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

Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Rise of the Y is Book 1 in the Y Chronicles and this is a new author to me. I loved this YA Dystopian story….it was hard to put down as I turned the pages wanting to know what will happen next. This is a fast paced read immersed that takes you to a world of control, secrets, danger, action, rules and love.

Lexi just turned 17 and groomed to test into a career path, get married and have children just like her parents and grandparents did. Lexi longs to be different and choose her own path in life. When her plans do not go as planned, she is immersed into a job that is less than ideal with a mate that she has not chosen. When an attacked happens and what she known is lost, Lexi learns quickly secrets that can lead her in a direction she has never known….not knowing whom to trust. Will Lexi find out any truths to the secrets that are being revealed and an uprising of a rebellion?

This is a great story…I cannot wait to see a continuation of Book 2!! This is an exciting start to a new series.

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Mandy Ott

The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Carousel by K. L. Small was just as exciting and adventurous as the first book in The Brass Ring Series! This carousel adventure finds Rusty getting ready for the holiday season several months after the ending of The Magic Carousel. Grandpa’s health has slowly declined and Rusty searches for the perfect gift for him. The Christmas Carousel is set up at the local mall and more exciting, magical things happen when Rusty begins to ride. This book is so heartfelt, sweet, and touches, again, on some tough topics such as Alzheimer’s Disease. It also explores the true meaning of the Christmas season. The same realistic, believable characters return in this book and I found myself connecting with Rusty and his family as if they were my own. Such a wonderful, quick read by K. L. Small!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams- Review by Heather Knalls

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

Lizzie and her best friend Shona are deciding how Shona should handle having a ticket to Australia that has already been paid for and is non refundable. Lizzie has just lost her most recent job that she didn’t really like and she has decided this will be her chance to get away and not have to deal with her family and their disappointment. She gets to Australia and realizes this is the best decision she could have made until her first day on the beach. She wasn’t expecting to truly have to watch her surrounds on the beach until a ball almost knocks her out. One of the most gorgeous men she’s seen comes to her rescue because it was his son Lachlan that kicked the ball that almost took her out. Jaz is a retired professional surfer and now owns his own cafe. He tells Lizzie to stop by the cafe sometime and to let them know that he sent her. To her surprise when she stops by he is there, that’s when she learns he owns the cafe. Since his son is the reason for her injury he does feel a little guilty and wants to try and make her holiday better so he invites her to his Christmas with friends and they begin to fall for each other but neither truly want to admit that they have, because it was only supposed to be some fun. After she tells him she feels they shouldn’t see each other any more she spends her last few days alone and heads back home to the UK. She decides when she gets home that she get a new job working in a law office again and come to find out her boss is actually friends with Jaz and it just seems like fate has stepped in again. Will she allow herself to finally be happy or will she miss a chance of a life time?

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Master Sardina (Masters of the Consulate Book 8) by Sylvia Black review by Charlene Pryke

Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sylvia Black is an old time favourite author that I have not read for a while and I will certainly be catching myself up on all her latest works ASAP.

I read this as a stand alone novel but I wish I had known prior to starting Master Sadina that it is the 8th novel in a “The masters of the Consulate” series. I highly recommend starting at the beginning of the series as it will give you a greater understanding of all of the characters of the book and their individual stories and how we ended up at the point in time where this book starts.

Master Sardina is a pure bred “player” vampire whom falls in love with his newly turned charge Madria. Some extremely HOT and steamy sex scenes. Madria is the link with the help of a stone that can see powerful visions that help them in a quest to shed the island of rogue vampires and shifters?

My only gripe – the book ends abruptly but I guess that just means I have to read the next book?

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Secrets at the Cafe: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram- Review by Heather Knalls

Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Karina has returned home because her grandmother is in her last days. Gigi asks her to come home and take over her café and to read the diary that she has left behind. Karina takes the promise to heart and returns home from Seattle and takes over the café. Unfortunately a customer finds her grandmother’s diary and it comes up missing. She is determined to find the diary and learn more about her grandmother in the process. However the whole town seems to think there is a hidden treasure map in the diary and everyone is set to find it. Will Karina find the diary and learn her families secrets?

