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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Nina Maes

July 8, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

A very delightful book, well written. Gives your child a look into what diversity really looks like. Great rhythm when it comes to reading out loud. Fantastic why to introduce your little ones to school and the teachers that they will encounter. Recommend this for early readers and preschoolers.A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very delightful book, well written. Gives your child a look into what diversity really looks like. Great rhythm when it comes to reading out loud. Fantastic why to introduce your little ones to school and the teachers that they will encounter. Recommend this for early readers and preschoolers.

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Nina Maes

June 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

This story has it all, very engaging and full of action. Lots of tense and magical moments.
This a thrilling quick read. Recommend to all readers. Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story has it all, very engaging and full of action. Lots of tense and magical moments.
This a thrilling quick read. Recommend to all readers.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Nina Maes

June 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great story telling with plenty of details. This has lots of adventure with an engaging storyline. Full of suspense, fast paced. Once you get started hard to put down. Recommend to all readers.Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story telling with plenty of details. This has lots of adventure with an engaging storyline. Full of suspense, fast paced. Once you get started hard to put down. Recommend to all readers.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Nina Maes

June 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Whoa! This series is phenomenal! Strong characters and well written. Full of action, suspense, twisted and heart wrenching. This story is very fast paced and captivating. Once you start you can’t stop until it’s finished. Recommend this series and author to all.Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whoa! This series is phenomenal! Strong characters and well written. Full of action, suspense, twisted and heart wrenching. This story is very fast paced and captivating. Once you start you can’t stop until it’s finished. Recommend this series and author to all.

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Between Darkness and Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Nina Maes

June 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great story well written seamless story with each book. Very engaging, will pull you in and keeps you wanting more. Strong characters, very emotional read. Recommend to all readers.Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story well written seamless story with each book. Very engaging, will pull you in and keeps you wanting more. Strong characters, very emotional read. Recommend to all readers.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Nina Maes

June 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Captivating! Very engaging, great story line full of emotions. just enough romance to keep it interested. This was my first book from this author and looking forward to reading more. Recommend to all readers.Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivating! Very engaging, great story line full of emotions. just enough romance to keep it interested. This was my first book from this author and looking forward to reading more. Recommend to all readers.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

June 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great children’s book. This book help you see chores through the child’s eye. Great characters, and strong storyline. Making normal everyday things fun. Recommended to all readers.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

June 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.
Holding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great children’s book. This book takes you on an adventure. Team building and get different perspectives. Great characters, and strong storyline. Recommended to all readers.

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Nina Maes

June 20, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great read! Fast paced read, strong characters and great story line. This book has it all action, love, betrayal and family drama all in one. I recommend to anyone who wants to go on the forbidden adventure. We all want to cross that line but never dare too. Read how one woman takes that step over the line and risks it all.Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read! Fast paced read, strong characters and great story line. This book has it all action, love, betrayal and family drama all in one. I recommend to anyone who wants to go on the forbidden adventure. We all want to cross that line but never dare too. Read how one woman takes that step over the line and risks it all.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Nina Maes

June 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Audible Review /by Nina

Loved this book. Very detailed, and articulate very well. This author knows how to grab you by your emotions and doesn’t let go until the appropriate time. Strong story line and strong characters. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the rest of this series.

REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Nina Maes

May 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Excellent! This book was a fast pace, it will take grip of you the moment to start. Great characters, and a great story line. I recommend this book to all the Vampire Diaries fans out there. This one will not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

REIGN: The Rise of the Lich: The Silver Blood Knight by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent! This book was a fast pace, it will take grip of you the moment to start. Great characters, and a great story line. I recommend this book to all the Vampire Diaries fans out there. This one will not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Nina Maes

May 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Beautiful Romance. This book has it all pain, drama and love. Love triumph’s all, in this story. Great characters, and story line. I recommend this book to everyone would loves true love stories. Looking forward to reading more this author.Three Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Romance. This book has it all pain, drama and love. Love triumph’s all, in this story. Great characters, and story line. I recommend this book to everyone would loves true love stories. Looking forward to reading more this author.

