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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Felicia Bates

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lingering Spirits is the fourth book in the Soul Connection series and in my opinion it’s a 4 star story worth reading. When I picked up this book, I was certain I had read the three books prior to it but it turns out I was mistaken. I only realized I missed a book prior to this when I was having trouble visualizing some of the secondary characters and had this sinking feeling I was missing something. It is worth saying that this in no way ruined the storyline for me and I feel a reader would love this story even without prior knowledge of the series. For me, characters were so familiar but just wouldn’t click. I was drawn to this book in particular because of Russ and Hope’s connection. I think this would be a connection intriguing to just about anyone. Overall, I really love the paranormal aspects of this book and the characters. I feel like everyone in the book has great chemistry and it is fun to see how everyone’s lives intertwine. I definitely look forward to more in this genre-especially from this author, in the near future.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alison Risher

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great story! I love the characters, and the story within a story. A hundred-year mistaken belief becomes corrected. Characters take chances on new business ventures, as well as on love. Estranged family members overcome differences and reunite.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Gretchen Dildine

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a must read!! A little mystery, a little paranormal & a little romance fill the pages. The characters have such depth that you don’t always find and the plot….to die for!!!

Tess Burton, recently opened a vintage clothing store & she has a special skill of knowing the history behind the garment through visions. She is invited to an auction & asked to wear a gown for the event. What she doesn’t know is that she will have intense visions from the past that will pull her into an unsolved murder. She connects with another individual, Trey & together they are determined to solve the murder & find out the truth.

This was easy to read & flowed well from page to page. I loved it from from first page to the last – wish there was a series or follow on to this one!!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Baker

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When reading the description I didn’t quite picture how this story was going to develop at all. It is such a refreshing take on the usual vampire trope. I engaged with the story so easily and really found it to be well written. This is the first book that I have read by this author and k enjoyed the writing style. It draws you in as a reader and keeps your attention easily. This is a Great book and I would fully recommend it to fans of this genre.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tess Burton is a woman with a dream, a dream of owning her own vintage clothing store and spreading the passion and love she has for it with the world and her dream has finally come true and she has called her boutique Divine Vintage. On her opening day, her first customer is someone who is having an event to showcase an important event in which a set of clothing pieces are going to be modelled for the public and the person organising it invites Tess to model one of the gowns, of course she says yes and agrees wholeheartedly.

On the day of the show, Tess heads to the house and is given a beautiful gown from an Edwardian era trousseau, she is also partnered with a very handsome man wearing a tuxedo which fits him like a glove, Trey Dunmore, together they walk the catwalk, however, as they come to the end Tess is overcome by a vision and collapses into Trey’s arms. As he takes her somewhere to recover, he is astounded to find that when she wakes up, she makes a shocking exclamation and it relates to his family history and the event which taints it, a century old murder in which a bridegroom kills his bride, but her description of her vision through the eyes of the murdered bride unnerves his sceptical nature and he refuses to believe what she saw.

As the days pass and Trey has had time to process his feelings around Tess and the vision she had, he decides to go along with the exploration of his family’s past as he wants to clear the black mark, but while he remains sceptical, Tess uses more clothing and a diary to aid in the discoveries, including a growing list of suspects, he cannot deny that there is an attraction to Tess there, but he is also worried that the images of the past are influencing their present growing intimacy. This is a murder mystery where history is viewed through modern day eyes, as the events leading up to the murder are revealed, they see that romance was as thorny then as it is now, but will the past railroad the present, or will peace and happiness be found by all involved?

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Santana Hicks

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lockwood, a mere mortal, ends up eating a gumball after work one day not knowing that this simple thing would turn his whole world upside down. The day after the gumball incident, weird and inexplicable things start happening to Lock. With the help of his best friend, they try to figure out what is happening to him. On top of all that, a cigar smoking octopus appears in Locks life.

One day, a handsome man named Rex comes in where Lockwood works and there are instant fireworks. Lockwood tries to live a normal life while all of these weird magical things are happening around him.

