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  Lis has lived a simple life and plans to continue doing so even though she has found out something about her heritage.  She realizes that she needs to step up and take her rightful place, she doesn't and continues to help out on the family farm.  As things continue to stay unsettled an unexpected visitor comes to hide out on the farm.  It is a knight who has been accused of treason and must find a safe place to stay until he can clear his name.  As he and Lis come to know each other, the must work out all of the differences that will come between them.   I have really enjoyed this series and look forward to hopefully seeing what will transpire next.

 Bonnie is at it again.  She does her best to prove her friend did not kill her ex.  Bonnie has a change to expand her talents as she decorates a food stand for a friend, but when the main attraction (a prize winning hen) goes missing it looks like things won't go well for the food stand.  Even more of an issue arises when a murder takes place and the detective suspects Bonnie's friend.  Great read and love the characters.  I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 Poor Nieva has gossiped for the last time.  She has been strangled and unfortunately become a part of the Christmas play, just not the part she intended. Dottie becomes the main suspect since she got into it with Nieva and now it is up  to Mae and the rest of her posse to help her out.  They are again hot on the trail of who really did it and hopefully will solve it just in time to spring Dottie in time for Christmas.

 Hayden is drawn into the mystery world that she came across first as a child.  She has always had an issue with mirrors and then one fateful day, Hayden and her cat Latifa find themselves living in that mystery world.  She soon finds more family members than she thought she had and why things are the way they are.  She finds herself in a magical house with a whole new set of friends and family.  While there she has to work at solving several mysteries about the town itself and who is causing trouble.  Looking forward to more in the life of Hayden.   I had a chance to listen to this book and the narrator did a great job.  I especially loved the voice of the cat. 

 Hayden is continuing to learn about Destiny Falls.  She is learning more about her new family and home.  Her new family has secrets that the house, town, and family want to keep, but things are starting to get really weird and dangerous.  She, her new friends, and cat who can communicate with her work to get Destiny Falls back to the magical place it is.  I have enjoyed this series and wonder what will happen with Hayden next. 

  Ben has the life of his dreams.  He is able to follow his passions of writing and birding.  He travels back to his hometown of Stoney Ridge to take pictures of a bird he needs for his book.  He makes arrangements to get in and get out, but things do not go as planned.  He stays with an old friend, but soon reconnects with another old friend.   Penny knew Ben from a while back.  She loves birds as much as he does, and has a fondness for Ben as well, as the meet back up  The only problem is that she has to also remind him how they knew each other in the first place, I really enjoyed reading this book and learning their story. I received this book to read, the review is mine. 

Cate takes on a case that involves a high level boarding school.  She is tasked with finding the daughter of a businessman who disappeared.  It seems that all is not as expected at the school as Cate soon finds out.  While there she reconnects with an old friend , Zeke.  Zeke is working at the school and is surprised when Cate show ups   He is not sure what to make of the reason she is there, but soon realizes that she is on the track of something bigger than either of them expected.  A very suspenseful read. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

  Coraline makes a deal, a climb to the top of Mt Rainier in exchange for her step father’s bank getting bailed out.  She knows it will take all she has,but she has the motivation for it.  She realizes she needs help and turns to Nathan for help.  Nathan knows his way around and has extra motivation as well.  He agrees to help Coraline out in the climb to the top.  Along the way they will encounter more than expected.   I really enjoyed this look in to the past and felt like I was there at times along the way. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

  Rory is doing her best to keep her inherited business afloat.  She enters a contest that will give her recognition and money.  Jude is trying to leave one job for another one.  He agrees to help Rory with the contest and food truck. If they succeed then they will be able to continue working for toward their dreams, if not then it is back to the drawing board. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

 I enjoy reading books in a setting that I can visualize.  I cannot imagine what it would be like to work at a national park  and interact with new people each day.  Emma Grace gets a chance to do that when she goes to work as a Harvey Girl at the El Tovar Grand Canyon Hotel.  She tries to be careful in her friendships, but soon meets Ray.  They team up to find out who had been stealing from the hotel and soon find out more than they bargained for.   I really enjoyed following the adventures of Emma Grace and Ray and look forward to the next installment.

