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Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Remember My NameRemember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman, but I knew I wanted to read it after seeing the cover and a few teasers. This is a new author to me but I will be back to see what else she has available in the very near future. This book really took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions as I read the story of Shane Coulter. He is dealing with a lot right now and has some secrets that have shaped him into who he is today. The journey that he takes with his first love Callan is something that will stick with you long after reading. I will say this being a MM romance is usually a genre that I tend to critique harder because I love a good solid read with MM romance, it just seems to be something that can turn gimmicky at times. I didn’t have any issue with this in Remember My Name. It read very poignantly that this is a topic dear to the author and she put her all into writing a realistic and believable read. I was enthralled from the very first page until the last and I am sure anyone else who is a fan of MM romance will love it just as much as I did.

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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman is an interesting story that is quite a lot different to anything I have read before. It is a story that is dark and nothing is off the table as far as the MC’s thinking which is raw and honest. It is a story of a female whose life is far from ordinary and is in therapy which exposes her life in every detail. It is written as if reading someone’s diary although we hear part of the story from the therapist. It’s hard for me to say what I feel but there is a lot of emotions due to the topic.

3.5 stars

 

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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Drifting, Falling -- Diary of a Call Girl SuicideDrifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ullman weaves quite the spellbinding tale in this piece. The unexpected title grabs your attention immediately. And the premise, not my usual read, was intriguing with a well developed main character and plot. Ripley was a very complex and unique main character to follow and I was intrigued to walk alongside her throughout these pages. I won’t say much about the plot to avoid any spoilers. But suffice to say if you are at all intrigued by the summary you won’t be disappointed by this piece of fiction. Ullman does a fantastic job developing this story. Another great book by this author.

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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman
Four Stars

Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide is a heartbreaking story by AJ Ullman. This is the first book I have read by AJ Ullman, but definitely won’t be the last. This book captures all of the pain and disappointment of a young woman with a dark and troubled past. This book was deeply moving and hard to read at times, but I think AJ did a really good job of bring the issues of depression and suicide to light. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Piper Foster

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the series. Another great book by Ellen Butler keeping the series going and very engaging. Danger just seems to find Karina see doesn’t seek it. Highly recommended for those who like crime and romance. Well developed story line and plot. It kept me on my toes.

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Pharaoh’s Forgery (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) by Ellen Butler

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After some of Karina Cardinal’s recent adventures—her lover Mike Finnegan would call them scrapes, jams, or pickles—she’s more than ready to blow this D.C. pop stand for a short girls’ trip to Mexico. Until Jillian’s roller skate wreck blows their plan out of the water.

With Jilly injured and Mike working, her fellow lobbyist Rodrigo volunteers to share some sun, sand, and margaritas in Cancun. It’s tough to relax, though, knowing what’s in her suitcase. A package she promised to hand off to Mrs. Thundermuffin in Mexico.

Mrs. T’s evasive maneuvers around Karina’s questions wave more red flags than a bullfighter, leaving Karina no choice but to take a peek. Okay, so it’s not a kilo of something illegal. It’s an Egyptian death mask that turns out to be a magnet for crooks, conmen, kidnappers, and outright killers.

When the situation explodes into chaos, Karina and Rodrigo are lucky to have friends in the right place—at their backs. But they’re in one hell of a jam. And they could be going home in something tackier than a souvenir t-shirt—more like a body bag.

International bestselling and award-winning author Ellen Butler presents book four in the Karina Cardinal mystery series! Fans of Melinda Leigh, J.D. Robb, and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will adore this gripping mystery adventure.

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Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series and award-winning historical suspense, The Brass Compass. Fans who enjoy the suspense of Melinda Leigh and the humor of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will fall in love with Butler’s Karina Cardinal.  Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the mystery-action series. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction and is compared to such bestselling novels as Kristen Hannah’s The Nightingale. Ellen lives with her family in the suburbs of Washington, DC.

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis – Review by Heather Harmon

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas #10)Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Looking for a mystery you’ve found it here with a who done it story, that’ll keep you glued to the pages wondering what happens next! This is my first read by this author and I was skeptical I’d like the book but was I wrong! once I started I couldn’t put it down. Even though this is part of a series this can be read as a stand-alone but I bet like me you’ll want to read the series now!

