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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter #3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rogue Wolf is the third and final installment of the Protector Wolf Shifter Series by Lilliana Rose. It’s the exciting, action-packed conclusion of Tamaska and Kodiak. Vampires at the door and the pack of Wolf shifters wakened doesn’t really suggest a good time for a blooming romance.

Still plan to read this series in order or you’ll miss some of the most important dynamics. This one was the hardest for me because of some sheer pig-head decisions but I also couldn’t put it down and risk missing the end. Still a great series if you enjoy a good urban fantasy mixed with supernatural.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Lucy Machard

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I’ve always had a love for the Manhattan project for WWII, and I JUMPED at the chance to read this book when I saw it. It’s obvious the author knows what he’s talking about and he’s very clear and concise about everything that he writes. It is a crash course in the physics and the department of nuclear research and energy sources, but the way it’s written makes a lot of sense to me. I very much enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to checking out some more of his works!

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Betsy Melano

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just like the first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series, the author writes in a way to keep us readers on our toes and looking forward to what comes next. This second book starts out with us meeting Peter Moore, who takes us on a intriguing ride about antique items and art, specifically paintings. The story takes us on twists and turns we didn’t expect and keeps us reading more.
The author does a great job world and character building. I really appreciated seeing characters from the first book joining in this second book.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Betsy Melano

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

The first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series. I enjoyed reading the story from the beginning where we learn what caused James Sheldon to end up living in the streets for 10 months. The former detective was doing well until tragedy struck in the form of a car accident involving James’ wife and children.
The world building was well written taking us from James’ home, to the streets, and how a chance meeting ends up brining him out of the life on the streets.
The characters introduced through the story was also wonderfully written. I love crime mysteries and this one didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tanya Wall, September 15, 2023

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This book was an okay book for me. It was a quick read – read it in one setting. I liked the characters, but wanted the story to be more action packed. This is a stand alone book – I found that I felt the characters came together, but didn’t really get the back story into their relationships. It not bad – if you like suspense, you’ll get a bit of that in this book.
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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Nina Maes

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Great characters with a flowing storyline. Fast pace read, the author draws you in and keeps you engaged to the end. Full of family drama, life challenges and lots of emotions. I really enjoyed reading this author’s books. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes to escape the afternoon away.The Mother's ThreatThe Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great characters with a flowing storyline. Fast pace read, the author draws you in and keeps you engaged to the end. Full of family drama, life challenges and lots of emotions. I really enjoyed reading this author’s books. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes to escape the afternoon away.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Katie Turner

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hand of God by Paul McCarthy is a fascinating and equally concerning look into the dangerous world of Nuclear Weaponry. The impact that this could have on the human race and our world as we know it is terrifying, and to think we don’t hardly bat an eyelash anymore at the mention of nuclear war is just frightening to me personally. ‘Why are there not more people paying closer attention’, is a thought that frequented my mind as I read along. There is a lot to unpack here and I mean is that we all should really be doing our due diligence as a human race to protect ourselves from this madness. Well written, well researched. I appreciate everything the author did here and I look forward to future writings.

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Faith Jackson

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the passion Morgan has to protect his daughter as the chemistry builds between he and Blake. The characters deserved happiness and one another. This is a must read and fun to unravel. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a Eve Sawyer cozy mystery and so was looking forward to this latest story in the series, and I was not disappointed. Being back with college student and amateur sleuth Eve Sawyer is like seeing an old friend, and I always enjoy investigating alongside her. This time Eve is looking forward to a fun winter vocation with her friends, but it’s not long until a dog sniffs out a dead body, and it’s hanging from a tree in the yard where they are staying. Eve can’t say no when the dead man’s grieving mother asks her to investigate whether it was suicide or murder, and so along with her friends they try to solve the mystery. Eve is determined to discover the truth so she can give the victims family the answers they need, but someone is not happy with her investigating and she soon finds herself in danger. As usual the descriptive narrative brings both the characters and the setting to life, making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline had me hooked throughout and the plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the mystery. An enjoyable and engaging read and I look forward to being back with Eve again soon.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Kerry Baker

