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Dia’s Lure (Solstice Quartet Book 3) by Catherine Peace – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Dia's LureDia’s Lure by Catherine Peace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dia’s Lure is the third unique book in the A Solstice Quartet. Make sure you read the books in order so you know what has happened before. This is an emotional paranormal fantasy romance where the characters are broken that is until they find those that make them more than. More than they thought. More than worthy. These beautiful and magical characters have been through so much and will have your heart aching for them.

This delightful tale has everything to keep you glued to the pages and make you fall in love with the characters. There is trauma but hope, guilt yet humour, mystery with magic, fears and danger, heartbreak and angst, shifters and so much more. Catherine has a way with words that is able to paint an enchanting and vivid picture that is easily imagined.

I can’t wait for the next instalment.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Mandy Ott

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More Text Than SexMore Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jim Shomos is a first time author for me, but the story sounded interesting. I was not disappointed. From the name of the book, More Text Than Sex, I was expecting a slightly shallow, fluffier piece; what I got was so much more! There are so many wonderfully realistic and well-developed characters that I couldn’t help but cry when things were going poorly and cheer when things went well. Not only were the characters deep, there was so much to the storyline. Although there is a lot of information to this book, it is easy to follow, with great world building. There is music, dancing, sex, family, friendship, and so much more. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs a good book full of humor, wit, and lots of emotions.

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We Blend (Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1) by Willa Drew – Review by Robin Rankin

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WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar's Daughter Series #1)WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1)

Normally I don’t get into series that only one couple through the series and aren’t complete because I have no patience to wait for the next book to see what happens with the couple I’m already fully vested in, but something told me to give it a try this book a try and I’m so glad I listened.

I got caught up in the story and characters from the beginning and they would not leave me alone until I finished the book and thankfully it was a quiet weekend and I didn’t have to worry about anything else being ignored.

As the mother of 2 adult daughters my heart broke for El and the bubble the family kept her in. It’s not easy to watch our babies grow up and we don’t always agree with their decisions but it’s our job to love and support them unconditionally.

El and Wil just worked from the beginning, the chemistry was off the charts from that first moment and only increased from there.

I’m already waiting for the next book in this series to come out so I can find out what happens next and maybe catch up with Zoe and Sven who I adored.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revenge Honeymoon is a fun Rom Com that will have you laughing. It reminded me a bit of the movie Like Father with some of the situations and shenanigans these two get up to. This tale has all the feels and I enjoyed the wit and banter.

After she’s left at the altar, Ruby ends up on her Caribbean “honeymoon” cruise with her maid-of-honour and bestie Emily and the adventure begins. Unfortunately, happily married couples on their honeymoon are the last thing she wants to see but sometimes there is more than the eye sees.

Somewhere between trying to make her bestie happy, hoping not to be caught and de-boated and her attraction to someone out of her league Emily finds herself in some crazy places.

Grab a drink and settle in to enjoy a few hours of reading this delightful story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Betsy Melano

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A debut novel about two soldiers who met when they were fighting in the war against the Veit cong. Captain Nguyen Duc Dong happened to catch Airman Rex Thompson stealing money provided to the South Vietnamese Army but didn’t press charges against Airman Thompson. Captain Dong felt he had a good reason to let the Airman go. What effect this decision has on the two men over the years was intriguing

The story is well written and I could understand the point of view of the two main characters. The descriptions of Vietnam and Mississippi add to the backdrop of this story both in beautiful and tragic points.

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms Book 1) by EG Manetti – Review by Candida Hopper

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms #1)Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful book. I was taken on an adventure with this author’s exceptional ability to tell a great story. This story was full of action, suspense, magic, some steamy moments and really great characters. I was drawn into a fantastical world of realms and creatures and an entertaining story line. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen in the next book in this series. I am so glad I took on a chance on this book, this is a must read. I highly recommend this book.

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Divided LivesDivided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another original cozy mystery from this author. I enjoyed the notebook mysteries so much I had to pick this one up. I love the historical details, the twists and turns, the character development and the amazing storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it from start to finish curled up with hot tea and a warm fire. You will never regret picking up a book by this author. She is firmly on my favorite authors list.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater

This contemporary romance was a fun and easy read. While the synopsis was intriguing the cover is what really drew me into this story instantly. This romantic comedy was full of love, loss, friendship, revenge and so much more. While this is the first book I have read by this author I will definitely be looking for more. The characters were both funny and amazing, the plot was original, interesting, and had lots of humor and drama. But overall this story was amazing as a whole. So if you’re looking for a fun new story to read then make sure to pick up this one today.

