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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun holiday read, though it almost feels like summer as our heroine is in Australia and has surf and sand weather for Christmas. Do you think fate can hit you in the head like a ball? Well, this is what Lizzie has to figure out after she meets hunky father Jaz, whose son just happens to clock her in the head with a ball as she was trying to enjoy the Australian beach. She had told her friend Shona that holiday romances are nice but never last, so should she have a little fun while she can or should she cut her losses and run, considering she lives thousands of miles away from Jaz and his two children. Their story is sweet with some drama thrown in and a little bit of spice. Basically, this book has everything you need, making it a great read. I can’t tell you how relatable and friendly all the characters are, even the secondary characters have such a wonderful feel to them that I want to be their friend. If you like fun, fast, sweet summer-ish style holiday romances, you should definitely check this one out.

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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Lottery of SecretsLottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lottery of Secrets is a psychological thriller full of action, suspense, angst, danger, mystery, intrigue, drama, and secrets. The story centers around the character of Lynn who has just won the lottery and is dreaming of how she will start a new life with her winnings. She is currently living in a rundown house with her abusive husband and wants to leave but has been unsure how. When Lynn discovers she has won the lottery she grapples with the decision of whether she should tell her husband or if she should just start a new life somewhere else. Winning the lottery does not change her life the way in which Lynn had hoped and dreamed that it would. Instead, she finds her life spiraling out of control as she receives anonymous notes, and her past comes back to haunt her. This book takes some twists and turns that kept me reading to see what happened next. Lynn is a character that is easily likable and relatable. Suffering from an illness and living with an abusive husband left me hoping she would be able to get the happily ever after she deserved. The book ends with a cliffhanger, and I anxiously await the next book in this series.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an entertaining holiday read. I have read several books by this author and I have always found them enjoyable. Part of the reason I love them is because the characters are so believable we all know someone who is like the character being portrayed in the story. This is a short read but it doesn’t feel like it’s unfinished in anyway. I was just a little disappointed that I flew through it so quick but that is because of the brilliant writing of the author and the fact I was so invested in this story.
Lizzie is having a tough time, she has just been made redundant and with Christmas coming up the last thing she wants to do is spend it with her family. So when an opportunity arises to help her friend by buying her flight to Australia off her Lizzie jumps at the chance. After all its just what she needs a break far away from family and in the sun. What she does expect or plan on is meeting someone.
Jaz is a single father who has his work cut out looking after his kids that romance never enters his mind. That is until his son accidently hits a woman on the beach. Now their paths keep crossing and he finds he likes spending time with her, he even invites her to have Christmas lunch with him. He knows she’s on holiday and will be leaving soon but wheres the harm is a little holiday fling.
Because in Lizzie’s mind that’s all this could ever be right? There’s no way it could progress into something more meaningful is there? Will common sense win or will the magic of Christmas sprinkle just enough magic to grant them a Christmas wish?
I loved it and even though its set in a sunny place the magic of Christmas still came through. This is definately a book to read curled up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety is a children’s book designed for children between the ages of three to twelve years of age. The book follows the adventures of Midge and Porter and their owners, CJ and Lora. Through their interactions children are taught important lessons about how to interact safely with dogs. The text is easy to understand, and the illustrations are bright and beautiful bringing the story and messages to life. Valuable lessons are taught regarding how to safely play with dogs, about being a responsible pet owner, and how to treat dogs with love and respect. This book is a must read for anyone who is considering getting a puppy or even has a dog already. Great for all ages!

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Megan Conley

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*TRIGGER WARNING* BOOK CONTAINS DARK CONTENT: references to abuse/assault and graphic violence and sex scenes
Now, if trigger warnings don’t concern you, then grad this book RIGHT NOW! But only if you’ve read the other 4 that come before it. This is not a standalone and you will need to read the other books in the series to fully understand and appreciate the characters and plot line. This is a reverse harem, mafia/gang, dark romance, suspense book. It’s action packed (in more ways that one ;)) and will have you on the edge of your seat. I absolutely loved Angel and her men and the dark, twisted situations they get into. Stark has outdone herself with this one!
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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story has so many open doors for thought. Dylan and his sister Emily grow closer, once they learn to work together. Dylan wants nothing more then to be a detective, he saved his allowance to pay for the kit. He has even watched every episode of Youth Sleuths. Being the older brother he is the detective while Emily gets to help out. This story is well written and easy for the little ones to follow. I love that the author answered the readers’ questions at the end. She also added a new word to each chapter. The vocabulary words with definitions at the end of the book added that little extra learning. This is a great start to this series. I look forward to read what comes next for Dylan and Emily.