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Erica Fish

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I would have to say that this is one of my favorites from Valerie Davisson. Her writing style is what holds my attention from the first page until the last. You need to pay attention to your surroundings because you may be missing so clues to assist you in the mystery. The story is about the property that is in high demand. Logan has a new murder to investigate. The characters are what keeps this thriller alive. It was quite dark when I finish and the little hairs on the back of my neck were standing on edge. I wanted Logan to help me get through the aftermath of the murder. Logan is a great character who has grown with every murder. I highly recommend this book for you to grow with Logan as well.

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Rachel Moss

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Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe Book 5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan is the fifth book in the Jake Wolfe series and it was a fantastic read! Another great edition to the series, I could hardly put it down. Full of action, suspense and crime, this book is very entertaining. I don’t think you need to read the others to understand this one. It works well as a standalone novel! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this installment and I can’t wait to read the next. I highly recommend this novel and series! It seems like each book keeps getting better and better!

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Mystery Series #3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Amanda Kimble

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery #3 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson

Davisson has really done it again. This book is phenomenal and I really hope there’s more to the series. This is the third book in the Logan McKenna Mystery Series.

Logan is happy to have her daughter home although not how she wanted. When she gets the call from her daughter that she found otters Logan rushes to help her. Ben is still in her life and she couldn’t be happier.

Amy goes to the Otter Sanctuary only to find that something had happened. Logan gets worried when she doesn’t hear from Amy so she rushes to be by her daughter’s side. The quote I chose for Logan is: “You and Mike are great parents. You’ve given Haley a solid foundation. You’re doing all the right things. You’re giving her the chance to grow up. It’s going to be up to Haley. If it’s any consolation, I think she’s a great kid.”

Highly recommended for lovers of crime and drama.

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas #10)Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was gripped from page one by this novel which has drama, crime, suspense, romance and mystery as well as great characters. Based in a small town, ‘The Sisters’, during a long hot Texas summer a mysterious new comer arrives in the community and instantly the gossip starts. No one knows who Rose Belvedere is or why she has chosen The Sisters as a place to live but the locals are sure that a body was put into her moving van. Chief Brash deCordova’s police department is over run with calls all saying the same thing but without probable cause all he can do is make inquiries. However when Madison, from ‘In a Pinch Professional Services’ who is known as being a “dead-body magnet”, does find a body her husband, the Chief must investigate the murder. Meanwhile sixteen year old Blake has a summer job and finds himself in the middle of his own mystery to solve. Along with his sisters they decide to form a junior section of “In a Pinch Professional Services” would be sleuths.
This is a wonderfully written cozy mystery which kept me hooked from beginning to end and with all the twists and turns it also kept me guessing. The storyline flows nicely making it an easy read and the plot has plenty going on which kept me fully immersed in the story. I loved all the main characters, who are part of Madison’s, ‘In a Pinch Professional Services’ and thought that the husband and wife duo of Madison and the Chief were a perfect crime solving couple who worked well together to discover the killer before they could strike again.
Although it is book ten of a series it can be read as a standalone story, however, as I was new to this author and this series I did feel that I would have understood Madison’s backstory better and learnt how ‘In a Pinch’ came into being if I had read the previous books first. I think if the books are read in order than the reader may enjoy this novel even more and would get to know all the fascinating characters. Having enjoyed this book I am now keen to read the previous novels in this series and am pleased to have discovered a new author.

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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Drifting, Falling -- Diary of a Call Girl SuicideDrifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a new to me author but I read the blurb and saw a few teasers and I was drawn in instantly. I needed to know what the story was even it if was going to be a difficult one to get through. I will say yes this talks and deals with depression and suicide in depth from the very first page until the last, but the author does this with a great passion and with class that I have rarely found in difficult reads. This is one that will make you think and realize there are many people who suffer and walk the line between life and death daily, some of us just hide it so very well. I hope this can bring some comfort to those either grieving or suffering from suicidal thoughts. I really was enthralled in Ripley’s story. The way we saw glimpses of her diary and then got input from her psychiatrist was a unique way to tell this kind of story and I enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing what else is out there by AJ Ullman in the very near future!

