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Deven Greene- Unforeseen

Aug 18

Deven Greene- Unforeseen

Genre: Medical Thriller 5 Stars Magnificent! Another great Erica Rosen MD book! This is the third and final book in the series, at least that's what the word "Trilogy" means, but who knows, maybe the author will change the trilogy into a series, so we can enjoy Erica more. Deven Greene writes Unforeseen, and it is a magnetic story, and another great mystery into the life of Dr. Rosen. This time, Dr. Rosen has a feeling about a new doctor, and she is worried about her young pa

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Lali A. Love- Keys to Eternity

Jul 11

Lali A. Love- Keys to Eternity

Genre: YA/Sci-fi/Fantasy 5 Stars Magnificent third book What a magnificent story in Keys to Eternity by Lali A. Love. This is the third book in the Ascending Angel Academy series. I've read the first two books of this series, and I enjoyed this one as well. Love brings the character's to life. Jo and Alicia come together, in the disarray of the world, and lingering humanity, such that it is. It's filled with action, adventure, and the fight for survival, and connection with e

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Courage of One by Zola Blue (Audiobook)

Jun 6

Courage of One by Zola Blue (Audiobook)

Narrator: Zola Blue Genre: Fantasy 5 Stars Fantastical Story! Blue tells another great story in Courage of One, part of her Mejuarian Series (book 3 to be exact). I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This is the audiobook version of Courage of One, and even though I read the story, I really enjoyed listening to it. The narrator, which just happened to be the author, made this story come to life. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it

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R Weir- Sold Souls

Jun 1

R Weir- Sold Souls

Genre: Thriller/Suspense/Mystery 5 Stars Magnificent Story telling What a superb thrilling story in Sold Souls by R Weir. This is the third, and highly awaited book in The Divine Devils series. Yes, book 3 is finally here. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read or when he puts out his audiobooks, I want to listen to. Sold Souls was just released (today as of this posting), and I couldn't wait to read it, nor was I disappointed. This st

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A.D. Trosper - Chosen

Apr 27

A.D. Trosper - Chosen

5 Stars What a final story!!! What a magnificent story in Chosen by A.D. Trosper. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the first and second book in this series Raven Daughter and enjoyed them. A remarkable end to the trio of series, with Jo and Caius fully bound, connected to each other. It's more powerful than the other stories, but those were great to lead up to the finale. It'

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Nichole Heydenburg - The Long Shadow of Death

Apr 19

Nichole Heydenburg - The Long Shadow of Death

5 Stars Magnificent! Saving the best for last! What a magnetic story in The Long Shadow of Death by Nichole Heydenburg. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I've now read all three books in this trilogy, and I loved each one, and each one was my favorite. Heydenberg really completed the trilogy with the most terrifying case of Delia's life, trying to find her kidnapped friend. It's a magnificently written mysterious and chilling story. I li

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M. G. Crisci- Only In New York 3

Apr 12

M. G. Crisci- Only In New York 3

5 Stars Interesting and more truths of the DNA of NY Matthew Crisci's third book of Only in New York. And more great stories and interesting encounters, and I do recommend reading the first two that came before this one. Only in NY 3 tells 38 stories, which span over 55 years and the five boroughs of New York City. I personally, live in upstate NY, and have never been to the City, but I absolutely loved reading this author's stories. One thing I do recommend (besides reading

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AD Lombardo- Rayna’s Sacrifice

Apr 11

AD Lombardo- Rayna’s Sacrifice

4 Stars Grand Read What a great story in Rayna’s Sacrifice by AD Lombardo. This is book 3 in The Katori Chronicles. I've read the books that preceded this one and liked them as well. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. The characterizations are engrossing and dynamic. It’s one of those embraceable stories. This author not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. Kai has his hands full and is having the fight of his lif

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CJ Bahr- Redeemed By Fire

Apr 4

CJ Bahr- Redeemed By Fire

5 Stars Superb writing! What a magnetic story in Redeemed By Fire by CJ Bahr. This is book three in the Fire Chronicles series, and I hope it is not the final, but you never know. I really enjoyed the stories that came before this one. Each book is a standalone, but it's always better to read the first one in a series, and the complete series. That's what I do, or at least try to do. But, now about the story. We meet Cassanne and she meets Lucas. So, here we are, in New Orlea