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Doombringer by Marcel Liemant – Review by Megan Conley

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DoombringerDoombringer by Marcel Liemant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great, quick read that (hopefully) is that start to something more! I really loved the connection we see between Oden and his daughter, Penny, and how he would do anything for her (as a father should) but that she had her own power and strength and he didn’t diminish that. It did take me a little bit to get into the story but once I did, I flew through the book. This is a fantasy read with LGBTQI+ characters, magic, and so much more! I highly recommend this short novella to anyone looking for a quick read that will immerse you into a world of dark fantasy!

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by April McCoy

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The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A different read than I normally choose, however, really enjoyed this dystopian Sci fi novel. Writer paints quite the picture and builds characters and story well. I was enthralled and couldn’t put it down. Another great read poolside in mexico. Will definitely be looking for more from the author!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams. This is such a fun Christmas love story. Its the story of Lizzie who has just lost her job and her apartment. This is right at Christmas too so when her best friends loser boyfriend doesn’t come thru on a vacation ticket Lizzie thinks “why not” so she goes with her girlfriend to Australia. While there she thinks she should have a fling with a hot guy, that might make her feel better. When she meets Jaz/Jasper who is enjoying the beach with his kids she thinks he is good looking. He would make a good fling. Jaz feels bad for her spending Christmas alone so he invites her over and the chemistry takes over. They both know this can’t be a long term relationship because she has to go home but when they both catch feelings what will they do? Read this fun Christmas time romance to find out! Such a fun romp!

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Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Threads of Time: A Historical Time Travel Adventure (Toronto Time Agents)Threads of Time: A Historical Time Travel Adventure by C. N. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical time travel adventure which kept me hooked throughout. Seasoned retiree Wilda Firestone is training her slightly clueless protégé, and so is determined to not be tempted by the thrill of time-traveling again. However, following a bomb the time machine next door is burnt to ashes and her life’s work is in rubble, and so she takes on a dangerous investigation. Although Wilda has scars from past battles during her time-hopping days, she convinces her trainee to time hop to 1850’s France. Here they must lure the terrorists out of the shadows, but their time machine malfunctions, and they end up hundreds of miles away. This leads Wilda to think that something is seriously ‘out of whack’ in the time stream. She must then unravel the mystery before its too late. This is a fun and exciting “romp through history”, with quirky characters and an intriguing storyline. The setting is brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative, and the author also brings the era they travel to, to life through the added historical details. I would personally recommend reading the books in order, as the characters crossover and their backstories have obviously been explained in the previous book.

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The Cannibal Caper (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another fun historical cozy mystery with our young, orphaned heroine eleven-year-old Sparky. Once again, the storyline is set in Bunker Hill in downtown LA during the 1930’s. Sparky turns amateur sleuth once again as she tries to track down stolen precious jewels, whilst a gourmet cannibal is on the loose in the city. Meanwhile, her protector, the former silent movie star Tootsie is trying to get Sparky back to school. With friend Bobby not around Sparky gets friendly with a mysterious boy who works in a peculiar pet shop. Sparky must protect Tootsie and identify the cannibal before she becomes his next victim, oh and discover the whereabouts of the jewels. A fast paced read full of action with great characters and a likeable main character in Sparky. The descriptive narrative brings the setting vividly to life whilst the added historical details also bring the era to life. I look forward to being back in Bunker Hill with Sparky again soon!

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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Lottery of SecretsLottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this psychological thriller which held me captivated throughout. Lynn Miller wins a life altering amount on the lottery, and suddenly all her dreams and goals are within reach. However, a stalker suddenly emerges from nowhere and is relentless, but her husband, James seems to be sceptical of the potential risk. Lynn becomes paranoid and uncertain as things become more sinister and family secrets are revealed. Suddenly her wealth is a nightmare not a dream and she’s unsure of who she can trust. To ensure she is safe, Lynn finds herself having to navigate between her wealth, deceit and family loyalty, as lines are blurred between friends and enemies. This is a fast-paced gripping read and the suspense builds chapter on chapter. The characters and setting come alive through the descriptive narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. I literally could not put this book down, a must read!

