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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Order of Vespers
Matilda Reyes
☆☆☆☆☆
Great young adult paranormal fantasy scifi novel. With a coming of age theme.

Jasper Andrews a protagonist, is a teen girl that has lost everything including her twin brother. Her life is so confusing for her. The bombs going off at school and her family home being blown up. There are too many questions she does not understand. Now she has woke up in a strange place, and still there are no answers. Her job is to learn what she must, to find a balance in her powers and her mind. She must find balance.

II Separatio, the Entity of Neutrality, is trying to restore peace through its children, the Order of Vespers. They are trying to maintain balance between light and dark. They think Jasper is what they need to find that balance. But they must teach her how to use her powers for good. This will become quit the test of their wits. Can they teach Jasper what she needs to know in order to find a balance between light and dark?

This author has written this book with teens in mind. She blends split personalities with puberty. Teen girls and boys will relate with the struggles viewed in this story. While this is just fantasy, the struggles will be real. The story is fantastic as well as fun to read. Scary at times but such a page turner. The author keeps it real in her book, real enough teens and young adults can relate. Job well done! Looking forward to reading more of your books.

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Excellent read! At first I thought the book was going to be about a young Pakistani/American man looking for work and love, but I was very mistaken. It is true, Hassan is looking for a job and love, but when he meets Yasmine his world is turned upside dow and he is thrust into a crazy adventure in a different realm. Everything was laid out so nicely, and just had the perfect flow. I liked the way the other realm was worked in and how Hassan first comes into contact with the people from Hollow-Maid. The many different movie and music references were fun to watch out for. The ending was good, in that Hassan is finally getting his life where he wants it BUT, I really really hope there is another book continuing in Hollow- Maid and I am hopeful Hassan and Yasmine will meet again.

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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Order of Vespers by Elyse Reyes is a Young Adult story that will take you into a world of the unknown for this character. This author has created a character that will take you on an emotional ride of twists and turns and sitting on the edge of your seat. This story will pull you in from the first chapter forward. You will sincerely enjoy how this character has a personality that will make you wonder what is up in one moment and in the next ohhh, how sweet in the next. Find out how these characters are good and bad throughout the story and how they just really make the story flow.

Jasper Andrews is a protagonist, that is unpredictable, strong willed and sassy. She has been accused of blowing things up and starting a fire that killed her family. She seems to have a special gift. What will happen when she is taken by a group that is trying to teach her how to use her gift? She thinks she is in danger, but is she? Who is this group? What do they really want with her?

The Order of Vespers are trying to restore the order of peace through intervention. They are tasked with maintaining the balance between light and dark to make sure no faction becomes to powerful. Is Jasper the answer to their journey? Will she be able to help maintain the balance they are seeking? How far are they willing to go to maintain this balance?

Jasper is a strong character that tries real hard to make you think that she is just this bad girl. I think that in reality, she is really smart and has no idea how to control her special gift. She has some issues and some scars that will leave you questioning trust. You will find yourself relating to her and realizing sometimes she really does make sense. You will enjoy seeing how her character develops throughout the story and how stronger she becomes.

This is my first story by Elyse Reyes and I really enjoyed the journey she took me on with this story and I can’t wait to read something else from her. Elyse believes in life experiences that make great stories. She enjoys the different genes and her influences are diverse. She loves chatting with her readers. She has created a story that is a fast paced story that will have you reading until the last page. You will find that you will lose yourself in this story and the need to find out what happens around the next corner. I highly suggest this story as I know you will want to take the ride to another world with the unexpected as much as I did.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Carrie Reed

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! This was such a ride. It took a minute for me to get into the story, but once I did I was lost. I hate how much hate there was and still is for different races, I know the times were different back during the Vietnam war, but we still see it today. I could feel through the story that Rex had regrets from him time in the war, and the things he did, especially when it concerns Dung. Meeting each other again years later in Biloxi but never speaking to each other, I just know they left many things unsaid between them. If Rex maybe had been a more attentive father, Jake and Pigeon may not have ended up the way they did. My mind was blown at finding out what they do, and then also in the end when Jake is being chased. I can’t say I feel bad for how him and Pigeon end up, karma sucks, and that’s what you get and all that. Dung did not deserve anything that happened to him, and his family didn’t deserve the months of grieving trying to figure out how he passed. Excellent read!