I honestly love this author. Their writing is so entertaining and out there that I am never bored. I have read a few books from this author and each time I have not been disappointed. The book is no exception. The authors ideas are always so original and magical. Not to mention LGBTQ positive.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Mikaela Insinger

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A truly delightful and engaging read, Divine Vintage is bound to keep you wanting more. The world-building between centuries was executed perfectly and brought to life the stories found in each time. The description of the clothing is stunning and the anticipation for the next item, knowing what happens when the pieces are handled, keeps you on your toes. On top of the mystery-packed past storyline, there is a budding romance in the present. This is a book that can be enjoyed by multiple audiences. Overall, a great read!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Extremely well written. The transition between present and past flows perfectly. The characters are superbly written. But what really made this story a step above the rest is the great storyline.
A plus writer with an excellent written story this was not just reading it was an experience!!!

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun, lighthearted paranormal romance which had me hooked from start to finish. As usual the author brought both the characters and setting to life through her descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved all the characters as each one is so unique, especially the cigar-smoking octopus named Clyde! Each one brings something different to the story, but the main characters, Lockwood and Rex where particular likeable. The chemistry between them really came across and I was hoping they would get a HEA. The storyline as ever was intriguing and gripped me from page one. The plot has everything from magic, mayhem, humour, chaos, fated mates, meddling, shifters, and of course, plenty of romance and drama, what’s not to like!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Carr

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in the War of Destiny series. I was really captivated by this book. It was such a fast paced, gripping story that I read it in 24 hours. I just didn’t want to put it down. The author does an amazing job with the characters and you are transported back to a time when arrange marriages was a thing and people often lived unhappy abusive lives.

Julia is a 15 year old girl. She thinks her life is great and she falls for her childhood friend. However this love isn’t going meant to be as her farther think Adam is below them and refuses to let Julia marry him.
Hoping to destroy this budding romance Julia is then placed into an arranged marriage with Gergory. What follows is a story that breaks your heart as Julia is forced to deal with grief, heartbreak over not being with the man she loves and abuse at the hands of her husband
She feels like there is no way out.
That is until one man offers her it all, a chance to be with the love of her life, freedom from her abusive husband, everything she has dreamed off. However as with most things there is a catch and this catch will change Julia’s life forever.

This story is a great mixture of historical story and paranormal vampire aspect. I can’t wait to see where the story leads.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans
PREORDER NOW – Coming Soon
Genre- YA, Paranormal, YA Thriller
Page Count – 252
Cover Designer – Cover Art by Ashley Literski
Abbey isn’t ordinary, not even close. Ghosts are drawn to her like she’s some sort of a spook magnet—but it’s not as glamorous as it sounds. Dead people suck and have cost her many close friends. Yet it gets worse. Something bad followed Abbey home from the circus. And now dead clowns are at her new high school, and friends have gone missing. Her unique abilities could help, but they also could be the reason for the clown apocalypse. Surviving high school just got tougher.

The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seriously. If you want an original paranormal romance with original characters, Valkyrie will not fail you. This latest romp kept me guessing and laughing. I mean, you have to know it’s going to be fun when the title has the word gumball in it… maybe just me. Regardless I love this author’s writing style and her character development. This is another welcome addition to my library.

Review by @heatherlovelace
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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! That’s the first thing to say about this amazing book! I am a lover of historical books where they flip between modern day and the past and that concept is captured perfectly here! I think we all want to bet on our dreams like Tess and have a man like Trey there to catch us! Highly recommended for lovers of historical and/or paranormal fiction!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kerry Carr

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Soul Connection series and this series just keeps getting better with every book. The author does an amazing job of making the paranormal and paranormal experiences believable and at times relatable. The characters are well written and engaging and I love how their personalities jump off the page. I would recommend reading the books in order as we do see characters in this story from previous books however it doesn’t deter from this story if this is the first book you read.

This story is about Russ and Hope. Hope has the ability to connect to people using telepathy. Using this skill she is able to help people solve their problems. However when she connects with Russ not only cant she connect with him telepathically by she can also see the world through his eyes.
Russ gets a fright and starts to think he is going mad when he hears this womans voice in his head. He gets frustrated over the fact that she has access to him however he knows nothing about her.

