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Western Blue by Suzie Clarke: Book Review

From our review: “If there’s one thing I really enjoy it’s a good heist, especially the getting the gang together part. Getting this gang of desperate, tough and hard-working women together is a real high point for me”

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Perilous Passages by Edale Lane: Audiobook Review

From our review: “One of the great things about Holmesian mysteries is how they engage the reader in trying to work them out. The author always gives enough clues to figure out whodunnit, but I was led astray a couple of time”

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The Shape-Shifter Series by Jae: Audiobook Review

From our review, “It is clear that Jae invested a cat-load of time developing the lore of the Wrasa and it was definitely time well invested.”

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Murder by Multiples by Rachel Ford: Book Review

From our review: “The early 1920s in England is fascinating, historically speaking, because while the country and the world was still reeling from the horrors of World War I”

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Heart of Sherwood by Edale Lane: Audiobook Review

From our review: “This is the story of three strong women who try to make England a better place, one move at a time. It’s about overcoming cruel plots and powerful men. And underneath it all is the story of hope and finding love”

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The Lilith Gene by M. Cassol: Book Review

The Lilith Gene by M. Cassol is a historical set inside a contemporary story of art history, genetic science and dealing with debilitating anxiety. Vesna runs climbing tours at a

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Cowboys and Kisses by Karin Kallmaker: Book Review

Cowboys and Kisses by Karin Kallmaker is a beautiful, well-written and poignant historical romance. Rejected by her family, a young girl is sent west without money or any means to

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Ghost Tour by Sue Still: Book Review

Ghost Tour by Sue Still is a paranormal tale of eternal love so powerful that it overcomes not only the direst tragedy, but also breaches the barrier between realms and

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Daring Duplicity by Edale Lane: Audiobook Review

Daring Duplicity by Edale Lane is a delightful story of a victorian era woman dressing as a man to be a detective. Stetson is a woman who lives in a

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Riding the Storm by Erin Wade: Book Review

Riding the Storm by Erin Wade is an action, adventure, workplace romance. Daredevils rescue service is an organization that specializes in extracting undercover government agents from deadly situations. Kensley Storm

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