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Nightfall in Deptford (Crescent Moon Chronicles Book 4) by L.E. Towne – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Nightfall in Deptford (Crescent Moon Chronicles #4)Nightfall in Deptford by L.E. Towne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an exceptional book by far! I was very much invested in the story and the characters as I read. The story really pulled you in and held you there. It was hard not to love this book and its contents!

The story was full of intrigue for me. Time travel, suspense, you name it. You did not know what to expect as you read. Very unpredictable. The author certainly has a mesmerizing writing style. I found it very hard to put this one down, it keeps you interested. Looking forward to reading more in the series! Loved it!

The book was a must read for me. I was invested all the way through as I read. I very much enjoyed it. So yes, I very much recommend this must read book! Not one to be passed up!

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Queen’s Destiny (Blood Prophecy Book 1) by Barb Jones

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Queen’s Destiny (Blood Prophecy Book 1) by Barb Jones
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Genre – Paranormal Romance
Page Count – 282
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Amber Stone, once a child prodigy, has just become curator of a special collection of Macedonian artifacts for the Seattle Museum of Natural History. Chloe, a prodigy of a different sort, holds a position at the museum focusing on tribal art. The two become fast friends, united by Amber’s unsettling dreams and Chloe’s unorthodox ways of dealing with them. Two strangers arrive in town, bringing with them a prophecy recorded more than three-thousand years ago, a prophecy that places Amber directly in the midst of a battle that has spanned a millennia.

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES & NOBLE ~ WALMART ~

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Barb Jones’ books have received starred reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and many other platforms. She is always writing and keeping to her roots!

Barb Jones lives in the beautiful state of Florida with her two young adult children, a friendly, lovable (and troublemaking) cat, and several other animal babies.

Before she started writing paranormal romance and horror, Barb received her master’s degree in Information Systems as well as in Accounting and Finance. She has her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English from Central Washington University. Just to shake things up a bit in her life, she loves to scare people with her stories or keep them very entertained. She works in the IT industry but writing and telling stories is her number one passion next to going on blind dates!

If you want to know when Barb’s next book will come out or hear any of the exciting news she constantly has planned, please visit her website at https://www.thebloodprophecy.com, where you can sign up to receive her newsletters when she has exciting contests, her next release, her upcoming movie based on one of her series and more.

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall
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Genre – Fantasy, YA
Page Count – 248
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Ugliness is power, and the Virus of Beauty is spreading causing panic throughout the witch population.

Wilf Gilvary is a teenage wizard who is terrified of using magic. When his father dies under mysterious circumstances, the same day the Mages Crystal shatters, Wilf is plunged into the middle of a political struggle between the witches and wizards in the Magical Realm. He’d rather play soccer than practice magic, but he’s forced to make a choice between the life of a normal Hong Kong teen and one of wizardry after a powerful virus begins to decimate the witch community. The cure is spellbound in a journal Wilf inherited from his father and when his friend Katryna contracts the virus, Wilf understands that he must overcome his fear of magic to unlock the journal’s secrets – but will it be too late to save her?

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CB Lyall is in full possession of her English accent, even after spending half her life living in exotic locations – New York, India, Belgium and Hong Kong. Despite her undiagnosed childhood dyslexia she finally developed a deep love of books and writing. She has published two novels in The Virus of Beauty Series and numerous short stories.

She currently resides in Westchester, New York, but who knows how long that will remain true. Her passions are her husband, three sons, her grandchildren and golf.

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 24
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Cuckoos Lay Eggs in Warbler Nests and fly away. Should Mama Warbler raise the cuckoo baby as her own?

Inspired by The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson. This story shows mutual benefit to both warblers and cuckoos when a cuckoo lays an egg in a warbler’s nest.

Cuckoo babies eat six times as much as warbler babies. Soon they are bigger than their warbler mamas. They are stinky and hungry and huge.

Will Mama Warbler love her new baby?

~ AMAZON ~

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Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.

Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays.

She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.

Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children, four grandchildren and a dog.

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Nightfall in Deptford (Crescent Moon Chronicles Book 4) by L.E. Towne

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Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 342
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Murder and mayhem are old hat to Tam Paradiso. Time travel? That’s a new one.