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute and whimsical story. I love that the will for his bike and his imagination work together in this and he tries to bake one. And his reward was just perfect. I read the story to my 3 year old nephew and he was so excited. He loved it. It was very cute. I absolutely recommend this for a classroom or home library.

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

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

This is a great book to read to children who are just being introduced to pets. The rhyming style it’s written in is fun and the brightly colored pictures along with appropriately placed RED “X” where there is an action that shouldn’t be done, this book helps a child to learn how to safely handle a dog. I think this is a great book to keep in any little library.

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Emily H

Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unlike her brothers, Luna the Husky cannot howl. Luna busies herself though and keeps active doing things she enjoys. Then she meets a little cat who struggles as well. Together they start an unlikely friendship.

I thought the illustrations were beautiful. I enjoyed the story and like that their are activities that tie into the book in the back. Great for kids learning to read and who like to immerse themselves in the story

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Kerry Baker

Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a heartwarming and sweet read that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. Clean reads aren’t usually my favourite as I find I get a little bored of them. However, it worked so well throughout this story as it allowed us to get to know the characters even more.
I connected quickly with the characters and loved watching their stories unfold. They each had so much going on and history that seemed to linger but they did everything they could to find a way forward. This is such a sweet romance and I honestly enjoyed very second of it. I am glad this is the first of the series as it means I have more to go!

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Manda Kelly

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

As a mother who has 2 semi grown kids, and helping to raise a toddler, I use affirmations daily, and not just for the kids. This book was amazing to share with the toddler. We loved the brightly colored pictures, and the amazing affirmations. I absolutely recommend this book for all libraries and classrooms and homes.

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Doombringer by Marcel Liemant – Review by Kerry Baker

The Edge Chronicles 12: Doombringer: Second Book of CadeThe Edge Chronicles 12: Doombringer: Second Book of Cade by Paul Stewart

I really enjoyed this story from the moment I started reading it. I loved the relationship between Oden and his daughter. He really would do anything for her but as the story went on you could see the strength that she had as well. This is one of those epic fantasy stories that seems to have a life of its own. So much happens and at the end of the book you are left with the feeling that it maybe isn’t as over as we think.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed how captivating and exciting it was. I loved the pace of the book. It fit with the story and helped to create the overall feel. This is a great story and I am going to be looking in to more from this author.

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Finding Your Heart by Nadia Han – Review by Trisha Cargile

Finding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your HeartFinding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your Heart by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journaling is definitely a way to my heart (and note taking!). I personally enjoyed this journey through Nadia’s book. It covered many ideas that I have myself. I’ve been working on myself a lot recently, and this book came across at just the right time. It was emotional, spiritual, and therapeutic. Just let it go and feel the feelings, that’s what this was for me. While it wasn’t labeled as poetry, it seemed poetic to me. It was definitely beneficial in my healing journey – even if you’re not on a journey at all, this will still hit home and be beneficial to you!

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

Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a little mystery that revolves around a little red journal. It is a nice “who dunnit” story. I had suspicions but the author does a good job of throwing the reader off track. There is a slew of characters that grace the pages. All of them involved or suspect in this case. The story started off good but then seemed to drag a bit for me. The characters had a hard time holding my interest as the book moved along. I could easily flip several pages and still be in the same conversation between characters so I really didn’t miss anything. I have read books by this author before. One I loved and another was okay. So I figured I would give her another try. This one just did not work for me.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Darian Vester

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

This is book 7 of the Invisible Magic Wand series, I’ve not read the others but after reading I went to check them out and I believe they don’t need to be read in order. I love how imaginative this story is and I think it will encourage kids to want to create something just like Caspian did. I also really like that he tried different techniques with his baking. I’m not 100% with the illustrations but the bright colors and large lettering are really nice.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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

Frankie is an undercover officer in London in the year 2120. AI tech is everywhere and everyone who can afford it has technology implanted in their brains. When she is forced to go undercover into a “poverty zone”, the only thing that keeps Frankie moving forward with the plan is that she’s been promised a promotion. But the mission is a fiasco from the beginning and Frankie fears she may never make it out of the Catford Zone. This is a sci-fi, dystopian story with plenty of thrills.

