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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another winner with this adventure for Mia & Gumshoe. Mia is trying to fulfill her promise to help Gumshoe find out what happened to his family. Along the way, another adventure involving a party. I just cannot put these books down. The last one (Gumshoe & The Mysterious Mushroom) and this one are sooo good that you want to read them in one sitting. They are entertaining. Gumshoe can only be understood by Mia. She has learned she is a witch and he is her familar. I laugh at their interactions. I have been reading this too my grandson and he has been chuckling too. He rarely laughs but he finds Gumshoe is funny. The cozies are perfect for the teen/young adult crowd. I’m an old lady and I love them too. I can’t wait for the next one.

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Gumshoe & The Mysterious Mushroom (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a crazy teen cozy. I loved every minute of reading it. Mia and Gumshoe, her newfound cat, learn that her life isn’t what she thought it was. She has to defend her dad against a mystery. I can’t tell you much more that that without spoiling it. I can tell you that this is a story is entertaining, humorous and makes you enjoy finding the culprit. I loved everything about it. The story and flow is so perfect. Mia and her parents are perfect in the story. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my stars, this is my favorite Christmas story so far. The timing for reading it was just right. I have a cold so I’m stuck on the couch with a warm blanket and hot tea. I got to add this fun rom-com which made my “poor-me” weekend so much more entertaining. My favorite part was reading about her adventures in gathering Cheer. The adventures in the Magic Kingdom now have that universal song playing in my head on repeat. LOL. I loved the whole story and the flow. I love most Christmas stories. They are just perfect. Ssh, don’t tell anyone but I love Christmas romance books better than Hallmark Christmas movies. lol. I love picturing the story in my head and this author put the perfect picture there. The chemistry among the characters was just right. An entertaining story for the fall.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a cute book. I loved reading the start of Bella’s story. This was totally entertaining. Joel is what some of us call a “putz.” She’s definitely better off without him. It’s gonna hurt but she’s seeing that she is better without him. I really can’t wait to read more in the story. It’s a short read and quite enjoyable. Absolutely found the writing to be engaging and had you feeling that she could be one of your friends. Bella is character very easy to relate to to. Can’t wait for the next installment.

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another fabulous entry into this series. This author can write some excellent books that will hit every emotional button you have. Vixen’s past comes back calling and the ladies have her back, also with a lost love that comes to help. Oh, this book took me on a journey that had me smiling, crying, you name it. Each book just has its own story that sets it apart yet makes this the best MC series I’ve ever read. I love reading about this MC because there is always good somehow overcoming the bad. I couldn’t give you a favorite because these ladies are all my favorites. You should read the whole series. I’m looking forward to reading Glory.

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book 2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Shelly Kittell

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What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women's Fiction (Bold Journeys Book 2)What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women’s Fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, this is a book that has a controversial topic in it. You’ll have to read it because I’m not touching much on that. The writing in the story was okay. It is a little dry in spots but the story flows well throughout. The characters are pretty relatable. Overall, it’s done from the guy’s POV of being a sexual assault victim. It’s worth giving it a shot.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers #3)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! I loved it. This is one of the best in the series. Henrique and Isable, what a pair. The adventures and journey. The story is great. I found the characters to be well-written and quite enjoyable. Another wonderful read from this author.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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

Interesting book. I learned so many facts. It also gave an insight into how scary this nuclear weapons are. It’s an interesting book. Overall, it’s pretty readable to the nonscientific.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cool story. I loved how it was mishmashed into a mix of folk & fairy tales. I absolutely loved how the story turned out. It was entertaining. I loved the writing. This author has a way of making stories fun. I enjoyed the story very much.