On May 30, 1593, playwright and monster hunter Christopher Marlowe is destined to meet his demise amid a nest of spies and criminals. No one can change that, not even his love, Tam Paradiso, a homicide detective in present-day Philadelphia.

But something has gone wrong. The final days of Marlowe’s life have deviated from their destined course, corrupting the proper flow of time. Aided by visions from her sister, Isabelle, Tam travels back to 1593 to rescue Marlowe from the infamous Tower of London. She takes banished fae warrior Theo North, her former lover, as supernatural back-up.

To fix the timeline, they must plot Marlowe’s escape from the impenetrable White Tower, unravel the political conspiracy against him, and battle a vicious shifter with a role to play in his death. But even should they succeed, Tam will have no choice but to abandon Marlowe to his predestined tragic end, or risk destroying the future.

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Laura Towne was a military brat who was raised in Utah, lived in a few states and countries, but claims Colorado as her home state. Currently, she lives in Raleigh, N.C. and divides her time between novel writing and constant servitude to a tuxedo cat named Kat Marlowe. Prior to her urban fantasy series, she wrote ten-minute plays, poetry and flash fiction and has been published in Main Street Rag, Welter, Midwestern Literary Magazine and others. Her series, The Crescent Moon Chronicles is published by Literary Wanderlust under the highly original pen name of L. E. Towne.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano

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Genre – Fairy, Teen, YA
Page Count – 152
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Hidden in plain sight, is a mysterious hotel that doubles as a supernatural refugee: The Soppranaturale. 

Each supernatural inhabitant has a specific purpose, job, and destiny. All to keep the hotel running and its secrets safe.

Vampires exist. Werewolves exist. Witches exist. Shape Shifters exist. And now Faeries exist. 

The last two Faeries, once unified, could be the most powerful forces on Earth. Ommily, newcomer to the Soppranaturale, offensively manipulates the four elements; Fire, Earth, Wind and Water. While Link defensively uses their energy to shield Ommily and himself from dark magic. 

They could protect all others. But first, they must defeat the Gauntlet.

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Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next. Her most recent novel sets the stage for the supernatural romance of the century and includes fairies, vampires, werewolves, witches, and shapeshifters who just love to get in the way of true love. Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing. 

Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do”list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to two beautiful girls named Dakota and Ember. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughters inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be).

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Ashley Sugar

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

Such an intense story and it had a hold on me from the very beginning. I didn’t realize this was a series so I didn’t read the first book, but I will be ASAP. I loved this book and the characters are lovable and the plot is just as good! Both of the main characters have been through some difficult times in their lives but that didn’t stop them! I went into this book blind and I think you should too! I always say going in blind is the best way to start a book, keeps it interesting and more surprising! I will be reading book 1..because I loved the thrill, drama and suspense of this book! I need more!

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Chevalier (War Horses Book #1) by Scott Warren – Review by Angela Hayes

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War Horses Book 1: ChevalierWar Horses Book 1: Chevalier by Scott Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Chevalier is the first book in the War Horses series by Scott Warren. This is the first book that I have read by Mr. Warren, so I really didn’t know what to expect going into the story. I was intrigued by the title, the interesting cover, and the blurb’s promise of a captivating plot. So I took a chance and immediately plunged in to explore.
I am so glad that I took a chance on this book, because it proved to be a fantastic Mecha military sci-fi story with an action-packed storyline, war, combat, adventure, tension, danger, dramatic developments, fantastic world-creation, and even a little humour just to keep things from getting too heavy.
What happens when a tank mechanic finds himself thrust from behind the lines right into the face of war? Vandal and the rest of the Chevalier’s will need to rise to the challenge to face off against seemingly overwhelming odds if they are to stand a chance of surviving. Vandal has the extra challenge of trying to learn on the fly, to competently control and operate the upright tank, something he was never trained to do before. What happens makes for an engrossing story.
Looking forward to Book #2, and exploring more of Mr. Warren’s work.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Scott Warren!

