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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Samantha Bassett

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

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Samantha Bassett
Here is another author where I didn’t start at the beginning of the series and I didn’t care. This book is definitely great as a stand-alone.
Logan is a great character and she has lots of very interesting friends. During a staff talent show to kick off the new school semester, Monica, the step-mother of one of the students, is found shot and killed in the school’s chicken coop.
Thanks to a wonderful Golden Retriever the murder weapon is found and that really starts the investigation moving forward. Monica is not a very nice person so there are many people, including her step-son and husband, who have reasons to want her gone. You have to read all the way through to the end to find out who really did it.
This was definitely a page turner for me and I will be getting all of the other books in this series.

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Samantha Bassett

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Stand Your GroudStand Your Groud by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Stand Your Ground is a suspense filled crime thriller by A.J Ullman. This is the first book I have read by this author. I like the way it was told, starting out with the main character Cady shooting someone. I didn’t really know the back story, and it slowly unwinds as the book progresses. I felt that was a good way to tell the story, because it gripped me from the beginning and kept me hooked. Then I was led through discovery and interviews wanting to know if Cady would be tried for murder or if it was justified self defense. My main complaint is the story seemed filled with a lot of rambling, there were a lot of analogies and tangents which seemed to take away from the action of the actual story. The book is very current, referencing BLM, George Floyd, #metoo, and being “woke.” It did not end as I expected in the beginning.

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The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Netania Lim

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The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read Titanian’s Phoenix, the first book in this series, which I preferred to this novel. But I still really enjoyed this paranormal romance and the way the love story between Kailen and Talaith unfolds. Both have dark, haunted pasts and their story is full of drama. I thought the world-building across different places and times was impressive, and every page is full of details and the battle scenes in particular were intense. Full of adventure, and I can’t wait to see where this story goes next.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Carr

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great murder mystery which will keep you guessing. It is a classic whodunit and the clues will lead you on a quest to discover the truth.
I love the main characters of Frances, Jack and Uncle Sal. The fact that they aren’t professional detectives but are able to go undercover as hired help and work out the clues was great fun to read.
The author does an amazing job of setting the scene of the life of the rich in 1931.
This book is full of twists and turns so you will be kept guessing from start to end.
It was a really enjoyable read.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan Mckenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson- Review by Jaime Owens

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wild ride of a story although I will say it had a bit of a slow start. Logan McKenna was an amazing main character. The side characters were just as developed as the main characters. The plot picked up once the crime occurred. I was completely thrown for a loop at the ending. I highly recommend reading this.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Christine Taysom

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a beautiful cultural exploration of generational trauma wrapped in a creepy, gothic, horror story. I absolutely loved it! In this wonderful story we follow the determined and independent Mercy, from frightened and unsure child, self-described as “all elbows and knees” teenager to fearless, self-sufficient and generational trauma cycle breaker. I loved how well the author was able to build this gothic fairytale all while clearly explaining how this curse was really bred from the cycles of trauma in her ancestors’ past. It was beautifully written and was a perfect October book choice! Highly recommend this book!

Reviewed by @prettybird-marie

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Brittany Angel

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Urban fantasy setting with vampires, witches, and mystery.

Alena is different. Alena moves around a lot, she’s always the new kid with allergies but they aren’t just any kind of allergies. Alena is the child of a vampire and a witch. An outlawed pairing. She is counting down the days until she can begin her coven training and turn 18 so she can get out from under her mother’s structure rules. All while trying to unravel the mystery of who her father is, what her mother is searching for, and navigate a new high school her senior year.

When on a outing with her mother, looking for what, she doesn’t know. Alena sees a boy whom 13 years prior, she thought was one of her 2 imaginary friends. Slowly things start to spiral leading up to a climax that leads you to immediately getting the next book in the series.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by M Policicchio

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth

5 out of 5 Stars

This book is amazing!!! I was hooked from about page 3. I grew frustrated, just like Amelia, as she and Teague took forever to find their way to each. I almost threw my phone down in anger later. I continue to root for the Inn to be a success. I was so proud of Sydney taking control of the situation between Amelia and Alex. If you haven’t read the other books in this series (like myself), buy them now and plan for a long weekend of getting lost in the world of Chestertown.

