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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Rayne East

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Kamana Wanalaya for the HolidaysKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun holiday Rom-Com
What an enjoyable read. Teagan and Tenley are a hoot. What starts as rivalry ends up as fireworks. This rom-com had me laughing, shaking my head and cheering at the shenanigans of these two. I loved the island setting. The author has balanced the romance, wit and steam just right and has a delivered a strong dual POV story that will appeal to a wide audience. Recommend.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster

Murder on Oak Street is book one in the A South Shore Mystery Series. I truly enjoyed reading this Historical Mystery that once I started reading I had a hard time putting it down. I’m fairly new to this author but I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. This is a fast paced story that is packed with action, suspense, drama and so much. The twists and turns had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. What will happen when old files are open and new murder happens Are they both somehow connected? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to give away anything. I think its better enjoyed going in not knowing what is going to happen. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Kelli Harper

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If I had a Magic WandIf I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very sweet and heart warming book. All about a mother’s wish for her child and wanting to wave a magic wand to make the wishes, hopes and dreams come true. Would be a perfect baby shower gift. Love how the wand is passed from mother to mother. Such a cute book.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The illustrations in this book are fantastic. The book asks the question where do Pirates go on vacation and yet it is never really answered. It does lead to the reader discussing the possiblities of where but yet it doesn’t really answer the question. Great for getting the kids to interact with the book. And again the illustrations are fantastic. It truly does inspire interactions and imagination.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Kelli Harper

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha is a six year old who loves to help people. When she sees a need at she school she approaches teachers, the librarian and her grandfather for help. Heart warming story about a little girl who wants to make a difference.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Lauren West

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very sweet story about a girl with with a very big heart! It had a message important to people in all walks of life, and stressed the importance of inclusion. Amaleigh loves her town and loves to read. Seeing that her local library is facing challenges gives her the idea and inspiration to make changes. She wants her friends and community who speak different languages to enjoy the library and strives to make sure they do! I loved this book!!

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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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What Actually Happened to Isaac MooreWhat Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What actually happened to Issac Moore is a really good question. In this incredibly smooth, well written, fantastical adventure novel we are left wondering just that. This was my first book by this author and I was taken aback by the creativity and imagination it took to weave together a story of this caliber. I did read the excerpt of the story and acknowledged many of the fantastical elements like giant worms, flowers with eyes, battles with air dragons, enslaving vines, and being brought back to life after a brain bleed, but I was still unprepared for what this book actually contained. I believe this is the best way to go into this book because I don’t think you can ever really prepare for Issacs journey. He really just wants a good nights sleep and some good food but he is thrown into a whole other world. This is an intriguing, wild, enjoyable read.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Lauren West

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very sweet story about a girl with with a very big heart! It had a message important to people in all walks of life, and stressed the importance of inclusion. Amaleigh loves her town and loves to read. Seeing that her local library is facing challenges gives her the idea and inspiration to make changes. She wants her friends and community who speak different languages to enjoy the library and strives to make sure they do! I loved this book!!

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha is a super sweet little girl who loves to visit the library and enjoys the many books that are available for her. She notices that other children, who don’t speak English, don’t have as many books available to them. So Amaleigha sets out to raise money to fix that and builds a little library so anyone has access to the books that they were able to get at any time. This was an incredibly sweet story that I was happy to share with my kiddos and we all thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved the directions on how to build your own little free library. I would absolutely recommend this book.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where do pirates go on vacation? Or do they go at all? This is a very simple, easy to read, and incredibly illustrated children’s book. It was a fun, quick read before bedtime. My kiddos enjoyed having this book read to them, and guessing if pirates actually take vacations, as much as I enjoyed reading it.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden love tropes are my absolute favorite!!!
Add a broken man who needs fixing and I’m hooked!
I truly believe that our soul mates are suppose to have such a significant impact on our lives that we are forever changed and this book just cemented that believe.
This book is superbly written with well developed characters and an amazing storyline.
I did not read the previous books in this series, so it can definitely be read and enjoyed as a standalone. But I loved this author’s writing so much I’m going to read the other.

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining story about sibling rivalry. The illustrations are wonderfully done and show how close siblings argue with each other. I love how the author shows how Mira and Carl act like super enemies into the very end. The ending was definitely and so relatable with any siblings. Children will enjoy this story!

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Return to Gallanvaig (A Quirk of Destiny Book 2) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of DestinyReturn to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! This is the second book in the series. I will be going back and reading the first book. The characters are very well written. You find your heart beating super fast with anticipation of what’s to happen next when they are in a bind. This book also ends on a cliffhanger, I can’t see what happens next.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Lali Lovely

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We’re new to this series, & this cute little book has made us want to read the rest. It’s short & sweet & inclusive! I read it to my 4 year old 1st, & when he asked to read it again as soon as we finished, my 5 year old caught interest & she loved it too. They had so much fun answering the questions with different silly answers! We can’t wait to read it again!

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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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What Actually Happened to Isaac MooreWhat Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This curious tale, was definitely one of the more interesting ones that I have read this year. The author crafts her tale in such a way that you never know what’s coming next, and you just simply can’t stop reading. There are parts that will break your heart and others that will warm them. While you will laugh plenty you might also want a box of tissues, needless to say this book was an amazing roller coaster ride. But over all this book was amazing and I will personally be looking for more from this author.

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The Coin Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Alison Risher

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What an amazing journey I took with these characters! Finding a seemingly worthless coin and having it mounted on a charm bracelet, the heroine’s life is forever changed. It turns out, the coin can help identify a villain. Said villain does not wish to be identified. The author provides a suspenseful mystery, with a tiny dollop of romance to tease the listeners. Betrayal, heart-wrenching choices, and above all- a wonderful tale from a truly masterful storyteller is what awaits you when you open your ears.

Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Jimenez

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute short book for you little ones. I read this book with my grandbabies, and they loved it. I think a lot of the school libraries have the same issue about not having othe language books, and my grandbabies could relate to the story in that aspect.

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Jimenez

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute short book for you little ones. I read this book with my grandbabies, and they loved it. They liked that they do some of the same outdoor things as Amaleigha. My grandbabies lived her big idea.

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If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Kristan Anderson

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If I had a Magic WandIf I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi was the cutest story! I read it to my two year old and while she may not have understood it, she engaged with the pictures and said words after me. I loved the message and how the wand was passed to each adult. It was a sweet story about what we as parents or caretakers want for our babies. The fact that each picture was so diverse and shows how connected we are as parents and how our babies are our magic. This will be a beautiful story to read again and again to my kids!

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Cindy Rushin

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  1. Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
    My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. It is nice to read an uplifting children’s book as I think it provides inspiration to the young children who read it. I highly recommend this story for anyone who has young children. This author writes good stories and I do enjoy reading them.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Betsy Melano

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love it when I pick up a book by an author that’s new to me and their story is not only suspenseful but gives enough details to understand the main character and what she’s going through. This book has intrigue, multiple suspects, and it keeps your attention because it’s so good. I do wish I had read the first book in the series and I might still read it anyway.
Tallie Brown faces a lot of challenges but seems to figure out what’s going on before something happens to her. Moments when she faces how her life could have been very different are things many of us see in our own lives. This is one of the best suspense stories I’ve read in a while and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations Book 1) by CB Laurence – Review by Erin DeRoma

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations, #1)Road to the Mansfield by C.B. Laurence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s like 3 different stories in 1. I truly enjoyed all 3 main characters and thought they were well developed.
This was such a good well written easy read. I honestly can’t wait to continue reading this series.
I was hooked chapter one, and it literally kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I read it in 2 nights and was honestly itching to get back to it during the work day.
The writing was so engaging, I thought that I had figured things out a few times and yet was so off base each time.
Can’t wait for book 2.

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Amy Brennan

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is talented in more ways than one. not only does she have a way with words, but those words really hit you deep down, no matter what is going on in your personal life, you’re bound to fall in love with the characters that run deep in these pages. The world building itself is amazing, but I am never let down by her ability to draw you in and spit you out at the end, leaving you wanting to reread everything she brings to the table.

These characters are certainly ones that we have all read of before, that second chance love that everyone, or at least, myself, longs for day after day, year after year. The one that got away, the one you know that you would do anything you could to have back in your grasp. Maybe you don’t realize it, maybe they don’t but eventually, time heals all wounds. Dive into this love story, and I’m sure you will understand what I am talking about! Highly recommend.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Jamie Truex

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cute little book about pirates. What do they do when they are on vacation? My 4 year old granddaughter enjoyed having me read her this book. It made her use her imagination and come up with ideas that she thinks they do.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Jamie Truex

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story. This is the second book I have read about Amaleigha. She is a clever young lady with big ideas. This time she wants to help her friends, who speak other languages, have more options of books to read. I love how her ideas bring the community together. And at the end, it shows how we can do the same.

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Torey Foster

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha is a five year old girl who sees the world in a different way. She enjoys the little things in life, all the way down to the grass between her toes or the insects on the ground. She is very observant and enjoys the forrest and all there is to see, smell, hear and touch. She loves it so much that she wants the whole world to be able to experience it with her. Then she gets an idea, and with her families support, she makes her idea a reality.
This is such a neat story and it teaches kids to dream big, believe in themselves and with hard work they can make a big difference.

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Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series Book 5) by Alice Bienia – Review by Santana Hicks

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Knight In The Museum ( Jorja Knight Mystery -Book 5)Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jorja Knight is a private investigator. After receiving a phone call to look into a death that was ruled as an accident, she stumbled on something way bigger than she could ever imagine. Jorja began traveling down a rabbit hole of clues where more bodies also showed up. It seems like every death is connected to a jade statue of a jaguar that could possibly be worth millions or could be a fake.

There are twists and turns at every corner followed by a lot of obstacles that Jorja has to jump over. This case is consuming her every move, it even affects her casual relationship she has with Luis, a police officer.

One thing that made me really happy was that the book was set in Canada. As a Canadian myself, it was really refreshing to recognize places mentioned. At one point it even mentioned the province I live in which isn’t very well known.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Baker

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick and fun small town romance that I found to be entertaining from Page 1. I lived the characters in this book. They were charming and fiesty and just great to read about. The main characters had a great chemistry. They seemed to be so different from each other but worked really well.
As the first book I have read by this order I thought this was a great introduction. It was short an easy to read but gave the perfect insight into her writing style. And overall great book.

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Where Do Pirates Go On Vacation by Kim Ann – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where Do Pirates Go On Vacation by Kim Ann
4 Stars

This is a fun rhyming story for young children. With beautiful illustrations to keep their little eyes glued to the pages. A perfect book for the beginner reader. The story is written in a way that will expand your child’s thinking and provoke some interesting conversations. Let your imagination go wild!

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Darla Yocom

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic writing, great storytelling and a real gem of a book!

The main character, Soraya is a well rounded character who has yet to tap into her full potential. In this book she heads up the investigation into the killing of the Elders. She finds herself in a pickle when using her new found leadership skills while dealing with the Circle, only to find an antagonist is waiting to try their hand at leadership.

The need to unite together may take some convincing but can they survive without it!? The power struggle is real and creates a lot of drama and action in this book which is fitting for the finale of this trilogy.

I think readers will become true fans after reading this book, no matter if they’ve read the previous titles in this trilogy. The author’s brilliant talent shines throughout this story.

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