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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Shannon Fowler

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and sigh. Kellan and Milo are brothers. We only get to meet Kellan through his best friend, Benji’s eyes. And of course, through Milo’s eyes. See Kellan has passed away. And grief does terrible things. Guilt does terrible things. Death does terrible things.

Benji believes it is his fault that Kellan has died. Milo believes that isn’t the case. And when the two cross paths again a year later, boy, have things changed. The two used to be teenage boys but both have now grown into men. And the attraction is hard, very hard to deny.

Benji fights his attraction because Milo is still Kellan’s little brother. And those feelings just aren’t right. But when you’re “bad at being good” doesn’t anything really matter?

This story hits a lot of feels! It includes parents who are struggling, themselves, with the life after the death of their adult child. Parents who place blame on the kid “bad at being good”.

Highly recommend this book, especially if you like detailed MM action and sweet innocent love. Thankfully this author loves HEA.

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Jessie Hopkins

Do you ever start a book, and by the end of the first chapter, you’re already so invested that you know it’s going to be a real quick read.
I am now going to read the rest of the series. They can be read as standalones but are all related and intertwined.
If you like a little danger in your romance, this is the one for you.

Ruby & Hayden, Hayden’s family, the small rural town, the Wyoming setting, it’s all fantastic.

I’m not going to give you spoilers, you’ll have to read it on your own. But whether you’re into mystery, thriller, action or romance, you’ll enjoy this book.

Tropic Heat (Flamingo Island Series) by C.A. King – Review by Angela Hayes

Tropic HeatTropic Heat by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Tropic Heat (Flamingo Island Series) is a really fun read by C.A. King. It has the feel of a romcom with a funny, sweet, feel-good, and engaging story about a jilted groom, a nonrefundable honeymoon, his best friend, and holiday hijinks. This is a novella-length book that can be easily devoured in one fun sitting. It is a very entertaining story, and although it may be short in pages it delivers the ‘reading experience’ of a much longer novel.
I have said this many times before and am likely to keep repeating it again many more times; I am a big fan of Ms. Kings work and have enjoyed all her stories immensely- so it was no great surprise that this book was a winning recipe for me as well. This definitely has all the ingredients you could want from an entertaining contemporary romantic comedy about love, loss, deception, con artists, cops, revelations, a touch of fate, finding that some things weren’t meant to be, and finding love unexpectedly.
Happy reading!

Thank you, C.A. King!

 

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Angela Hayes

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

 

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Jennie Chen & Giselle Nevada is another fun addition to a great series. It’s a cute story about doggy adventures with their human companions. It’s an intriguing story with some educational touches, a journey of discovery, activities, sports, and more.
It is accompanied by charming, bright, colourful, and interesting illustrations which help to bring the whole thing to life.
This is a fun, quick, and easy read that has also has a great rhyming rhythm, a bit of a lyrical feel, that will help the readers to connect with the story and messages.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Jennie Chen & Giselle Nevada!

 

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Allyson Ware

Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so happy, yet so sad that this series is over. I do have to say, the author tied the ending up in two perfect bows with the epilogues (yes, you read that correctly). In this novel, we finally figure out what happened with Shane and Tracey’s breakup. We also find out who kidnapped Winter and why. We ALSO find out the truth behind Winter’s sister drowning in the lake.

Like I said, this book tied up all of the loose ends and did not leave me with questions like most of the previous books in this series. However, one question I do have is: when is this author going to write more novels? Because I am absolutely obsessed and need more from this author!!

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Allyson Ware

Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author hits a sweet spot for me every time I read one of their novels. Each one of the Echo Series books can be read as a stand alone because there is not much information that you need to catch on to the current book. That being said, I absolutely think it is worth it to go back and read the others if this is the first one you plan on reading!

I loved Curtis and Lina. They fit together like PB&J even though Lina tried her hardest to stay away from Curtis. I also love the tidbits of information about the Chinese culture. If you like a good romance intertwined with some suspense, this is the book for you. I cannot recommend this author enough.

