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Notebook Mysteries – Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jules Herbert

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries book #3)Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Vibrant Emma is back for the 3rd book in this wonderfully written, engaging YA series that is simply not to be missed. I know I have said that before but I will keep saying it, over and over because this series deserves praise for its creative storylines and the captivating writing talent of it’s author.
With each book you are so easily transported back in time that you really feel as though you can see everything around you and all that is happening so vividly.
Emma has so much happening in this book! Of course a case comes along as it always does for her, with kidnapping, murder and secrets she will be kept busy. Add to that a totally surprising inheritance and you have a fantastic story that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
This book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the series not only for background but for your enjoyment!!!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kerry Baker

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series shows now sign of slowing down at all. Each new book is just as good as the last and I find myself pulled right back into this world. I always enjoy reading about Emma and the cases she works on. They are always fascinating and really easy to engage with.
This author has created an interesting and lasting series that has really caught my attention. I always can’t wait to read the next and in find them all to be exciting. This is another great story and I am looking forward to the next instalment.

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Sheri Schrader

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jester is a magical fantasy that will transport you. The land is full of magic, but some stipulations to being magical. What is Lisette to do when her father passes before he can hand down his power? I enjoyed this story of a determined young lady. She is dealt a tough hand and has to make her own magic to survive. At times I disliked Lisette and her choices, but this is part of why I enjoyed this story so much. The author gives truly human characteristics to her characters, making them relatable but also unlikable moments. The story is nice and complex but not to the point of being overwhelming. It left me wanting more and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series to help your enhancement of the characters. This is one of my favorites in this series. This is a well written story about Emma and her adventure in solving mysteries. In this story her case and Jeremy’s case entangle each other. But things are not what they seem in either of their cases. It leaves both of them evaluating their own lives. This is a great story that I really enjoyed and you don’t want to miss what happens. This is an engaging story that is hard to put down. The characters have great growth and just add to the story. I enjoyed how they were able to pull me into their story and had me coming back for more. I can’t wait to see what is next in this series for Emma. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Kerry Carr

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I have enjoyed all the books in this series and this one is just as good. I live how the characters of Emma and her partner/lover Jeremy’s characters have grown and developed through this series.
This story starts off fast paced and has you gripped with the pair of them on the hunt for theives when a train crash derails their plan and mission. Can Emma and Jeremy keep their eyes on the target or will the theives escape?

Once the return how that isn’t the end of their adventures when both of them are set on cases where nothing is has it seems and when the past comes back to Jeremy’s life what effect will it have on everyone around them, including Jeremy, Emma and Emma’s Dad.

This is one mystery that you won’t be able to put down and you will keep reading till the end to find out what happens.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of my favorite characters is back! Emma continues to solve mysteries in this fourth installment of the Notebook Mysteries series. This is the perfect series for anyone who likes Historical Fiction, mystery, intrigue, action, and so much more. The two main characters have a great chemistry, and it makes for a smooth ride of a story. This author hooked me from the beginning with vivid imagery that pulled me right into the action alongside Emma on her adventures. Like the installments before this, it is a quick, fast-paced read that will only leave you wanting more. I highly recommend checking out this series and book for anyone who just loves to get lost in a good story.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book immediately begins with the excitement of a train wreck, and doesn’t slow down until the end. Solving cases is what Emma and Jeremy do best. However, this book hits close to home with events from the past that affect the whole group. I really enjoy reading this series. Very well written and I love that recipes are included at the end of the book. Very clever.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Emma woke suddenly, feeling like she was falling. She reached out for Jeremy, and then everything went black.” This is one of my favorite authors for young adult mysteries. Emma is such a brave and strong young woman. She is not afraid of much and will take risks that most won’t. Her investigative skills are fantastic. Her little black notebook has many secrets that are broken. The characters in are so well-developed. You can feel the interest between Emma and Jeremy. The opening of the book will grab you and not let go until you are finished. I also love how the author writes several subplots within the story (plot twists, if you may), and they end up fitting like they were natural. This is book 4 of the series and it just keeps getting better. An enjoyable, quick read that young sleuths will love.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Series Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins

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Chicago, 1887 – Events start suddenly for Emma.  She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck.  Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town.  Will the robbers evade capture?  Will Emma and Jeremy emergency unscathed?

Home again, there’s time for things to settle down to normal though Emma never wants to settle for normal.  She looks to the newspaper for new cases.  When one of these starts to take up all of her time, she asked Jeremy to step-in on a second case.

