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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abby (Whit) Whittier has a secret. She’s the heir to the Whittier land in Herd, Montana. She fears if she lets the town members learn her secret, that they’ll shun her for being part of the infamous Whittier family. Joe Staunch is a middle school teacher, ranch tour guide, and town historian. He doesn’t hide his dislike for Abby. Can he get over his suspicion that she’s hiding something big? Can Joe and Abby find their way to loving one another despite Abby’s secret?
This book is the third in the series. I read it independently. The first two chapters were difficult to read and confusing. A lot of characters were introduced quickly. I found it beneficial to take notes on the characters to keep them straight. I think I would have been less confused had I read the two previous books in the series. At first, I didn’t like Joe’s character. I thought he came across as self-centered and crass. I loved Abby’s character, though. I felt her heart was always in the right place. I enjoyed this story as it progressed. I found myself drawn into the small-town drama. I look forward to reading book four, and I plan to go back and read the first two books, as well. I recommend this book for readers who want a clean romance read.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very easy fun read to occupy your mind from the reality of life. It does have humorous parts, and some seriousness to the story. The author does well in having the main characters, and even the minor ones, complement each other really well. I love how the other characters in the previous books are intertwined in this book, however little it may be. Overall, it’s a very great read.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sarah King

Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this shifter story by Valkyrie. The short story is well written,with characters who keep you wanting to see what will be on the next page. I really enjoyed this storyline. I would recommend this book to others.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kristan Anderson

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is book 3 in the Hot Flash Hookups series by Marika Ray and Sylive Stewart. I was very excited for this book as Sylive is a great author and I’m totally in my “hockey romance era.” That said, this one did not disappoint AT ALL! Each book is what I assumed would be intertwined however this was my first in the series and I didn’t feel left out of place. There was enough detail that I felt like I knew the other characters but also that I totally want to read the rest! Niko finds himself nearing the end of his hockey career while also fighting his awful ex for custody of their daughter. Not one to be life of the party, he still meets a woman at a bar. He can’t get her out of his head until he finds out she’s off limits. Chloe is the coaches daughter and looking for her next big thing. After her husband passed she move away and is wanting a fresh start. She winds up becoming a nanny for Niko as he needs to prove he can care for his daughter with his busy schedule. The flirting between these two characters is so fun and it’s nice to read about older characters. One thing is for certain, their no strings turns into so much more. This funny, relatable and saucy story was definitely a great, lighthearted, easy read!

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a great and easy read for a weekend. The author does well in portraying the main characters, Abby and Joe, very well. They both have a lot more in common than they think and complement each other really well. Overall, the story is well written and there is just enough drama to keep the reader engaged.

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Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Crime Series Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Sarah King

Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Being the first book in the series, I was not really sure what to expect with Woods book. I have to say I was impressed. I really enjoyed the writing style of the author. The world building and character development was well done, which made the story flow well. I would recommend this book.

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Lapidius: Book 1 (A Nation Found Series) by Matthew Runals – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1)Lapidius by Matthew Runals
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading this book is not what I expected. It turned out to be very well written and does provide different points of view from all the main characters. I do love how there is humor intertwined with the serious stuff going on to keep it a little light hearted at times. Overall, it’s a very good read especially when you need to get away from reality for a while.

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Made to Love Her (Moore Family Saga Novella) by Michele Sims – Review by Devon Pulliam

Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella (Moore Family Saga)Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great little story. Immediately sucking you in from the first page and holding that attention until the end. I was wanting more from Lecia and Cade by the end.

Cade and Lecia are in Greece as part of the band. However trouble is brewing and following them. Cade’s brother Vincent is there helping stop some incidents from happening. However the biggest one of them all is on the horizon.

Can Cade and Lecia come out unscathed? Will they figure out who is behind all the trouble being caused? Pick up this book and find out!

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience (Buddy the Blue Corgi)Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always there is a lesson to be learned in this book. Sometimes what we want takes more time than expected. Buddy goes through a few emotions which is typical in the waiting process. The author engages the reader in a way they can understand the value of waiting. The artwork is very well done.

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She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series) by Brooke May – Review by Deb Robinson

She's My Rhinestone Cowgirl (My Cowboy #7)She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seven days, just 7 more days and the control they have on me and this crown will be over. All Trinity wants is to get her life back. Being a rodeo pageant queen was everything she had wanted and she followed the rules to the letter. Her mom and best friend were there to ensure she got to the top, controlling every minute of her day.

Shooter Price was just as ambitious as Trinity and went off to follow his own path after he was dumped by her in high school. Things didn’t work out quite as he had planned but he made the best of it and headed back home.