Erin and Nathan have to team up to help solve a case.  Erin has left her past behind to care for her mother and turns to helping others with her podcast.  Nathan find himself turning to her for help with a case that his father was unable to finish closing.  As they continue working together, they soon find themselves in deeper than they expected.  A great suspenseful read. I received a copy to read,  the review is mine.

  What is Mae up to now?  She is the owner of the Happy Trails Campground and it is a great place to be in the fall.  People are enjoying the weather, the scenery, but not so much the murder.   It is up to Mae and the Laundry Ladies to find out who left the dead body in the cave and why they are framing someone she knows for it.  I find myself wanting to visit the campground and meet the laundry ladies, hopefully without the murder.  I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

  Linnea is traveling out west with a group of scientists that includes her grandfather. He is concerned for her safety and convinces another of the traveling groups to join up with their group to help keep an eye on her. Along the way, Linnea begins to fall in love with Flynn and grows close to his brother and sister. They encounter much along the way including outlaws, the elements, and it seems from within. Flynn is more concerned with getting his brother’s cattle to him safely to prove he is worth something. He decides to take Linnea’s grandfather up on his offer so he can have a better start once he gets the cattle to his brother Wyatt. He soon finds himself falling for Linnea, but cannot bring himself to act on it due to previous family circumstances. I really enjoyed reading and listening to this story and hope there is more to the story of the McQuaid family.

 Simone decides to visit her great-grandmother and overcomes her fear of flying to do so.  While traveling she meets Kyle and finds herself meeting up with him again while in Paris and the French Alps.  They work together to uncover family secrets and treasures. A great happy read that puts you in the mind for Christmas.   I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 This was an interesting story that went back and forth between present day and the past of 1965.  It goes between family dynamics, secrets of the past, and tragedies of the present.  Sarah returns to her childhood home but finds that things are not as expected.  The family is planning to close the grocery story that they has been in their family for decades.  Sarah cannot figure out the reason for the closing or why they don't want her to revive the family business.  A great story of forgiveness and family. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

Ella is trying to figure out what she wants.  She is trying to find her way in the dance company she is a part of while avoiding the romances that are going on in the theater.  She wants to continue to dance, but feels pressure from some of the other members of the dance company.  She feels like she wants to do one thing while life seems to be going in another direction.  A great read with a mix of mystery and romance. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

       I enjoy reading books that are based on true stories.  Natalie Curtis makes it her mission to record the songs of the native people out west and to stop the disappearance of this information.  She has gone out west to heal and finds healing through the songs of the Native Americans.   I really enjoyed learning about this time in history and how she interacted with the people out west and made it her mission to help save their culture and the future of their culture as they assimilate into the ways of the new US. I received a copy of the book to read, the review is mine. 

 I love Mae and the Laundry Ladies and their adventures in Normal, KY.  Mae has found herself in another case with a dead body.  Hank drags her into a case along with private eye Jerry.  Mae feels like it is a win win because she gets to hang out again with Hank and solve a good mystery, what is there not to love.  Well maybe the danger she finds herself in again could be less, but then it would not be a Mae West type of mystery.

  I thought this would be an interesting read as I am from the South and could picture the locations of the book.  I can't imagine traveling from home to a small town as Ellie did and trying to fit in with the community that she becomes a teacher in.  She soon wins over many in the town as the come to see her not as a threat, but as someone to learn from.  She also learns about their culture as well and soon teams up with one of the townspeople as they try to save the white gator. I received a copy of the book to read the review is mine. 

 Meg and Oliver want to buy her family's lobster-fishing business for different reasons.  Her father decides to make the work together for the season to decide who will get to buy it.  They both have their differences but decide to work together to see who will come out on top.  Her father hopes that by working together that bygones will be bygones and they will soon to see just who the other one is. I received  a copy of the book to read, the review is mine. 