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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales Anthology by SE Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, Cassandra Chandler – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday TalesFestive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Natalie Palma
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales Anthology by SE Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, Cassandra Chandler

Festive Fates Anthology is a wonderfully written collection of elven Holiday theme inspired short stories that will surely get you in the Holiday Spirit. I love a good Anthology that has a variety of genres that brings you something different from time to time. There’s several authors that are new to me but there’s also a couple I’ve read other books by. Each story brings something a little different but one thing they have in common is Holiday Spirit/ Romance. The characters are relatable fully developed and bring the stories to life. Grab yourself a copy and prepare to be put in Holiday Spirit. I highly recommend reading this Anthology and I look forward checking out the new to me authors and what other books they have written.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Paloma Fierro 12/12/23

Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Encounters with Old CoyoteEncounters with Old Coyote by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short novella with 13 chapters and 68 pages of interesting adventures. The book explores the nature of life, death, and the connection between all living beings. I appreciate the author’s note that she is not Native, nor an expert on Native American culture. Coyote helps Andrea come to terms of coming to the afterlife. I think it adds a great element to the stories. This was a good read.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Michelle Austin

Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good 4 star read. I really enjoyed this couple and their story. Naseer and Jade had some very large challenges during their journey. They also had people trying to interfere in their relationship. We get lies, drama, betrayal and so much more. My emotions were all over the place, several times I was very frustrated. Beware, we do get a cliffhanger at the end. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Kristan Anderson

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A King so Savage by April Moran is book one in the Savage Duet. My goodness there was so much happening in this book. There was no dipping your toes in the water, we were tossed overboard within the first few pages. It is extremely dark and likely difficult for some to read. However, i was utterly addicted and needed more! Kingston is not a good man. He is dangerous, feared and downright scary… But he’s also incredibly gorgeous. Ava is completely screwed. Her brother owes millions to Kingston and that’s when he decides to use her for payment. Again, this is nowhere near a regular romance, it’s dark, edgy and downright scary but hot. I’m dying that to that ending and i need more!

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Michaela Massie

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A surprise inheritance that leads to an even bigger surprise of the existence of a magical world… it’s just too much for Tanjie to handle. She just wants everything to go back to normal. She’s now part of a world that’s been expecting her all the while she thought it was nothing more than fairytales.
Alaric is a werewolf in the town that Tanjie moves to. He knows who he is and what’s good for his kind and what’s a hinderance to his people: witches.
But what happens when there is such a strong pull, an insane connection, that it makes the both of them question what they’ve always known to be true and what they’ve been told by the people they trust. Everything is not as it seems. Secrets have been kept on both sides and now both Tanjie and Alaric are having to make choices they never thought they would have to make. Tanjie must learn how to navigate this new world and how to control her powers while Alaric must decide where his loyalties lie, and risk losing either his people or Tanjie.

Please please please take some time to read this story! It has so much going on without it being too overwhelming! I highly recommend this book, and I know I’ll be on the lookout for more work from this author!!!

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dangerous Rhythm is Book 4 in the Echo Series and I can say I loved every page of Lina and Curtis’ story. The romance, suspense, on the run danger with a few twists and turns made this book hard to put down….and I really loved the reverse in roles as Curtis is a rock star and Lina is a hired bodyguard.

Curtis Bisset is lead guitar player for the band Canis Major…..out on the town for a night just to get away, Curtis does not expect to be witness to a deadly crime. This causes imminent danger to his family and also to himself….someone wants him to pay. Lina Cheung works for private security team and was tasked to keep Curtis safe at all costs. When threats to Curtis and his family run high… this take them on a multi country journey to stay ahead of the threat. Will Lina be able to keep Curtis safe or will blood be shed…..

Definitely read and find out. This story was fast paced and really took me on a journey. I love this series and I highly recommend reading the books in order as other characters in the previous books are included.

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Anastasia Dodson

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oo this one was a good one. It was intense and dark and I couldn’t put it down. An ememies to lovers book that pulled me in and kept me interested til the very end. Ava & King were amazing main characters because the chemistry between the two was off the charts. But this relationship wasn’t butterflies and rainbows. They come with their own trigger warnings so readers be sure to read those before proceeding!
I enjoyed this dark read and I am looking forward to more by this author!
Happy Reading!

