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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Dawn Brown

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia owns a small town pet store and has entered into a Pet Influencer contest with her dog, Cookie. Hudson’s family owns a large company that owns the building Georgia’s shop rents, and has just raised the rent. He, too, has entered the contest but with his cat, Oliver. Coincidentally, they have been paired up in the contest. The two keep running into each other but Hudson’s business threatens Georgia’s business. With Georgia’s hatred of Hudson’s family and their business, the sparks that are flying are either love or hate.
Opinion
This is definitely a “meet cute’ book. With the two bumping into each other constantly, the reader sits on the edge waiting for them to realize who the other one is. Laughter and frustration are certain while reading this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cute love stories.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns #2) by Kay L. Moody-Review by Amanda Kimble

Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns #2) by Kay L. Moody

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. Shadow and Crystal Thorns is the second book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns Series. This book is an amazing read and I really had a hard time putting it down. I was entrapped from the first sentence.

Chloe is mortal and back with her sister. Things aren’t going well for the land and she wants to figure it out. She and Quintus are bonded and she’s trying to find a way to break the bond. The quote I chose for Chloe is: “We can’t do nothing. We have to at least stop the mortals from attacking again and from destroying the land even more.”

Quintus is falling for Chloe and knows that she plans on going back to the mortal world. He’s hoping to change her mind about that. Will they be able to save the land? The quote I chose for Quintus is: “Perhaps a cushion is the wrong thing to craft. Maybe you need a device that can absorb your weight and move with your leg before your leg ever reaches the top of the wooden foot. A spring might work, or something like it.”

Highly recommended for Fae Fantasy lovers.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining romantic comedy which had me happily turning the pages. This was a lighthearted and heartwarming story, with a twist on the enemies to lovers theme, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Georgia Starr is dedicated to saving strays, and will do anything to rescue the pet shelter which is being threatened by the Holm family. Georgia comes up with the idea of dressing up her adorable, but goofy boxer mutt and making him a viral sensation, in order to save the shelter. Hudson Holm is dealing with the fallout from booting the pet shelter, when he comes up with an idea to fix his family’s PR problems. His plan involves turning the Persian cat who he’s cat sitting for into an online celebrity.
Every time Georgia and Hudson meet in person they can’t deny their mutual attraction but they also clash, a bit like cats and dogs! What they don’t know is that they have been chatting happily online, just as their pets. However, once their identities are revealed will they stay as enemies of become lovers. This story had a real feel good factor, with some great characters, especially Georgia and Hudson, who’s chemistry really came across in the narrative. The animal characters were just as likeable as their owners, and the storyline flowed well. It had some real laugh out loud moments as well as some drama and of course plenty of romance. I definitely recommend this story.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Christen Ware

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Light hearted romance that doesn’t feel tacky or overdone. It plays on clichés, chance what-if’s, and the opportunity for readers to shake their heads in knowing as we watch these characters fall. It kept the humor without being cheesy, and had some hard-hitting concepts that were relatable and felt close to home. It dealt with struggles that typical romances don’t hit on without centering solely around them.

Overall a good read and lighthearted feel good book.

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Allyson Ware

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This novel was a great thriller. It was very original and the plot seemed very well planned out. The characters also appear to have some personal flares added to them. It is obvious that the author put a good amount of heart and soul into this book. One of the main reasons I know this, is because of the author notes at the end of each chapter. Those notes were a nice way of connecting with the author, but I felt there were too many. Sometimes it felt like the author was just trying to fill space, which is one of the downsides of this book.

You can definitely get away with just not reading the author notes, but they were often fun and/or informative; there were few times they felt like filler notes. I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for an original plot and good characters that were handled with great care.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns) by Kay L. Moody – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe is back and continuing her journey to find a cure for the scurpus affecting both the Fae realm and the mortal realm, but danger is always around the corner and right at this moment, it is a mortal who is the cause, she is brandishing her weapons with murder in here eyes as she faces Chloe and Quintus. Chloe however, has a plan to diffuse the situation and she is hoping that it works, but she also knows that it could also go terribly wrong, this time though, it seems that luck is on their side and the danger passes for now. Chloe and Quintus have a lot of work ahead of them as they work together to think of a way to stop the mortals who have invaded the Fae realm but first they have to find out where they are camping so they can formulate a plan depending on the numbers of mortals they find.