  I really enjoyed reading the last book in the Danger Never Sleeps Series.  Ava has had a hard life and she has already lost one parent and gets and early discharge from the military so that she can spend time with her mom before she is gone too.  While visiting her mom, she is attacked and fortunately FBI agent Caden is nearby to help save her.  They team up to find out what is going on and to try to stop the killer before he strikes next. I received a copy of the book to read, the review is mine 

  Bonnie is starting over and has opened a second chance store. While going to pick up some items for her store, she find the owner of the house dead.  Now she must figure out what happened so as to not draw unwanted attention to her new store and and get things back on track. She needs to do all of this before someone comes after her too.  She is also getting to know her new cat Clyde who helps to draw in visitors to her store.  Looking forward to new adventures of Bonnie and Clyde. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

The Chase was a book that kept you reading. Madison and Jonas are US Marshals and are after a set of bank robbers.  This group has been hitting up several places, but soon they mess up and the stakes are higher.  After someone gets hurt, Madison and Jonas go after them and soon the chase begins.  They have to work at tracking them down and catching them.  Along the way different people get hurt and they have to work on deciding what is the next best step to take.  A great read and look forward to the next chapter. 

  Caitlyn is enjoying her time in the village and is working on enhancing her chocolate and sweet making skills and she and the widow Mags get to show off their skills at a ball thrown by Lord James.  She is a bit hesitant about wanting to go and dress up but her cousin Pomona helps her to find a great costume and she is actually enjoying herself until there is drama.  First some townspeople show up protesting the ball because it is celebrating Mabon which James thinks more of a celebration of Autumn, but others want to tie it to witchcraft.  Then a guest is found murdered and Pomona becomes the main suspect.  Caitlyn can't believe her cousin would do it, but then again she has been trying out some black magic and has not really been like her old self.    A  very enjoyable read that would not be complete without Victor losing his fangs and Nibs and Bran getting into trouble. Love this series and would love to try some of the sweets that they make. 

 Wow this book is just packed with fun.  First there is a Ms. Blossom Festival which of course has to have a queen.  Mae has her hands full as Dottie and Mary Elizabeth decide to enter the festival and of course get into it.  Then Carrie confronts the person (Jason) accused of her daughter's death and then he too ends up dead.  The Laundry Ladies and Mae realized they need to not only clear Jason's name but also find out who killed him.  Meanwhile Bobby Ray is about to meet is real mamma and of course she has to meet everyone else as well.  A great fun read in Normal KY.

 Henry is busy helping get tings ready for Abby and Bobby Rays wedding and working for Mae a the Happy Trails Camp Ground.  He decides to do a little work on the side and soon finds him arrested for the extra work and for murder.  Good thing he knows Mae and the Laundry Club ladies,, otherwise he might just find himself in jail for a long time. Love the antics of the Ladies and this great series of books.  Can't wait to see what happens next the old and new characters. 

 Mae and the Laundry ladies load up to try to find out committed the most recent murder so that they can clear Stanley's name.  They go on a girl's trip to New York to see if the mob is involved or if it is something else.  The Happy Trails Campground sounds like an interesting place to stay as long as the mobsters stay away.  I can't even imagine what a trip with Mae and the Ladies would be like.

  Hazel is looking to make a new life and name for herself as she takes a job with Dr. Watts.  As they become more aquatinted , he realizes that there is more to her than meets the eye and gets to know her better.  What he does not know is that she has a past that that could make him look at her differently.  I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing how they worked out what they were willing to share and how forgiveness and society norms played into the story. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 I have always found it interesting learning about the librarians that went out on horseback and other means to take books to those who could not come and get them.  It would be an interesting job to have as you would get to go and see all the neighbors, although the travel might be a bit much.  Tansy Calhoun has such a job and while delivering her books often has time to daydream and one day thinks that her dreams have come true as a new man comes to town.  She has to decide though what is best, what her heart, or head (and others) think as she continues down her path. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 I really enjoyed this next segment in the Sarah Blair mysteries.  Sarah finds herself helping her friend Grace when and instructor she was arguing with was found dead not long after the argument.  Along the way they find some connections to the victim that they did not expect and have to decipher just what is relevant and what is not.  They also have to wonder what Jane is up to as she is trying to cut into Grace's restaurant business and  cut a deal with the city that might not be as it seems.  A real page turner and I look forward to more in this series.  I received a book to read, the review is mine. 