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Nina Maes

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Groovy storyline. I am a music lover, so this was a different read, but I loved it! I was unable to put it down, and it was a good flowing read. it has it all family drama, romance, humor, love and music. Strong characters with a storyline that intertwined with all three characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
More Text Than SexMore Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Groovy storyline. I am a music lover, so this was a different read, but I loved it! I was unable to put it down, and it was a good flowing read. it has it all family drama, romance, humor, love and music. Strong characters with a storyline that intertwined with all three characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

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We Blend (Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1) by Willa Drew – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar's Daughter Book 1)WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Melodie is the daughter of an opera singer and the step-daughter of a famous rockstar…so saying music is a part of her life is putting it mildly. She has dreams of being a singer, but her parents want her behind the scenes because being famous means no privacy. Her past is proof of that. However, she will find a way to make her dream come true…even if she has to do it in secret…as El.

Wil is in America for a film program…but he is determined to meet his father face-to-face while he is here. One night, at a bar, he helps a woman out as she is trying to get her foot in the door as a singer. He immediately recognizes her, but promises to keep it secret for a price. What follows the building of a beautiful professional relationship (and persona…even if they don’t quite see it yet).

Wil and El, as WE, make beautiful music that people are enjoying. Wil helps El make the music video that she knows will be the break she is looking for. However, when secrets start coming to light, will their days of working together be over? Will El be resigned to following the life her parents want? Will Wil lose the first person, other than family, that he has truly cared about?

I was drawn into this book by the story and enjoyed the ride I was taken on. El can come off as aloof and conceited, but her past (as it comes out) has shaped her in ways that make it all make sense. Wil is sweet and caring, but his secrets could be his downfall. The ending came quickly and has left me excited for what is to come in the next book. Overall, an enjoyable story.

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery)Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this story, but it did not disappoint! We meet Bob, who has moved to a new town for a job at the newspaper, but due to his first story about Bigfoot instead of Elvis impersonators, he loses his job. He ends up taking a job helping one of the towns people find his missing gnome. I found the story hilarious, because it’s clear that something is up with the citizens of Mysty Haven, but Bob doesn’t seem to know what the joke is. People will discuss supernatural things in front of him, but due to the fact they think he understands, and there is usually enough ambiguity that Bob doesn’t seem to understand what is going on, but the residents think he does. We get to meet all sorts of wacky and fun characters throughout the course of the story and we get enough information on them, which I am excited to see what happens next in the series! It was a quick and easy read, that I finished in one sitting and it’s definitely a must read for fantasy lovers who enjoy a mystery twist.

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Stumble and Fall by Amy Rivers – Review by Enisha Reaves

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence, #2)Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a gritty, suspenseful, psychological thriller that pulls you in then pick this one up.

Stumble and Fall by Amy Rivers is the follow up novel to Complicit. I did not read the first novel in the Legacy of Silence series but I was easily able to pick up the story due to the great characterization by the author. Kate and Tilly are well written, flawed and fully realized characters that will keep you interested.

I am very interested to see where else this series will take me and look forward to experiencing more about these characters and the hardships they face.

Go into this book knowing that the topics may be hard to read but are handled well by the author.

Happy Reading

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Virus of BeautyThe Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A unique YA fantasy that brings up a very different perspective in the witches warlocks world… where does their power come from… what feeds it? How about how ugly they are???

This book is an interesting YA fantasy rich with characters Adventure and a nasty virus that rips through causing mayhem fear and so many more things I don’t want to give away. Prepare for the ending though because you’ll immediately be looking for Book 2!

This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed their style and creativity I’ll be pursuing a lot more of them.

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WE Blend(Falling for the Rockstar’s Daughter Book 1) by Willa Drew- Review by Heather Knalls

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WE Blend (Falling for the Rockstar's Daughter Series #1)WE Blend by Willa Drew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ella is the step daughter to a rock star and her life is always in the tabloids if she is noticed. Wil is the son of this rock star even tho he doesn’t know it yet. Wil has come to the states to get help for his mother from Rocker, but to get to him he may have to use Ella. He is starting to fall for her tho and he is having a hard time getting to Rocker. Ella enlisted Wil to help her after her original guitarist couldn’t make the original gig. She may have everything handed to her but she wants to make her own money and her own music. Will Wil be able to continue with this façade without hurting Ella?