Teague Sullivan has had two best friends for as long as he can remember, Alex and his little sister Amelia. Alex knows almost everything about him. Teague knew there were somethings that even his best friend didn’t need to or couldn’t know about his time in the Army. Amelia had been his friend, his lifeline, his anchor during his last deployments. Now he was starting to realize that there was much more to his feelings for Amelia. But could he violate bro code and date his best friend’s little sister?

Amelia Kirkland has been in love with Teague for as long as she can remember. She knows that he will never see her as anything but Alex’s sister. Thanks to the Inn and other circumstances, she now will be sharing an apartment with Teague. Amelia realizes that it will be extremely difficult to live with the only man she has ever loved as roommates. Can she make Teague realize that there is more to her than being Alex’s little sister? If that doesn’t work, can they go back to being just friends?

The family of characters in this series is amazing. I can’t wait to read the others.

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Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashleigh Sherel-Kidd

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“I am built for tears.”
From the opening line, DeBlassie sucks us into an absolutely gorgeously spun tale of culture, breaking generational chains, and sorrow. La Llorona is a haunting presence that lurks throughout the story, causing you to shiver and look twice at the shadows outside your window.
As someone who lives next to the Bosque river, I found the description of New Mexico to be beautifully accurate, and the subtle horror perfect for spooky season.
Mercy is a wonderful narrator, and I empathized with her immediately. To be the friend that always feels a bit out of place, always longs for more beauty- that is a theme that I think many of us relate to.
I love that this novella was written by a bruja, and that we got to see the healing side of witchcraft. Beautifully done and well worth the read. I give this one five stars.

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jess Engel

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Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fast-paced crime mystery! Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is an engaging, thrilling read. You’re drawn in right from the beginning with non-stop action.

Cady, an attorney vying for partner, from a tumultuous background, finds herself in a predicament when she shoots and kills a known drug dealer one night. Was it self-defense or something more?

I enjoyed the unraveling of this story and the night in question throughout the book. It kept my attention and kept me turning the page.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through…, #2) by James Talisman impressed me even more than the first! This book continues to character build these 3 friends from college who must go on multiple adventures to save the worlds. James has a way of telling the story so you can picture exactly what is going on and you just get pulled right in. I highly recommend this series if you are a sci-fi fan like myself. It will not disappoint!
Review by @capizz92

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Series #7) by Valerie Davisson-Review by Amanda Kimble

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

5/5 Stars

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery #7 (Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Davisson. The Logan McKenna Series is amazing. You can read these in order or you can read them as standalones.

Logan is back to helping solve crimes. She finds a dead body in a chicken coop. When she finds out who did it she once again puts herself into danger. The quote I chose for Logan is: “I’m okay. I mean, it was awful, finding her like that, but I didn’t know her. I just met her. It’s not like discovering someone close to you.”

Highly recommended for Crime lovers.

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee- Review by Lauren West

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven, #5)Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book #5 of the Broderick series gives us Edward’s story. He is very much a handsome loner, and he is mated to the beautiful free spirit known as Mia. There is much to learn about Edward and Mia who did not expect mates or when they found their mate to go thru so much opposition with them. They have the attraction but continue to fight the pull until they can no longer do so. I adored them both and I started to fall in love with Edward as well lol.
Edward and Mia were a very unlikely couple. Both had a lot to understand about the mate bond and the depth of the emotions/feelings the bond would bring. They agree to take things slowly, but its unclear if they will ever accept each other as mates.

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The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Corine Lombardi

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The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles Book 3)
By: Victoria Saccenti
Genre: Paranoral/Supernatural
Pages:365