As they move quietly around, the Kingdom of Crystal Thorns, they find a way to gain entry to the camp and try to listen in to the conversations to piece together what their plan is and therefore formulate a plan of their own to stop them, that is if Chloe can keep them safe. As usual the plans do not go well and they barely escape, but they do happen to hear enough from the mortal leaders to take back with them, but their other goal is not accomplished, they are however, still alive and that rush of adrenaline sends Chloe into Quintus’s arms. As they spend more time together they struggle to keep their feelings for each other under wraps and in control, especially when they have to stay in close proximity to the other most of the time, however, not everyone is happy about this.

As more details of why the mortals want the land the Fae live on, the reasoning makes sense to Chloe, but it doesn’t to Quintus and this causes a rift between the two, but while Chloe can understand the reasoning, the methods are barbaric to her, but who is in the right, the mortals or the Fae and can Chloe choose which side she is on and cure the affliction before time runs out? This is an action packed adventure where choices have to be made and loyalties have to be tested, as the race continues to be run in this rollercoaster of both emotions and actions.

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Breathless in Love Audiobook (The Maverick Billionaires Book 1) by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully – Review by Kerry Baker

This is a great romance story that was perfect to listen to while I was going about my day. This story was easy to engage with and the characters were enjoyable. Both complemented the other. I thought the narration of the book was good too. It was one of those narrations that, while I listened to it, I didn’t hear it because I was so focused on the story.

This is a pretty new author to me and so far I am enjoying her work. The pacing was perfect and the story was well written. This is one audio book that I thoroughly enjoyed and I am looking forward to the next.

The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by April McCoy

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was crazy!!! I was soooo enthralled the whole way through. I couldn’t put the book down and the twists and turns made it all the more thrilling! I felt all the emotions reading this book and found it was an exciting and interesting read. The author has a real gift and an incredible imagination! Well worth the read!

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Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 Books 1-3 by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker

Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The sound of murder
What a fun and entertaining book this is. Ruby is such a great character. I found myself connecting with her immediately. I loved the mystery of the book too. This author is fantastic at creating brilliant stories that all had such a unique feel about them.
For me this book was made even better by the choice of musical – it left me singing the songs to myself and going back to watch the film. It gave me such a feeling of nostalgia and I think helped me to engage even more.
This author is easily one of my favourites and this book will show you why. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

West Side Murder
I really enjoyed being able to read more about the character of Ruby. She is so entertaining. This book can be read as a standalone story although I personally think you should read them in order to get a true feel for the characters.
This book was just as well written as the first, filled with just as much intrigued and mystery. I was hooked on this story as soon as I started reading it and it definitely kept me guessing to the end. This author has such a skill for writing incredible books and this is a perfect example.

Little Shop of Murder
I honestly think Ruby just gets better and better with each story. I am completely captivated by her each time I pick up one of these books and I could read about her for so much longer.
This book is filled with everything I have come to expect, not only from this series but this author. It is well written, thoroughly entertaining and full of mystery. I read this book so fast I was enjoying that much and I am already looking forward to my next book by this author.

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem reviewed by Jessica Pritt

Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was good.

This was well written. This was an overall good book. The jokes in the book were really cheesy. I did not like the jokes but someone else would. The progression of the book was medium pase. This was easy to read.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Kerry Carr

Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. It had everything I look for in a romance, there was danger and passion, miscommunication and questions that need answers but underneath it all is a love that burns so strong.
I love how the characters had back stories and its only by delving deeper into the book and learning the characters stories that you fully understand why Evelynn and Damien separated to begin with.
When they reconnect the feelings are still there but Damien is now part of a dangerous world and its one he wants to protect Evelynn from at all costs.
Everytime Evelynn tries to pull him closer he keeps trying to force her away to protect her and to protect himself. The people he deals with are bad people who will use any weakness against him.