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Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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: 5 of 5 stars

Time travel, historical conspiracies, and sniping travel partners are what this book is about. Wilda Firestone is a retired time traveler who has stayed connected by creating the costumes needed when people time travel. When the time travel machine next to her workshop explodes and takes her business with it, Wilda comes out of retirement to get to the bottom of the mystery.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the story of a young man that leaves his family with the hope of becoming a famous outlaw. On his journey, he joins an outlaw gang. This book contains mature content, such as violence and a M/M romance. This is not the type of book I usually read, but I did like the basic storyline and the mystery of the man in black.

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Finding Your Heart by Nadia Han – Review by Carrie Reed

Finding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your HeartFinding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your Heart by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful Journal. The artwork in this book is beautiful, it makes me feel a sense of relaxation and calmness. The prompts in this journal really helped me get things off my chest and just made me feel more free. Sometimes getting things out in writing for your own personal well being makes the difference. I highly recommend this journal for anyone want to let that stuff go!

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The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising Book 4) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising, #4)The Inquisitor by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the WaterFyre Rising series. Even though it is part of a series each book revolves around a different couple so you don’t need to read them in order, however I guarantee once you’ve read 1 you will want to read more. The author’s writing is so captivating that it grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go.
This book has everything I love to read. From a strong protective alpha with dark secrets, danger, lies, passion, intrigue, human trafficking, and twists and turns i just didn’t expect for me it was definately a thrilling page-turner.
This story follows Forrest and Kiera. A chance meeting brings them together and even though the attraction is there they think nothing more of it. Until Kiera is kidnapped and placed up for auction to the highest bidder. Scared and alone she panics until she spots a familiar face in the crowd.
Forrest has his own demons to deal with and he is on a revenge mission to get rid of the people who murdered his family and he will stop at nothing until the last person has gone. When he meets Kiera she is like a Ray of light in his dark world and even though he knows he shouldn’t he can’t help but be drawn to her.
When she sees her at that place he knows he needs to do whatever it takes to protect her but by doing so has he just put an even bigger target on her back from the people he is trying to destroy.
Can he protect Kiera whilst still going after revenge?

This story is so detailed and I love the way it is told from both POV so you can get a complete picture of what each character is thinking and feeling, the turmoil they both go through as they try to navigate the dangerous path in front of them.
Even though it is over 400 pages long I read through it so fast because i couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what would happen and if they would get their happy ever after

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Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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: 5 of 5 stars

Threads of Time (Toronto Time Agents Series) by C. N. Jackson. I am loving this series. We are back with Wilda Firestone who is a retired temporal agent and now runs an outfitters shop for time travel. She has a new hire that is driving her crazy but she has to train her. When a bomb goes off destroying her business as well as the time travel machine next door she knows she has to investigate. Why would someone be after her and why would they go so far as to destroy her livelihood? Wilda decides to travel back to the 1800s to locate the terrorists who have destroyed her business and hurt a lot of her friends. Not only is she fighting terrorists she has a new hire that she’s trying to train, things couldn’t be more dangerous. Will Wilda be able to navigate the 1800’s, find the terrorist and right their wrongs without effecting the present time? Read this fun filled time travel mystery to find out!

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by: Crystal Walker

Although it took time for the action and climax to really get going in this book, I enjoyed it! The characters were detailed and the names were unique. Not a name heard often, Tanjie, is just learning of her destiny and that she is special. Tanjie is said to be on earth for one reason and one only and that is to save the witches and the other beings from pure destruction. Although she has other thoughts on what her life should be like and how she should live, her destiny says something completely different. Then she meets Al or as he is better known to his pack as Alaric. These two have a destiny together yet it is unknown in the beginning and they are drawn to one another which is forbidden. How will they survive their drawn attraction to one another? Will their destinies win or will they find that their own stands to tear them apart? These are questions I had during the entire time reading and couldn’t put it down. What will happen in the next book? I can’t wait to know more and read about the lives of Tanjie, Alaric, the coven and pack!

Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Amanda Swindle

Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mission Target is book seven in the Jake Wolfe Thriller series. I do recommend reading the previous books in the series just to get better character development but it can also be a standalone. Jake and Cody are back at it again, with more adventures, action, danger, and violence. Mission Target deals with drugs, and the aftermath of them. Jake and Cody must try to find the source of the drug war to end it before more people are affected, or killed. That is, until Jake becomes a target himself. If there is ever a person that can attract all the danger, it is Jake. This one is full of twists and turns and when you think you got it figured out, more information is released. I liked this one more than the previous ones but still way too unbelievable for me to get fully immersed into the story. I absolutely LOVE Cody and his intelligence and loyalty, so if there are any more adventures planned for Jake and Cody, I will definitely read them. Overall I would say this series is a solid 4 star, for me, but don’t allow that to deter you as it is a fun storyline with a lot in each book.
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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Amanda Swindle

Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Key West Dead is book six in the Jake Wolfe Thriller series and can be read as a standalone. This one is probably my least favorite of the series so far, and feels rushed and not executed as well as the previous books were. It could be that I am used to Jake and Cody now, and predicting what is to come, so it could be a biased focal point for me. This time around, the duo are on a boat in the Keys with long-time girlfriend Sarah when someone decides they want to take out all the military in attendance. Cody is an ex-war dog that can do it all, and this time is no exception, and goes right to work helping Jake discover who is involved and taking down the bad guys. While we still have all of the action, danger, and over the top scenarios, the last two books have also had quite a bit of romance in it as well. This is still a good book to read, just not as interesting to me as the previous ones have been, but hopefully the next one will step back up to the plate. Anyone that is new to the Jake Wolfe Series may love this, as there is a lot to unpack in it, just like the others.

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Amanda Swindle

Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe, #5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deadly Weapon is the fifth book in the Jake Wolfe Thriller series and can be read as a stand alone. Reading the previous books does help with the character development but is not necessary for the story and plot line. Action, danger, and trouble seems to follow Jake and his ex-war dog, Cody and this time is no different. Deadly Weapon focuses on something we have all recently dealt with…a global pandemic of a deadly virus. Now Jake and his beloved sidekick/dog must get to the bottom of who/what has caused the spread, and ultimately get it stopped before things get worse. I did like this one more than the previous ones as it was somewhat relatable and had a lot of issues we face going on in it. That being said, what can Jake NOT do? He has done so much in just five books, and keeps changing careers and gets his hands dirty in everything he does. I like the action and danger, but it becomes unbelievable and makes me lose the immersion that I love in a book. Still a great read and plenty of people will love this series for the fast paced craziness that always happens. I still adore Cody most of all, he is such a loyal and clever companion and always knows just what to do! I will continue the series to see what other trouble these two can get into next.

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San Diego Dead: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 4) by Mark Nolan – Review by Amanda Swindle

San Diego Dead (Jake Wolfe #4)San Diego Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

San Diego Dead is book four in the Jake Wolfe Thriller series. As with the previous books in the series, San Diego Dead is full of action, drama, danger, and violence. Jake and Cody have returned again, and as we know, trouble is always present with these two. This time around, a dangerous cartel boss has set his sights on Jake and his loved ones and doesnt seem to be backing down any time soon. These stories are told in multiple POV, including Cody (the ex-war dog), so you get into the heads of good guys and bad guys alike. Even though I have read through this series, I do think this could be a standalone and easily followed without the previous books. Reading the entire series does give background and insight into Jake and Cody, but the excursions and things that happens becomes a bit much and unbelievable at some point. Everything that can happen, does. I do like the action and the fast paced read of this series, but wish it was more believable overall. I still say Cody is my favorite character, and is such a clever dog. I will continue to read the series to see where else Mr.Nolan can take us with these characters and how much more trouble they can find. Not a bad read at all for those that love the action and on-going troubles that follow.
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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Shannon Fowler

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

Thank goodness this is book 1 in this series because I certainly want to read more! I hope there is more magic and wolf transforming in the next book(s) because that is part of the magic! This story ends with a cliffhanger, not a happy for now ending but an actual cliff hanger…ugh what are all the secrets! What is going to happen!

Wolves and witches don’t mix well in this story until Tanjie the witch and Al the wolf meet. They have a connection. Seems like it might be a lust connection but maybe it’s something more.