 An interesting story as Marian does her best to try to save her father and sister from illness.  She looks into her father's research and realizes that he has found holy water that can heal him and her sister.  It can also take you back in time.  Marian finds herself in the Middle Ages and things are not good.  She is rescued by William and they soon begin to care for each other.  Now Marian must make the decision as to go back and help her father and sister, or start a new life with William.  I look forward to book two.   I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 I really enjoyed learning about the Golden Gate Bridge and how it came about.  It was made even more interesting with the story of Kayla and  Steven and how they found as story from the past as they were called in for a discovery when repairs were being made to the bridge.  I liked seeing how the past and present were intertwined and the mysteries of the gold and bodies made it a very good read.  I look forward to more I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

 A thrilling read as ICE Agent Mack Jordan tries to find out who went after his estranged wife and works at keeping her alive as they try to find who is behind the attack and the firearms smuggling ring.  I really liked the suspense as you never knew what would happen next and who would come after them next.  I also enjoyed getting to see Mack and Addison work on their marriage as they are given a new start.  A good continuation to the series.  

     Bernie and Rowena find themselves trying to find out what happened to Jeff after he disappeared from an annual fundraiser.  There are many guesses as to what happened to him and Bernie wants to find out out truth so that his family doesn't have to wonder any more.  I enjoyed reading about all of the guesses as to what happened to him and what they initially thought has happened.  I look forward to reading the next one.  

 I was drawn to this story first because I like lighthouses, but kept reading due to the story.  Blaine has a good plan, but not all the resources needed to make it work.  She wants to remake the family business into a great restaurant, but soon finds out it is not as easy as she first hoped.  She also has to modify her plans when she realizes that coming home is not at all as she wants as she has to work with family and old  acquaintances to make her dream a reality.   I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

      Another great story from Hope Harbor.  Katherine is ready to find out what exactly she is looking for as she travels to Hope Harbor.  She is feeling overwhelmed when she should be on top of the world and Hope Harbor should be exactly what she needs.  While there she gets teamed up with Zach to help out some children.  It is always interesting to see how two people who don't want to do something interact with each other.  They soon find themselves working together to help out some children and find that they are more alike than they first believed. I received a copy of the book to read, the review is mine. 

 A suspenseful read.  Jack and Terra must work together when a body is found in Montana.  This book will keep you guessing as you try to figure out what all of the ties are and why the victim was killed.  Jack and Terra find themselves in danger many times as they try to figure out what the victim was doing and if it is tied to trafficking.  A great read and I look forward to the next one. I received a copy to read, the review is mine .

 I love reading about Poppy and her trials of getting her garden to grow.  On top of killing plants, she finds herself in the middle of another murder.  As she goes about trying to find out exactly what has happened, she runs across some interesting characters as well as ones we are familiar with.  I love seeing what Oren is up to and how he wants everything "now"  He would be a fun cat to have, even if he is a bit naughty at times.  I can't wait to see what everyone will be up to next, especially as Poppy continues to run the nursery and find out more about her family. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

Another great story with Mae and the Laundry Club Ladies.  They are out to find out the real story of Alicia and Craig.  Did she kill him, or was she just in the wrong place at the wrong time?  I love reading how Mae and her friends go about finding out who did it all the while "staying out of trouble."  A great continuation of the story of Normal, KY. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.  

  A story of hope and leadership.  Miriam's Song  tells the story of Miriam and how she stepped up to lead her family and overcome obstacles.  It is a well written book and really gives insight into her life and what she had to do to be the person she was.  It really gives you insight into how to live you life with the purpose you are given.  I was given a copy to read, the review is mine. 

      In Unknown Threat the agents have to learn to trust each other.  They have knowledge of each other and am unsure just how much to trust each other.  It would be hard to have to do this when you have previous knowledge but have to learn to work together anyway as Luke and Faith have to do. A very suspenseful read as you begin to wonder exactly what has been going on and what will happen next.  

     It is always interesting to read about how life was in the past.  Dorothy want to do more to get herself and her writing out there but due to the town she lives in that is just not possible.  I like seeing how she was able to take advantage of an opportunity she was given and was able to come together with Brandon to make sure that both of their new opportunities were able to continue.   An enjoyable read that lets you think. 