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Nicole DeSantis

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a delightful tale highlighting self-reliant problem-solving abilities and imparting knowledge about baking elements.
Kneading a Winning Idea is a book centered around crafting delectable biscuits. Despite Ben’s annual attempts to clinch victory in the local baking competition, the ideal recipe continues to elude him. However, inspiration from a furry companion leads him to concoct a winning bread that finally secures his triumph. Ben discovers the significance of persistence, regardless of the outcome. The story instills problem-solving skills, emphasizing that experiencing loss or failure is not inherently harmful.
Our feline friends are constant kneaders, making this story particularly endearing to us. I love that it also came with a fun recipe. It’s a wonderful addition to the narrative and a perfect opportunity for my son and me to connect in the kitchen after reading!

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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Lottery of SecretsLottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic. I loved this book and can’t wait to read another by this author. Its a psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages late in the night. Its the story of Lynn who is terminally ill and in a very abusive marriage. She feels like her life is a sad and just wants it to end peacefully. When she wins the lottery she is determined not to let her husband know and she is for sure not going to share with him. She is going to leave him and find a way for her to live the rest of her life in peace. When a stalker starts to harass her she feels like she can’t trust anyone around her. This is not the peaceful ending she had in mind and she even hires a private investigator to find the stalker. Fast paced, mystery, lies and paranoia abound in this book. The only problem I had with it is I’m not a fan of open endings but all in all it was a great book!

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the first book in the series and it does continue on from book to book. I highly suggest reading the first couple books in the series, as it will bring more depth into this book. I didn’t read the other books first and I am wishing that I did. I will go back and read them now because I need to understand the character development and the depth of the story line. This is a dark romance and it does not let you down in that genre. It is also reverse harem with many twists and turns. If you haven’t read the first couple books, y0u will be able to keep up with this but there are already relationships that have been formed that I feel have been covered with their stories in the previous books. That said, I was not lost reading this book and it was an amazing read. It as quick because I couldn’t put it down. There is depth to the plot line that sometimes doesn’t happen with reverse harems because the emphasis is put more on the steam. This book has plenty of steam but it isn’t the driving factor of this book. Well, it wasn’t for me. I highly suggest reading this book and the whole series because if the other books are like this one, I know I won’t be disappointed at all.
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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Julie Johnson

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Lottery of SecretsLottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are times when a book is so good that you struggle to leave a review without giving away spoilers. This is one of those times!

This is a very fast-paced read. There are so many great little nuggets in here with twists and turns everywhere! I’m hoping this is the start to a new series. Every book Nadija Mujagic writes continues to get better and better!!

Carve out enough time to read this in one setting because I promise you, you’ll need/want to!

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Ghost Takes A Vacation (Genie and Adriana Darling Cozy Paranormal Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Carrie Cross

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Ghost Takes A VacationGhost Takes A Vacation by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Ghost Takes a Vacation” by Carmen Radtke is a quaint and charming cozy mystery filled with humor, romance, and a bit of supernatural mischief. The protagonist, Genie, is a likable and relatable character who finds herself in a unique and entertaining predicament – being haunted by a ghost on her vacation. The writing style is witty and flows smoothly, making it a quick and enjoyable read. Overall, it’s a delightful and entertaining book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a touch of the paranormal.

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Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve loved every book in the Logan McKenna series! And this one is amazing as well! The twists and turns always keep me on my toes and I love that when I read. I want to be on edge and having the NEED to know what happens next…and this series does that for me. If you want to get lost in a incredible story..read this as well as the other books in this series! They’re all phenomenal!

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia RomanceSea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love dark romance so I knew I’d love this book! Check the trigger warnings because some things and topics could be triggering for some. The violence and danger as well as the sex…golden for me! I loved every page. Great characters with an amazing story! But the spice? YUMMMM!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced cute holiday romance book! I loved the main characters a lot and the side characters were all amazing too. Very welcoming and heart warming. Super fast read but I really enjoyed it. Jaz is so sweet to Lizzie and I loved reading their love story. Made my heart happy! They’re so cute together. This will definitely put you in the holiday spirit.