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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Nina Maes

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Very entertaining! This book is packed with all the drama of middle school. Great characters and storyline will have you feeling just about everything and anything. This is books has a lot of frustrations and triumphs. Fast pace and easy to read, you will not want to put it down. Recommend for all to read and gain different perspectives.

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

Very entertaining! This book is packed with all the drama of middle school. Great characters and storyline will have you feeling just about everything and anything. This is books has a lot of frustrations and triumphs. Fast pace and easy to read, you will not want to put it down. Recommend for all to read and gain different perspectives.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Fantastic! This story has a lot of perspective on if we just let nature do what it needs. Characters are done so well. Recommend to everyone young and old. Fast paced, with a great sorry line.

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

Fantastic! This story has a lot of perspective on if we just let nature do what it needs. Characters are done so well. Recommend to everyone young and old. Fast paced, with a great sorry line.

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Exceptional! This author is great! I love how her characters in the story have to use their words. Very insightful with different perspectives. This book is very descriptive and delightful. Recommend this other for story time to first time readers.A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Exceptional! This author is great! I love how her characters in the story have to use their words. Very insightful with different perspectives. This book is very descriptive and delightful. Recommend this other for story time to first time readers.

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Nina Maes

May 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Entertaining! This book is like a across between criminal minds and ender games. This one grabs you and it won’t let you go. You want to see what happens next and you will not be disappointed. I am becoming a fan of this author. Strong characters and storyline is on the point. I recommend this book to anyone who like suspense and psychological thriller.Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Entertaining! This book is like a across between criminal minds and ender games. This one grabs you and it won’t let you go. You want to see what happens next and you will not be disappointed. I am becoming a fan of this author. Strong characters and storyline is on the point. I recommend this book to anyone who like suspense and psychological thriller.

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White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Nina Maes

April 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

This book was amazing! Strong character’s, storyline is relatable at all levels. I could not put it down, it will draw you in. At some points you feel like you personally know the main character, like she is one of your friends or a neighbor. I recommand this book this any and all, who just want to read a amazing story.

White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing! Strong character’s, storyline is relatable at all levels. I could not put it down, it will draw you in. At some points you feel like you personally know the main character, like she is one of your friends or a neighbor. I recommand this book this any and all, who just want to read a amazing story.

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

April 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Loved it! The imagination behind how to capture our little ones. Great story and pictures so vivid. I am a big fan of this author and will recommend to any and all. Love reading these to my niece and other little ones that I interact with.

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it! The imagination behind how to capture our little ones. Great story and pictures so vivid. I am a big fan of this author and will recommend to any and all. Love reading these to my niece and other little ones that I interact with.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Nina Maes

April 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

BEAUTIFUL! These are so good well put together poems that will speak to all your senses. I really enjoyed exploring this book and I am sure it one of those that I will return to time and again. Very well written and expressive. I will recommend this book to poetry lovers and others who would like to expand their minds.

Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

BEAUTIFUL! These are so good well put together poems that will speak to all your senses. I really enjoyed exploring this book and I am sure it one of those that I will return to time and again. Very well written and expressive. I will recommend this book to poetry lovers and others who would like to expand their minds.

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Nina Maes

April 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

This one was a first for me, I am usually not big on romance but I will have to give this one a pass. Strong characters, and a great storyline. Fast read and intriguing. It keeps you interested to see what will happen in the end. Overall good writing style and I would read another from this author.

The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one was a first for me, I am usually not big on romance but I will have to give this one a pass. Strong characters, and a great storyline. Fast read and intriguing. It keeps you interested to see what will happen in the end. Overall good writing style and I would read another from this author.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

April 5, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Strong characters. Great story, about friendship and sticking together. I just love this author and all the little gems that she intertwines in her books. Life lessons in all of her stories. I recommend to all readers.

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Strong characters. Great story, about friendship and sticking together. I just love this author and all the little gems that she intertwines in her books. Life lessons in all of her stories. I recommend to all readers.