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Tausha Treadway

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More Text Than SexMore Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos. This was a really good contemporary romance. It’s the story of Annie who is working for a struggling music company so she and her co worker Cat come up with an idea for a song writing contest. To allow them to hold the contest the boss makes them work with Robbie who is a marketing guy with the company. Annie is going thru a through divorce along with a bad custody battle for her son so she is throwing her self into this contest. Annie is also a singer but while married to her abusive ex, he didn’t allow her to pursue that avenue. Cat is a rough around the edges kind of gal and she scares Robbie to death. Robbie is excited about this contest because he has the biggest crush on Annie and thinks working with her on this contest he will win her over. This is a slow burn romance and it is great. The characters feel like your friends by the time you are finished and you are rooting for them all.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire. This is one of those books that you will continue to think about long after you are finished reading it. This is the book following The Sleeping Serpent and its a emotional thriller. Its about Nico who is probably one of the most selfish characters I’ve read about. He is all about Nico and thinks he’s the best at everything. As you delve into the book you find out that he is really not so good after all and he’s made a lot of bad choices. As he is shown this side of himself he realizes that maybe he’s not as great as he thought he was. There are also situations you find out about that make you a little more compassionate towards Nico because you can actually see why he did some of the things he chose to do. As he is laid bare before us along with Nico I was torn up emotionally. This is one of those books that make you think, hard about life and your choices. Read this Psychological thriller to find out what all the hype is about.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Mandy Kneale

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this!
Emily’s best friend, Ruby, is left at the alter on her wedding day. Emily and Ruby are now off on Ruby’s would be newly married couples honeymoon cruise and Emily is set on making her bestie enjoy herself as much as possible – including pose as her new wife. Emily and Ruby become fast friends with the dreamy photographer, Max and shenanigans ensue.

The premise was great and my favourite thing was the friendship between Emily and Ruby. The details of the cruise were spot on, felt like I was on the ship with them. The tension between Emily and Max was satisfying and the pacing was perfect.

I was hooked as soon as I started readying. Such an enjoyable read!

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute book and I recommend it to everyone who has small children. This book provides lessons on acceptance and understanding that even if someone or something is different doesn’t mean it is not okay or good. This book is a gentle introduction to children on accepting something different from them. It is a good book and I will recommend it to everyone.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Madame Chalmet Ghost Mysteries series. I really enjoyed this story it was a quick read but the story was gripping and so good I read it in one sitting. The author does an amazing job with the characters and I love Elinor Chalamet. She is such a strong and fiesty character. She knows her skills and what she’s good at and she will stand up to anyone who trys to tell her otherwise.

Elinor has helped police before with murder cases. Her ability to speak with the dead and helped them solve cases in the past. So when she is asked to come talk to someone pulled out of the river she willingly accepts. What she doesn’t expect it to meet  if Tristan Fontaine, duke de Archambeau.
Tristan is involved because the person has some link to the royal family. Now Elinor has to try and solve this case while not allowing Tristan to get in her way but because of the situation and who this person is Tristan is determined to work along side Elinor and make sure the secrets stay with her.

As they work closer together it’s not just the mystery of the case they are solving. As time progresses feelings start to emerge that neither of them were expecting.
Will they be able to find the killer before they strike again? Can Elinor keep her focus to find the killer or will Tristan because too much of a distraction.

This is an action packed paranormal romance and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

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Mis-Spelled, The Stellaluna Chronicles, TH Leatherman, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, YA, Young Adult, Fantasy

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Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna ChroniclesMis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles by T.H. Leatherman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles is a great read to enjoy just because. The way the author incorporates humor into the fantasy realm is awesome. All of the readers should be able to get the humor the main character uses throughout the story. One thing that stood out while reading this novel, all of the characters compliment each other. The main character, Evan, making friends with the unlikeliest of them all. Evan just brings a different perspective to the story rather than what people always thought problems should be handled.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ghost Talker: Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Volume 1
By: Byrd Nash
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

This book grabbed me from the first line and wouldn’t let go! Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash is a perfect spooky mystery to curl up with, but beware, you won’t be able to put it down! The early 1900’s esque setting is vivid and beautiful and really works to set the perfect mood. I absolutely loved Elinor Chalamet’s Character, her skills, and her natural inquisitiveness. I also loved the scenes between her and the Duke of Archambeau, Tristan Fontaine, because they play off of each other really well and their relationship feels natural. Elinor and Tristan’s story is scary and gripping, with amazing twists and turns. Byrd Nash creates a truly satisfying ghost story that was a delight to read! I cannot wait to see what their next mystery is!