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Order of Vespers (The Vespers Chronicles Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Carrie Reed

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Order of Vespers by Elyse Reyes is a very unique book. The story was original and something I haven’t heard before, so I was definitely into it.

Jasper Andrews is the main character, and she can’t seem to catch a break. The poor girl deals with one crisis after another, due to the special powers she has. She has this special ability with fire and at first, I think she’s a little off but, because of her powers she has a “friend” that talks to her. Jasper is told she is going to be sent away from her family. Once separated from her family she is on the run from the police for a few days, as she kind of blew up the police station where she was being held as a suspected murderer.

While on the run she is caught by people who claim they can help her, and they are just like her. There she finds out she is part of an organization called Order of Vespers and they she will be the one responsible to save humankind.

Jasper tries to adapt to the turn her life has taken and makes a group of people that she can finally call friends in her hectic lonely life. Mikael is the one she is closest to because he has the same power as her and Jordy, who shows her defensive moves and how to control her anger so her power isn’t released unnecessarily.

Soon it feels like everyone is conspiring against Jasper in a weird turn of events that gets her almost killed. She comes to find out their compound is under attack and she realizes it is now up to her to save everyone she has come to care about.

This book is very fantastic with the characters and their special powers, and the storyline. I was drawn in instantly and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. I hope there will be another installment by this author, and I give this book 5 stars! This book seems geared more toward YA readers but as an adult I fell for this book!

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The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, I was looking forward to Jude’s story, and I was not disappointed. Set within the Freemasons world, each book is about a different member, and so can be read as a standalone story, however, I would personally recommend reading them in order to get a better understanding of each characters backstory. Jude is a former SAS operative who has dedicated his time to finding his sister, Renee who went missing. That included putting his dating life on hold, even though the chemistry between him and Sienna is undeniable. When Jude and his friends finally get a lead on Renee, it means using Sienna as bait. Sienna Townsend perfected the art of changing both her appearance and personality whilst in the military.
She now needs to use all her skills to save Renee and help Jude, who she’s also falling for. When those who were fooled by Sienna attempt to get revenge and put her life in danger, it’s time for Jude to use his warrior instincts to keep her safe. I was hooked from page one and was kept happily turning the pages late into the night, as I couldn’t put the book down. I was yet again immersed in the Freemasons world though the descriptive narrative, which brought both the setting and characters to life. The chemistry between Jude and Sienna sizzled off the page and I was hoping they would get their HEA. An enjoyable and engaging read, and I look forward to book four.

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

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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: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very entertaining. I could not put it down once I started. The author kept me wanting more and more with each page turn. The characters were developed beautifully. All the elements that were in this book made it unforgettable. I will definitely be reading more in this series.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Michaela Massie

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

Now, I’m not one to usually enjoy mystery and intrigue style stories, but this one caught me with the first sentence:
“Dead bodies interrupted my dessert course.”
The one who uttered that sentence is the star of this book; a scintillating and headstrong woman by the name of Elinor. Her job as a Medium gets her in some interesting situations, and this time, she’s dealing with matters with the royalty.
I’m excited to continue reading these books, and see where Elinor Chalamet goes!

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Nina Maes

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Excellent Book! Great characters and story line which made for an entertaining read. This is a fast read and you will be invested from the start. Great start to a new series, looking forward to reading more. Recommend for those who like thriller and mystery stories.

