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Ghost Takes A Vacation (Genie and Adriana Darling Cozy Paranormal Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Ghost Takes A VacationGhost Takes A Vacation by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this second installment of the Genie and Adriana Darling mysteries, you follow a girl and her ghost aunt. Even though this is the second book, it is a stand alone though I always recommend reading the first because you get more details. Genie and her aunt love to travel and get wrapped in fun mysteries. Adriana will have you bubbling with laughter as they figure out how the auction house burnt down. A great read.

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That cover though, fans self. I’ve read a few of Tam Derudder Jackson’s books and let me tell you they are all this good. I loved this story of Callahan and Jamaica. I wasn’t sure cause I’m not a big sports fan but this book will bring you to a tolerate level of sports. The romance and caution in the story showing you their love is written amazingly.

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The Ocean in His Veins (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Ocean in His Veins (The Ocean Series)The Ocean in His Veins by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you read Where the Ocean Meets the Sky you’ll know the main character of this story. It is Cal’s life story of finding happiness and what he did to get it. There are many women before he finds Annie at 45 and this story tells you of the pain, suffering and more that he went through. A.R. does a wonderful job showing you into the sadness of Cal’s journey.

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Where the Ocean Meets the Sky (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Where the Ocean Meets the Sky (The Ocean)Where the Ocean Meets the Sky by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great story to read anytime you need to lose yourself in a different world. This story is Cal and Annie’s. Both Cal and Annie have troubled lives and are gapped a decent bit in age. Even with the age gap, you can feel the connection between the two. A.R. does a great job drawing you in and making you feel every emotion and giving you the best descriptions, that you can absolutely see it all.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Christmas books and I love romance books. I was so glad this story was a well written Christmas romance. It definitely made me excited for Christmas magic and gave me the feeling of love. Lizzie and Jaz are everything and watching their love unfold was magical.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was not what I’d expect. If you know anything about diamonds, it’s a great read and if you don’t you’ll feel like an expert by the end. I did not know it was a part of the series till the end which tells you a lot. It is very much a stand alone. It is a fun mystery, but with humor and more. A good read for a quiet slow afternoon.

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Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story by Susan Specht Oram. She’ll captivate you in just the first few chapters. This mysterious story will have you holding on till the last moments. Karina is trying to help her grandma in her last moments back home only to be pulled into the journal. Fantastic read.

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite #7)Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite books. Wicked Games is a stand alone but it’s still amazing to know the backstory of Shane. Watching Shane and Winter fall is the best ever especially knowing his ex. I do hate her cliffhangers but just builds anticipation and Isla always delivers. I definitely recommend this story and all other Hidden Valley Elite stories!

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a wonderful story. I began reading this and was immediately channeling my inner kid. A great novel for children from 6 up to 10. I wish I would’ve found this a few years back when my son was younger because I believe he would’ve loved the story of Dylan the Detective. The story has a great captivating way of pulling you in with the words and illustrations.

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Almost and Forever by Angela K. Parker – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Almost and Forever: An Emotional Second Chance at Love RomanceAlmost and Forever: An Emotional Second Chance at Love Romance by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Don’t you just love romance books? Sometimes you can get so tired of the way love stories are written but not with this story. Angela does a wonderful job of reeling you and making all the feelings come. You will have so many emotions in this story, and it will demand you to read more and see how Adam and Hope’s intertwinement grows and forms.

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read one Valerie Davisson book before and I enjoyed it so I figured this one would be just as good. I wasn’t really disappointed but I definitely need to get caught up on the rest of the stories in her series. All the characters are the same and are great but I did feel I missed a lot by not reading all the books leading to this one. So make sure to read the series start to finish first!

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My Big Red Monster (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My Big Red MonsterMy Big Red Monster by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has such fun children’s books. This one is up there in my favorites. Monsters don’t exist or do they? In this fun adaptation, we learn to face our fears. The big red monster wants to work or he’ll eat you. Will you be able to find him enough jobs to keep him satisfied?

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such a fun children’s book. Who would have thought kneading like a cat could help? I really loved how the story took something that many children don’t know about and showed them how it can help them find a solution. Ben does a wonderful job learning and growing with his biscuit recipe.

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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P. Creeden – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was super excited for this book. I’m a Christmas person and love stories and such about Christmas. That being said, this wasn’t as Christmas as I thought it would be. You follow Joy and Jack as they learn about themselves and each other. This is a unique story with a deep root of love. The first few pages took me some time to get into but if you push through, you’ll fall in love with it.