Both become entangled in the two cases with both of them offering the other support as needed.  Emma’s case involves a murder and a missing husband.  Jeremy’s case involves child labor and possible sabotage.  Things aren’t as they seem in either case.  Tough decisions are made and they made Emma and Jeremy reevaluate those around them.

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Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called Notebook Mysteries. Her stories are base in historical events occurring in 1880’s Chicago. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

Whether you love American history, anthropology, the 19th century (late 1800s) or young ladies who defy expectations eruditely, this book series is a win. If you grew up reading the American Girl books, this series builds on reading styles you already enjoy. If you’re an adult choosing books for a younger reader, this series is similar to 100 Years of Solitude in its narrative construction, character development, and world-building – except of course you’ll already have learned 140 years of history about the places.

Book 3 left us with Jeremy & Emma reuniting at the port in New York after a learning opportunity with THE Pinkerton agency.

Book 4 finds us solving problems without the use of our (21st century) technology. If this is your first time reading about Emma’s adventures, you’ll soon be up to speed with her ingenuity and talents. If you’ve been reading the whole series, you won’t be disappointed – your girl Emma is even better in this book! The Pinkertons continue to give us new (to 1880s) detective skills and interview techniques.

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Ashes by M.K. Harkins reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful book!

I really loved this book! I can’t wait for the second! This book was well written. All of the characters were lovable and wonderful. This book was well thought out. There was a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

Whether you love American history, anthropology, the 19th century (late 1800s) or young ladies who defy expectations eruditely, this book series is a win. If you grew up reading the American Girl books, this series builds on reading styles you already enjoy. If you’re an adult choosing books for a younger reader, this series is similar to 100 Years of Solitude in its narrative construction, character development, and world-building – except of course you’ll already have learned 140 years of history about the places.

Whether you read book 1 (Emma) or not, this book will set you on the right path for some midwestern excitement in the late 19th century. Far from the rural Wisconsin and Kansas surroundings of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s youth, urban Chicago of the same era is a different undertaking all-together.

In addition to learning about Emma’s day-to-day work as an investigator and the growing knowledge of crime-solving, Ms. Mullins provides readers with delightful recipes with well-written instructions (and modern measurements thankfully!)

Emma is a character whose gumption and grit, persistence and integrity set her apart. She’s at once a heroine and an ingenue. It helps to keep a dictionary nearby while reading.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries book #3)Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Maryn Belling

Whether you love American history, anthropology, the 19th century (late 1800s) or young ladies who defy expectations eruditely, this book series is a win. If you grew up reading the American Girl books, this series builds on reading styles you already enjoy. If you’re an adult choosing books for a younger reader, this series is similar to 100 Years of Solitude in its narrative construction, character development, and world-building – except of course you’ll already have learned 140 years of history about the places.

Emma is our spunky heroine – back again for more adventures leveraging her inheritance to figure out crimes in 1880s Chicago. If you’ve had to read Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle in history or literature class, this book series might not shock you as much as if you’re coming to it from a less graphic perspective.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat has got this baking happy thing down! She visited her family’s bakery and learned so much from her aunt and GG. Cooking for parties and family members has been great practice and she’s baking the world a better place one recipe at a time. Everything is going great until she has a surprise visit from someone she’s not fond of. Not only that, but her aunt JoJo has an announcement that no one saw coming! Wishes get thrown around and magic baking gets mixed up with some crazy effects. How can Cat bake happy now?! Life has turned upside down and she hasn’t a clue of how to fix it all. Bake Happy is the last funny young fantasy book to the Bake Believe series. It’s such a fun book and I can’t wait for my daughter to read it so we can talk about the series while we bake some of the recipes that are included in amazing book set!!

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat and her family are on a family road trip to Arizona for a Thanksgiving week. While on the break they hope to find some answers about their family bakery and the way they can bake. Now that she knows what she can do, she NEEDS to know how this happened and why! Cat has to know EVERYTHING, which is a lot. While hunting for answers, Cat and her family gear up for a baking showdown with the other bakeries in the area. Cat, her best friend (and cousin) Robyn, and her sister investigate the competition in disguises and find out a lot about the different characters who bake in their town. They also find out really quick just how crazy things can get when they bake with magic without following the number one rule: Bake Happy. Bake Off is the second book in this fun unique high-jinx kids fantasy. I personally read this book, but I think my ten year old would love this book too. If is so funny and has recipes too!! I know my daughter and I will love trying some of these recipes and trying to make them low carb and low sugar.