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62696612-devlin” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Devlin” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664466147l/62696612._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62696612-devlin”>Devlin</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16881406.Angela_K_Parker”>Angela K. Parker</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5055080113″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What happens when you work with the most annoying person ever, and you are dealing with a break up.<br />Evelyn has been working with Devlin, they work well together, but she finds him immensely annoying, when she comes to work after the breakdown of her relationship Devlin makes a suggestion that they go out, as work colleagues often go out…. <br />Devlin is not wanting a relationship but he cannot get Eve out of his mind, but he is promoted at work, so instead of being her colleague he is her boss, and work has a strict non fraternisation policy, one of them could lose their job, and as the boss it would not be him.<br />An enjoyable read that keeps you guessing as the author puts into play a few plot twists and story curves that I never saw coming until it happened. Secrets and Family bring these characters to the forefront as you watch them navigate their way through their ‘relationship’<br />I would certainly read more from this author.<br />
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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Jana Lewis

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I selected this book because of the cover, which is probably one of the most amazing covers I’ve seen. I was also intrigued because it takes place near my home town, so several of the places mentioned were familiar to me, which was exciting as a reader. I found the science behind the attempts to travel through time interesting – more realistic than other instances of it in old movies, etc., though I will not pretend to understand it all! The threat of changing history and ruining the future is always a concern, but realizing it would change in a different path (kind of like a parallel universe, I guess you could say) seems to make it easier to live with oneself knowing you are making drastic changes to the future. Sam’s intent to change history to save his heritage is easy to understand. How amazing it would be to live a life as if you had made a different decision, without actually changing your existing life. Or does it?

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Ruby and Em are my kind of people. When you are jilted at the altar, take honeymoon. Even if it’s a honeymoon couple cruise, you know there will be a hot single guy. Tada, the photographer, Max, was a hot guy that mowed Em over right from the start (Quite literally). This is a funny rom-com that will have you crying and laughing through their misadventures. You might even find yourself relating to some of their troubles. Heavens, I did. A fun, contemporary read with drama and a few twists and some unforgettable characters make this a book that you just can’t pass up. I’ll be putting this one on my shelf to reread and share. A new author to me. I hope to read more.

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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Brittany Porter

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

If I could go back, I would have read these in order, but only because I would love to have had more of those dark and intense details of her time in captivity. Now I’m just determined to go back and read more about the characters stories. However, Renee and Declan’s story can certainly be read as standalone. I love the realness of this author’s writing and her ability to create frustratingly authentic characters. Is Declan the perfect protector? Not really, but that’s HIM. He does everything in his power to keep Renee safe though, even if he is human and makes some mistakes. Does Renee react how I think I would react to healing from such a trauma? No, but she was authentic and believable and true to her own character. Sometimes readers forget that authors don’t always create the story, but the characters do, and these characters wrote a beautiful one. Great read!

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Breanne Christian

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen

Advanced physics professor, Andy Case fell in love with a married woman, who also fell in love with him. Andy drew further and further away from his wife to become closer to Francie, eventually divorcing his wife. Not only does he leave his wife, but he also loses Francie, who decides to reconcile with her husband because of their daughter. This leaves Case in a turmoil until he befriends one of his advanced physics students, Samoset Brown. Case and Brown work together to turn Case’s grandfather’s time machine movie prop into a working time machine, with the help of a power source that fell out of the sky. They each have their own goals if they were to succeed with the time machine. Samoset wanted to change history while Andy wanted to change his love life. However, neither go as planned. What went wrong? Where do Samoset and Andy end up? Find out in Borrowed Time.
I thoroughly enjoyed Borrowed Time. All the characters were relatable as well as their feelings. Some parts left me questioning and none were really answered, while other parts I felt were somewhat unnecessary, but I still rate it as a 5 star. I could not put it down. With the questions I still have and the cliff hanger ending, I hope there is a sequel coming. Overall, if you love time travel, science fiction, and romance, do not hesitate to pick up Borrowed Time.