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

Excellent Book! Great characters and story line which made for an entertaining read. This is a fast read and you will be invested from the start. Great start to a new series, looking forward to reading more. Recommend for those who like thriller and mystery stories.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Barbara Bohls

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

This is the first book in the series and with the name, I really was surprised by what I found out reading the book. First, I thought that the leading female being called Madame gave me a few different thoughts. Could she be a ballerina, she by all means in my mind had an authoritarian role and was elderly. This was not the case at all she isn’t even 30. She is working with police and talking with a ghost throughout the story. The author does give you a list of characters and pronunciations of everything, which I was grateful for. This is set in the 1900’s and the Madame is met with some people that don’t believe in what she does. However, she doesn’t let that bother her and she gets involved with this case. It takes so many twists and turns that I didn’t even know where the book was going to go. It was the first time in a long time that I was able to completely loose myself in a book. I completely enjoyed this book. It was well written and the characters had superior development. I am eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Megan Conley

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the premise of this book as well as the characters. I thought the spice level was *chef’s kiss* and sprinkled generously throughout the book. However, the writing left much to be desired. I felt rushed and then there were extreme jumps in time and the characters were wishy-washy (more so than they needed to be). It’s really hard to explain and put into words how I felt about this book. Like I said, I really liked the premise and the plot line and the characters, I just don’t think it was fully flushed out. I will say that the twist at the end was a complete shocker and I thoroughly enjoyed it! There are actually 2 twists…I liked the main twist…the other twist felt forced and I didn’t think it actually needed to be there. That happened too throughout the book…things happened that really didn’t need to be included.
Now let’s get into the story. This is a very quick read, which I always appreciate. I (mostly) loved the characters of Devlin and Eve. I feel like Parker could have maybe flushed Devlin’s character out a little more. We get to see a lot of Eve’s “why” and in time we do get to see Devlin’s but I think his could have been flushed out more. I did really enjoy the interactions between Devlin and Eve; especially when Devlin would get Eve all flustered. Their spicy interactions were off the charts hot and well done!
I would recommend this book with the caveat that there’s just something about the writing that just doesn’t sit quite right with me.

 

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Kerry Carr

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More Text Than SexMore Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting story to read and I love how the you feel the presence of music and lyrics all through the book.
It is a romance build around a music studio and all the goings on that happen there but at the same time there are also other little stories running alongside and it all joins together beautifully.

I really love Annie’s character. She is a very strong and determined woman. She has a passion for music and a talent for singing which her ex husband tried to stop but in this story she is trying to make her comeback all while organising a songwriting contest with 2 people who hate each other and fighting her ex husband for custody of their son. These sides of Annie really help to show her as a real person and not just a character in a story.

The romance between her and Robbie is a very slow burner but it’s beautiful to see and read. I loved Robbie’s character but I feel he needed a bit more backbone especially around Cat. Cat terrifies him lol.

But these 3 people need to work together to make this songwriting contest a success but will that be easy with all the other things and situations happening around them?

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Better Gnomes & Gardens ( Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1 ) by Casey Cardel – Review by Caralee Loonat

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

I like when I find a new author. I really enjoyed this mystery book as it is paranormal based. I like how the author is able to grab the reader and keep their attention. I really like the character development and story. The twist with how the lead character is related to the realm really added to the story. I really enjoyed how easy this was to read and that there was just enough drama and mystery. The characters have such a great chemistry and I did not want to put this book down. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

I absolutely fell in love with this book. Renee was rescued and this is her story along with Declan’s. You feel every minute of Renee’s emotions as she is adjusting back to a free life. Declan has been in love with her for a long time and he will wait for her. He is her safe place/ He is her person. Out of everyone, he is the one she trusts and goes to. Renee goes to Hell and is partially back. She and Declan have a long journey ahead but Renee is determined not to let her fear take hold. You have to read this book. It really is an incredible story. All the characters from the previous books are in here. The author ties the book up nicely. The storylines tie up and flow smooth. That ending…..BAM! I didn’t see that coming. Renee is a fierce woman that just needed to remember to believe in herself. An amazing book! I would have given it more than 5 stars if I were able to.