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Susan Ratchford

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jester
By: Brielle D. Porter
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Lisette is a desperate illusionist in a place full of entertainers with real magical abilities, abilities she could have had if her father had not killed the king and been executed for his crimes. Oasis is a city of sin where people come to lose themselves in the lights, the booze, and the entertainment. When Lisette enters a dangerous competition to be chosen as the Queen’s Jester, the highest ranking magical position in the world, her biggest rival is Luc. A man who has all the abilities she has ever wanted. When secrets begin to unfold about the King’s death Lisette will have a big decision to make. Will she redeem her family’s name or snatch at the fame she’s worked so hard for?
What a wonderful debut novel, I was absolutely blown away! The magic and illusions are amazing and the competition is fierce! This book has everything you want from a YA novel and so much more, with wonderful twists and a super satisfying ending! Lisette is a well written and complex protagonist whose determination and desperation you can truly feel, and her rivalry with Luc is so entrancing. Brielle D. Porters’ writing is so magical that I felt like I was in Oasis with all of the unique and fun characters she created. This book truly reminded me why I’ve always loved the YA genre! A must read!!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by stephanie nicole

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This modern day fairy tale retelling really had it all. Based off of Cinderella this novel was so good I couldn’t put it down, however I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings. This book was full of great characters , magic, romance and so much more that I couldn’t help but give it five stars. This is my first novel by this author but based on the wonderful story, the beautiful cover and so much more I will definitely be looking for the next novel on this series.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Julie Johnson

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This trilogy comes to an end with this book that focuses on Cat’s continued baking escapades. I’m going to miss this neat little series of books that features some really good recipes, as well as a great story!

Cat and Nate still have a love-hate relationship. More on the hate side. When they swap family curses, things become a little more interesting. I do like that Cat got a taste of what Nate felt. Not sure the curse had the same effect on Nate in regards to Cat. I think it gave Cat a better appreciation for Nate, although she continued to be pretty icy towards him.

This is a great book for pre-teens and teen girls and boys who enjoy baking. It would be a great book to read with a trusted adult that could help them bake some fun recipes! There is a hint that Robyn might get her own story and I do hope she will!

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Bake Believe (Bake Believe Series Book 1) by Cori Cooper – Review by Deborah White

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading the story of Cat and her journey from “making” frozen waffles and microwave dinners to learning how to bake. It is a sweet story of a middle school girl who’s finding her way in more ways than one, from navigating her crush on a cute new guy who just moved to town to learning more about her family history she is discovering what makes her happy. Cat’s unique journey has allowed her to learn her family history and discover more about why baking is just so important to her family. Bonus: there’s a recipe after every chapter 🙂

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Deborah White

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read Bake Believe and Bake Off, do yourself a favor and read those, then read this you won’t be disappointed! I’m so grateful to Cori for introducing the wonderful world of Cat Anderson and her family. This story tied together the mystery of their family’s blessing/curse and I can’t wait to share it with my daughter, who is a big fan of baking. I’m sad that this is the last book in the trilogy but it concluded in a way that leaves me satisfied in spite being sad to see it end. PS- I have definitely bookmarked several recipes I plan to try soon 😉

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Callie LaMarche

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jester is a must to read! Oasis a town where people come to be entertained. (It reminds me of Las Vegas.) There are magicians that use real magic or slight of hand. Lisette is in love with being in the spotlight but without the use of magic she has to work twice as hard. The Queen has come to Oasis to select her next Jester. Her biggest competition is Luc, an arrogant and handsome man. She will do anything to become the Queen’s Jester. How far will she go to achieve her dreams?

I absolutely loved Jester by Brielle D. Porter! I couldn’t put the book down! I extremely liked Lisette because of her determination to achieve her dream, which I found relatable. With a speckle of magic, mystery, and suspense this book was able to tell an amazing story and made me feel like I was sitting in the audience watching the show. I look forward to more books by Brielle D. Porter since this is her debut novel.

Reviewed by @callielamarche

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins

Ashes is a wonderfully written Modern day retelling of the classic Cinderella with a few a twists and I absolutely loved reading it. This is a fast paced story that once you start reading its hard to put down until you’ve finished. The characters are relatable and fully developed and the storyline flowed. This is Ashley and Harry’s story. She just wants to finish school and hopefully find away to get away from her step-mother and step sisters and the funeral home they run. Harry is a pop star who has been ordered by the courts to finish out his senior year at public school. These have quite the chemistry but man the twists and turns and add in a few obstacles. Can these two find there happily ever after? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author and this series.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great, modern retelling of the Cinderella story. It is a young adult romance with a sprinkle of fantasy and magic as well. The author does an amazing job of filling the story with so many twists and turns that it keeps the reader guessing every step of the way but the link to the Cinderella story of meeting “a prince” and leaving behind the “wicked stepmother and stepsisters” is all there.
Even though there is an element of a fairy tale in this book the story is also set and is relatable to modern day and modern life for young adults. From the romance between our 2 main characters to the group of girl Bullies that want to make Ashley’s life miserable at school just like she is at home.
This is a great story and one I really enjoyed.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Lauren West

