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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days - Positive Affirmations for Happy ChildrenQuick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy reading different kinds of affirmation books, quotes, journals, etc. They are such good and important reminders to us all during our busy hectic lives. Children also need their own affirmations so they can develop a mindset to support their own things once they are older and in times of need.
This book is an absolutely amazing choice for children. All children should receive a copy of this book when they are starting school. For them to learn and implement kindness, generosity and most importantly self-care is such an essential and integral part of their development. This is a great bedtime reading book. I need to calm down for a moment reading and even for teachers to have this book in their classrooms. Children should be given a physical copy of this book as it has such beautiful illustrations of many different types of children in so many scenarios as well as blank pages in the back of the book to write other great sayings and affirmations.

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship Series) by Jennifer Spredemann – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship #3)A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really nice, relaxed read and one that I really enjoyed. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from her in the future. Andy and Anne were lovely characters to read about. Andy was so sweet in the way he went about trying to court Ann, I loved the innocence in the letter writing and how their relationship developed through this.
This was a lovely, heart warming story and one that I would recommend.

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

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

This book was so good! I love a good trigger warning. I am not a big fan of the MM expletives, but I am not a fan of MF expletives either and I am married to a man. BUT, I cannot fault the author for that because the storyline and even the expletives are incredibly well written.

This book hit me in the feels. Benji and Milo are two amazing characters with an immense amount of personality. They both have been through a lot dealing with the loss of Kellan and their parents not being the best. However, I love a good happy ending. I cannot recommend this novel enough. I may have found one of my new favorite authors!

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series! This book is filled with wonderful illustrations and a great story that adults and children can enjoy. In this book, the boy uses magic to bake a bike. It was such a cute story that I enjoyed reading. I cannot wait to read this book with my best friends’ child. Ever since I discovered this author, I have read these books with him and he looks forward to them. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

4 Stars
Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan

Mission Target is the seventh book in the Jake Wolfe Thriller Series and is a Action Thriller that will have you turning the pages till the end. This series just keeps getting better and better. The attention to detail along with fully developed characters make for a adventure. The twists and turns had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. Jake’s back at it again but this time the mystery has him in a race against time. What will happen when he is faced with his past and can he find a way to leave it there? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.

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Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Be True with Me: A small town steamy, second chance, interracial romance (Be with Me Series, Book Three)Be True with Me: A small town steamy, second chance, interracial romance by CA Miconi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi

Be True with Me is a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance/Second Chance interracial Romance that will take you on quite the emotional journey. I’ve read other books by this author and this one is definitely my favorite yet. This is a sweet short story that will pull at heartstrings . These two dated in college but was torn apart by a misunderstanding. Several years later they are now working on the same case. Lauren is a social worker and Jake’s a cop. These two definitely have chemistry between them. Can she open her heart to him? Will she give him the chance to explain what happened all those years ago? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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

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

 

5 Stars

 

Wicked Ends is Book #8 (but the 10th instalment) in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn. Not going to lie – this was a bit of a bittersweet read for me as I really needed to know how Shane and Winter’s story turned out – but I also knew that this was not only the conclusion to their story, but to the series too……and I’m not ready to say goodbye! But what a great way to round out the series!
Gah, this series has been one heck of a ride, and I’ve loved every minute! Each instalment just seemed to get better and better as we went along. It is incredibly hard to choose a favourite out of them all. But I really wish there were more to come still….
As with the other books in the series, this is a New Adult, enemies-to-lovers “bully” romance with plenty of chemistry, sizzle, angsty drama, love, hate, passion, emotion, tension, intrigue, suspense, revelations, family dynamics, and a little mystery.
As we previously discovered- The ‘Elites’ are brothers Cole and Damon and their cousins, twin brothers Phoenix and Shane. Each of the elites get their own book/s – and this one (Book #8) is the engrossing conclusion to Shane and Winter’s story. And OMG Ms. Vaughn has made them jump through hoops to find their HEA- or do they? I’m not going to tell.
Again, as with the other instalments, this is not a light and fluffy read- as there is a lot of darker content, which I won’t go into because I don’t want to spoil anything for you. But highly suggest checking the content warnings before diving in, because there are some disturbing/unsettling details contained in the book/series. So keep that in mind, especially if you have any triggers.
Yes- I was expecting it, and Ms. Vaughn certainly delivered- but pretty sure she enjoyed toying with my anxiety and playing with my emotions the whole way through the book and series! And I would happily turn around and do it all over again.
I am excited to see what Ms. Vaughn might do next!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Isla Vaughn!