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

This story was just as amazing as the first. I loved the story just as much. The action, the story, the characters, they were just as fascinating and engaging. I found myself jumping right in from the beginning because I had to know what was coming. I loved the suspense of it. An excellent read that I can recommend.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the story of Rowan and Aryan. This was such a good fantasy story. It did a terrific job of world building. The whole thing of building better world among monsters is a good idea. I found that the writing is such that you are engaged right from the beginning. The characters are so well-developed that you are totally invested. It’s an excellent book and I want to read more.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book. What an adventure it was to follow Camden and Annie. It’s a pirate’s life for him. His journey is hard and I was engaged from the moment his mom was murdered and put him into the life. I love the storytelling. The characters were quite entertaining and had me giggling in some parts. I will be reading this to my grandson when he gets a little older.

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Man, this one showed a whole new side to Dakota. I had hoped for a little more to him. This was another entertaining installment in the Balefire series. I have certainly enjoyed the series. Dakota shows us a little bit of his other side. I enjoyed the writing in this one. I’m also spoiled because the author brings up a little about our local landmark, Red Rocks. It’s an entertaining, spicy, and romantic read that I highly recommend if you love rocker romance.

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Shadow’s Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3) by Natalie Johanson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Shadow's Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3)Shadow’s Fall by Natalie Johanson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fairly entertaining fantasy novel. I came into it here in the middle. I found it to contain lots of drama and adventure. Everyone seems to be adjusting to new roles. The writing is well-done. I was pulled in right from the beginning with King Micah surveying the battlefields and the opposing forces. From their, it only got better. I will have to go back and read it from the beginning. I found the protagonist to be strong and trying to overcome a lot. It was a very well-done read.

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Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Shelly Kittell

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Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an entertaining story! This was an entertaining story in our house. We loved all the mystical elementals in the story. The imagination and creativity that went into creating this was so good. My grandson loved the dragon. My favorite was the sylphs and the question-marks. We loved the action and adventure of the story. It totally started with the crazy red zinger suit Mr. Barsins’ wore and went on from there. A cool story that younger ones would like.

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Lies-Truth-Love by Marina Hanna Review by Shelly Kittell

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Lies - Truth - LoveLies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an intense and entertaining read. This was full of everything I like in a book. There was a bit of danger, romance, thrills and adventure. The chemistry between the characters was quite exciting. I could feel a little spark there. I enjoy stories like this because it’s the bad factor that can make the story so very good. The writing had me totally all in right from the beginning. I just divied in head first and couldn’t put it down.

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

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

Best romantic suspense I’ve read this year. Don’t read it, thought, if you haven’t read book 1. This is part of a series and it will flow better in order. I absolutely loved the characters. The chemistry between Cassy and Boyce is still there boiling subtely. They just need Liza to kick them in the butt. The story is fantastic, the twists and turns. I love that I have to work to figure out who the killer is. I enjoyed seeing new faces. Now, off to book 3…..

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Awe, what a sweet story! I loved how Blake and Morgan were paired up. Ciara was a sweet blessing even with the teen attitude at 9. This story was so well-developed. The heartbreak of divorce can bring some pain to all involved and I felt the pain in reading the story. I was rooting for them all as I read. The antogonist was totally the b word. I was glad that Morgan put his foot down to protect Ciara. A beautiful story that made for a wonderful weekend read for me. These were wonderful characters.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

This has to be one of my favorites in the series yet. Some old favorites made appearances with some new ones. I loved reading how Emma and Jeremy dealt with taking on Henrietta and how the whole family dealt with it. The whole Christmas party, that was a total mystery that had me guessing. I love Emma’s events and what comes up. Such a wonderful series. All of the characters and the writing make for such a great cozy series. This Christmas novella is my favorite in the series so far just because of the cases and issues that came up. The way they were dealt with is easy to relate to. The whole family is so easy to love and they all take care of each other. Just one question, will Emma and Jeremy ever marry?

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

He’s back. Cade is on the hunt for another serial killer. Oh, this one is just as good as book 1 was. This has become one of my favorite series. The action is palpable. The story and writing are just as fantastic. This is one great journey to find the killer. I could not put this down. I had several moments of finding I had held my breath during those exciting moments. This is another absolute must read. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Wow! This is a heck of a thriller. Cop chasing a psycho serial killer. The adventure kept me glued to this one. I love this kind of book. Any book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and grateful that you don’t fit the killer’s type, is a great mystery. The writing is top notch and kept me engaged all the way. I couldn’t put it down. The characters are memorable and were perfect for this mystery. This is definitely an author I’ll be adding to my favorites list.