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

I love a good cozy with some paranormal touches. Missing gnomes, Bigfoot, fairies, werewolves….the town of Mysty Haven sounds like a perfect place for a mystery. Bob is on the hunt for Charlie, the missing gnome. He has the wildest misadventures trying to find him. I wonder will I was reading if he didn’t just want to pinch himself and ask if this was real. The story has all the elements of the perfect cozy and more. The plot will have you rolling right off your chair. The characters are very entertaining. I enjoyed this book and hope to see more from this author.

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Serenity Somers

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good Gravy! I enjoyed this one from beginning to end. Devlin and Evelyn are a match made in heaven. Their chemistry right from the beginning is off the charts, and the ‘forbidden workplace’ aspect makes it so much juicer!

There’s twists and unexpected events, the entire time you feel like you need more. I read this one at work, only in one single shift. This book keeps you wanting more and it just keeps on giving!

I adored Eve and Dev’s banter, the tension, and their inevitability.

I absolutely cannot wait to have you read this one.

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The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jules Herbert

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

This super talented author just keeps weaving completely captivating stories time after time. The 3rd book in this fantastic series sees Jude and Sienna come to together during very emotional and action packed times. There is a very important part to the storyline that has been building during the first two books of the series that comes to a very happy conclusion but I don’t want to say too much as it will give too many spoilers away. All I can really say is please do yourself a favour and get reading this amazing series!!! I can’t wait to read the next book, actually I am off to start it now!! LOL

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Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Operation BlackbirdOperation Blackbird by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this historical adventure story. This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the first. This is a well written story where the characters take you on an adventure of spies. An adventure where you don’t know who to trust and a determination to complete the mission. I enjoyed how the author used details to bring the story to life. The characters not only pulled you in from the start but kept me engaged to the end. The twists and turns had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. There is great growth of the plot which makes the story easy and entertaining to read. I really enjoyed the characters and what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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The Hunter (The Freemasons, #2)The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gemma Hughes is out to ruin the brotherhood and expose their secrets. The secrets she’s looking to expose aren’t the truth however they do have some secrets they do not want exposed.
Dominic Cacciari is there to try to shift Gemma away from their secrets and find out some info of his own. When they realize what Gemma is holding and how dangerous it can be, Dom decides instead of trying to seduce her, he will protect her as much as possible. Of course lines are blurred and they cannot fight their attraction to eachother. Gemma is a strong character and I never thought she could fall for Dom seducing her but, the chemistry is just to much to ignore. When the full truth is out, how will Dom and his brotherhood react to the news? Gemma finds herself In a situation that she may not be able to handle. She’s out trying to uncover what she thinks will ruin the guys but she has it all wrong and she’s holding important information that can end up getting her in deeper then she ever imagined.
I absolutely loved this series. Each book is better then the last. The characters are all amazing. The plot is great and there’s plenty of heat to keep the reader waiting to see what happens next.

 

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

I enjoyed this thrilling ghost story. This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the start. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. This is a shorter story that packs a punch in the edge sitting suspense. A well written creative story that I read in one sitting. A story about Elinor and her search for her father’s killer and what she finds to get into along the way. This is a great engaging story that you don’t want to miss. The characters had me coming back for more and I can’t wait for the next installment of this series. A great story that I highly recommend. A must read.

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The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rayne East

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The Hunter (The Freemasons, #2)The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets, revenge and romance
This is the second book in the contemporary romance series The Freemasons. The heat doesn’t simmer down in this instalment. Dominic has his work cut out for him with Gemma who is on a warpath to prove her point in this enemy to lovers addition. We catch glimpses of Cole and Ava from book one which made my heart sing. I am really enjoying this series with its strong characters, steamy romance and the underlying story line that the author has cleverly interwoven throughout the books. Looking forward to Jude’s story next.