 

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Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls Series Book #3) by Rob Samborn – Review by Angela Hayes

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Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls, #3)Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Master of the Abyss is the third and final book in the Painted Souls Series by Rob Samborn. It follows up from The Prisoner of Paradise (Book #1) and Painter of the Damned (Book #2)- so if you are yet to read the first two books, then I highly recommend that you do so before diving into this final instalment. This is a continuation of the story and there has been a lot that has happened previously that you will want to know going into this book. There is a lot of important storyline details, character information, interconnected elements/threads, and intriguing backstory that you need to know in order to get the ultimate reading experience from this book.
Julia O’Connor (and friends) has her work cut out for her here- as she is thrust into a quest to not only to save her husband and the multitude of souls trapped in eternal torment, but turns out that she’ll need to save the world from a psychotic religious fanatic bent on utter domination, as well. What happens makes for a page-turning read.
Although I didn’t want this series to end, because it has been such a great read- this conclusion to the series is everything I could have hoped for, and more. Mr. Samborn didn’t rest on his laurels, and yet again, upped the ante to bring us another well-written, multi-layered, gripping, and incredibly ‘visual’ story. With plenty of dramatic developments, tension, action, danger, supernatural/paranormal elements, a high stakes quest, an ancient relic, suspense, twists, intensity, adventure, intrigue, historical details, agendas, complexity, layers, mysteriousness, an ancient journal, and so much more – made for a very gripping historical thriller.
This was edge of your seat reading at its best- OMG I devoured this book in one sitting as I had to know how everything played out in the end. And as expected from Mr. Samborn- the tension mounts to an all-time high- making for a quite a riveting read.
The Painted Souls series would definitely make a fantastic movie, or epic television series!
I am eager to see what Mr. Sanborn has up his sleeve for us next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Rob Samborn!

 

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123378560-wicked-ends” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679437075l/123378560._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123378560-wicked-ends”>Wicked Ends</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23199631.Isla_Vaughn”>Isla Vaughn</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015620812″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Winter and Shane have a long and painful history. They used each other for different reasons, but now one must ask the other for help as well as forgiveness. Will forgiveness be given? Winter is running from someone and the only person she feels safe with is Shane. Will he be able to prtect her? All of these books have been amazing from start to finish. I recommend reading them from the beginning so that you can get a feel as well as a better understanding for the characters. Sometimes their decisions don’t make sense but if you have the background information it all falls into place beautifully.
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Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177554240-spectral-revelations” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1694915043l/177554240._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177554240-spectral-revelations”>Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015604139″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I sure hope we get more adventures from Ms. Cardinal, but as I write this review this is the last book of the series. In this one it took an interesting paranormal turn. Karina’s aunt Vera has gone missing and Karina is on the case. With the exception that it is out of character for her aunt to just disappear and leave behind her cat without a word, nothing seems out of place. When Karina comes across a Civil War Era ghost trashing her aunt’s study she thinks it’s just throwing a tantrum. That is until she discovers clues in how the thrashing happen. The cops have everything wrong according to what she is being shown, but how will she convince them of such things? Will she be able to bring Vera back alive? These books were too good to put down. Each one could be read as a standalone if you wanted, but I much preferred reading them in order. If mystery thrillers are your cup of tea any of these would be great to read.
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Pharaoh’s Forgery (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54111417-pharaoh-s-forgery” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Pharaoh’s Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1592277233l/54111417._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54111417-pharaoh-s-forgery”>Pharaoh’s Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015590950″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina and her crew are back for yet a other adventure. This books steps away from what we have come to know, her adventures in the USA and life on Capitol Hill. We have officially gone international! Karina wants a fund girls getaway to Mexico but Jillian’s accident throws a wrench in those plans. Her fellow lobbyist, Rodrigo, ends up going with her as he too deserves to have fun and relax. Karina is not just there for fun and relaxation, she is also there for some work. She had a package that she promised to deliver to Mrs. Thundermuffin ( this is an awesome name! ). She doesn’t know what it is but she let’s her curiosity get the best of her and she takes a peek. As we know, this causes Karina and her friend to become targets. How will she get out of this mess? So far I have enjoyed all of these books. They are a bit fast paced but fun. If you enjoy mystery thrillers then do look into reading these books. It’s a great series to get lost in.
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Hope For A New World (The Hope Series Book #1) (Gaia’s Voice) by Renee W Peek – Review by Angela Hayes