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Nina Maes

March 26, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Enthralling! This book had everything from fun characters to adventurous storyline. It is a fast paced read that had me waiting to see what was going to happen next. It’s a story of hard work, devotion and love to the very end. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Sci-Fi and fantasy.Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enthralling! This book had everything from fun characters to adventurous storyline. It is a fast paced read that had me waiting to see what was going to happen next. It’s a story of hard work, devotion and love to the very end. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Sci-Fi and fantasy.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Nina Maes

March 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Audible Review /by Nina

Amazing! I love the story, very captivating and had me at the edge of my seat. You will not be disappointed, great characters and twisting storylines. This is my second book from this author, and I just loved it; I recommend to anyone who like a fast passed suspenseful thriller.

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

March 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Lovable stories! These books are fully of imagination and trust. I love how this book has family traditions, that are being shared. Full of dream and hopes and fun, characters and stories are equally great. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read.

The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lovable stories! These books are fully of imagination and trust. I love how this book has family traditions, that are being shared. Full of dream and hopes and fun, characters and stories are equally great. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

March 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

This story was great full of teamwork and friendships. Investigation to the end, lots of meeting friends along the way. I am a big fan of this author and love sharing her books with family and friends. I recommend this to all readers, young and old alike.

Chicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was great full of teamwork and friendships. Investigation to the end, lots of meeting friends along the way. I am a big fan of this author and love sharing her books with family and friends. I recommend this to all readers, young and old alike.

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A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Nina Maes

March 12, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great suspenseful read. This one pulled me in and hooked me to the very end. Full of twists and turns that keep me guessing the whole time. I didn’t realize this was the fourth book in this series but it didn’t matter I was able to enjoy it. I recommend this book to anyone who like likes a great crime mystery novel.

A Stranger in Disguise: An Italian Murder Mystery by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great suspenseful read. This one pulled me in and hooked me to the very end. Full of twists and turns that keep me guessing the whole time. I didn’t realize this was the fourth book in this series but it didn’t matter I was able to enjoy it. I recommend this book to anyone who like likes a great crime mystery novel.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Nina Maes

March 3, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Powerful story! Great storyline, strong characters. The book was a gripping fast pace page-turner. It will keep you guessing to the very end. With lots of twists and turns, this one will not disappoint. This is my first read by this author, but I look forward to reading more.

The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Powerful story! Great storyline, strong characters. The book was a gripping fast pace page-turner. It will keep you guessing to the very end. With lots of twists and turns, this one will not disappoint. This is my first read by this author, but I look forward to reading more.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Nina Maes

February 25, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Whoa! This one is raw to the core. Full of bravery and heartbreak all at the same time. Lots of tragedy, twist and turns, this book will captivate you for the start and not let you go until the brutal end. Strong characters with great personalities. I recommend this book to anyone who love a great story of redemption, love and courage.Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whoa! This one is raw to the core. Full of bravery and heartbreak all at the same time. Lots of tragedy, twist and turns, this book will captivate you for the start and not let you go until the brutal end. Strong characters with great personalities. I recommend this book to anyone who love a great story of redemption, love and courage.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nina Maes

February 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

Great book on patience. I love the characters and illustrations. Fun children’s book with lots of adventure. It also has lessons in patience and how you think you want more than you have. I recommend this book to all care givers and preschoolers.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book on patience. I love the characters and illustrations. Fun children’s book with lots of adventure. It also has lessons in patience and how you think you want more than you have. I recommend this book to all care givers and preschoolers.

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True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Nina Maes

February 19, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Nina

This one is full of drama! It is a middle school read full of “mean girl” drama. It’s also about finding yourself and trying to fit in. I recommend this one to all ages, who like really life drama and adventures. Fast and enjoyable read.

True Colors : Landry’s True Colors Series: Book One by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one is full of drama! It is a middle school read full of “mean girl” drama. It’s also about finding yourself and trying to fit in. I recommend this one to all ages, who like really life drama and adventures. Fast and enjoyable read.

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