 

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Friends with Benies (Paris in Springtime Book 7) by T.B. Bond – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Friends with Benies: An AMBW Paranormal Romance (Paris in Springtime Book 7)Friends with Benies: An AMBW Paranormal Romance by T.B. Bond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ooooh I loved this book from the very first page! Ryker and Wednesday loooove each other but she keeps doubting it. She doesn’t think they should be together because they’re not the same. She’s a mage and he’s a panda shifter. They’re also best friends. This book was great and I enjoyed it!! GREAT characters and I loooove the story. She’s doubtful and he just wants to prove to her that he wants no one BUT her. Super super cute read. The passion the main characters have is phenomenal and I love the writing in this book too. I’ll be checking out more of this authors books!

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Angela Hayes

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Bycatch by Alexander Blevens took me by surprise. When I initially chose this book I thought it would be a ‘good’ story, something I could use as a bit of a ‘palate cleanse’ between some of my ‘heavier’ reads. But this took me by surprise- in a great way. It grabbed me right from the get-go and didn’t release me till I had read every word. I was so engrossed in the story that I ended up reading it in one sitting. Sleep is overrated, after all lol.
It is an entertaining and suspenseful thriller with historical details, crime (and investigation), family dynamics, tortured souls, human frailty, tension, intrigue, challenges, complexity, secrets, interconnected details, moving moments, guilt, murder, greed, culture, and more.
This is a well-written, detailed, and descriptive story with skillfully crafted characters who all had their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws.
I have been debating how to review this story ever since I finished reading it, not because there was anything wrong…. but because I don’t want to give too much away. I think I will let the blurb speak for the story and recommend going into the story a little blind and let the author, plot, and characters surprise you with a riveting read.
If you love a bit of a twisty thriller, with tortured souls, secrets, murder, mystery, historical details, and gripping tension- then you will definitely want to snap up a copy for yourself to explore- asap.
As this is his debut novel, I eagerly await more from Mr. Blevens.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Alexander Blevens!

 

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Extremely fast paced and such a quick read! Ava and Cole are married but Ava regrets it and wants a divorce…Cole doesn’t want one. He wants to stick to his vows and try to work things out. They’ve both went through something extremely difficult and they weren’t there for each other like they should’ve been. It got to the point where they started to resent one another. Cole has a proposition for Ava…she’s hesitant at first but goes with it. Do they rekindle their relationship or will they end up going there separate ways? If you want a quick and fast read, check this book out! I liked it! Good story and good characters!

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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5 Stars

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne

 

Unveiling Beulah is my first Audible by this author and this narrator.   I truly enjoyed listening to this book and the narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life using different tones . The characters are relatable and fully developed and made me feel like apart of the story.  This is a wonderfully written story where the past and the present collide. Can Lucian and Bea find love and happiness? I highly recommend listening to this fast paced story that once you start listening you won’t want to stop until the end. I definitely will be looking at what other books this author  has written. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

Stumble and Fall was interesting. Definitely a lot of themes but they all weave together beautifully. Some very dark themes that could be trigger warnings for some, so be warned. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A story about two sisters who go through so many obstacles in their lives that most people would struggle with. Their lives intersect in a way that they never expected.
Tilly went through extreme trauma as a teen, and it’s followed her in life. Becoming a victim of DV when with her high school boyfriend she realizes now that it was bigger than her. It’s the way they recruit for the trafficking ring, and is heavily involved in what her sister and her boyfriend are currently going up against. Now moving back to her home state with current boyfriend has brought on extreme anxiety she’s trying to cope with. Till tragedy strikes….
Kate is out to take the ring down. Not only to avenge her sister but also the teenage girl she lost at the high school who got mixed up with the wrong crowd. Kate and Roman were involved deeply in trying to take down the trafficking ring recently. Kate as the high school counselor and Roman local law enforcement. Unfortunately for them it wasn’t before they could save a teenager’s life.
What happens when they get too close again?
Will they succeed this time?
I liked the story the author put on the page. Even with the darker themes I enjoyed. I look forward to digging deeper into this author’s other books. don’t let the dark themes stop you. Me, I’m going back to read book 1, since I definitely started book 2.