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Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)Hope For a New World by Renee W. Peek
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Hope For A New World is the first book in The Hope Series (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W. Peek. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Peek, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories. But the cover intrigued me, and the blurb sounded interesting- so I set off to explore.
What I discovered is an original story with quite a lot going on. There are multiple characters, and multiple POVs too, which expands the story considerably. It is a Sci-fi fantasy, with a bit of a ‘message’ about the world/environment, and our part in it all. From environmental messages to telepathic messengers, new-age type beliefs, giving the planet/s a ‘voice’, tension, challenges, drama, and hope – this story takes place in a futuristic setting (2133 -2138)- so over a hundred years into the future.
Whilst I did appreciate the story and messages it contained, I found it difficult to connect fully with some of the characters which made it hard to fully invest in them and the outcome of the story. Some of the characters were very ‘fleshed out’ while others not so much, even though they were part of the ‘main cast’. I really wanted to know more about them, I guess. Some of the dialogue seemed a little stilted and curt/blunt, which made for choppy/clunky interactions. Also, some of the transitions were abrupt, making for a rough flow at times, and adding a little confusion (for me), which kept pulling me out of the flow.
But the overall story was intriguing, and I really liked the premise. Don’t let my opinion put you off grabbing a copy and diving in, as looking at the other reviews, I seem to be the only one with any concerns at all – so this is probably a ‘me issue’. Snap up a copy and make up your own mind.
I am curious to see where the series goes from here, so will explore the other books to find out.
Happy reading…

Thank you, Renee W. Peek!

 

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51923583-diamonds-deception” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566207198l/51923583._SX98_SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51923583-diamonds-deception”>Diamonds & Deception</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015576068″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina is back and this time she has a few friends along. The romance that was budding with the FBI agent, Mike Finnigan, has ended and and she is living up the single life. True to style she gets herself into another scrape, but she is adamant that she will not be calling Mike to save her. She’s no damsel in distress but she may not have a choice. A friend of sister Jillian has been dropping money that she shouldn’t have on the salary of a teacher. After being accused of theft and having some loose diamonds fall out of her purse she sure does look guilty. It’s now up to Karina, Jillian and Silverthorne Security to find out whonl set up Jillians friend. The only problem is they have dug too deep this time. She won’t be able to pull herself out of this hole without help. Will Mike be willing to help her or is he still too upset over the break up? These books keep getting better as they go. I love the plots and how they characters have continued to develope with each book. I’m looking forward to the next adventure.
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Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41956272-fatal-legislation” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537503915l/41956272._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41956272-fatal-legislation”>Fatal Legislation</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015559426″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina Cardinal is back for another mystery. This time she was in the middle if a very heated discussion with a senator about her latest health care initiative, which he killed. After much back and forth she is looking upon the Senator, dead at her feet. What happened? She wakes up in her cold apartment, but doesn’t remember whether or not she closed her back door. She also has a new love interest, FBI agent Mike Finnigan. He brings news to her that she is a suspect in the case of Senator Harper’s demise. There are any number of people that could have wanted to harm him, but who did it? She feels that she is going from person of interest to suspect real quick so she starts her own investigation. Will she find the culprit before she can’t save herself?
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Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39197711-isabella-s-painting” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Isabella’s Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520913940l/39197711._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39197711-isabella-s-painting”>Isabella’s Painting</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015540690″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina Cardinal is a very successful lawyer and lobbyist on Capitol Hill. One day she had a long day and just wanted to relax with her boyfriend, Patrick Dunne. The couple is invited to his parents annual holiday bash even though Karina was tired and had achy feet. In hopes of finding a place to rest her weary feet she interrupts the host, Martin Dunne, and a guest and they appear to be hiding something. What was the object that they were being so secretive about? Her curiosity gets the better of her and she goes sleuthing on the internet once she returns home. She feels that she has found the item, a missing painting. She runs into an old friend who works for the FBI, Mike Finnigan. Can he help her? This was a fasr paced but enjoyable book. It was a good start to a series. I’m looking forward to book two.
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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza

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Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn
4 stars out of 5 stars

Another great story from this author. This was definitely the ending I was hoping for. Shane and Winter story was one of my favorites of the series. Highly recommend all the books in the series since the author definitely knows what she’s doing when writing. The best part is that this book just like the previous ones is short enough that you will never struggle if you don’t like long stories. This is a must read.