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has everything you need on a small cozy mystery. It does give a lot of unnecessary details at the beginning but it’s easy to get past. Birdie is everything. Is her husband haunting her? Is her house a hoarded mess? Will she figure out what happened to Jenna? Will Oda Dean get off her back about it all? A great story to read for a little bit of it all.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries #1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a decent mystery book for a quick rainy day read. It leaves you in suspense while trying to figure out who did it. The characters are a fun loving group. It definitely will have you double thinking and wondering motives of these midwives and more.

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Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Necromancy the MusicalNecromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I did not expect anything this book had to offer and that is everything to me. I absolutely loved the story. It had everything; paranormal, action, romance, and twists and turns.. I absolutely joined Debbie Hibbert’s mailing list on her website. I want all the details to all the books. This story is probably a ya book but I didn’t care. I loved watching Cece navigate her powers, her life, and her new found love.

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The suspense in this story is absolutely high. You’ll love it and you’ll hate it but you’ll love it again. The ending is the best and was totally unexpected. This is my first book by Becky Flade and I was very upset with myself for not having found her sooner. Hannah and Doyle will be your favorite story to date.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story had me all in my feelings. It is a great story of friendship to love to everything! Brian and Amanda will make you rethink all relationships for sure. I never realized it was third in a series as the book is a great stand alone story. Definitely will go back and read the first two though. Marlyn’s writing style will make you wanna read all her stories.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the first in this series. That said I did enjoy this one but not as much as the first. These are not stand alone in the sense that if you don’t read the first one you’ll miss a lot of details that help you understand more about Mia and Gumshoe. This story is still fun and entertaining, it didn’t hook me like the first one did.

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Gumshoe and The Mysterious Mushroom(Gumshoe Mysteries Book) by Laura Hawks – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve never read Laura Hawks before. I am glad this was my first story by her. It definitely opened my eyes to her writing style. Gumshoe and The Mysterious Mushroom is the first in this mystery thriller series. A fun youth adult novel with paranormal ties. I can’t wait to read the second in the series.

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No Amends by Angela Lam – Review by Tonya Merritt

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No AmendsNo Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was definitely not expecting this book to go the way it does. It will pull you in and you’ll follow this triangle of a love story. The twists are very much coiled. It is a great suspense story with Tang and Dee.

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Vanishing Day (Logan McKenna Series Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 (Logan McKenna Series)Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson

This is my first book of the Logan McKenna Series but even though it is book 4 it is stand alone. In this gripping thriller you’ll spend your time rooting for Logan and her new friend Loriand her daughter. So many puzzle pieces get put together as the story unfolds and you can only metaphorically close your eyes to avert the damages. A great story from start to finish. I cannot wait to read another Valerie Davisson story.

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Cruel Truths (Tessa and Jordan Book 3) by T. Christensen – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Cruel Truths (Tessa and Jordan #3)Cruel Truths by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by T.Christensen. This is the third book in the Tessa and Jordan series. It is a stand alone book. I’m a sucker for enemies to lovers stories. They always have so much more heat. Just my opinion. This one wasn’t much different. Tons of romance, tension, drama, frustration, and even adventure. A good start to reading T. Christensen’s stories.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love the McIntire County series. Winter Austin brought all the same stops as before plus more. Even though this is the fourth book of the series, it can be read as a stand alone. Though if you love this story I promise you will love all the ones before. There is romance and adventure. Will Shane and Liza fall together or will they be trapped in the crosshairs?

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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom- Review by Tonya Merritt

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

What a wonderful children story Mr Barsins Toy Emporium turned out to be. Like always Lois Wickstrom brings us into an imaginary world that reminds children what to do and not do. She also shows a new side of her storytelling and gives us grief. She always writes the best and I always recommend her stories!

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

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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

This is my second book of Jane Suen and just like the first, she did not disappoint. She does a wonderful job creating this perfect narrative. There are awesome twists and turns you never expected. I definitely need to read more of her! You’ll love Eve and all the characters involved.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Brittany Tucker and I was mildly impressed by her writing style. Such a fun adventurous book. It was definitely something I never expected to enjoy reading but I did. Brittany does a great job explaining Camden and the others and just pulling you into this awesome story.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Please do not read this till you read the first ones in Phoenix and Aspen’s story. That being said, the first chapter will rip you apart. Phoenix and Aspens has been my favorite story but this book broke my heart so many times. Poor Phoenix and poor Aspen. If you have not read anything by Isla Vaughn, get ready for a ride. She writes the best.

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Shadow’s Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3) by Natalie Johanson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

I wish I had paid more attention and read the first two books in the Shadowstalker Series. With not having the whole story it did make the book harder to read but is doable. You just miss a lot. It is a YA fantasy story full of adventure. The characters are great and everything runs real well together pulling you into the story. I definitely recommend reading the first two and then this one but a great series.

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