Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins

 

Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lottie, who is kin to Emma in the Notebook series of books by this same author, is serving as a clerk of the court. There is a high profile case that has come to the judge she is working for and the judge is pushing to get this case through quickly. So many things aren't adding up to Lottie, and then some pictures arrive at her home. Lottie isn't ashamed of her bohemian, free-spirited, bisexual lifestyle but these pictures come with a threat. Can she keep her private and personal live separated until this trial is over or is she going to have to disclose some very intimate and private details?

This book is based on actual historical events that have taken place. That's one thing I really appreciate about this author! This book is definitely more geared for adults as there are some highly sensitive issues covered in it. I love the suspense of the story and how Emma and other characters from the Notebook series make small cameo visits!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem

 

Ice Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hassan is a unemployed accountant who is about to lose his apartment and disgrace his family. No one knows about his work status until his mom and dad start getting letters at their home. Then, Hassan is scrambling to make sure that no one else knows he's been struggling for over 4 months. Afterall, he comes from a very successful family and he doesn't want to look bad.

After a night at a bar waiting on his friend Anthony, and a time slot for the open mike comedy night, Hassan meets Yasmine. All of a sudden, his life will never be the same again. What are those green footprints that keep showing up??

This is a new-to-me author who I really enjoyed!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay

 

The Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a unique book and a very interesting, new-to-me author! I was surprised to see how this book is set up to include the author's notes. At first I wasn't sure how I would feel about it but I've decided that I really loved it for this book. It's great to get in the mind of the writer and see where they were going with something, or why they chose to write the scene the way they did. I really appreciate this unique angle.

Now about the book....wow!!! It grabs you from the first word and just doesn't let go until it's over! Dex is a regular ole car salesman, a family man. Regan, his wife is lovely and has her hands full with their two boys. They find themselves abducted and in a weird place, enduring all sorts of torture until they can escape. Or have they really escaped?

This ones got some pretty cool nuggets in it and I think they enhance the story even more. I look forward to reading more of this author's work!

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River Witch by Cheryl Burman

 

River Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hester has heard all her life about how she's not "ordinary people". Most people don't know that though. Hester has a strong desire to learn the ways of healing with medicinal herbs and poultices but it's just not something that her momma would be proud of her for. Hester learns her great grandmother Ellen dabbled in medicinal herbs and that just fuels her even more.

Aaron is a mysterious man who is often not seen walking about. He tutors Hester. It's when he mysteriously leaves that things start to become more difficult for Hester. Why did he have to go?

I loved this book! It was a fairly fast read and I didn't want to put it down. The characters are very engaging and the story is quite interesting! There are a few twists and turns but ultimately, I just wanted Hester to get what she desired. I can't wait to read more works from this new-to-me author!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King

 

Grave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's the start of Makayla's second year at the Grave Digger Academy. A big announcement is made that affects the entire school. With budgets being tight, every student will have to compete in the Inter-Academy competition in order for their school to stand a chance to stay open. Makayla was hoping this would be an easy year but she soon finds out that it won't be. Can she survive this second year of school? Will the Grave Digger Academy be able to make a good showing and keep the school open?

This was a fun, quick read continuing on with Makayala's story. While this is a book that focuses on supernatural beings, it also includes a lot of humor. I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book!

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano

 

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine finding out that you are a special species of supernatural and that you are one of the only two left of your kind. You are led to a special place but you're not really sure why. Ommily has wanted to visit the Soppranaturale hotel for awhile now so she convinces her fiancé to take her there. Only problem is, her fiancé is normal...as in human. Ommily knows she's special but she isn't sure how special until she meets Link. He will teach her as much as he can before they are challenged in the gauntlet.

This was a super fast read for me. It wasn't at all what I was expecting, but that's a good thing. This book features multiple types of supernatural beings (fairies, witches, vampires, phoenix, etc.) and is very different from other supernatural books I've read like this. It was a welcome change and I look forward to reading more work by this author.

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom

 

Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mama Warbler has just laid 6 eggs and she's patiently waiting on them to hatch. One day, a Cuckoo flies into her nest and lays an egg, then just disappears. Mama Warbler's neighbor keeps trying to get her to toss the much larger egg away but Mama insists on keeping it. When the baby cuckoo hatches, it's much bigger than Mama herself and this baby eat A LOT! Mama is busy collecting food when a cat stops by for a visit. Baby cuckoo protects Mama's nest but the neighbor looses a baby. The neighbor decides that baby cuckoo isn't so bad after all and she's hoping to gain one next year.

This is a super cute book by an author that I love! The illustrations are very well-done as well. This would be a great teaching tool about birds and egg laying, about friendships, loyalty, trust, and the importance of all lives.

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