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The Cold Kid Case (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jess Engel

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The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. I’m not even sure quite how to describe the experience of enjoying this story. The author puts together an intriguing and unique story told from the perspective of the 11yo Sparky. I honestly expected a more juvenile story with a writing style to match for this type of cozy mystery—instead what I got was a compelling story and witty dialogue. The author also did a wonderful job with character development and creating unique, but believable characters to help Cary the storyline. I also quite enjoyed the setting of the story and incorporation of the culture of the 1930s which helped transport me directly into the time and story—a proven talent of this author’s writing style. I honestly can’t say enough good things, just pick this one up and be prepared to be transported into the mystery and helping Sparky clear her name!

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

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

Having read other books by Morrow, I knew this book would draw me in almost from the beginning, which it did. The characters are well developed, making it easy to picture the different ways they are dealing with the terrible loss they all experienced and well as things in each’s personal life. I would recommend this book, but make sure to take the triggers mentioned by the author into account.

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

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

I know I have said this before in my reviews of this series, but it is one of the best series I have ever read. The characters are realistic, diverse, likable, smart, funny and bad. One of the overriding themes throughout the series, especially between the boys is family. They would do anything for those they care about and as each finds their special one, the circle gets a little bigger.

In the conclusion of the series, Winter and Shane are each chasing ghosts. Winter remembers more of what happened to her sister and Shane is being haunted not only by his father but a fling that won’t let him go. Things get more complicated with an almost abduction of Winter. Shane faces more pressure from his father for money. Shane’s grandfather wants to help but his assistance comes at a price, sometimes too steep to pay.

When the truth is finally revealed about what happened to Winter and her sister on that horrible day, Shane and Winter are linked more than they ever knew. One thing is for sure, they will be forever linked.

The Bonus Epilogue nearly had me in tears. It was beautiful and amazing. It was a nearly perfect ending to the series. The only way it would have been more perfect would have been to set up the next generation. But that is just me being greedy because I don’t want to let these characters go. I felt such a loss at the end of this book that I had to blindly watch TV for the rest of the night. I wasn’t emotionally ready to say goodbye. I needed time before moving on.

To the author: Thank you for these characters. Thank you for these stories. I look forward to your next book, the next series, the next whatever you do because you have found a permanent spot on my TBR list and my shelf!!

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days - Positive Affirmations for Happy ChildrenQuick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not only does this beautiful book contain many inspiring affirmations for young children, it also links them to the alphabet which has multiple benefits! It helps children to learn the alphabet and alphabetical order but also helps children who already know the alphabet to better remember the affirmations as they can link them to the relevant letters. The affirmations are simple but beautiful and creative. Definitely a great book for the whole family!

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Unclutter (Inner Voice Book 1) by Winnie D Pagora – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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

This book is about surviving sexual abuse and overcoming the trauma resulting from that abuse. It may be triggering to some readers. The author did a good job of developing the characters. The book was long enough for readers to get to know each of the main characters well. I felt dialogue was realistic and relevant to the story. I loved the main character, Tina. She is such an inspiration to fellow survivors in the story as well as to readers. Tina’s inner voice empowered her throughout the story, something we as readers can learn to tune into in our own lives. I enjoyed the details in this book, especially the descriptions of the many international food dishes and how they taste. It is obvious this author took time to develop this story before publication, and I appreciate that. I recommend this read for older teens and adults.

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

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

Wicked Ends was the perfect ending to this essentially 10 book series. This was the final duet and probably the wildest. I love this author and everything I’ve read she’s written. This series is a slight guilty pleasure because it’s more garnered towards a younger generation, but that doesn’t mean everyone can’t enjoy it.
We pick up where we left off in Shane and Winter’s story.
Winter knows.
Winter has also been kidnapped.
Shane gets held as a suspect.
Shane thinks Winter may have done it on purpose.
Despite all that he decides to help her. He’s pulled to her and can’t imagine anything happening to her.
Someone’s after Winter the matter is can Shane keep her safe.
These two both come from some screwed up backgrounds. Shane’s life having more love and acknowledgment vs Winter’s family.
The roller coaster is coming to an end, but not without some sharp twists and turns before the finish.
It’s one of those books I read in one sitting. And I’m sad now since it’s all over. At some point I will go back and reread all of them in succession. All the duets slightly overlapped so one is revisiting previous stories at some point during book one of the next duet.
Time for you to dig in and finish this duet and series!

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Laura Jones

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Laura Jones

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Pure Perfection!!! Wicked Ends is Book 8 of the Hidden Valley Elite series and I loved every book and not only wrapping up the story of Winter and Shane but also the series in itself. I cannot say enough that this is a must read series. While I am sad this series has completed, I am looking forward to what this author has in store in the future. The feels I get….the angst, romance, secrets, danger, connections I did not see coming with twists and turns……I loved it all.