This is book three of this trilogy buy Saccenti.
I love this love story she got it right with the descriptive characters and the way she displays the plot.
Kieran must be the sexiest man but his story is sad and romantic.
With this book you get spicy and heat.
There is some serious adventure
What I love about Victoria is that she has a way of making three different stories wrapped in the same world.
Read all three books it is worth it, they will have you I all the feels and you cannot go wrong.
Five stars for this read that has you wanting to reread once you finish.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While I was sitting here reflecting on what I just read, I realized my initial thoughts when I finished reading Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson were the right ones. I feel like I had a love/hate relationship with Valerie Davison’s book. There were parts that were very intriguing and I wanted more, but then there were parts where I said to myself “what is going on? what does this have to do with anything?”
At the beginning we meet Logan who goes and helps out at the New School in Oregon every so often. She was the main character of our story, but not the center of it.
The center of our story was a who done it, in regards to the murder of
Monica LeGrange. A piece of work in her own right, nobody liked Monica, leaving the detectives a list of 50 people it could be.
Logan spends the story going through the ins and outs of trying to figure out who did it before the police arrest the wrong person.
I enjoyed the way the book was written! Also the character development, especially Monica, was very intriguing at times. I will say I enjoyed the unexpected twist at the end, definitely didn’t see that one coming.
In saying all that, I love forward to reading something else Valerie Davisson has written in the near future.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through…, #1) by James Talisman was a super interesting read. I love sci-fi, time travel, and multiverses so I was intrigued after reading the synopsis and knew this series would be right up my alley. The book starts with so many different characters and paths, that at times it was hard to follow, yet still kept me interested. As you read on, the story starts to unfold and really shows you how the entire multiverse connects. I recommend this book and have already started the second because this one was so great!
Review by @capizz92

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Book 3) by AJ Renee- Review by Lauren West

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven, #3)Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book #3 in the Broderick Coven series and I adored it! This book took me all over the place emotionally. There were many parts I could not stop smiling, and then there were others that I wanted to break down and cry. Max and Claudia’s story was beautiful and bittersweet at the same time.
Max was a witch and Claudia was a werewolf. To be mates was being outside of the same species was a rarity, but a gift all in itself. Claudia was on the run with her daughter from her abusive captor. She was bruised and broken mentally and physically and felt she could never be a mate to anyone. The damage was intensive and she did not believe she would ever successfully move forward until she was brought into the Alumbra Wolf pack. There she found a true family and Max. Max was patient, kind, and was willing to wait an eternity for Claudia if he had to. It was a great story and truly emphasized that when you find your mate nothing and no one will stop fate, and no matter what they have endured that love and time can help heal wounds.

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Candida Hopper

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Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1)
By Brittany Anne

I was drawn into this story right from the start. Hunter is a resistance fighter and that’s what he was brought up to do. Rain is hiding out until she stumbles onto a very injured Hunter. There is chemistry between these two but Hunter isn’t used to having these feelings and Rain has a secret that she’s afraid will change everything if Hunter finds out. This book is full of action, danger, love, betrayal, great characters and more. I found myself on the edge of my seat at times wondering what was going to happen next. This book left me wanting more, I can’t wait to read what comes next in this series. I recommend this book.

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by April McCoy

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari gives us a great story of Nick and Allie. There is a poignant push and pull between them that is addicting. This story was well written and hard to put down and it was full of action adventure and all the sexual tension one could want from a dark billionaires book!

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery #3) by Christi Barth-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery #3) by Christi Barth

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Amelia has always had a crush on her brother’s best friend. She puts the lotto in Alex’s name. Moving in with her crush is just the icing on the cake. The quote I chose for Amelia is: “Oh, sorry, I zoned out there for a second. Just deciding where to start with making this place less of a bachelor pad and more of an actual home.”

Teague doesn’t know how to see Amelia anymore. He wants to see her as a little sister, but can’t. He’s off-duty and back to civilian life. The quote I chose for Teague is: “Hey, I’ve got your back. Like always. We’re a solid team, Ames. We’re back on the same page, and we’ll make this work. Together.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Heather Lopez Renteria

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading Christi Barth book Wrong For Him! It was a happily ever after. It contained a lot of steamy love scenes. I absolutely loved the Kirkland family and the chemistry between Amelia and Teague. I loved the romantic relationships between all of the characters. I loved that Amelia and Teague fought for their love against her brother Alex who was very protective of both of them for different reasons especially his sister after his parents death. I found Wrong For Him to be another sweet, charming romance novel on my list of books I love. I wholly suggest you read this fun romantic story, which had a great couple, wonderful characters, and sexy. I now need to go back to read the first two books. These can be read I feel like as a standalone or as a series. Either way the characters are amazing and it is well written.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely an October must read! To say that this story is beautifully written is an understatement. Words do not justify how hauntingly lovely this story is. I say haunting because the words and details of this tale will invade your thoughts and dreams long after you have closed the cover.
The depth of every faucet of this novella will bring rich, sharp imagery to your mind.
Mercy is such a well developed character you will by the end feel as if she was your friend. You will grieve with her, hope with her and cheer her on.
I officially have Weep Woman Weep on my re-read list before the month is up and plan to treasure it again every October!

