Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen

 

Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun series to read and you just never know where Eve is going to end up next. She's in a mining town in Colorado when she begins to have suspicions about the recent death of a friend's uncle. Then, as what usually happens when Eve is around, another death occurs and Eve finds herself having to solve another mysterious murder.

A great book that will keep you entertained for a few hours!

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson

 

El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

It's been two years since we meet Jessica in Tequila Midnight. She's in law school and working as a paralegal. Things are finally calming down with her and her husband Angus. Life is great...until a young girl confides in her that she's been touched in appropriately by a man in charge of an afterschool program.
Jessica is on the prowl to find out more information about this "man" and she will stop at nothing to preserve these precious young ladies. There are twists and turns and at times, you'll be on the edge of your seat reading how this book ends.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada

 

Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun book and one that you'll want to share with your kids. It's an interactive book, having both a story and then recipes to make treats for your favorite doggo!

Grab this book and then plan a time with the kiddos to read the short story and then incorporate cooking skills to make some treats! A great bit of educational fun for all!

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee

 

The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is everything to love about this book! First of all, it's a military read and I love those! They are second in line to medical reads for me! Next, we have a suspenseful situation to deal with, followed with some romance to boot. There is also a female hacker, which is totally cool!

Super great read that will keep you wanting to read until you finish. Be warned, no breaks allowed while reading this one!

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Shadowed Storm: A Shadow Defense Security Thriller Book 4 (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott

 

Shadowed Storm by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This entire series is a must read!! Each of these books *could* be read as stand alones, but you're cheating yourself if you don't read them all! There is an overarching theme that travels through each book, as well as several of the characters, so I highly recommend it.

There is non-stop action when Alexis discovers that her former research professor is about to unleash a strain of algae that could wipe out the world through the water supply. She will stop at nothing to confront him with this and try to put a stop to his actions. It's not long before Alexis learns that she's being pursued by people trying to stop her from stopping the exposure of this corruption.

Seb is an ex-Navy SEAL that is set out to protect Alexis on her endeavors. He's trying to keep her safe while she's worried about keeping him and his friends safe. They make a great team!

I want to talk about the ending but I won't because I don't want to ruin anything for anyone. However, Ms. Mavery Ellscott, if you are reading this, please get book #5 out ASAP! :)

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Ward D by Freida McFadden

 

Ward D by Freida McFadden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew when I read the synopsis of this book that I had to read the whole thing. I could have easily read this in one setting but life demanded other things in between chapters. After reading some reviews from other readers, I especially wanted to read this book, not because their reviews were awesome, but because they rated it so poorly! What?!?!

When I was in nursing school, we had to do a rotation in a psych unit. It was one of the most terrifying, yet fun times of my life. Just like Amy, we were taught that these are humans, not conditions, and that's how I saw this. Afterall, if you spend anytime in a psych unit, you will begin to wonder why you're not there yourself.

Some readers found the story to be ridiculous and overdone. I mean, in truth, that's a possibility considering that Ward D is on the 9th floor. Other floors above and below could have possibly heard the commotion, especially at night. But having worked in a hospital, and part of that time being at night, you don't always tune in to other things around you. What happened on Ward D could potentially happen in a hospital setting. Likely? Very low chances but it *could* happen.

I thought I had this figured out and I mostly did but I still enjoyed this read very much! This is only my second book by this author (I read The Teacher first) but I enjoy her style of writing!

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider

 

The Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read this set of books at different times in 2023. It's now out as a trilogy set and I want to make sure you don't miss this series! I'll post my reviews here of each book in the trilogy. This series is worth the time to read!

Magic-Price 4 stars Read in 2023
In book 1 of this series, the reader is introduced to Ian Troy, a self-imposed exile. He's a Shinree and those of his kind are drawn to magic. They become addicted to the use of magic. Ian is different though, after a tragic event changes the course of his life forever.

This book is full of adventure, mystery, magic, and so much more. I loved the character Malaq as he brought some levity to the story.

Magic-Scars 4 stars Read in 2023
It's two years later and Ian Troy wakes up in a prison cell. He's been tortured and drugged, all to keep him from using his magic. Little did he know the price he'd have to pay for all this magic!! There are a lot of people wanting or needing him to be free so he's not without some help.

I struggle to write reviews on epic books because I never want to give anything away. Just know that you should read this but be prepared for the journey ahead!

Magic-Borne 4 stars Read in 2023
Ian Troy is at his lowest low. The entire realm is falling apart and he's the only one who can do anything about it. Or can he?

This book features elements of time travel and hallucinations. I find that difficult to process when reading (or even in watching something). I struggled with keeping up with aspects of the story for this reason.

This is a series that definitely needs to be read in order as there is too much information carried over from previous books in this series. Fantasy adventure readers will love this series and hope for more!

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