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Kerry Baker

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Remember My NameRemember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman is the first book in the Remember My Name series. This is a dark and emotional story that really draws you in. What I got when I started reading this book is not what I expected when I first picked it up. I expected the story to be a little dark and to really take me on a journey however I didn’t expect it to be so full of emotions. I was very pleasantly surprised by this.
The story has been built up well from the beginning. It has a great pace to it that keeps you, as the reader, engaged in what is happening. It was easy to imagine the story as the author does a great job of making you feel like you are right in the story with the characters.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it has definitely caught my attention. I am looking forward to reading more in the future.

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THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton

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The MDPI team is tasked with unraveling three cases, all of them with dire consequences if Madeline, Mike and Samir can’t solve them.

A Florida man desperate to save his niece’s life seeks out MDPI’s help in locating a nephew he hasn’t seen in five years, a drifter who was presumed dead after a tragic boating accident took the lives of his two friends. A photo Web Burnhart found online proves Daniel is alive and well, and was in Santa Barbara after his friends succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning off the coast of San Diego. As Web’s niece slips closer to death each day, Daniel has become her last hope for receiving a compatible kidney.

Award-winning composer Evan Picard is referred to MDPI when he suspects his much-younger wife may be seeking attention elsewhere whenever work takes him down to Los Angeles. Madeline is able to put his suspicions to rest after she witnesses a “communication” between Bella and her deceased sister, only to have the case take off in a completely different and disturbing direction.

Daphne Pillsbury tracks Mike down, hoping he will be the key to solving a mystery that could give her the peace of mind she needs, while quite possibly blowing his blissful marriage to smithereens.

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Cynthia Hamilton turned to writing while fighting a mystery illness that went misdiagnosed for nine years. Forgetting that she couldn’t write if her life depended on it, she wrote her first book in secret, just in case it didn’t amount to anything. Nineteen years later, she has written twelve books and published ten of them. She writes general fiction and mystery-suspense novels, as well as some non-fiction. “Once Upon A Lyme…A Tale of Two Journey” documents her harrowing odyssey through late-stage Lyme disease and the unexpected upside of becoming a writer. The Patience of Karma—her latest novel—is the fifth book in her Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series.

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the Logan Mckenna series. This books is just as good as the first two. Packed full of adventure, mystery  and edge of your seat action.

Logan Mckenna is back. Her life is moving forward. With her new job and her new life and love everything seems to be on the right track finally.

That is until someone close to Logan is murdered. When some land comes up for auction there is a lot of conflict over it. What is so special about this land and how far will people go to get their hands on it?

As a community pulls together to catch and stop a murderer do they become more deadly than the murderer.

I love the authors writing. The way of writing creates the scenes for you so you actually feel that you are there. Its also nice to have a strong independent female lead character.

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A DEAD MAN SPEAKS (A CLIVE JANUARY MYSTERY BOOK 1) by LISA JONES GENTRY – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dead Man Speaks (A Clive January Mystery Book 1)
By Lisa Jones Gentry
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book A Dead Man Speaks (A Clive January Mystery Book 1) by Lisa Jones Gentry. It is a story that once I started it, I was hooked. The author does an amazing job of making both the storyline and the characters come to life. It is a story about a man who was shot and killed and the journey that follows to find his killer. I enjoyed reading about and trying to understand the man who was Clive January. His life was a hard one with many obstacles and sadness. It is also the story of Detective Bob. He is charged with finding out who killed Clive. He is a man that is known to solve cases that others considered unsolvable. This is a story that includes strong emotions and also times of hatred and racism. The story is very powerful, and I found myself thinking about it even after I had finished the last page. Will Clive’s murder be solved? Read this book to find out. I highly recommend it.

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson. This is an amazing book. I have loved these books and this is probably my favorite. This book reminded me of one of my favorite authors James Patterson. Its the story of Logan McKenna and her daughter who has come home from Africa. Logan has been left some coastal property along with her 1/2 sibling. The problem is someone else wants the property so badly that they will commit murder to have it. As Amy and her mom nurse a baby sea otter back to health we learn a ton about Sea Otters and their habitats. When someone Logan is close to is murdered she learns of long held resentment from someone that she had no clue was upset. Will this killer kill again before they figure out who it is? Will the property left to Logan be worth all the greed, loss of life and pain? Read Devil’s Claw to find out!