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Angela Packard

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

This is book 7 in the Logan McKenna series, but the first one I have read. Logan is visiting her house on the Oregon Coast, she heads up to The New School for her annual January trip. The New School is an eclectic private school for not just the rich. Finding that there is a staff talent show the night she arrives, she looks forward to watching to be told she would be the next to last act.
After the performance is over, she heads outside with what was the last act, an amazing golden retriever. Running off, Logan chases her and finds a dead body. All she wanted was some relaxation and time to process her new engagement and video that had gone viral. The dead body is the stepmother of one of the students at the school. She was not well liked, but who would have actually wanted her dead?
I have lived in Oregon all my life, and get so excited when I stumble upon a book that is set here. Recognizing the towns and landmarks always make me feel so much more connected to the story. This was a great read, am now going to have to go back and start at book one.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson was a great addition to this series. Upon discovering this novel I was so interested in that I had to binge read the first six just to read this one. Our lead character Logan has so much going on in her life including a music video, a love life with Ben, friendships, and drama. When she is already worried about her relationship with Ben and so much more, extreme mystery and drama find our girl. What will our girl do when the finger points to someone she loves dear? Will Logan be able to sort out all of the pieces and find out the truth? Or will false accusations, multiple suspects, and endless motives stop her from finding out the truth? You’ll have to read Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson for yourself to find out.

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Fool Me Twice: An unputdownable psychological Thriller by Glede Browne Kabongo – review by Melissa Saxton

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Fool Me TwiceFool Me Twice by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fool Me Twice: An unputdownable psychological Thriller by Glede Browne Kabongo is legitimately a book that will take you hook line and sinker through Shelbys story of her past she tried so hard to hide from her family until a regular traffic stop leaves her framed for a murder she didn’t commit. not only do you learn Shelbys dark past secrets but she’s not the only one with secrets and someone is out for revenge. Can she face her dark past and unravel the nightmare she finds herself in to prove herself innocent. is her entire perfect life she built up in smoke. You won’t be able to put this book down because you will HAVE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Betsy Melano

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Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As I started to read Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman I had an idea of what the story might be about. What I didn’t anticipate was how quickly I got pulled into the story. Mr. Ullman does a fantastic job of not only showing you what the characters are thinking and feeling but also gives details about the settings. Many times I felt like I was right there with Cady as she was navigating through a life changing situation that could potentially mean she could be accused of murder. The story is full of suspense and keeps you reading through some tough moments that are very relevant to events that have and continue to occur in our country.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book by a new to me author! I LOVE LOVE LOVE brothers best friend romances. This one was really fun to read and also heartwarming. I really felt a connection with these characters and felt they could be some of my own friends. I will be going back and reading the first 2 books as I felt a little lost on some things but it didnt take away from the overall story for me.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Melissa Collins

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really felt connected with the main character, Mercy. As a person with a Hispanic heritage but no real foundation with my Mexican background I could relate so much. I know the story of La Llorrona, but I like how the perspective from Mercy takes a different approach on the story. I have a hard time getting scared reading books but this was a gripping story!

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is the seventh book in this series. I highly recommend reading the books in order because the personal details of the characters build with each book. I really enjoy this series and love the twists and turns. Things are going well for Logan, and her personal life and career are soaring. She decides to take some time for herself and gets away. But, of course, things do not go as planned. This book is fun, engaging, and thrilling. I have enjoyed this entire series, and this did not disappoint. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Mikaela Insinger

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A mysterious and gripping read, DeBlassie paints an intricate story full of racial discourse, generational trauma, and strong women fighting against all odds. I appreciated all aspects of this story and was able to easily visualize key elements including La Llorona, the farm, and the tears spilt into mason jars. The power and heartache resounded throughout the story and pounded the implications into my own heart. The scenery and descriptive writing style is absolutely breathtaking. I strongly recommend this read for all and will be looking forward to more novels from the author.

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