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kay Stritesky

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding the End Zone was a cute read with amazing chemistry. The book was fun to read and I enjoyed looking up others by this author. I do feel like this book left me with a few more questions and than answers, but that’s how you read the next one? Right?!?

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Michaela Massie

Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The harder you try and run away from something, the quicker it catches up to you. No matter how far you run.
Hayden Goddard lived each and every day loving his life on his family’s Wyoming Ranch. He loved his life as a bachelor.
Ruby Drake is on the run. Hiding from her dark past, keeping secrets to keep herself safe. When she comes across a cabin far away from the city and her past, she breathes fresh air almost feels like she has a chance at escape.
What happens when an overly gorgeous cowboy shows up on her doorstep with severe wounds? What emotions grow between these two as Ruby helps him heal? What happens when Ruby’s past comes to find her? What happens when she runs to the only person she can trust, Hayden?

This is a realllllllly good quick read, and I highly recommend it! I’ll definitely be looking up other books by this author! Take a moment to read it, I promise you’ll enjoy it!

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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley – Review by Katie Kearney

To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter PilotTo Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ever go into a book fully expecting it to be a certain way but then bam completely different? That’s most definitely how this story went for me in all the great ways. The characters draw you into their world effortlessly and time passes quickly when you forget the outside world. There’s twist and turns I didn’t see coming and the storyline kept me on my toes waiting for what was to come. Action, suspense and romance all rolled into a great read. Four big stars and highly recommended!

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Crystal Jimmo

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy cow Batman did this book did a number on me. I would definitely check the trigger warning before reading this book cuz it does get pretty dark. I love and hate King, but oh man does he dance and wave the red flags all over this book. I love my morally grey characters, but I wanted to shake King so bad in this book. Ava is such a sweetheart and I feel for her in this book. She has lost her parents in a tragic car accident, her brother does not treat her like a sister, but someone to profit off of, and then she is kidnapped because her brother uses her to wipe his debts clean with King. The cliffhanger at the end, made me wanting more but it was more like a small jump into a lake rather being pushed off a cliffside. I really enjoyed the story, the characters were great, the storytelling was absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to see this wrapped up in book 2 of the duet!

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Regan is a famous author in this story. While she is independent as well as a single mother. Her priority is her daughter followed by her writing. Pavlo is Regan’s bodyguard. His job is to keep Regan and her daughter safe. However Regan and Pavlo can’t stand to be around each other. At the beginning of this past paced romantic thriller. Will these two come around and survive this story? The story could be a standalone, but I recommend you read this series in its entirety. As you will follow along and not end up like me. As I must go back and read book 1. This author gets big praise from me, her story has it all. Romance, thriller, intrigue, deceit as well as a true page turner. Both of her characters are perfect for their parts. This is a deserved five star read.

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Tausha Treadway

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow This is not my favorite genre but once I read the first page I was hooked! This book is full of romance, love, sadness, grief and feelings of not doing enough. Benji and Kellan are best friends but when Kellan dies and Benji doesn’t save him, Benji will spend the rest of his life feeling guilty. When Kellan was alive he always told him that his younger brother Milo was off limits so he always steered clear but when he sees him and see’s how much pain he is over losing Kellan so Benji can’t take it. He leaves town and tries to clear his head for almost a year. Milo is throwing himself into dance, his one love and barely surviving as it is. He misses his brother so much but also misses his friendship with Benji. When Benji moves back to town and they rekindle their friendship, feelings become more involved. Benji is also having to deal with his mom being an addict so there are some triggers so be prepared. Wonderful story about love,friendship and loss.

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Tausha Treadway

Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan. This is another exciting addition to the Jack Wolfe Thriller series and can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them in order to get a better feel for the characters. I have loved this series so much its probably my favorite I’ve read this year. Jack and Cody, his 4 legged companion are in the and both suffer from PTSD. Jack sometimes does things that might be considered illegal but he only does it to save someone or fix something. Jack has found out there is a new drug being used as a weapon against all US Citizens and if Jack doesn’t find out who it is and stop him it will wipe out the US. When women that look like Jack’s girlfriend start showing up dead it becomes personal and he will go covert to save her. The messes Jack and Cody get in are so good and so bad at the same time. I love the writing because I always feel like I’m there in the story. These are the kind of books that you will think about long after you have finished. Grab a hold of your seat and read this amazing series. You won’t be disappointed! I hope there is another one!