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a fan since book one. Watching Cat grow and learn about herself and her family has been a fun journey. Book three is bittersweet, but was such a fun end in an amazing series.
Cat and Nate are back at it when a mishap takes place and forces the enemies to join forces. Still quirky, sweet, and full of smiles we watch Cat in her element with the whole family close by. One of the funniest young adult books I have loved and read

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat and Robyn are at it again! When a surprise brings Cat and her enemy Nate together, their worlds are turned upside down. There is no choice but for them to work together and try to fix the situation. Can they find a way to stand one another long enough to fix the biggest problem Cat has faced?

This was such a fun and feel good read! I am SO sad that this is the last of Cat’s story. I have fallen in love from day one, in Bake Believe. Cat is fun loving and adventurous. Like the other books in this trilogy, I love the point of view the author has created. Readers are inside of Cat’s mind while she is going on rambling tangents with her as she figures out her world. Cat’s brain works a lot like mine and I love that. Of course she could do nothing without her cousin and best friend Robyn, who compliments her perfectly while still being her partner in crime. One of my favorite parts is of course the recipes! Each chapter has a delicious recipe at the end that compliments the story. My daughters and I actually baked our way through this book and the recipes are DELICIOUS. It was such a fun way for us to connect as we read this story together.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book #1) by MK Harkins – Review by Angela Hayes

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Ashes is the first instalment in the Modern-Day Fairy Tale series by M.K Harkins. It is a modern retelling of the beloved fairytale, Cinderella- with some drama, angst, fairy godmothers, magic, and of course, romance.
We meet Ashley, who has been put to work in her stepmother’s funeral parlour and has no time for love. But fate has other plans when pop music sensation Harry James turns up in her life. Will he turn out to be her prince charming? No spoilers here, you will really need to read the story to discover all the developments for yourself….
A cute retelling!
Happy reading…

Thank you, M.K. Harkins!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Callie LaMarche

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Callie LaMarche

Ashes is a Cinderella retelling of the classic fairytale story we all know. Ashley has been uprooted by her stepmother, Veronica, after the death of her father with her two step sisters. Veronica spent the inheritance on opening up a funeral home where Ashley takes care in preparing the dead bodies. Ashley has to survive one more year to graduate high school and get the money left behind by her dad to go to college.

Harry is a famous singer that burned down his previous high school with his best friend and is on probation at Ashley’s school. The first time they meet it turns out that they have more in common then they think.

I loved Ashley for being a strong character even with all the negative around her. She sticks up for herself and her friend. Harry is misunderstood and his past is not quite what it seems. The point of view switches between Ashley and Harry and helps to reveal their past. They have to deal with the controlling people in their lives while falling in love and trying to make their new relationship work.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a good ending to an enjoyable trilogy. Cat loves baking, but things change after a surprise dinner with family. Nate is family but Cat cannot stand him. After the dinner, Cat and Nate both have their lives changed. Cat wants things back to the way they were but in the end learns a valuable lesson.

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Tori Mitton

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter

Lisette is bound to become the best magician there is. But the catch is. Her father murdered the queen’s husband, and with his execution Lisette was left with no magic. How is she to earn the magic to become the best of the best. And earn the queens trust?
All things fantasy, and magic with some dark twists. It’s such an amazing read!!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Emily H

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ashley Adams is used to being tormented, between the bullies at school and Veronica her step-mother who is determined to drive her away. Ashley has one friend though at school and often puts herself in harms way to protect her. Lately though all the focus at school has been on Pop sensation and bad boy Harry James. Harry will be attending her public school as part of his court appointed plan to get him to straighten up. Ashley plans to keep under the radar, but that quickly changes when Harry ends up needing help hiding from overzealous fans. The connection is instant but what happens when real life creeps in and Harry is forced to chose between what he wants and what he is told to do?

This was a wonderful retelling of Cinderella. Had some twists that made the story a bit more intense. I enjoyed Ashley, for all the hits she has coming her way she keeps her head up and is focused on what she needs to do to get on with her life. Harry grows up a lot in this book, he is often misunderstood and of course always in the spotlight. Definitely would check out the next book in the series.

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