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

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4/5 star review

Kate finds second-chance love with her high-school sweetheart, Chase. This book is so romantic. I am a fan of this author as romance stories have an amazing human emotion to them. You can truly feel the love, the pain, everything the couples go through as they are working through the relationship. Listening to this as an audio book enhances the experience. You can feel the emotion even more when you hear it. The narrators did a wonderful job with this story. I found it interesting to just sit and listen. Truly, the struggle is real. This story is so relatable. This is a well-written and developed story that will touch your heart and leave you feeling touched when you are done.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

I found this to be an entertaining story. It was cute and kind of sweet. The writing was well-written. I liked how the story built up the protagonist to be a strong female. The characters were wel=developed. I found the story was easy to become engaged with. You could relate to the issues dealth with by the characters. It’s a good book.

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

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

I am a definite fan of Eve’s mysteries. This one is a definite page-turner. There were little twists thrown in that kept you on your toes. Eve and her friends make a terrific crew when it cums to solving mysteries. I knew the aunt was in there somewhere but how? I didn’t see that ending coming. I found the cast of characters quite entertaining and intriguing. They really kept me guessing in figuring out who did it. I love the writing. This is one of my favorite authors for suspense and mystery. She has a talent for drawing you into her web of words. A definite must read.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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

Shirl and her friend are back to teach us about constellations. What a fun story. I loved the information about the constellations and the pictures. The stories are always so very informative. It’s another favorite in this household.

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When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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

Holy mackerel! This story is an emotional rollercoaster that I will ride over and over. Jordan and Lex’s story is a rough one. They both have some baggage to deal with. This is a story with drama, definite angst, overcoming addiction and relationship issues. Those are hard issues to deal with but the author did a wonderful job of making a realistic story of how a pair battles these issues. This is a story that really touches the heart and home. The characters are easy to relate to. A definite must read.

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Mother's ThreatThe Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This a fast-paced thriller. Nothing like having to choose between your business or your mom. I was enthralled with how well the author put together the story. The details, the characters, they are so well written that I found myself not wanting to put it down. This a suspense novel that will definitely have you on the edge of your seat. This author did a terrific job with writing a mother/daughter suspense.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eve is a character that you will love. I fell into the story right from the start. She got hooked on the story of Murder Creek just as much as I was hooked into her story. I couldn’t put this story down. I loved how much her passion kept her going as people tried to divert her attention away from the mystery. This is one of those stories that keeps you engaged because of many things. The characters are quite entertaining. The mystery is one that you have to keep going because you have to figure out who did it. People turning her away just had the opposite effect, she just kept going. This is a quick read and I can’t wait for the next story to come out.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read the next adventure of the Reeds. I was so not disappointed. Frank and Jon have the what I think is the coolest adventure in this, the second book of the series. Along with their friends from the school for gifted children, they embark on a journey that takes them to new places and new things.They also find trouble at school. I can’t help but feel that I’m right there with them as I’m reading. The author does a great job with her writing to help the reader jump in and feel engaged in the story. In both books, you are in it from the start. I love the characters. They are very easy to relate to. The family drama is quite entertaining and so like many other families. You can’t miss this one. It’s a must read.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better and better. Oh my! Phoenix and Aspen’s story just rips the heck out you. The emotions will be on a roller coaster. Phoenix starts off as a bit of a jerk but he kind of has to grow up one life throws consequences at him and Aspen. An unexpected pregnancy has them having relook at look at life. Phoenix is also having to wonder about his twin. There is a lot going on in this story. You can find mean girls, sibling drama, family issues and more. Some old faces peek into the story. The author does leave you with a cliffhanger for the next book. I am eagerly awaiting Cruel Love and what it may bring.

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