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe Book 5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan. This book is part of the wonderful Jack Wolfe series and it can be read as a standalone. Its the story of Jake Wolfe a war vet who has to stop a deadly virus from wiping out the country. His military dog and sidekick Cody is as usual a very endearing part of the story. Jake has a girlfriend who is a veterinary specialist who has a wild way of helping as well. Jake and Cody along with Tuktu, Jake’s veteran friend who is also a fishing guide are on a fishing trip in Alaska when a military helicopter shows up. Jake and Cody know they have to leave to help with this mission. Will Jake find the people responsible for unleashing the deadly virus before its too late or will he fail the ultimate mission. Will Jake and Sarah figure out where their relationship stands? Read Deadly Weapon to find out!

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Solstice Shadows (VanOps, #2)Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author, and what a brilliant introduction to be made. This book was written with an incredible storyline that is well written, action-packed & easy to read! I was pulled into this read and couldn’t put it down, I was wondering what would happen next and left wanting more! While the read is thrilling, it’s exciting and keeps you entertained and hooked on these characters story throughout this non-stop book. I can’t wait to read more from this author and what else is to come from this series! I highly recommend this book!

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters,Texas Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas #10)Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great mystery story, that kept you gripped. It is set in a small town and really captures the essence of that with all the locals gossiping and reporting to the police.

There is a new arrival to The Sisters and her arrival causes a bit of a stir. Rose is the new person in town. She seems nice enough but can looks be deceiving?

When Brash the local police officer gets numerous calls regarding a supposed dead body wrapped in a carpet he goes to investigate. Finding nothing that leads him to believe that’s true he moves on putting it down to the residents imaginations.

That is until his wife finds a dead body. Does this mean that all the residents where right in what they saw? Could the dead body really have left Rose’s house wrapped in a rug? Who is Rose and why has she moved to The Sisters. With so many questions and not a lot of answer Brash involves his wife and her friends as undercover sleuths to find out what really went on behind the closed doors.

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas #10)Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis is an intriguing cozy murder mystery that has everything to make it a story not to be missed. With mystery and suspense, murder and fear, lies and secrets. It is another great story in the series and can be read as a stand-alone. This is a wonderfully written story and Becki has managed to weave it all together to give us something that is engaging and is a page turner. The wonderful characters are real, flawed and all and will win your heart.

 

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae – Review by Jonell Collins

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Solstice Shadows (VanOps, #2)Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae, was such a pleasure to read. I’m a sucker for anything historical. There was so much in this book of a historical nature, I even liked reading the notes at the end, and was inspired to look some things up. Sometimes you learn some things from books like this and you learn it without even knowing you did. I love a save our country thriller. This is an action-packed novel, but it also has a lot of introspection. It was an exciting adventure and not only that there was romance. The relationship between Maddy, Bear, and Vincent surely was touch-and-go. In the end I think Maddy made a great decision.

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Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Drifting Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman

This is the first book I’ve read by the author, but it won’t be my last. I will warn readers to have a box of tissues nearby. What a read, but a damn good one.

Ripley Luna has had a very hard life. Life took a turn for the worst and she hasn’t been the same since. Twenty-one years old and she is an escort. Call Girl.

She goes to therapy, but it doesn’t help any. She finally comes up with a plan to commit suicide. The quote I chose for Ripley is: “What do you expect, that someone could do that to me and I would just laugh it off? That’s someone’s idea of a normal childhood? That it wouldn’t affect me and my view of the world?”

Highly recommended for anyone who likes a good read.

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Claw by Valerie Davisson is the third book in the Logan McKenna Mystery series. I really enjoyed this addition to the series. The character of Logan McKenna is great to read about and there is always something interesting which turns Logan’s world upside down. This book hits some themes which all will understand and relate to: resentment, pain, personal loss, and greed. What these do to some is unmentionable while others come through the flames. The story is interesting and kept me reading to find out what all the twists would lead to. I always enjoy a good story with interesting characters which keeps me reading late into the night. I look forward to where this series goes to in the future.