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Ayla Eddy

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

This is an absolutely adorable story about a little place called Mysty Haven. A place where those creatures that are not human live. It is in this city that Bob McLarney accepted a job to be a journalist for the Mysty Haven Weekender. However, this does not go well for Bob as he writes his article on Bigfoot instead of what he had been sent to report on. Not everyone seems to agree about his take on Bigfoot. After this fail Bob takes his skills to another effort…finding a missing gnome. Sticking to the task at hand, even when the police suspect him, Bob never gives up on finding the missing gnome. What deep dark mystery will Bob discover in finding the gnome?

This was a cute mystery novel that I highly enjoyed reading. The story was written to keep you flipping the pages to solve the mystery with Bob. If you are looking for a cute mystery read I would highly recommend this book!

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The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

Sienna runs the parklite shelter they have for at risk kids. She’s amazing at her job and the guys couldn’t think of a better person to help the kids find their footing in the world again. Sienna and Jude both have feelings towards one another but neither is willing to act on those feelings. Jude refuses to be happy until Renee is found safe and unharmed. When they get Intel on where Renee possibly is, they work up a plan of extraction. Jude of course will be part of that mission. His sister being taken has caused him so much grief and he refuses to be left out of this. However when it is suggested that Sienna be brought In undercover to get eyes inside, Jude loses his mind and doesn’t want Sienna anywhere near that place. Sienna is military trained and she can handle anything thrown her way….can’t she? Sienna agrees right away. What will happen when Sienna gets inside? Will she find Renee? Will Renee even trust her or think she’s planted there? The last time she thought she was being rescued it couldn’t be further from the truth. I really love this series and all these characters. Of course these 4 books focus on 4 best friends / partners so they are all mentioned in each of the books. Definitely love everything about this series….the suspense, The Action, the chemistry and of course the plot. Each books seems like they lead up to the final. Cannot wait to see how this ends.
Another 5+ star read.

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

5 Stars
Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel

Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) is a fun Paranormal/ Cozy Mystery. I truly enjoyed the story and found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading until I finished. This is the perfect book to cozy up with on a rainy day. I love this authors style of writing and attention to detail. The storyline flowed and I loved the characters. This story will take you on a cute little adventure to a Town called Mysty Haven where things aren’t quite what they seem. Bob is a news reporter who finds himself without a job after writing a story which wasn’t assigned to him. He finds himself in the town of Mysty Haven investigating a missing gnome. Will he dig up the truth of the missing gnome ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Its definitely worth the read and im looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Master Catteneo (Masters of the Consulate Book 5) by Sylvia Black – Review by Rayne East

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Master CatteneoMaster Catteneo by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great addition to the series
The fifth book in the series and this is Master Catteneo and Alessia’s story. As with each of the books the FMC, Alessia, is a strong character. She is confident in her abilities and in her beliefs. Catteneo is alpha through and through. The storyline from the previous books continues throughout this instalment, so it is best to read these all in order to be able to connect the dots. I love reading these books and catching glimpses of characters from previous books and seeing them through the eyes of others. A big plus is the dual POV, it just makes for a deeper connection to the characters and storyline. Highly recommend and eagerly awaiting the next book.

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Angela Hayes

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Devlin by Angela K. Parker is the first book that I have read by this author, so I was curious to see what she could do. This is a great office romance- a frenemies to lovers situation that sees a forbidden relationship, jobs on the line, secrets, drama, angst, chemistry, steam, and emotion.
Devlin and Eve are co-workers who are both focused on their corporate careers. With promotion up the corporate ladder in sight, these two have their work cut out for them. But things heat up as their chemistry bubbles over into their workplace. Giving in to
their attraction will put their jobs on the line- is taking a chance on love worth the risk? Well worth the read to find out…
Looking forward to exploring more of Ms. Parker’s work…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Angela K. Parker!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash

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Madame Elinor Chalamet battles a ghost in the Beyond.

Trained as a medium by the elite Morpheus Society, Elinor Chalamet uses her skills to aid the police while she hunts for her father’s killer in the coastal city of Alenbonne. 