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The Second View (The View from Here Trilogy Book 2) by Leon Stevens – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Second View (Book 2 of The View trilogy)The Second View by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I saw there was a second installment of The View From Here, I had to grab it immediately! The first book was so excellent and the second did not disappoint. At the end of the first book, I wanted more, but I couldn’t figure out how that could happen with the earthquake. When the book opens with April telling Thomas she found another entrance to the realm they visited, I was excited for the newest adventure of these two friends. It seems they are more prepared on this journey, there are some laughs and a lot of mystery into this world and the beings they are seeing. The description of everything is so excellently worded, I really truly felt I was there, the world I created in my mind was so vivid. I really can’t wait to see what happens in the third book, although I am going to be sad to see it end. This author really has a way with words.

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Carrie Reed

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book! I didn’t see Ravenna as an “ice bitch” at all, not like the other guys on her team always said. I saw the reverse, and saw them as being childish and arrogant. The characters are all nicely developed and the whole or universe in which they live in is a fun concept. The thought and time it took to develop these ideas blew my mind. Dravos, this poor guy has been through it, but I love how he knew he had a connection to Ravenna, and she to him, even though neither wanted to admit it at first. The adventure they go on together to save Ravenna’s lover, all they encounter and go through is very engaging. I could not put this book down, it is short, but packed with romance, adventure, double crossing and action. This book painted every scene vividly into my mind and I look forward to more, especially a story involving Bethel and Tract.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Ayla Eddy

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a well written story that dives into culture, greed, and profound grief. The characters you encounter are crafted in such a way that what they are feeling or suffering from feels like you are the one with those experiences. The trauma of war with the repercussions that come from it are exposed in a light that is normally shadowed over. The lives of two different cultures living in one area is well written. Following along with the characters as time moves on and their personal journeys to healing keeps you wanting to turn the page. War related reads are not something I normally choose when picking up a story and I do not regret picking up this book. It hit me in the feelers while being an interesting read. I would highly recommend this book.

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A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Michelle Collier

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A Love Restrained (Philly Heat series, #1)A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh I just adored this book. Kylee Parker is a Philly police officer. She is strictly by the book and all about following the rules. Jayson Donovan on the other hand is on the other side of the law. The chemistry between these two flies off the pages. How can two people with totally different backgrounds find a common ground? Will the flames ignite them or destroy them?

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow what a story. The intricate details that this author put in to was…wow…superb. Although this book is different than what I normally read..I am so glad I picked this book up and the cover itself intrigued me. The author captures you in different time lines, but the story really comes together. This book is about what happens when poor choices full of greed come full circle and forgiveness between a man and a community of Vietnamese immigrants.

Fantastic and Highly Recommended….so well done!!

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Mercedes Jones

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

This is the second book in the series, which I did not realize but was still able to understand what was going on. Kate and Tilly, sisters who have been through some tough times, are trying to find their new normal. Kate is a counselor who finally has her own practice and an office to make her own. Tilly is working as a nurse. These girls are wonderful characters that show you that anything is possible and you do not have to let bad events keep you from doing what you want. A well written psychological thriller to add to your books!

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Bea Lockhart is not only a strong woman. She has endured so much in her life. The Scar on her face did not help much. Even her father considered her damaged goods. After running her fathers shop, she just got tired of being put down. So she left and moved to a small town in Texas. Lucian Moreau is set into an arranged marriage by his grandfather. With all the money he ever earned, discovered his bride was only out for his money. Well he wants more, so he packs up and moves to Texas. These two lonely hearts need to find love and family. Will this happen for them? Or will they stay hidden? The author wrote this amazing story. It is fast paced and grabs you in the first chapter. I love Bea and Lucian! The struggles that have rained upon them are some we ourselves face as well. That is what made this book so easy to listen to. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.

 

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lisa Helmick

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good story that really drew me into the plight if the characters. It made me like them, dislike them and be frustrated at them during different times of the story. Joshua, Austin and Mavis a trio who grew up together but circumstances broke a couple apart and drew another couple closer. I struggled with how this story was going to play out. This is one nightmare triangle that has really no winner. I really liked Joshua for his hopefulness and eventually his determination..he almost seemed pure. Mavis has one heck of a decision to make and I do not envy her.