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A DEAD MAN SPEAKS (A CLIVE JANUARY MYSTERY BOOK 1) by LISA JONES GENTRY – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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This is a little different book for me but I enjoyed the story nonetheless. This is a well developed story that brings paranormal to a new level for me. The characters bring the story to life especially my favorite Clive who made the story for me. I felt bad for him in parts and felt his determination in others. They made the story fast paced and had me easily turning pages. This is a story about Clive. He had it all until he was killed one night. Now he has a ton of questions about why and who. He communicates with the detective on the case through dreams and visions. He cannot settle until he has his answers, will the detective be able to help him? Will Clive find the peace and forgiveness he desperately needs? I enjoyed the twists and turns the characters bring to the story. I am glad I picked up this book and I think you will too. I highly recommend this book.

 

 

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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Solstice Shadows (VanOps, #2)Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Avanti Centrae. I haven’t read book 1 but now I want to. This was a great book. I enjoyed all the characters and how fully developed they were. Our main female character is Maddy Marshall. She’s a software expert and a black-belt in aikido. Our main male character is Bear Thorenson. He’s a marine turned covert agent. Together they need to recover missing documents stolen from Maddy’s house.

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Angela Hayes

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Devil's Claw: Logan Book 3 (The Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Devil’s Claw is the third book in The Logan McKenna Series by Valerie Davisson.
Another cosy mystery- with drama, danger, crime, intrigue, and a little adventure. The author had me at sea otters, and the book got extra points for including the sea otters, their rescue, and research.
Logan is drawn into a dangerous situation as a piece of picturesque coastal land causes tension and danger to boil over with various parties laying claim to the same parcel of land. With a murder hitting close to home, Logan will have to get to the heart of the bitterness and greed if there is any possibility of thwarting the killer before they strike again.
Otterly intriguing!

Thank you, Valerie Davisson!

 

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Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Angela Hayes

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Remember My NameRemember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Remember My Name is the first book in the Remember My Name Series by Laurencia Hoffman. It is an emotionally charged and gripping MM romance. It is a little dark and sad in places, and I found my emotions were all over the place while reading some scenes.
This is the first book of Luciana Hoffman’s that I have read, and I have to admit that she won me over with her intense story.
Shane Coulter has been hiding some dark and disturbing secrets behind a impudent and prickly attitude. The only person who took the time to look past his protective tough guy camouflage is Callan Reid, Shane’s first love. Callan is certain that there is something truly shocking to blame for Shane to be the way he is. And Callan is determined to uncover the truth. But as Shane starts digging for answers, danger comes calling. There are some that would prefer that the truth never be revealed- and are willing to kill to keep the truth from emerging.
Past meets present in a chilling story of secrets and love.
Intriguing reading!

Thank you, Laurencia Hoffman!

 

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Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Angela Hayes

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Drifting, Falling -- Diary of a Call Girl SuicideDrifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Drifting, Falling: Dairy of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J Ullman made for quite the intriguing read. I’m not sure what I was really expecting, lured into the book by the interesting title, suffice to say that the story really surprised me- in a good way. I really don’t know what to say here, as I really don’t want to give anything away. But I will say that the story involved some touchy topics, which the author showcased in a very honest, raw, informative, and yet sensitive way. It certainly made me think, and even now I still have certain aspect of this story playing out in my mind.
There is an emotive quality to this book that had me really feeling for Ripley. There are lessons to be learned from this book, that’s for sure.
Mr. Ullman has imbued this story with a lot of heart and soul- as well as giving it true authenticity- all making for an unforgettable read.

Thank you, A.J Ullman!

 

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Kerry Carr

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Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe Book 5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic adventure from the first page to the last.i loved the fast paced story and the twists and turns.

We are back with Jack Wolfe and his war vet dog Cody on another adventure to save and protect America from a terrorist group.

This group has a plan to destroy people using an virus from year before. They have the means and the ability to do so. Jack and his team need to stop this organised group from putting their plan into action but with this terrorist group always being one step ahead will he be able to find and defeat them in time, or will everyone he knows and loves suffer at their hands.

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