Tanjie has just discovered she is a witch however she doesn’t know what that means in the grand scheme of everything. She is learning but not fast enough for her liking.

Alaric, Al, has always known he is a wolf and is next in line to be Alpha if he can figure out his allegiance and prove his strength and intent to his pack.

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review byHeidi Sturgess

Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this cover 🥰 I was also looking forward to meeting Logan’s daughter that’s been in Africa 😍

Jasper has a sea otter centre and Amy and Logan help look after the little orphan they rescued and I think it was good for them to bond over this precious little bundle of fur , the centre is situated on prime property and it would seem someone is after it and wants it and is not afraid of taking any means to get their hand on it ..,,

A storm of epic proportions is heading to jasper and when I say storm I mean in more ways than one ….. arriving for her shift Logan comes upon a gruesome discovery, one volunteer is dead and another is holding on by a thread and worst of all her daughter is missing as is the rescue centres raft and my heart just about stopped as a mom and a reader 🙈my nerves were on edge !

Te fight is on to find Amy because either way she’s in serious danger …. Out of the 3 books I’ve read so far this has been my favourite

Each book is better than the previous and that’s a promising sign for what is still to come 🥰

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

Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton

Rise of the Y is the first book in The Y Chronicles Series and is a YA Dystopian that is unlike any others I’ve read. This is a new author to me and I’m going to be honest I had a hard t>me getting into this story, it felt rushed at times the storyline felt a bit lacking and I couldn’t connect with the characters at all. I’m thinking its probably the mood I was in so I plan on rereading maybe before the next book to see what happens. I’d recommend reading this book if you like YA Dystopian post apocalyptic stories then this is for you. Im looking forward to seeing what the next book brings.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Brandy Rymer

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

This paranormal romance had everything I could ask for in a great first book of a series. Witches, wolf shifters, intrigue, forbidden romance, and so much more! We first meet Tanjie when we learn about the death of her parents and the bond that she has with her two best friends, and her elderly neighbor in her apartment building with whom she spends a day once a month chatting about things of her past that her parents held dear. When Maria, the elderly neighbor, is found to have passed on by Tanjie and her friends, it is such a shock and a sad reminder of the loss of Tanjie’s parents. Leaving her with so many unanswered questions about her life, and the path that she is supposed to take. To Tanjie’s surprise, she starts hearing Maria’s voice in her head, which reminds her to get the envelope that was left for her to open upon Maria’s death. This envelope contains Maria’s last will and testament, which will change Tanjie’s life in so many ways she could never imagine. First of all, Tanjie must move away to take care of the bookstore that Maria has left for her, and this is where Tanjie meets Alaric, the boy she is advised to stay away from because he is a troublemaker. Of course, this makes him all the more appealing to Tanjie, who is in denial of anything that is starting to happen to her, wanting everything to go back to the way it was before Maria’s passing. Tanjie learns quickly that life as she once knew it, will never be the same, and that she needs to learn to embrace change or lose her own life. This book was such a great read, I am impressed with the extensive attention to detail that the author has put into her writing. This book was such an exciting experience, I cannot wait to see what comes next in the 2nd book in this series.
@Brandy Rymer
11/2023

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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first book in the series I was rather eager to start the next book and I think this my very well be the case for each book ! I get so excited when a book grabs me from the very first moment and it’s even more of a treat when I know it’s a series and there’s more to follow it almost feels like a never needing gift 🤣😉❣️📚

We left Logan at the end of the last book exploring a new relationship and it was good to see how that was developing and there were some tense moments as well , after everything that she’s been through I think a break is in order and she heads to Portland …

While in Portland there’s an explosion at a Vietnamese food truck , Logan knew the the old lady that perished in the explosion and the people who owned the truck and my heart hurt for these people , they’re trying to make a living and survive and then this happens and just to put the cherry on top the police suspect the truck owner 🥲🙈

What I did appreciate and want to commend the author for is how she broached subjects that many see as taboo but she looked at these topics from all angles and different perspectives which in turn made me see things in a different light 🙏

Also fair warning eat before you read this otherwise you’ll be left drooling and craving 🤣🙈

All in all a brilliant read that tick all my boxes 😉

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