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how this book combined an intense and interesting thriller with a more modern approach to crime. The incorporation of the dark web into an intriguing crime story made for a really great story. The moments of light heartedness and amusement really gave an extra depth to the book that made it all the more enjoyable.
The characters were easy to connect with and well developed. The more the story went on the more I found them characters I wanted to know about. This is the kind of book that hooks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the end. This is a fantastic story that I would certainly recommend.

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Tia Martel

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5.Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy love playing with their friend Shadow through the window every night. Th play hide and seek before Shadow goes to the front door to get some food from the family.

However, Shadow begins coming straight to the door, then eating less and the kids notice that something is wrong. Mom and the kids take Shadow to the vet and they’re told she’s sick and will die.

Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend is such a sweet and lovely story about their friend getting sick and passing away. I definitely cried but I will be getting a physical copy for my child when he’s older since we have cats that will be old before he’s ready.

I think it explains euthanasia is a very kid friendly and age appropriate way for young kids. It has a sweet tribute to the cat lost and opens up conversation if more discussion is needed. I love Oscar and Emmy so much!

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood. This is such a good book. Its the 2nd installment of the Trentbridge Tales Series and I highly recommend reading the first book to understand the characters better. Its the ongoing story of James Winston who is a detective who has had a hard road. He is a very dedicated detective now and is on top of this new case. It involves the art world and a man named Peter Winston-Moore who has discovered a Picasso and has finally caught a break. He is now a real player in the art world. When he tells all the other dealers he found this Picasso at a thrift store they don’t believe him and they are on the hunt for where he really got it. When someone is murdered everything shifts. Will James be able to find out who the murderer is before there are more bodies found? Will Peter make it out of this situation alive. Just when he finally makes it things go South and fast. I love these fast paced thrillers and can’t wait to read the next one!

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When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Tausha Treadway

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When We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romanceWhen We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romance by Julie Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When We Fell Again by Julie Archer. This is a second chance rock n roll romance. Its the story of Alex (Lex) who has been given the opportunity to be a tour manager for a rock group and she’s all excited about it until she finds out its her ex’s band. Jordan is in one of the most popular rock bands in the world and he is excited to go back on tour until he finds out Lex his ex is going to be their manager. As they become reacquainted feelings reemerge and Jordan is ready to be in a relationship again but Lex is very hesitant. She doesn’t want to get hurt again and she doesn’t know if she’s ready for this kind of life. That’s the trouble with second chances there are all the old insecurities and memories of all the bad. When Jordan’s past comes back to haunt him will it scare Lex off or will she stand by him. The is such a good second chance love story.

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Trish Taub

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I liked the dynamic between Blake and Morgan. There was a good plot and felt that all loose ends were tied up. I would definitely read more by this author. I liked the writing style.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Atonement: The McIntire County Series by Winter Austin- 5 out of 5 stars

I laughed, cried, got angry, and fell in love with the folks of McIntire County! The author did an incredible job diving into the mind of someone affected by PTSD. Very well written. I loved the fact that the characters weren’t perfect and they had relatable emotional issues. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book #2) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Born to Die is the second intriguing book in The McIntire County series by Winter Austin. I am loving this series so far- only two books in and I am already anticipating what else is to come. This is another entirely engrossing romantic suspense that has all the clever, suspenseful, and gripping touches that I have come to expect from Ms. Austin. It follows on from the first book, Atonement, and even though the stories ‘follow’ different characters- there are overlapping/linking details that make this series even more intriguing- so I highly recommend reading the first book before embarking on this instalment.
We met Casey Rivers in the first book, as she is the sister of the (then) FMC Nic (Nicolette) Rivers. Two years have passed since the events in Atonement and now Deputy Rivers has a string of robberies and the death of a colleague on her hands. Things take a bit of a complicated turn when the situation requires her to team up with an FBI Agent who just happens to be her ex. Mmmmm, awkward much. So get set, as things are about to get interesting…
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Winter Austin!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Lucy Machard

