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Hothead by Isobel Reed

4.0

Luke and Bella are sweet together. They both have had a rough go at life and have overcome the hurdles thrown at them. Their meeting is all because of Luke’s brother but their love is because they finally found each other, and in talking were able to open up about their pasts. All of their stores are heartbreaking, and by all I am including Luke’s brother Marco. The circumstances in which Marco passes are just terrible but it seems he always had love for his little brother Luke. Bella and Luke are in love and anyone can tell but because of her trust issues she pushes Luke away. I really liked the ending the most and I can’t wait to read Wade and Riley’s story, I was hoping for a woman for Wade! 

Crossroads of Love by Kris Abbott

5.0

Excellent read! My heart was so broken but repaired by the end. Lena is such a wonderful person and really goes though it with her ex Aaron. Aaron and Gavin are brothers, Gavin is truly in love with Lena, and the way he breaks it off with her in the beginning hurts but, slowly throughout the book we get to see why he came to the decision he did. Neither Gavin nor his father handled everything well at all, especially when it comes to Aaron. Aaron is really something, all he puts Lena and his family through and the secrets he was hiding, I am unsure of how Lena stayed as long as she did with him. I hate to say I was happy to see he had passed away, Gavin and Lena should have been it since day one. The ending was lovely, and I am glad that these characters didn’t hold back their emotions and actually talked through everything and put all their dirty laundry out in the open for each other to heal and work through. 

The Jellybean Gospel and the Born-Again Bunny by Wanda Carter Roush

5.0

Wonderful book. The artwork is beautiful, the little boy had the cutest little faces when he was mad. I love the story, the jellybean gospel is a great way to show children the love of Jesus and the sacrifice he made for all of us. Growing up as a christian I equate Easter to Jesus rather than the Easter Bunny and candy, but it is nice to see the two mixed together so that the children can have fun with believing in the Easter Bunny while remembering what Easter is really all about, the One who gave it all for us, Jesus. 

The Cursed: Nicola by Naomi Valkyrie

5.0

Excellent read. This author really knows how to make the romance happen without the in depth sex scene and for me, that works! It is hot between Nicola and Tavian but there is also a dark past with both of them. My heart aches for both and their traumas, but I was glad they were finally able to speak them out loud to each other, cope and learn to move on with their relationship, since thy were fated mates. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what happens with Wyatt and Andrew! 

Jumping to Conclusions: A picture book teaching children not to judge by Suzanna Lynn

5.0

This book was was sweet. Buddy and his family get a new brother with Loki. Loki is a kitten but he is larger than Buddy which scares him. His brothers Donut & Salem immediately make friends with Loki while Buddy runs away scared. The scene with Buddy running away is the cutest image. Donut helps Loki and Buddy realize that neither of them dislike each other, Buddy was scared of Loki because of his yelling and size but didn’t realize he was actually very friendly, loving and playful. You can’t always judge a book by its cover. 

So Stinkin' Hot by Mary Bleckwehl

5.0

Absolutely loved this book! The story set up as a comic book was brilliant and the art was fantastic. The animal friends all get together to take a vacation somewhere cooler and happen to choose a place that is freezing. They realize the grass is not always greener on the other side, and there is not place like home. Watching these friends on their adventures is funny, and entertaining. Zip had me laughing with his love of yellow and Milo and his need for wanting to eat constantly. I would love to see more from this group of safari friends! 

If Shapes Could Eat: A fun rhyming story encouraging a healthy relationship with food and trying new things. by Rella B.

fast-paced

5.0

Lovely book! The artwork is wonderful, the rhyming is spot on, the book really flows nicely. This book is perfect to teach kids about different foods, allergies and how people are different. I always say to try everything once, it may not be for you, but you can say you tried it. I like the point about over eating, and on sweets no less. Eating too much that you are so full is no good, but making it sweets will make you feel ill. Great teaching tool! 

In the Dragon's Fiery Lair by Lois Wickstrom

4.0

I really enjoyed this story, this is not what I usually see from this author. Amy knows deep down she has magyck and that comes to fruition on her twelfth birthday. Her grandma and her mother have told her stories about her dad Basil, but in her heart she thinks him to still be alive somewhere. I was scared for her going into the cave on her birthday to discover her magyck, and was very happy her mom decided to go with her. The dragon and genie both seemed like tricksters to me, but it was funny that they, Amy and her mom, kept referring to the dragon as floating bird poop. The adventure in the cave and trying to solve problems was fun to follow along with, the only downside is the ending. I feel it was left very open ended, I really wanted to know what happens to Amy and her family as well as the ghost. 

A Blind Curve by S.N. McKibben

5.0

Yes! I love this follow up with Dan and Jake. It is nice to watch as Dan comes into his sexuality and discovers more about himself. I got frustrated at times with Dan, he says he loves Jake, and doesn’t want to live without him but is a hard no on the desires Jake has. Sometimes Jake wants to receive rather than give. It just felt as though he would never entertain the thought, and what it came down to is just poor communication all around on both of them. The ending made me smile so much and gave me the closure I was looking for. I wasn’t excepting that big of an ending with these two but am all the more happy for it. 

Magic, Mayhem & Mates: A Collection of Novellas and Short Stories by Naomi Valkyrie

5.0

A fantastic and easy to get into, collection of short stories and novellas. I have read all of them as separate books, but having them all in one collection is a dream. Mostly all M/M romance themed, paranormal, and shifters  The book consists of the following short stories and novellas: 

 

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals: Two different types of shifters, one who is forbidden to take a mate, but they make it work and fight the way their world works and thinks to be together. 

 

The Ghastly Gumball: Paranormal romance, drama and comedy. Lockwood and Rex are a beautiful couple. Sweet epilogue. 

 

The Final Bite: Short and sweet with so many fantastic aspects to the story. Quinnlan getting a second chance at love with Garrett and the obstacles they face. 

 

The Men of Eden Cove Manor: The men of Eden Cove Manor are hiding something. We get vampires and an entangled web of romance to figure out. 

 

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia: An opening for the book The Rise of the House of Valdis. The story of Xenobia and Urd, their friendship and struggles. 

 

 

The Alien & The Crime Boss: A warrior, Leilphun, becomes a “being” to defend and protect Kasper. Kasper forms an attachment to him while trying to merge the two empires