Tag: 2024 reviews
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REVIEW: Emerald Road: A Tale of Love, War, and Betrayal by Orlando Ortega-Medina
In this powerful prequel to The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, Orlando Ortega-Medina adeptly captures the hardships of the immigrant experience and the strength of the human spirit to survive and even excel despite the odds. In the turbulent 1990s, Emerald Road follows Isaac Perez’s escape from El Salvador’s Civil War. With his loyal canine companion,…
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REVIEW: The Geography of Happiness by Jay Hogan
One thing I know about Terry O’Connor—the man has complicated relationship written all over him, something I’ve avoided for pretty much forever. One thing I know about Terry’s hometown, Painted Bay—it’s a long, long way from my life as a Mackenzie Country veterinarian, and dedicated, carefree bachelor. All of which should be good news. No…
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REVIEW: Call Me Yours by Kaden Ward
Months ago a cheating ex-boyfriend left Kolton Wolf’s world shattered. Jaded and angry, romance becomes whatever ends up in his bed from the apps or the club with a strict no-repeat policy. Then he comes into the picture. It’s Halloween at the “club” when Kolton first lays eyes on him. A Greek god in full…
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REVIEW: A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure… but with added spice. Half-fey Robin Vale has grown up amongst humans, but that doesn’t save him from being…
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Black and Brown by A.E. Via
This book was really entertaining – and in all the best possible ways. I had only read one of A.E. Via’s books prior to this one but I picked a hell of a title to jump back in with. Black and Brown centres on a team of newly recruited top-secret assassins. They are recruited because…
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REVIEW: The Caretaker by C.P. Harris
The only thing Noon Waters is sure of is his undying love for his wife. But when a devastating accident ripped both her and a good deal of his memories away from him, he’s left to navigate a new life weighed down by grief, anger, and confusion. After stumbling upon an old receipt dated one…
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REVIEW: Highland Fling by C.F. White
Can a Highland fling stir a lifelong passion into lasting love?Dean Fraser has his eyes on the prize. Determined to prove his worth as a chef after injury cost him his career in football, he’s fighting for a coveted place at Castle Largleith in the Scottish Highlands to train under his hero. The job could…
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