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, we’re back with Cade, but this time he’s running a task force. This book is a little bit more detailed and can be a little bit more heavy than the first book, but I gotta say that the humor mixed in with it reminded me a lot of Hotch and Morgan from the show Criminal Minds. I did love this book as well, as a second time reader of this author, I was very impressed with the book and the series. I really hope that there’s a third book, because I definitely want more from Cade!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Smile
By: Allan Evans
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Wow! Allan Evans did it again and upped the Ante this time! Killer Smile absolutely blew me away, great sequel to Killer Blonde! I absolutely loved Evans’ use of humor in this book. It really contradicted the gruesomeness of the murders and worked really well for the overall tone! I was completely enthralled and dying to know the ending! One of my favorite things about these books is trying to guess who the killer/killers are! I love Cade Dawkins’ dangerous detective life and really hope for another book to continue his journey! Such an intriguing read that will get your heart pumping!

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

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Born to Die (McIntire County #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series, even though I’m only 2 books in, is quickly becoming my favorite series of this year to read. I do highly recommend that you read these books in order. There is a lot of context in Atonement that will help make this book much more understandable.

I love that I’m kept guessing the “whodunit” right up until the end! There are twists and turns that are unforeseen, which makes this story even more engaging. The character development is on point so much so that you might feel like you’re a part of the family.

I’m really looking forward to the next books in this series!!

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Blonde
By Allan Evans
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

My heart was racing the whole time! Killer Blonde was a great fast paced thriller that had me turning pages faster than I could even read them! Allan Evans’ writing is so vivid I could picture everything very clearly and feel the fear of the victims and even Cade Dawkins! The emotions of the characters and the situations completely came through! I really enjoyed Cade, he was a well developed character all around. His relationship with the killer kept me on edge, with so much anxiety! I am looking forward to his next book! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quicker read that you won’t be able to put down!

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Insightful and mind blowing…..this book made me learn and think. I know a little bit about nuclear weapons but definitely got a closer look and deeper than I could possibly imagine. The author did a great job teaching and explaining while I was reading to simplify for me to understand.

This book is very eye opening….

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Donya Pedigo

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever let other people question you and your lifestyle to the point that you began to doubt or question yourself? This is what happens to our main character, Julie, when she becomes guardian to her niece and nephew after her brother and sister-in-law pass away from a car wreck. People question if Julie, who also happens to be the biological egg donor to the 4-year-old twins, is the right choice to raise them, especially since she had decided that she never wanted kids of her own. Her own upsetting failures with the twins along with her family’s talk make her wonder what her brother and his wife were thinking of picking her as guardian, so, of course, when Grant the sperm donor shows up to supposedly help with the twins, Julie is more than cautious. In the matter of days, her life, her job, and, in truth, a bit of her sanity all seem to be thrown in the air and she doesn’t know if she will ever be able to catch them all.

This is an emotional ride, to say the least! J. Marie Rundquist has written such an amazing book that will have you spiraling through more emotions than you even knew you had. Between her realistic characters and honest reactions to everyday life spinning out of control, she has impressively woven a book that should be on everyone’s to-read list.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to RememberNotebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
I’ve read almost every book in this series and they don’t disappoint. It’s very hard to come by a series where every book is good but this series is just that. Not only is it a Christmas mystery, but it’s a historical one as well. These books are so well written and so captivating. Well worth the read!