While they are trying to find the reason for their connection a relationship grows and once Russ and Hope figure out the reason Russ will stop at nothing to safe Hope like she had saved him before.

This story is heartwarming and full of twists and turns which will keep you guessing to the end. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters and their story.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Angela Hayes

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Ok, I admit that the author had me at vampires, but I wasn’t prepared for what lay between the interesting, yet somewhat unassuming cover- in a great way. The story took me on a wild emotional ride- and as the first book that I have read from this author, it certainly left me with a taste for more of her work. So, I am happy that there is a series here that I can really sink my teeth into.
Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book #1) by Theresa Van Spankeren has all the ingredients needed to keep you enthralled; star-crossed lovers, vampires, an arranged marriage, wonderful atmospheric world building, impending war, a quest for freedom, politics, agendas, dramatic developments, intrigue, interesting characters, and more.
I don’t want to spoil anything by revealing too much, as the blurb does a great job of giving you a taste of what to expect without giving too much away. I think this is one of those stories that you should dive into a little ‘blind’ and let the author and the story surprise you.
If you love an original take on a vampire story, the paranormal, emotion, and intrigue- then this is definitely a book you will want to get your hands on asap.
Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Happy reading!

Thank you, Theresa Van Spankeren!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jessica Heatherly

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage is such a fun, mysterious, and enchanting novel! The author does an outstanding job weaving together past and present to create a world like no other. Tess opens a clothing boutique featuring clothing from the past. When she tries on a gown from the turn of the century, she gets visions of the past from the eyes of the murdered bride. Mixing murder mystery with a little romance worked well in this novel and it kept my interest the entire time! The character development was on point and the relationship between Tess and Trey seemed natural and organic. It’s hard to tell that this book is a debut from this author and she knocked it out of the park! I look forward to more of her work soon!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book surely brought the vintage clothing into limelight. There is a present and the past, but the book is primarily about the vintage fashion.
Tess, the lead heroine, risks everything to open a clothing boutique in Michigan city. When she models a vintage gown for a charity fashion show, she experiences visions of the past which involve murder. Trey, who is modelling the groom’s tuxedo, is initially skeptical but later joins Tess in solving the mystery. Together, as they experience, visions of the past, they develop romantic feelings towards each other.
The book is romantic, the paranormal and the mystery elements add a lot of fun. It was a very good read.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Ashly Renner

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am typically not a huge fan of historical or paranormal fiction, so the fact that this book was written between two time periods and completely captivated me speaks volumes for the author and her ability to write in a way that sucks you in and keeps you reading. I was entranced with Tess and Trey’s story and how it merged so well with Phoebe and Edward’s. The twists and turns kept me guessing, so many things I didn’t expect to happen did and I couldn’t stop reading I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and intrigue. This is indeed a must read, I’m so thrilled that I chose to read it!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An interesting tale of a girl who becomes a woman amidst treacherous family and horrible misdeeds. Married off by her father at the tender age of 15, she is destroyed when she cannot be with the boy she loves, and must marry a man she knows nothing about. The marriage does not go well, and Julia is forced to realize how few people she can actually count on. When a solution arrives that can take her away from her troubles, she must decide what she can live with, and live without.

Julia’s transformation in this novel is interesting and complex. I enjoyed seeing her come into her own, and figure out how to gain the strength and independence that she needed. I found the writing a bit angsty in places, more emotionally fraught than I prefer. However, the story and characters were sound, and the plot moved along nicely. A good read.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tess recently left a toxic relationship and began a new business selling vintage clothing. Every once in a while, she gets flashes of the previous owner’s life, if they wore the clothing during a poignant time in their life. Fate throws her a curve ball when Esther DeLeon asks her to wear a piece from her ancestor’s trousseau at her upcoming celebration of her family home turning 100 years old. Tess, along with Trey -Esther’s nephew, get flashes into the mysterious murder/suicide that has blackened the family’s history. What they see is very different from what everyone thinks happened. Can Tess and Trey work together to find out what really happened? Can they clear the family name or is it doomed to stay stained?

