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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky #4)The South Seas Shenanigans: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book continues with Sparky trying to run away from her problems. This time she attempts to board a cruise ship. She overhears much gossip about one particular music director that everyone seems to detest.

This is written in the depression era and once again Barden’s descriptions are marvelous. This book has comical aspects to it as well and you’ll want to keep reading to see what happens next!

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Sarge: Going Deep by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Sarge: Going DeepSarge: Going Deep by PhD Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With this being sci-fi, it is not my normal go to read. Normally it’s hard for me to keep track of everything going on. This is part of a series but I’ve only read this one. The plot and character development were written well though and I didn’t have much trouble keeping up with it. I’m glad I reached out of my comfort zone to try something new. Definitely recommend this book!

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Knight On Edge (Jorja Knight Mystery Series) by Alice Bienia – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Knight On Edge: A female detective mystery (Jorja Knight Mystery Series Book 7)Knight On Edge: A female detective mystery by Alice Bienia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jorja Knight is a private investigator and has been hired for an infertility case. This case turns into a murder investigation because the mistress is soon found deceased. Now, Jorja uncovers lots of secrets along the way.

I really enjoyed this book and recommend to anyone who enjoys a little murder mystery. This was well written and I couldn’t put it down!

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet ArrivedYou Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book more than I first thought I would! Super easy read (even for a slow reader like me). Michael did a really good job writing this. It was inspirational and had some humor throughout as well. This book shows that even though we might not feel like it, we are exactly where we are supposed to be. Each obstacle and challenge in life happens for a reason and shapes us into the person we’re supposed to be.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls, #5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the series but I read it as a standalone. Each book is about a different couple; this one about Mallory and Beckett. They are all small town clean romances. I loved the character development and how I felt as if I was apart of the story. I was drawn in with every page. Definitely recommend this book!

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a super cute book. A girl starts attending a new school and immediately forms a crush on a boy. This book was funny and an easy read as well. I couldn’t put it down.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! It had a few twists I didn’t expect. It’s a quick paranormal romance read, which is not usual go to, but it was pretty good! Def recommend.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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

As always, this book in the series was perfect. My son and I absolutely love this series. We especially enjoyed all the recipes to make our very own pup treats one day. Def recommend this book to parents with small kids that have or want a dog.

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour RomanceThe Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this series!

Each book is a novella about Bella getting her self confidence back and becoming who she was after she found out her husband was cheating on her.

Each book is about her finding someone who ends up helping her heal just a little more. She’s a very funny woman just trying to find herself.

I definitely recommend this whole series. I could not put it down.

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The Predator Part Two (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Samantha cleaver

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The Predator Part TwoThe Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holy cow! This book did not disappoint! I was hooked through every page and could not put it down. Definitely recommend this.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Super cute book! There’s a dino in the classroom and he’s very protective of the students. Follow along as he tries to solve a mystery and keep the kids warm!

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“””Absurd,”” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was cute. Mouse wants to get to the moon to get some cheese. He recruits all the barnyard friends to help him. Kids will definitely love this book.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was adorable. Rocky the raccoon is nervous about going to the family reunion. He’s afraid he’s not going to be able to find something in common with them.

Love that this book teaches kids to face their fears because sometimes things end up better than we ever think they could be.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a super cute book! I would recommend it for kids around 10-12 years old. It was a quick read and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

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The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and AboutThe Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son has had issues with dogs but recently has asked us if he can get his own dog. We’ve loved all of these books to help him learn about being a dog owner. This one teaches you how to introduce your dog to new smells, people and sounds so they are not afraid and barking all the time. This is must read if you have kids and are interested in getting your first family dog!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really cute. My son, who is 4, loved this! It gives facts about sea turtles and helps with basic counting. Def recommend this book for the littles!

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a def read. Bailey’s writing style was perfect for this story. Sometimes the world building in stories will bore me, but this book was the opposite. She has such vivid descriptions I was able to imagine everything easily. Couldn’t this book down!

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shayna is trying to move on after her divorce. She was able to leave an abusive relationship and is now trying to heal and live her life. Follow Burke and Shayna through a budding relationship. Definitely should read this!

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely recommend this book if you’re into spooky stories! The character development was good. We follow along as Madame Chalamet talks to and uses her skills to solve a murder mystery.

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Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Come Home to DeathCome Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You absolutely need to read this book this summer. Starts with poor Erica being tricked and lied to by her husband, and the lies don’t stop there. Erica tries to help her husband by doing whatever she can possibly think of, even potentially severing some lifelong friendships. Along the way, Erica starts to find her voice and builds new friendships/relaionships. Everyone should read this!

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This box set was great! It consists of 4 books, each containing a strong, independent woman who meets an alpha male. These are all page turners that keep you on your toes. Each FMC is faced with making choices that deeply impact their lives (and sometimes their families). I definitely recommend these!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was adorable! Teaches kids that being kind usually take little effort and can change someone’s whole day. I’m always telling my son we need to be kind to everyone no matter how we are currently feeling. This shows how it can boost our moods and make us feel great just by being kind to others.

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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book definitely took me by surprise.

For starters, I was not expecting such spicy scenes from the get go, but I am here for it.

This was an easy read, and you can feel everything the characters are feeling throughout the whole story.

Def recommend!

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Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Before I Let You GoBefore I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had so many twists and turns; I could not put it down. Elsbeth’s character was very relatable. She had multiple traumatic events happen to her in such a short span of time.

The character development was great and the story was very well written. There was an assault trigger I was not expecting, but it did help develop the story and character.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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

I absolutely love this series! My son has had rough experiences with dogs in the past but has recently asked for his own “small dog”. We read these series for education and he loves them as much as I do!

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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! This book was very suspenseful and had me hooked from the very first chapter. I loved seeing the relationship between the characters develop. Definitely recommend this book if you’re into medical thrilling romance books!

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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A Girl, StuckA Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a fast, easy read. Loved learning alongside Harry and seeing her in action. Definitely recommend!

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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The Curse of Jean LafitteThe Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was better than expected. I couldn’t put it down. Ms. Walsh did a wonderful job. The characters were very well developed. This book has a little something for everyone: mystery, action, food, and adventure. I definitely recommend.

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Dirty Heartbreaker (Hamilton Steelhawks Series) by A. C. Sheppard – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3 by A C Sheppard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a hockey romance, but not like most others. The author seems to have a true love of the game.

This was a fast paced book and I couldn’t put it down! I related a lot to the characters. The “I’ve been hurt before so I’m going to make sure I never get hurt again” mentality really struck home.

Definitely recommend this book!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Samantha

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This book was great! I was hooked through each page and can’t wait to see what happens next. Poor Riley doesn’t know how to handle her soon-to-be stepbrother Cole. He wants to tear her and her mother down, while she’s still stuck in survival mode. Excited to see how their love blossoms and learn more about Riley’s secret past.

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