But a dead body found in the canal puts her in deep with royal matters. And she might even succeed in solving the mystery if Tristan Fontaine, duke de Archambeau, would stop getting in her way. 

The first of a six part gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong female character in a slow burn romance.

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Spinning tales of subtle magic with unexpected twists, she packages satisfying stories that reads like no others. Byrd writes the book you need, not the one you expected.

Described by one reviewer as a “literary glass of bourbon after a long day,” and another: “When I get a Byrd story, I know I’m in good hands.”

Whether it is a Doppelgänger who was once a medieval knight now working in college administration, or an updated Red Riding Hood escaping a post-WWI wolf pack, her characters all feel real.

That Celtic goddess at the pet store? She’s someone you know. A medieval queen fleeing an abusive marriage? You experience her pain and triumph.

With a B.A. in journalism, she worked as a newspaper reporter, covering news, schools, and lifestyle for both weeklies and dailies. She was the first journalist to serve as director of The Forest Heritage Center in Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma.

Her hobbies include reading, nature hikes, and traveling when she has the money. She seldom has the money. Married to a man who reads all her books but with two adult children who never read them. Byrd has cats, which makes her a legit author.

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Master Catteneo (Masters of the Consulate Book 5) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62708903-master-catteneo” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Master Catteneo” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664084313l/62708903._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62708903-master-catteneo”>Master Catteneo</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21440759.Sylvia_Black”>Sylvia Black</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5067593809″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Master Catteneo has his hands full with trying to find his overlords mate. Lucianna has been taken and Catteneo has been tasked with finding her. He goes to his home turf of Italy as that was one of the last places she was known to be. He seeks the help of a well known psychic to see if she can be of any help as she had helped them in the past. He did not expect to run into her beautiful but feisty granddaughter Alessia. Catteneo gives off the vibe of a playboy, but deep down he wants what all of the other masters are finding, true love. When things between Alessia and Catteneo start heating up so do things with the Syndicate. Will they be able to explore their feelings on a deeper level? Will they even be able to trust one another and bring Lucianna back safely?
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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Angela Hayes

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After She Became a LadyAfter She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson is an historical romance woven with plenty of period detailing and descriptions, drama, danger, mystery, jealousy, angst, and interesting characters.
As with the other book of Ms. Woodson’s that I have read, this historical romance is written in the ‘old school style’- keeping true to the language, terminology, social norms, and style of the era, which can take a chapter or two to ‘settle’ into for some readers.
While I did enjoy the story, I was a little disappointed that I didn’t love it as much as I was hoping to. There was so much potential here for quite a stellar historical romance, but unfortunately it didn’t meet my expectations.
There were quite a few issues that pulled me out of the story, which was frustrating. I was so disappointed that all the wonderful tension and intrigue that was built through the story, with one of the main threads being the whole ‘mystery’ aspect, which made me feel like we were heading towards something momentous- so when the ‘revelation’ finally came it seemed very abrupt and somewhat of a ‘let-down’ as everything was ‘solved’ and explained away in less than a page- so, pretty much brushed over.…. which was very underwhelming. Also, there were a lot of details that were thrown into the story that didn’t really build or contribute to the story in anyway, except perhaps as fillers/padding/red-herrings- which was also a source of frustration for me. There was a lot of repeated information/details which disrupted the flow of the story, and times where the story slows so much that it lost all momentum, while the last part of the story, and ending, felt incredibly rushed.
I love Ms. Woodson’s story ideas and her attention to historical details, and her characters are always very intriguing, so I am interested to see what she will do next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Wareeze Woodson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Second View (The View from Here Trilogy Book 2) by Leon Stevens – Review by Lauren West

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The Second View (Book 2 of The View trilogy)The Second View by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good sci-fi film that delves into the unexpected and unknown! Thomas and April are quite the duo and their adventures prove this unknown is nothing as was expected. It’s fun, vivid, and captures your interest from start to finish. The author did a great job of leading you in and peaking your interest. There is definitely more to tell and I am eager to be apart of it.

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