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Stephanie Tellas

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Born to Die by Winter Austin (2016-04-01)Born to Die by Winter Austin by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Trouble’s on the run in rural Eider, Iowa, and Deputy Cassy Rivers’s heart is in the line of fire. Two years ago, she barely escaped a harrowing experience at the hands of a maniac – and not without scars. Now a series of random robberies leads to the brutal death of a fellow officer, and she must put her trust in the one man who broke her heart. FBI agent Boyce Hunt knows commitment isn’t for men with pasts like his. He left Cassy once to protect her from the blackmail and manipulation he faces from his mother’s criminal enterprise. But when they reluctantly partner up to capture the modern Bonnie and Clyde terrorizing McIntire County, their attraction flames to life once more, pulling Boyce between two loyalties.
Will they risk their hearts again, even if it means losing everything?”
This is the second book from the series, I have not read the 1st one but thinking about going back and reading the first one to know the characters more. This was fabulous read, great characters, story, and suspense. Loved the whole book and also a quick read. Cant wait to read the next one in the series. I give this book 4 stars.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris is a great young adult romance novel

She had a lengthy list of bullies and a small number of friends because she was raised on the traditional “wrong side of the tracks.” Before a new student arrived on the first day of fifth grade and offered her every reason to remain, she had spent most of her childhood days coming up with inventive ways to escape the grimy abyss that was Palmer, Georgia. She was left with a ton of unanswered questions and an irreparable hole in her thirteen-year-old heart when, two years later, Dad vanished without a word. Five years after the betrayal, she moved from a trailer park in Palmer to an Atlanta house, her wardrobe has changed from secondhand to designer, and bullies no longer kiss the ground beneath her feet.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my! I really love Winter Austin’s writing style. I just finished the first book in the series last week and was thrilled to get to read the second so quickly. And she did not disappoint at all! This is a stand alone but I definitely recommend reading the first story Atonement, so you can get the back story of Cassy. I can’t wait for more of the McIntire County series. Winter Austin has quickly become a favorite in my list of authors.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Die follows on from the amazing Atonement the first book in The McIntire County Series and follows Deputy Cassy Rivers. We met her in the first book of the series when she came to town to help her sister, but her story is a few years on.
These books are standalone stories, but I would recommend reading them in order otherwise you are missing out on so much as the characters and their stories intertwine between books.
Cassy’s past has left her with scars but it’s her heart that is jeopardy as she partners up with the man who broke it.
FBI agent Boyce Hunt had to walk away to save the one he loved. His past is not a happy one and his mother is behind it all, but can he walk away twice. Loyalties are about to be tested.
This is a tale of murder and mayhem, power, mystery suspense, violence, manipulation, control, family, and some romance. It is a great story that gets inside your head. Winter has done a great job with the plot and its twisty turns that keep the pages turning. It is one tale you cannot put down.
The story is told from dual the POV which we all know I love because you get to learn more about the characters that way. Not only that but we get to see more of the others in this small town.
This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Manda Kelly

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So I should start this by saying, I think I may have followed this story better had I read the 1st book, before hand. That being said, there were enough context clues and backstory throughout that I was able to mostly follow along. I felt like somethings were a bit drawn out, other things happened and there seemed to be no reason, and it all felt a bit slow to go. That being said, the story was still awesome. Full of mystery and suspense and even some romance in there. I do think I may have enjoyed this more had I read this series in order and gotten the full story in order. All in all I do recommend this for anyone looking for a good romantic suspense book. Winter Austin is an awesome author!

Review by: Manda Kelly

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second story in the I Am An Alien series. My son and I always love Lois Wickstrom’s books and that hasn’t changed. In the first book we meet Shirl who believes Earth is not her home. She reaches out to the universe and gets into contact with an alien named Eee-aah who also feels like her planet is not her home. In this book, Eee-aah goes to school with Shirl. We learn all about Eee-aah. The educational information at the end is a fun addition.

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Amaleigha Makes a New FriendAmaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great kids story about how friendship can expand beyond borders. Not only that, it discusses what is going on in Ukraine. This is something that is hard for kids to understand. The story helps kids to understand this difficult subject in a kid-friendly way.

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