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Lucas the Spy CatLucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love Lucas the Spy Cat! What a wonderful, fun story about Lucas the cat and what would seem his nighttime adventures. Curious on what those adventures entail, Lucas’ owners put a camera on his collar to see what Lucas is up to at night.

What adventure awaits and this story is for all ages and totally enjoyable and engaging. The great nieces and I love Lucas and at the turn on each page what comes next. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and detailed. I also loved seeing the “Real” Lucas by the Author and what this story is based upon. How Sweet.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Tori Werkhesier

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This one was a little disappointing as the synopsis sounded so good but did not deliver. I am all for a close girl friendship and I loved the idea of the two girls going on the honeymoon cruise after Ruby’s fiance left her. I was not too fond of the constant comparison to Ruby and the little pity parties Emily constantly had and then Ruby going back and forth half the time about getting back or not with her ex. Emily was too much in her head and lacked confidence, which bothered me. It became so much of the story that I kept rolling my eyes. The cruise aspect was a lot of fun, I have never been on a cruise so it was fun to read about what that could be like. I also did not like how much she was obsessed with Max at first it was very insta-love for me and I hated how quickly he jumped to I love you. His character was okay for me, he is sweet but i didnt understand him well. This was a few days worth of time and they immediately fall in love when the barely know each other??? Not realistic for me and I did not see what there was to love yet. The potential for the relationship was strong but just needed more than just sexual tension to get me to that level. I also really did not understand the need for the girls to be pretending to be lesbians. Ruby just kind of sprung that on Emily at one point and it didn’t make sense because, in the beginning, they tell the cruise director the situation, and it’s not a big deal that they are not a couple. I did not like the lying to Max and they clearly didn’t discuss it ahead of time so it was sloppy and just annoying to me that they came up with this story but then did not intend on playing it out and were just deceiving a bunch of strangers for no reason and then lying to the only friend they make the whole trip. The drama with the director was kind of fun for a little flare but it was over the top as well. I think this story has a lot of potentials but definitely could have been better. There are so many ways to write this kind of story and this just wasn’t the best one. It was a fun quick read overall but not my favorite.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had it all drama, laughter, and certainly a lot of love! I really enjoyed this adventure, everything felt right and fell into place perfectly as I read. Definitely a perfect read any day of the year!

Personally I really connected with Emily. Trying to be the perfect best friend, and has her own stuff going on. Her personality reminded me of myself. Always feeling second best in life was a great comparison to my own life! I enjoyed the random circumstances that occurred, and when you plan something, something else happens instead! The book had a lot of heart all the way through. And you cannot deny the love of a best friend. Defiantly was felt strongly with Emily and Ruby. I loved the author’s writing style. The reading was light and heartfelt. A great joy to read. Author was great at descriptions as well! Loved it!

Could not get enough of this must read book and author. Certainly will be reading more by this author as I just really loved and enjoyed this one! Highly recommend this must read book and author hands down!

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Dia’s Lure (Solstice Quartet Book #3) by Catherine Peace – Review by Angela Hayes

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Dia's LureDia’s Lure by Catherine Peace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Dia’s Lure is the third book in the Solstice Quartet by Catherine Peace. This turned out to be my favourite, so far. The tension, emotion, and sizzling chemistry were set on high- and made for some intense reading.
As this is the third book in the quartet, I highly recommend reading the previous books before starting on this one- as knowing what has happened there, and the other characters and backstories- will definitely enhance your reading experience of this third instalment.
This is an emotional paranormal romance with a bit of a love triangle, chemistry, sizzle, shifters, magic, secrets, danger, originality, quirky characters, mythology, dramatic developments, angst, friendship, connection, and clever world-building.
Ms. Peace certainly put her characters through the wringer here, making them work for every ounce of happiness. These characters had been through so much, and were each a little broken- but together them became whole. They were so well-crafted, so realistic and believable- I was instantly drawn to them, investing in them and the outcome of their story. And Ms. Peace toyed with my emotions the whole while. That ending though!!!!
Bring on Book #4, Trina’s Sacrifice. Can’t wait!
Happy reading!

Thank you, Catherine Peace!

 

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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