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Jennifer Crain

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cute rhyming book, with a fun story/poem like format to give young children some ideas how to train and interact with their furry friend. Thought it was cute how each dog teaches a different aspect (sensory needs, treats for training, dog classes), the opposite of children teaching dog, the dogs teach children. Beautiful illustrations accompany each little “story” of training tips. All different types of dogs are featured, to ensure one looks similar to your little one’s best friend. Ends with a message how every dog is different!

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Unclutter (Inner Voice Book 1) by Winnie D Pagora – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Unclutter: A Survivor's Story (Inner Voice, #1)Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tiara went through a lot. Abusers kept seeing her as easy prey. Through it all Tiara almost gave up but got the help and courage to keep fighting. People looked up to Tiara and she helped them fight as well. This was a good book about what she went through and I recommend it but also put trigger warning for abuse.

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie missed her grandma who moved across town. She found a box of feathers. And grandma called video chat and said Carrie could wear them. She flew to grandma’s and grandma was waiting outside for her.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Julie Johnson

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge, along with their dogs, are on an adventure to learn more about stimulating activities that dogs enjoy. They also discover some lower stimulating playtime activities as well. Their friend Cheryl invites them to the “doggy P.E. class” (my words) to play different sports with the dogs there.

The illustrations in this book almost look like they are going to come off the page! They are very well done and are in vibrant colors.

This is a must-have for animal loving families and can be used as a teaching tool with youngsters learning about animal care.

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kerry Baker

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading the previous book, I couldn’t wait to read this book. And I am so glad I did, it was even better than the first one. I connected with the story straight away and loved the chemistry between the main characters. Neither wanted to spend time with the other but circumstances throw them together. I loved watching their relationship develop as the story went on.
The storyline was exciting and fast paced. It is action packed from start to finish and it seemed to take no time to read it. This book is a brilliant addition to the series and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales Anthology by SE Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, Cassandra Chandler – Review by Kerry Baker

Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday TalesFestive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Natalie Palma

This book is a great collection of festive stories, by a talented group of authors. Each book was different from the rest, so it was easy to differentiate between them. There is a great mix of genres throughout the book, which I really enjoyed. The anthologies I have read previously tend to be all one kind. The variety made it much more interesting to read.
Each of these authors brought something to the collection and I enjoyed them all for different reasons. Some had great characters, others had well written storylines. This was a brilliant way to discover some new authors and I will definitely be checking out more of their work.

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I Am A Bold Asian Boy (Asian Family Series) by Yobe Qiu – Review by Emily H

I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys (Asian Family Series)I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful story about a boy who learns about himself and finds ways to find confidence that sometimes is hard to find. I thought the illustrations were wonderful. I liked the message this story showed and think it would be a positive book for young children.

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Unexpected by Laylah Abrams – Review by Charlene Pryke

UnexpectedUnexpected by Laylah Abrams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Unexpected’ is the first novel that I have read by Layah Abrams and it will not be my last – I will certainly be looking up her other books and adding them to my list.

Unexpected completely lived up to its name and turned into a page turning romance that kept me up until the wee hours to finish it. Unlike most romance novels this book is written from the male viewpoint. Nicholas (Nick) Holden is a struggling artist working as a waiter when he meets the famous model Claire Morgan.

They have an affair of sorts but slowly they fall in love – but forbidden love with no happy ever after in sight.

Nick goes on the become a famous new talent artist and suddenly feels worthy of Claire but he still needs to convinced her that their love is real and they can be happy together.

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Carrie’s Flight ( Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and once again I was not let down. I just love how she is able to bring a child’s imagination to life and also aid in their learning. The characters are very relatable and thought provoking. I like how she is able to bring learning to a simplified platform where kids can not only enjoy but also grow. I really wish my own children were young enough for these books. I would definitely recommend this author to anyone with young kids.

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