Will Evelynn and Damien finally get the chance of happiness this time around or will their be forces against them that will make an impossible thing to hope for

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58306460-breathe-underwater” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Breathe Underwater” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1661984216l/58306460._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58306460-breathe-underwater”>Breathe Underwater</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14696494.Anise_Storm”>Anise Storm</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5057310684″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
If life was fair maybe Evelyn and Damien would have had a happy ever after from the beginning<br />Except when Evelyn’s father steps in and bribes the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and his parents to leave the area, and his daughter alone: Damien has the a rough transition, juvenile detention and then a job that entails him to live the life of another. Secrets follow both of them as they become totally different people.<br />Believed to be dead Damien lives the life that he never wanted to bring Evelyn into, but he can’t help himself as she literally tags along (to begin with). How can he keep her safe while filling both their dreams, whilst battling their pasts that can drown them both?<br />Can Damien keep her safe, can she live with is lies?<br />I found this book to be consuming and the characters grow and you follow then hoping that they finally get their happy ever after. The storyline evolves and has many twists and turns. If you like second chance romance, with a hint of dark, mafia and some erotic themes then this is certainly the story for you. <br />
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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Lorrene Husiman

Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always devour any book that this author creates and writes. I especially loved this one. Great start to a new series, with characters that really make the story come to life, and make you unable to put the book down!

Loved this story. I felt for Katrina and I really loved how relatable the author had made her be. Chase was different but in a seductive and powerful way. Their time together really made my dear kindle sweat in anticipation. I loved how perfectly they fit together, and then again they did not. The past has a way of haunting us, and that is what made this book what it is. I loved how the author wrote them so deeply, and how the past really influenced them in the present. The book was a thrilling, deep, and seductive read for me. I could not out this one down Love the author’s writing style! I especially loved this book!

I can not say enough good things about this author and the book, and the series it is a part of. For sure a must read, and a very high must read on my list. The author, book, and series are not ones to pass up!

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Susan Ratchford

Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Borrowed Time
By: Lane Cohen
Review by; Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen is a wonderful time travel story with a lot of heart! This book draws you right in, putting you in The Old West dueling with outlaws! I really hope this book has a sequel! Protagonists Case and Samoset both desire to change the past one for an old love and the other to right a wrong done to his people. They are both really relatable and I instantly wanted to know more about them. Their flaws and motives are wholesome and make the characters feel real. I really enjoyed seeing how they changed as they got closer towards their discovery because you could truly feel the excitement! The pop culture references and the beautifully vivid writing and dialogue also helped bring this book to life. The accurate historical detail in it adds such grand adventure! There are many moments in this book that I didn’t expect and I was delightfully thrilled! In all, Lane Cohen provides a fun and quirky adventure that makes you think about what you would do if you could change the past and how it could affect the future? I highly recommend this book!

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Tanya Wall, October 2022

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Megan Getz is a celebrity who lives the posh live. Hunter is a Private Investigator. When Megan becomes the victim of blackmail scheme, Hunter is hired to investigate. Megan has a secret of a past discretion that she doesn’t want it to be public knowledge. Megan desires Hunter in ways that are not in his duties as a PI. He denies her advances. Throughout the story you learn more of Hunter’s life as a US Marshall and how he feels about things he had done.
This story is fast action and suspense, with some steamy sides. It is part two in a series, but can be read as a stand alone.

The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Warrior (The Freemasons #3)The Warrior by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series. I enjoyed reading this romance story just as much as the previous two books. I highly suggest reading the previous two books to help your enhancement of this series as well as the author’s writing style. This is a well written story about trust and keeping someone safe. I enjoyed how the author used details to make her story come to life. The characters are connectable and made me feel as if I was part of their world. They pulled me in from the start and kept me coming back for more. They have great growth and chemistry throughout which made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a great story by an author that I have enjoyed reading and never hesitate to pick up. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume