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Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Allyson Ware

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Lottery of SecretsLottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This novel had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. Poor Lynn, beaten and abused by her husband, Jimmy. Not only does she have a rough home life, but she is also dying from cancer when she wins the lottery. I do not want to give away any spoilers, so I will just say that this book did not disappoint when it came to the shock and surprise of the plot.

I may have found one of my new favorite authors for the thriller genre. This was a relatively fast read and I cannot wait to get my hands on part 2!

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750663-raining-fish-and-frogs” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Raining Fish and Frogs” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679681834l/123750663._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750663-raining-fish-and-frogs”>Raining Fish and Frogs</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5992155664″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was so witty and hilarious. A fisherman was trying to fish to make fried trout. but the lake was super quiet. Until a water tornado came through and sucked up all the fish, frogs and eels. Even toys from the playground. Luckily the fisherman was able to get trout when the tornado started dropping fish.<br />Such a silly book but was so wonderful! Another amazing read by Lois!
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Finding Your Heart by Nadia Han – Review by Paloma Fierro 20/11/23

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A wonderful book that helps you to start a journey that allows you to know yourself better. Full of different sections that disclose goals, thoughts, and negative baggage that you may be carrying on without a real reason, is the perfect beginning to a better version of you. 

Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Paloma Fierro 20/11/23

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Lauren Turner had a very difficult childhood until a social worker adopted her for good and made her a wonderful professional. Now becoming a good social worker, just like her mom, was all Lauren could think while in college, until she met Jake, who after a horrible action lost her forever, or did he?

 

Jake Kelly is an official who, after being inspired by a girl he met at college, wanted to dedicate his life to saving children from the government foster program. And one night a very tough case came up and oh boy destiny did as well, he found not only a pair of twins in need along with their mother but also a certain lady from his past. 

 

A romantic second chance story about how not all things seem what they are at first look.

Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Paloma Fierro 20/11/23

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An adventurous story about power play within 2 polyamorous relationships. There are the snakes: Dom, Zeke, Skyler,Rake  and their girl, Devon; and  their former enemies now allies: Aidan, Slade, Brick, Roman and their girl, Angle. 

 

This group of businessmen have come across a mutual enemy Tane Brown, whose power and evil doings must be stopped. He has a large army of demons ready to kill, sell humans, torture and take advantage at the smallest opportunity.

 

Together they will take his empire from the top, while engaging in espionage, sexy times and fun batter.

Themes of Kismet by A. Akinosho – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Themes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute RomanceThemes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Please please read reviews for content warnings. There are some very sensitive topics that need to be noted. This was a good story, although not a favorite. I did enjoy these characters and story building. I wanted more I think out of this but that could just be a me problem. However, Kate and Noah did have good chemistry between the two of them and that did keep me going throughout this story.

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Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Secrets at the Cafe: A Novel of Suspense about Family and FriendshipSecrets at the Cafe: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Secrets at the Cafe was a different take on a mystery read. The characters were cute and the story was good. I think the author did a nice job of keeping readers attention throughout and not making it too predictable so that I wanted to keep reading!

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked this book because of a personal experience , when my son went to pet a German Shepherd and got bitten .

This book resonates with my experience and first things first , I made my son also read this book. Animals are adorable and it is never their fault when they growl , especially the pets .

There is a way to approach the dogs, first ask the permission of the owner , understand their temperament and then pet the dogs according to how the owner instructs you to do .

In this book , Laura and CJ have two adorable pets , Porter and Midge . This book teaches the kids how to safely engage with the dogs in a very interactive way . I wish there are more such books for kids to engage with the pets .

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Toni Sellers

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The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a dystopian sci-fi read. All the characters are excellently detailed and developed. I found it to be a very complex and didn’t want to put it down. Great world building in which you will find action, adventure, danger, Politics and other things that were just downright scary and not so farfetched. I think if you’re a Sci-Fi lover you should definitely give this book a try, you won’t be disappointed.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Devon Pulliam

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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

What a wonderful children’s book this is! Caspian is wishing for a bicycle for his un-birthday. What shows up instead is baking dust. So him and his grandpa get busy baking up his dream!

This book is part of a series but you can read it as a stand alone. I would say this book is perfect for early elementary ages 5-8. It’s such a great story of a kid not only spending time with his grandparent but of dreams coming true. Plus also some magic happening as well!

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