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Rachael Tamayo - Mine

Feb 26

Rachael Tamayo - Mine

5 Stars Majestically deadly! What a magnetically charged story in Mine by Rachael Tamayo. I am a big fan of this author! I have read the first two books in the Deadly Sins series, and I'm so glad that there is a book 3. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. It's a story that is so filled with twists, electrifying greed, and murder and mayhem. Tamayo has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. It’s definitely

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Judith Starkston - Of Kings and Griffins

Feb 3

Judith Starkston - Of Kings and Griffins

5 Stars Uh, Wow! Starkston pens an unputdownable, fantastical story in Of Kings and Griffins. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it, but I think this may be my favorite so far. Now, I don't judge a book by its cover, but I thought the cover art was just magnificent, and truly defined what was next to come (the story). The characters were vicious, intense, back-biting, and very real. I know this is a fantasy story, but it seems so much more. Tesha i

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Sting of the Scorpion by Evelyn Puerto

Jan 11

Sting of the Scorpion by Evelyn Puerto

5 Stars A great third book in the series! What a great story in Sting of the Scorpion by Evelyn Puerto. I am a fan of this author! I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the three books in this series The Outlawed Myth and enjoyed them. This Puerto brings this fantastical story to life. This author had a writing style that fits the fantasies she writes, and she can indeed show stories. Packed with mystic, magic and new worlds and it takes the reade

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DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance by Christie Valentine Powell

Dec 30, 2021

DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance by Christie Valentine Powell

5 Stars A grand third story in DreamRovers Powell pens a wonderfully written story in DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and storytelling abilities. This author had a grand writing style, and indeed can show stories. I love it when a Legacy author

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Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

Dec 28, 2021

Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

4 Stars Fantastical darkness What an intense and remarkable story in Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan. I have just become a fan of this author! I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. I know that this is the third book in the series, and I read it to review it, but I look forward to reading the books that came before this one. The books can be read standalone, at least this one could, but I like reading books in order in the series, to g

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

Dec 21, 2021

Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

5 Stars Becky is back! What a drama-packed story in Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the Becky back to life. This author had a dramatic writing style, and indeed can show stories. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the first 2 books in this series Rebecca Steele and enjoyed them. However, this, I think, is my favorite. Becky is strong character, and a lot of that strength com

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Audiobook: Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk

Dec 14, 2021

Audiobook: Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk

Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk Narrated by: Steve Rausch 5 Stars Volk does it again! Volk pens a magnificently written story in Destiny Returns, the third book in his Morpheus Series, and has turned it into a grand audiobook. I've read the first two, and couldn't wait to dive into this one. I did read the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. This is the book nightmares are afraid of, and it's so intriguing and captivating, you can't stop listening

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Masters' Promise by Jamie Schulz

Dec 14, 2021

Masters' Promise by Jamie Schulz

5 Stars Intimate and personal Schulz pens a steamy story in Masters' Promise. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very real, and I like the cowboy angle, and how Bret Masters has his owner, but to him, she's more than that. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and storytelling abilities. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of t

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Hell Holes 3: To Hell and Back by Donald Firesmith

Dec 12, 2021

Hell Holes 3: To Hell and Back by Donald Firesmith

Hell Holes 3: To Hell and Back by Donald Firesmith Narrated by: Gary Tredwell 5 Stars Aileen is back!!! Firesmith tells a magnificent story in Holes 3: To Hell and Back. I've read the first two stories in this series, and I really liked them. I recommend, as I always do, read the entire series, and in order. Then, after the grand reads, listen to each one. It's just something that the words being spoken, the story being told, brings a new dimension to the story. And, starting

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Blood Queen by SM McCoy

Oct 30, 2021

Blood Queen by SM McCoy

5 Stars Magic, mystery and divinity! McCoy pens a magnificent story in Blood Queen. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the two books in the Divine series and enjoyed them. This author brings the story to life. It's a magnetic vampiric story filled with monsters, demons and one heck of a Queen. Survival is key, and so they must release something that they're not sure is the rig

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Dawn of Luminance by Daniel McMillan

Oct 19, 2021

Dawn of Luminance by Daniel McMillan

5 Stars Earth shattering survival of the fittest! McMillan pens a survival of humanity story in Dawn of Luminance. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. First, I love McMillan's writing style, it's very clean and precise, and brings the reader right into the story. The war between the Sylvans and the Ascended affects the beings' relationship with a crumbling world, and a world of death or survival. It's an exceptional book. This book is wonderfull

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