Hate You Later is the first book in the Lit Lovers Series and is a super fun Rom Com that I absolutely loved reading. I’m fairly new to this author but I’m definitely adding her to my list to check out what other books she has written. I had so much fun reading this book I caught myself laughing a lot. The characters are fun and developed and make the story come to life. It’s not at all what I was expecting but it was just what I needed to read . This is a story about Georgia and Hudson, she has a business making pet costumes and his family owns the building. These two are both about to use there pets in online chat to get to know each other. I was laughing so hard at times I was asked what was so funny and I kept on reading. I highly recommend reading this super fun book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Jerricka Brown

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. The author grips you from the beginning and does not let go. There were times I had to reread due to being in shock. From the characters to the plot, everything is captivating. I will be reading more from this author and this series.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Jules Herbert

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely a 5 star read and I would give it more if I could!! OMG I really needed this fun and so entertaining read. It truly lifted my spirits. With so many laugh out loud moments my family thought I was going a little crazy when they kept hearing me laugh while reading it but I just told them a damn good book from such an amazing fun author as this will do that to you LOL.
I loved the all the characters but of course especially Georgia and Hudson. We have all read the enemies to lovers style of books before but I tell you this one was so well written I really can’t rave enough about it. This fantastic book just leaves you with the biggest smile on your face! I truly can’t wait to read more of this series and from this wonderful talented author.

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Sword of Darkness (The Vigilant Book 3.5) by LM Preston

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Sword of Darkness (The Vigilant Book 3.5) by LM Preston
Genre – YA, Fantasy, Multi-Racial
Page Count – 128
Cover Designer – Molly Phipps

Reece had a thirst for the adrenaline rush that came with taking risks. He’d avoided paying the price for most of his push of the envelope until he met one person that used his lust for fast cars, wicked weapons, ditching school, and beautiful girls to trap him in the most seductive ways. Someone he least expected put her life in danger to save him from himself, and he wouldn’t waste her sacrifice. Reece would use the anger fueled by the strikes to an innocent to start the beginning of the turn of justice that would change the course of his life. He hoped his family could forgive him for the deal that put a target on their heads.

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L.M. Preston, a native of Washington, DC. An avid reader, she loved to create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. She is an author, an engineer, a professor, a mother and a wife. Her passion for writing and helping others to see their potential through her stories and encouragement has been her life’s greatest adventures. She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Michelle Austin

Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled into this great mafia read right from the start.
Evelyn and Damien have a history. And of course Damien broke Evelyn’s heart.
When they see each other again the sparks fly, Damien tries to keep his distance but the attraction is just too hard to fight. Will he be able to protect her from his dangerous world?

Overall I really enjoyed this read. We get action, steaminess, and so much more is this read.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters as well, they added a great element to the story. If you like Second chance, Mafia reads that will have you on the edge of your seat this is the one for you. The author does a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Spidersight (Tirzah M.M. Hawkins Horror Stories) by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins – Review by Jenni Bishop

SpidersightSpidersight by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

So, when I started reading Spidersight I immediately thought of the story Drop Dead Fred with its imaginary friend. BUT I quickly moved on from that to something that makes you shiver and every soft sweep over your skin has you slapping yourself to remove any unwanted crawlies. Tirzah gives a vivid picture where not everything is as it seems!!

This short tale is a mixture of sweet and creepy. It is told from a five-year old’s POV which did not really reflect well in the writing once you get over that it is not a bad read.

This was an interesting debut horror novel from this author that I am sure many will enjoy.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

Just One More EggJust One More Egg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful short read filled with beautiful illustrations. It is symbolic of accepting differences and be inclusive in one’s outlook of life. The author tries to impart this knowledge through a tiny bird, Mama Warbler , who is sitting on a clutch of eggs waiting for them to hatch. She is eagerly awaiting her babies. But then a cuckoo pushes her out of her nest and lays an egg of it’s own. The cuckoo’s egg is large but Mama Warbler accepts the egg as one of her own. When all the eggs the cuckoo chick hatches, it is large, noisy and hungry, and despite the neighbor’s complaints, Mama warbler does’nt mind it at all. But Mama warbler still continue to love the chick after one of her own eggs hatch ? That is the crux of the story. I totally loved the and going to give it to my boys to read !

