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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe, #5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deadly Weapon is the fifth book in the Jake Wolfe Thriller series and can be read as a stand alone. Reading the previous books does help with the character development but is not necessary for the story and plot line. Action, danger, and trouble seems to follow Jake and his ex-war dog, Cody and this time is no different. Deadly Weapon focuses on something we have all recently dealt with…a global pandemic of a deadly virus. Now Jake and his beloved sidekick/dog must get to the bottom of who/what has caused the spread, and ultimately get it stopped before things get worse. I did like this one more than the previous ones as it was somewhat relatable and had a lot of issues we face going on in it. That being said, what can Jake NOT do? He has done so much in just five books, and keeps changing careers and gets his hands dirty in everything he does. I like the action and danger, but it becomes unbelievable and makes me lose the immersion that I love in a book. Still a great read and plenty of people will love this series for the fast paced craziness that always happens. I still adore Cody most of all, he is such a loyal and clever companion and always knows just what to do! I will continue the series to see what other trouble these two can get into next.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting dystopian sci-fi read. The author did an incredible job of turning our future into something completely unrecognisable but not so far out of the realm of being believable especially with the advances in technology we have happening all the time. Who’s to know for certain that humans wouldn’t be able to access apps and entertainment from a chip implanted into them. But with technology like that we also lead ourselves with the danger of being controlled by the same implants used to make our lives easier and better.

We are with Frankie in this book. Frankie desperately wants to become a superhero so she spends her life completing missions to earn her spot on that elite team. This is the mission that will guarantee her that spot. However she needs to take a trip into a world so far away from her protected world. She needs to go into the poverty zone to spy on a possible group of people who are looking to rebel. The problem is Frankie knows that when people go to the poverty zone they don’t return.
As much as she wants to refuse she can’t and so she finds herself in a dark place which is worse than anything she ever imagined. With dangerous creatures and plants the humans inhabiting the space become the least of Frankie’s worries. It is complete madness full of chaos as everyone struggles to survive.
Are the people she’s been sent to spy on really rebels trying to cause trouble or are they just normal people struggling to survive in the dark place they have found themselves?
Will Frankie ever return to her life? And will she finally get the position promised to her?
As she learns more about the people in the area, their stories and their secrets will she be able to survive against all the odds stacked against her.
This was a gripping read that I couldn’t put down. I will definately be looking for more from this author as this is the first book i have read and I really enjoyed it.

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren is the first book of the Lake Juniper Series. The story follows Eli, a writer, and Austin, a chef. Eli goes on a writer’s retreat and meets Austin. There is mutual attraction which leads to them ending up in a fake dating situation. I really liked this story. I really connected with Eli and adored Austin from the start. The characters had great chemistry. The characters are both complex and completely loveable. I feel that the theme of abuse was handled well and was very realistic. I’m not really sure that we needed the fake dating trope because there was plenty there to give the characters a good struggle. Nevertheless, it was fun to watch these two together. There was a nice winter/holiday backdrop that made me feel content. This is a really good story.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries #1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this murder mystery. The story line was unique and kept me guessing who was the murderer all the way which kept me turning the pages.
The author does a great job with the characters. Some i immediately fell in love with whereas others i got an instant dislike for.
This story is a murder mystery. When the  Chief Obstetrician falls down dead at his daughters wedding there are some questions that need to be answered. Maeve O’Reilly Kensington is a midwife and it was her boss that suddenly passed away but what was the cause?
With her husband Will being the caterer for the wedding fingers start to point towards him as the culprit. Maeve knows she’s got to find the real killer to prove her husbands innocence.
With the new acting head of Obstetricians trying to do away with the midwife department Maeve professional and private lives collide. She knows she needs to solve this case and get to the bottom of what is happening not only to save her husbands business but also to save her own job. With the aid of her mother, sister and at times reluctant brother Maeve decides both of their futures rest on her shoulders and getting to the bottom of this case.
Was it just a sad untimely death? Did something more sinister play a part in the Chiefs death? Why would someone what to murder the Cheif Obststrician? As the secret and lies start to unravel Maeve starts to uncover things and things start to get dangerous.

This was a great cosy read that I couldn’t put down. I loved Maeves character and her determination to do what’s right no matter where the truth leads her.

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