        Another great story from Normal, Kentucky.  Mae has found herself in another quandary.  Another body has been found an of course Mae and her Laundry Club Ladies are in the thick of things.  I love seeing how Mae gets herself into things, but this time she is wondering just how much to get involved as her boyfriend Hank needs to prove himself to the Sheriff's department.  I liked seeing how she was able to get involved while staying out of it.      I received a copy to read, the review is mine 

      A fun read with a bit of mystery and some intrigue and murder.  A new business is opening in town and everyone is hoping for a good opening review. Unfortunately someone who is known for not giving good reviews is coming to the opening and soon winds up dead.  I really enjoyed the characters and how they interact and work to find out who really killed the reviewer before it is too late.       I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

      When Twilight Breaks takes place in 1938.  It was interesting to read from the perspective of right before the war, knowing what would later take place.  The two main characters are Americans in Germany right before the start of WW2.  They both find themselves in a position to show what is going on in the countries to those outside of Germany.  I really enjoy getting to see history for this perspective.       I received a copy of the book, the review is mine. 

       I felt like I was on the journey with Moira as she travels to Ireland to become a teacher in her mother's homeland.  As she gets there, she faces many new idea and customs.  Many are very welcoming to her and others hold strong to superstitions and the past.  I would hard enough to give up all and travel to a new country, but to face what Moira had to would make it even more daunting.  I was glad that she was able to find others along the way to help her on her new journey.      I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

     It was fascinating to learn about the Moonlight School as the book was based on actual events.   Lucy, Cora, and Wyatt work to try to help the adults in the area to learn how to read.  They are hired to educate the children, but  realize that there is also a need to help the adults as well.  Lucy sees the need and finds a greater purpose at the same time.  I can relate to how hard it can be to overcome all that can go against you and to accept what is offered.      I received a  copy to read, the review is mine.  

      An enjoyable mystery.  Eve has her first case and much is on the line.  She is trying to juggle a few things at once including who is after her friend Madeline's uncle.  She has to figure out how to make her first real case count and deal with real life as well.  She has to figure out how to juggle work and family before it is too late.       I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

       Heather thinks she has left everything behind when she goes out of town, but it seems as though trouble followed her there. She realizes that she has stalker, but didn't think that he had followed her when she left town.  Fortunately she has an ally in Travis.  Travis is used to situations like the one Heather has and knows how to work around it.  Together they put their heads together to try and figure out just who is going after her and how to stop them. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

     I really enjoyed reading the book and seeing it in the historical context.  Selah has gone against convention not wanting to marry but instead wants to continue working with her father.  She also decides instead of finding a suitor for herself, she will work with the incoming brides to help them match up suitable.  Along the ways she begins to interact with Xander and the soon become more committed to each other than either though was possible. I received a copy to read, the review is mine. 

      A Cowboy for Keeps is a great read.  I loved how Greta and Wyatt would up getting paired up.  Greta planned to have a new start for her and her sister, but things go wrong on the trip out west and when she gets to the town where her soon to be husband lived.  She finds herself looking for help as she does not know who to turn to.      Wyatt is not really planning to start a family but when given the proposition of getting his ranch going just by helping the mayor he soon starts to decide it is a cause he can work with.  I look forward to seeing what happens next.      I received a copy to read, the review is mine.   I also was able to listen to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. 

    Loving this next adventure of Mae and her Ladies.  Mae is thinking back to the fire that killed her family and wondering what more she can do to make prove it was not an accident.  As a child she had to go with what the adults said, but as an adult now her self and several solves behind her she decides to tackle it.  As she stirs memories and stories, the true killer does not want her digging into the past and she and her Laundry Club Ladies find themselves having to be careful.      I received a copy to read, and the review is mine. 

    A great read and loved seeing how the agents were able to interact and get past previous incidents to get the job done.  Evan did the best he could when he and another agent out on a call , but it did not turn out well for the other agent.  Now he is working with the partner of the agent on another case and they both have to get past the past to stop the terrorists.      This book really keeps you wanting to know what will happen next and how the agents will handle it.  It gets even more personal as they have to not only worry about the general public, but close family members as well,   I got this as an audio book and enjoyed the narrator as well.