This is where you will have to read to find out what happens.

This was the first book I have read by this author and I was surprised by her talent of getting you in the mind of the characters and keeping you there for the entire story. I felt every minute of emotion along with Trinity and Shooter. The side characters are just as riveting.

This is not my go to genre but wow.. amazing writing. This was a must read for me. For keeping me reading late into the night, I’m giving 5 stars. Bravo

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review Lucy Machard

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! I think Cal might be my favorite MMC that Anise has written this far. Her books never seem to miss! These books are stand alone books, and not required to read in a series, however I do recommend reading all of them since they tie together. They also tie together with the Titan of Manhattan series! Can’t wait for book three!!

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute book that teaches honesty is the best policy. The story is very engaging especially with Donut being the responsible one. He does have some wise words for Buddy and Salem. When something bad happens, one would want to make it right. Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing with conflicting feelings. The overall story is well done and the illustrations are very well done.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this series. I read all 5 books one after the other and could not put them down. This is Matthew’s story and everything he has gone through. I don’t suggest reading this book until you have read the rest or you will be thoroughly confused. I loved the writing style as everything flows wonderfully together. A lot of inner dialogue in this story so I did have a harder time connecting with this one. The author definitely pulls at your heartstrings with the torture and pain Matthew is going through. It was a very interesting read and will always pick up anything from this author.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Deb Robinson

The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute story. It shows little ones that one matter where we might live, that love is the common thread. We loved the illustrations as they were bright and vibrant and caught your attention. This would be a great way to learn to read for a beginner.

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Deb Robinson

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anise Storm does it again. Another wonderful and complex story to bite my teeth into. This book did have some sensitive topics as the subplot in regards to cancer. It tore at my heart but was done in a beautiful manner.

The relationship between Callum and Nicole was very in depth and had you cheering for them. A few twists kept me reading late into the night. Love this second book in the series. Can be read as a standalone.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this was a wonderful well written fantasy based on the Arthurian legends with a twist. I thought Morgan was a really well written character and watching her develop further and struggling to decide what she wants to do with her future made her feel extremely relatable. The author did a fantastic job of blending the Arthurian legends and modern times. The story is well written and definitely hooks you right in. We have witches, fae, dragons, and the different Camelot characters all enriching the story. This is an absolutely must read for fantasy and Arthurian legend fans. I can’t wait to read the next book!

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Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Helen Dawkins

Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful book. I was hooked from the very beginning and loved every minute of it. This is the first book in the series, and focuses mainly on Gillian and Roman, but it also shows a lot of creating this world, that the other books will use to expand on.

Gillian grew up much like other kids in her world did. Human and terrified of the Shadowland & its beastly creatures. When a sickness unlike any other takes a hold of their world, her younger brother falls ill with the fatal disease. One night she overhears her mother speaking about traveling into the Shadowlands to find the witches of a coven. Gillian thinks that her brother needs his mother more than his sister and decides to take it upon herself to go search for the witches and hope they can help her brother. Gillian is very headstrong and is unwilling to bend, break or give up attempting to save her brother.

Early on, Roman, a strong dragonborn, finds Gillian. He just wants to keep his dad happy, and he will do anything for him, so when the Great Dragon says he wants to mate Gillian – Roman puts aside his growing feelings and does whatever it takes to deliver Gillian to his dad.

There is such a deeper situation happening that what is originally shown/stated. There are a lot of working parts to the entire plot. While it says this is a book for 18+ I personally do not agree, as there is nothing really explicit in the book. There is one super brief intercourse scene at the very end but personally I think it would be okay for older teens. The entire book was super fun, and I can totally see this being a large, interconnected fantasy series as there are so many directions it can go. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to read the second book!

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Devon Pulliam

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago, #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Though this is book 2 you could read this as a standalone. But I would recommend reading book 1 first so you can get the character background.

Nicole and Callum have a chance meeting in Costa Rica and have a hot and steamy one night stand. Thinking their paths would never cross again. Though each of them couldn’t get the other off their minds.

Summer break is over and back to school/work they both go. Shocker that the first day of Callum’s new job is the first day of Nicole’s Senior Year at UChicago, where Callum is a professor. Both shocked on first day of class discovering that he is her professor.

They finally give into their desires and even trying to keep it secret. All while Nicole’s classmate Travis is doing everything to make Callum jealous! Will them keeping things secret workout? Will they end up losing it all and being found out? Will Travis win Nicole over?

Read on to find out… you won’t be able to put it down once you start!

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