I read this fairly quickly as I enjoyed all the characters. It moves along at a good pace and easily keeps me interested with all the back and forth. I actually enjoyed Mitch as a bystander character. I was troubled over the trilogy the book was listed as because I figured this story would play out over three books. It does seem to end and the next is about other characters.

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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This is my first audible by this author.  I enjoyed listening to it and I look forward to listening to more by this author.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story to life by using different tones.  They brought the story to life and made it easy to imagine.  A story where the past and present collide.  A story where deception and rejection is strong throughout the years.  What will happen with these two souls and will they ever find a love that will last?  The characters are connectable and kept me coming back for more.  This is an easy story to listen to and entertaining.  I highly recommend this audible.

Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up. I have read every book by this author and they just keep getting better and better with each book. One of my favorite things with this author is her writing style. Her ability to pull me into the story from the start and bring a story to life is awesome. This book is no different. It is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. This is a dark, friends to lovers story that is full of steam and action. This is an entertaining story that is hard to put down. A story that you don’t want to miss. There is great growth throughout the story by the characters as well as the plot. I loved reading this book. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Rock Bottom (Satan’s Devils MC Book #7) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Ashley Hasting

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This time the main focus here is on Rock and Becca. Rock is a long time member of Satan’s Devils. He thought there wasn’t much drama going on, but then he was presented with an opportunity. Becca qas groomed by her parents and forced into a marriage with Hawk. She had no idea what was going to happen to her. During drama, Rock and Becca meet, but not under great circumstances.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Bea Lockhart is a woman you do not mess with. She may be shy and conscious about her scar, but she is a smart business woman. She leaves her Father’s Mercantile in New York to have her own store and love in Texas. There she meets Lucian, once from New York, but ran from an engagement he didn’t agree to. The rest is there to listen to. Lots of friendship, family drama, romance, and even threats here and there.

The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in what looks to be a cracking series. I’ve read several books by this author over the last couple of years but somehow missed this series. So glad I found it as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
This is a really great second chance romance set in Australia. The series is set around 4 male friends who all have high positions in the Freemasons. In this book we get the story of Cole and his estranged wife Ava. The couple split after losing their baby soon after their marriage. Ava is asking for a divorce but Cole is determined to win her back and make a go of their marriage.
I really loved Cole and Ava’s story. It’s very angsty, which I love, as Ava is determined not to fall for Cole’s charms again. But that proves to be a much bigger struggle that she thought.
The story flows really well and keeps you gripped and entertained from start to finish. I enjoyed this so much and I already have book 2 on my kindle ready to lose myself in.

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Tanya Wall October 2022

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

Stumble and Fall is a great read! It is a second book in a series, but can be read as a stand alone – although it will make you want to read book 1! Tilly and her sister Kate have been through a lot in their lives – and those experiences make them darn good at their jobs. Tilly is a nurse that assists in forensic evidence in rape cases and Kate is a counselor who is building a safe house to help young girls. After surviving their own traumas they have a sense of justice to make things safe and right in their hometown.
I really enjoyed getting to know Tilly and Kate in this book – they were well written characters and kept me reading on to find out how they were going to handle the situations they both found themselves in. I was rooting for healing and justice for them both. I am definitely going to read book 1 and keep my eyes out for book 3.

From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan – Review by Naomi McDonald

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From Brick & DarknessFrom Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but the description intrigued me. It turned out to be a great read. The characters were easy to connect to and the story moved at a good pace. I loved the distinctions between the djinn. The way everything played out kept me turning the pages. Definitely recommend!

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Necrosis by C.L. Schneider – Review by Naomi McDonald

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NecrosisNecrosis by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick read, but it doesn’t disappoint. It starts off with action and keeps up a steady pace throughout the story. Intense, but then again, it wouldn’t be a good zombie-type story if it wasn’t. The main character, Amy, was easy to connect with right away. I can’t say too much more without spoiling it. If you like quick, intense reads, this is a great late-night story – unless you spook easily, then maybe read it during the day, lol.

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jerricka Brown

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed this series so much. Once again I was hooked from the beginning. I found myself trying to guess what was going to happen next. The characters were amazing like always. The author did an awesome job creating a world of entertainment.

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