This is my first time reading this author. I really enjoyed the flow of the story and all of the characters. There was enough information given to keep me guessing until the very end of the book. It definitely kept me turning the pages to find out who did it. I will read this author again!

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazingly original! This author always does a knockout job with this series. You feel like you are there with the characters. Your heartstrings are pulled. The characters are totally relatable. The plot runs smooth, not choppy at all. This one was a winner also. It is always good to read these because the author always reconnects you with previous characters from the other books in the series. The stories end up feeling like a community. It’s a great feeling for a book. From start to finish, you just don’t want to put it down. I would give it more than a 5 if I could.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an excellent book that sucks you in right from the start and just keeps you right until the end. A tale of trying to do the right thing and making the right choices. The story is very detail oriented and character directed. I loved the way that the story develops and the plot has a few twists. The author did an excellent job of keeping the story engaging and driven. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I would highly recommend to other sci fi/fantasy lovers.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Victoria Trifu

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage gripped me from the beginning. The whole concept of the series is entertaining. Tess opens her own vintage shop and the items she has for sale brings her back to the time from where they came. It’s quite a fun ride. Her characters are also realistic which makes loving them and hating them easy. Overall, quite an enjoyable read.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by this author, and I was hooked! The way that the story is written, has completely captured my attention and left me wanting more. It is clear that the main character, Julia, is having problems with authority figures telling her what she will do and who she will hang out with. When she is forced into a marriage that she does not want and unforeseen circumstance happens, Julia is finally given the option of having control of her life for the first time and takes hold of it. I have not read a book as fast as I did for this story in such a long time. I cannot wait to read more series in this book as well as more stories by the author!

The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rayne East

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fun and entertaining read
This was an unexpected find. From page one I was drawn into a creative adventure. The writing is very easy to read and the story is delightfully humorous. With wacky, eccentric and crazy magic all rolled into a paranormal romance this is a worthy read. So many laugh out loud moments and of course, I have to mention Clyde. With great character development and a hilarious storyline I highly recommend.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

This is one dark paranormal, fantasy story you are going to love. It is a unique tale that is full of emotions and action, twist and turns. The characters are well written and well developed. The world building is skilfully built and carefully crafted. With a plot that is fast-paced and is gripping and engaging, you will not want to put this book down. The vividness allows us as a reader to enjoy every nuance of this authors storytelling. It does start out a bit slow but that is because the author is building the foundation for this layered and exciting tale.
What would you do for the price of freedom?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carla Clemmons

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this quick paranormal romance! This author never disappoints. I really like how Lock didn’t just jump in and questioned things. Rex is so patient and understanding. Brix knows how to tell it like it is and take control when needed. The perfect best friend for this type of situation. If you’re looking for a good quick paranormal romance then this is it!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Betsy Melano

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book! Really enjoyed reading how much Tess loved vintage things enough to open a store. Great twist in the story with paranormal aspects, a murder, some romance, and a connection to the past that may not have been truly shared until now. The book kept my interest and I devoured the story in just a couple of nights. The characters in the story are well written, the back and forth from present day to the past helped me understand the differences between the times.
I would recommend this book to friends or anyone that loves a great mystery in a heartbeat.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I now want to spend the day lounging around and drawing tentacled lovers! This book was such a cute, fun read! The characters were relatable and the story was so easy to get sucked into. Not to mention, the romance was really cute. Lock is just going about life, doing his best when a late night gas stop changes his life. Nothing is the same after that. From gumballs, so octopi, to tentacles, this story was a hoot. I immediately thought Rex was a sweet baby angel and was on his side. I would have liked more in this world, but I absolutely would read again. If you are looking for a light, quick, funny book, I definitely recommend this one.

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Piper Foster

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very fun story to read. It’s has a great amount of humor in for such a short book. The plots and story lines work very well and the connection between the characters is immense. One of the things that pulls me into Namoi books is her writing style as it’s very fresh and unique to her.

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