Danger is lurking at every corner and you do not know who to trust……Winter is in danger and does not even know it. Shane wants to make her pay for a past that is hard for him to get over. When Winter is in trouble, Shane needs to be there for her at all costs. What Shane needs to do is overcome his past, be honest with the people he loves the most…Secrets are revealed with cold hard truths. Will Shane and Winter be able to overcome their pasts and how dark they were?

I do not want to give any spoilers away…I could talk about this book and series forever…. if you like dark, college bully romance…do yourself a favor and read this series in order…

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The more wicked the brighter the ending. It was such a bittersweet moment when I started page one. I have been in love with this series since the very beginning with Cruel Start and now it has come to an end. One of the best things about this entire series is that a guaranteed happily ever after at the end of each duet. As always, the phenomenal Isla Vaughn perfectly continues the story in one breath.
Winter is missing, Shane the one and only suspect. Only it’s not that black and white. Someone has framed Shane, but no one can figure out who or why. More importantly why are they targeting Winter and determined to label her a murderer. This semester was supposed to be good, to reconnect and remember the life she left behind when her sister died, and her mom went to jail but being back in the place where it all began started something she couldn’t imagine was hiding in her memories. We build walls in our minds for a reason and Winter’s walls crack and crumble with each new threat, the feeling of someone watching her even in her room asleep. The only person that makes her feel safe is also the person that got close to her with lies even if the only lie was his name. Shane confronts his pain and when Winter apologizes, he feels sincerity and worries for her when she comes asking for help in defending herself. Everything seems to be against him this year, first Phoenix’s accident, Joe coming back into his life, Luke Green and now Winter and the wickedness that he once thought was inside her.
Who has a target for Winter? Will Shane overcome the accusations? How will the truth affect their relationship? The author’s world has been my favorite place this past year and honestly, I already feel lost finishing this incredible series. Each couple in a way builds on the story of the next and the previous. Knowing they each found their way through the Savage, Brutal, Cruel, and Wicked truths to find their match and their safe place is beyond amazing. The greatest part the five-year jump at the very end and the love, and happiness that surrounded them all.

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

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Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the start. They are full of romance and spicy characters. This is book eight of the series which I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series as they are just as great as this one. It will help your enhancement of this author’s writing skills that are great. Her attention to details makes her stories and characters pop off the pages. This book is no different. A fast paced, engaging story that had me turning pages fast to the end. The characters are connectable and had me coming back for more. I enjoyed what they added to the story and their growth is great. I enjoyed watching their chemistry grow which made the story easy to read. This is an entertaining story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and the rest of this series.

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I Am A Bold Asian Boy (Asian Family Series) by Yobe Qiu – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first children;s book by this author. I look forward to seeing what is next for them. This is a positive story about culture and being proud of who you are. I enjoyed the story and the growth of the characters. It brings positivity to a difficult subject for some. A positive look at culture and it being okay to be different. I enjoyed the illustrations and how much they add to the story. I think that any child would enjoy reading this book and learning from it. I enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a pretty good story. Tanjie and Alaric’s relationship journey had more than a few twists and turns after they met and explored it. The story had some really interesting elements and I found myself very vested in finding out what was going to happen and how everything would end, it made for a very good read. This story was just the first in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Games is the final book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. Featuring Winter and Shane, the book picks up from the time Winter was kidnapped and Shane was taken into an interrogation room. Winter wakes and finds the door to the room she is being held captive in was unlocked. She sees that she is at the place she dreads the most. McMillan Lake was the place where her sister, Summer, had been drowned, presumably by her mother. However, since her mind blocked so much of her memory, she had begun to think there was more to what had happened. Winter makes it to Estelle’s apartment. The elderly lady had known her family when she was younger. Meanwhile, Shane’s attorney has managed to get him released. Winter arrives at the police station after calling from Estelle’s apartment. She finds a note in her mailbox: “I hope you got the message. Next time, it won’t be so easy to break free.” When the police don’t seem to take her seriously, Winter goes to Shane to ask for his help and apologize for how she had bullied him as a child. Who and why was someone targeting her?

Isla Vaughn never disappoints and this entire series was amazing with its characters. Each book had steamy romance scenes while featuring the individual personalities that were unique to each one. Shane and Winter both progress and heal from past trauma. With the unpredictable plot, there is never a dull moment to be found. This book easily earned a 5 star rating. I look forward to reading more of Vaughn’s books.

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