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A Season of Surprises at the Villa des Violettes by Patricia Sands

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fabulous book. The sights, sounds, and even smells jump off the page into your heart. The descriptions of the Carnival and the mimosa flowers is outstanding. One can believe they are in France as they take this journey with the characters. The side stories are wonderful and engrossing. There is mystery and romance. This is a wonderful escape from a rainy Ohio.



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Moody and the Ghost: Hoist the Jib by Kim Hornsby

Moody & The Ghost - Hoist the Jib by Kim Hornsby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Story is fantastic and so clever. The liberties Kim Hornsby took with the paranormal are priceless. The ending is a shocker and leaves so much room for more of the life of Bryndle and Caspian. Even if you aren't interested in ghostly stories, you will adore this book. Too be published soon. Check out all the other books by Ms. Hornsby if you haven't already.



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Wired Truth by Toby Neal

Wired Truth by Toby Neal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This series of Paradise Crime Thrillers by Toby Neal is fast paced, well thought out, and the characters are real. Sophie has been one of my favorite characters since she appeared in the Lei Crime Series. Ms. Neal has made her an enigma. When you think you have figured Sophie out, things happen and life for her goes crazy. One has to read the whole series . I personally want more and I don't want to wait for the next installment. I can imagine what will happen next, but I bet I am wrong. That is what makes this book and series so interesting and entertaining.



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The Road She Left Behind by Christine Nolfi

The Road She Left Behind by Christine Nolfi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Christine Nolfi has written an engaging family story about love and betrayal. The characters are delightful, even the mean ones. They are real in how they act and think. The setting is very familiar and accurate, especially since I have been to all these spots. In places the book is humorous, sad, and fraught with angst. Once started, it is a page turner. I couldn't put it down and as usual, wished the book took you through birth to old age. I never want any of this authors books to end. It is a must read.



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Emily, Gone by Bette Lee Crosby

Emily, Gone by Bette Lee Crosby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Exciting, unique, unusual and a real tearjerker. Be prepared to read this book from start to finish in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. The plot is outstanding. One cannot second guess what happens to these characters. Bette Lee Crosby has written another award winning story.



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Only One Life by Ashley Farley

Only One Life: A Novel by Ashley Farley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Outstanding. Fantastic. Another hit by Ashley Farley. The plot is unique. Lots of angst. Some characters are lovable and others are downright disgusting. There is lots of sorrow. At times one wants to jump into the story and slap the s#@t out of the nasty ones and even at times, give a stern talking to the good ones. Thanks to this author on always giving the reader a different take on family life.



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Moody & the Ghost: Coming About

Moody & The Ghost - COMING ABOUT: Moody Humorous Mystery Series by Kim Hornsby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Love, love, love this series. Once again, Kim Hornsby has captured the spirit (pun intended) of romance between a mortal and a ghost. Cannot wait until the next in the series comes out. This book is filled with plot twists that are unusual, mystery, laughter, romance, and strange, but real characters. Being the third in the series, it does not disappoint. I highly recommend this book and anything written by Kim Hornsby.



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Wired Courage by Toby Neal

Wired Courage by Toby Neal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Toby Neal is not your ordinary author. She is not afraid to make the reader upset. At one point in this book, I hated her. What she did to the story was necessary and true to form, but still upsetting. This plot is unique as all of her other stories. One will enjoy all the Wired series. I am guilty of reading them all, but not writing as many reviews as I should. Take the time to read this and the Lei Crime Series. You won't regret it and I hope you love them as much as I do.



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The First Noel at the Villa des Violettes

The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes by Patricia Sands

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow! Patricia Sands has developed her characters, Kat, Phillipe, and Simone to the next level. They are delightful and so alive. This is not just a Christmas novella. It has a fantastic plot filled with intrigue, romance, well-developed, friendships, kindness and a general good read. Even the pups are enjoyable. The setting is described to the point that the reader feels like they are travelling in France in reality. When shopping in the markets, one can feel the excitement and hear the noise. I suggest that everyone read this and become a die-hard fan of Ms. Sands.



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The Season of Silver Linings by Christine Nolfi

The Season of Silver Linings by Christine Nolfi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Christine Nolfi is a master storyteller. Great story-line. This third book in the Sweet Lake series is well-written, enjoyable, hard to put down, a romance, mysteries, and of course the Sirens. One has to love the Sirens. I want to be one. I suggest one begins reading this in the morning as you cannot put it down. The reader has suspicions on what is going to happen, but there is also surprises along the way. This might be the best in the series, but hopefully there will be more down the line. I suggest one read all of Ms Nolfi's books. They are excellent reads.



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Lovers Like Us by Mary Campisi

Lovers Like Us by Mary Campisi

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I received this book as a gift. This being the third in a series of novels I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Sometimes series disappoint and don't keep true to the context, but this one doesn't. Mary Campisi takes the reader on a unique read. The story line is delightful; full of mystery, romance and just enough twists and turns to keep one interested. The author has also developed the previous characters in the earlier novels to become a more well rounded and even more realistic. There is a plot twist that you don't see coming. One must read to find out how these lovers make up part of the Donavan and Alexander families and create havoc within the family.



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A Summer of New Beginnings by Bette Lee Crosby

The Summer of New Beginnings: A Magnolia Grove Novel by Bette Lee Crosby




The Summer of New Beginnings is Bette Lee Crosby's best work so far. The story is real, highly believable, and grabs you from the moment you begin reading and doesn't let go of the hold the words have on you long after you are finished reading. it. The plot is unique. It has sadness, joy, romance, and surprises all through the book. One needs tissues and don't start it like I did with plans to read a few pages, because you can't put it down. You will want to read it straight thru. This is a five star read in my estimation. I know that it will be in yours.



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