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second installment in this book and I was really blown out of the water. When I saw that there was a second installment I knew right away that I had to have it. Just like the previous book this book had so much magic, wonderful characters, great descriptive scenery, and a plot that you just can’t put down. The cover of the book is just as beautiful as the first and if you haven’t read the first installment you would want to read these just based on the beautiful covers. So whether you’re looking for a great new series or just need to get out of a slump make sure you pick up this book today.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Tanya Wall, October 2022

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a sweet light read – a romcom. Georgia runs a business that makes costumes for dogs and supports a pet rescue. Hudson is the family that owns the building that her business is in. What they don’t know is that they have been paired up in a pet owner’s contest – so while bad news comes through the business side, they are flirty and interested each other via their pets! This is a great light read – sweet and quick. I enjoyed this as a palate cleanser between some heavy reads. If you love romance, this is a good one to pick up!

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I personally love fantasy novels so when I saw the cover of this novel I just knew that I had to read it. I have personally never read anything by this author but this wonderful fantasy blew me out of the water. While I have never read anything from this author before her writing is beautiful, her character development is great, and storyline is perfect. So if your looking for a grest new fantasy read make sure you pick up this one today.

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Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 Books 1-3 by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Musical Murder Mystery series is a great collection of funny, light hearted, sometimes suspense filled, mysteries. Each book can be read alone, as it has enough details provided. However, all 3 books follow Ruby Ecco as she travels around the country with a touring theater company. Each book relates to the play, and the characters are great. We meet Ruby, Rudy and Nova in the first book, and get to know them a bit more as the series progresses. For a good part of the first book, I thought there was for sure another book before it… There is a lot of references to past events and a previous murder Ruby was part of. After some research, I found that it is part of another series, by the same author, and now Ruby is getting her own series. I am curious to read the other book, as there is a lot of references to it and its main character Sunshine.
The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. This book made me laugh a lot, which I did not expect. The characters Ruby and Nova are great, and I could really envision them. Ruby is very quirky and not your typical lead character, but I loved her even more for it!
West Side Murder is the 2nd book in the Musical Murder Mysteries series. It references 2 previous “cases” Ruby helped solve, though only one is in this box set. This is a very creative series, loosely mimicking the musical main character Ruby stars in. She seems to find trouble where she goes, and enjoys investigating and solving crimes in her spare time. I was happy to see the relationships with Nova and Rudy develop a bit more in this book. It had me laughing out loud several times.
Little Shop of Murder is the 3rd book in the Murder Mystery series. In this story Ruby and her friends work together to try to uncover a possible Catfish situation for her boss. It escalates and Ruby uncovers a Murder within the case. The ending is a shock, and I hope there are more books to come. I want to see what happens next for Ruby and Rudy as well as Nova and Noah.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns ( Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2 ) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Carla Clemmons

Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book picks up right where the first leaves off! The fight is on to save Faerie from the iron poisoning and the mortals. Chloe and Quintus work together through their ups and downs and make a lot compromises along with mistakes. They gain new allies that you wouldn’t expect. And Chloe battles to overcome her fears of not being enough. This book describes Faerie in just as much detail as the first. It also ends on a cliffhanger like the first making you want to jump right into the third! I really really enjoy this authors writing style!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Brandy Vaughn

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beginning in chapter one, the reader is pulled into the life of Dex, is at a crappy car sales job during the day, and writes a novel at night (this reminds me of Tom Clancy and his debut novel- sales by day, writer by night). Dax sees a strange man at the end of his shift and gets a mysterious package in the mail. This piques curiosity for the reader and you want to know more about this stranger he sees. The cover only gives a hint at the strange supernatural events that unfold. The Intruders is full of action, danger, high-stakes, supernatural forces, and gripping details that keep the reader turning page after page. The transition from Kindle Vella felt like a smooth read and enjoyed reading the story!

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Brandy Vaughn, October 2022

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Michelle Collier

Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this book! Georgia and Hudson are as different as the dog and cat they respectively own. This rom com had me in stitches at their antics. Both main characters are stubborn and unwilling to admit what is right in front of them. The online chats were perfect and so realistic. I can’t wait to tear into the next book.

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