Nina Maes

Excellent Read! Full of twists and turns. Great characters, very descriptive. This novel kept me at the edge of my seat. It has triggers, that are disclosed upfront. Overall, the storyline and characters bring an excellent read. I recommend to those who want to experience a romance in on a different level.

Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent Read! Full of twists and turns. Great characters, very descriptive. This novel kept me at the edge of my seat. It has triggers, that are disclosed upfront. Overall, the storyline and characters bring an excellent read. I recommend to those who want to experience a romance in on a different level.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Loved it! This author is awesome knows how to tap into the child’s imagination. Strong characters and storytelling is great. I highly recommend this author of readers of all ages.Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it! This author is awesome knows how to tap into the child’s imagination. Strong characters and storytelling is great. I highly recommend this author of readers of all ages.

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Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Nina Maes

Amazingly Great!
This author has done it again! Fast paced thriller that will captivate audiences. I love how this author is so picturesque with her writing. Also has strong characters and great storytelling abilities to draw you in. You can read as stand alone book and enjoy each one or you can read as a series for in depth character development and storytelling pleasure. I recommend to all readers, that enjoy escaping the everyday realities.

Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazingly Great!
This author has done it again! Fast paced thriller that will captivate audiences. I love how this author is so picturesque with her writing. Also has strong characters and great storytelling abilities to draw you in. You can read as stand alone book and enjoy each one or you can read as a series for in depth character development and storytelling pleasure. I recommend to all readers, that enjoy escaping the everyday realities.

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The Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Nina Maes

Amazing read, full of hope and dreams. Fast paced read with hurdlers and triumphs. Engaging and entertaining, from beginning to end. Love how the author paints a beautiful picture of Colorado. Highly recommend for those who need a different prospective on life’s journey.The Podcast ChroniclesThe Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing read, full of hope and dreams. Fast paced read with hurdlers and triumphs. Engaging and entertaining, from beginning to end. Love how the author paints a beautiful picture of Colorado. Highly recommend for those who need a different prospective on life’s journey.

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Nina Maes

Whoa! Another nail biter, twist and turns with lots of guessing. Strong characters, with a great storyline. These books can be stand alone or read as the series. I highly recommend reading them as a series because you get a deeper understanding of the characters.

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whoa! Another nail biter, twist and turns with lots of guessing. Strong characters, with a great storyline. These books can be stand alone or read as the series. I highly recommend reading them as a series because you get a deeper understanding of the characters.

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