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Deviant by Helen FitzGerald: Book Review & Giveaway

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deviant

There was something about the book cover for Deviant that drew me in. I kept seeing it and it kept haunting me, so when I got the opportunity to get a copy I jumped on it. Helen FitzGerald is an international bestselling author of both adult thrillers and YA fiction, with her novel Dead Lovely [...]

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Any Other Name by Emma Newman: Book #2 of The Split Worlds Series

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any other name

Any Other Name is Book #2 in the Split Worlds series by Emma Newman. When we reviewed Between Two Thorns, Book #1 in The Split Worlds, series, I was hooked big time on this concept of two worlds co-existing side by side in the midst of England’s bustling urban areas not to mention the characters. [...]

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The First Rule of Swimming by Courtney Angela Brkic: Family Secrets

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the first rule of swimming

The book cover for The First Rule of Swimming by award-winning author Courtney Angela Brkic is definitely what drew me to it. I had to find out what this novel was about. Once I’d read the publisher’s brief description, I knew I wanted to read it. I find how inter-generational patterns in families and environment [...]

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Grains of Truth by Lydia Crichton: Book Review & Giveaway

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Grains of Truth

When I was approached about reading and possibly reviewing Grains of Truth by Lydia Crichton, I was intrigued by the premise. At the same time, this publisher is a bit of an unknown for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m happy to say that this novel exceeded my expectations, which is great! [...]

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Seduction by M.J. Rose: Book Review & Giveaway

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Seduction

We’re participating in the Showers of Books Giveaway Hop. For this hop, we’re reviewing and hosting a giveaway for bestselling author M.J. Rose’s new novel, Seduction. I’ve been waiting all year for this book to be published and can’t wait another minute to share it with you! You may recall that we reviewed The Book [...]

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A Nearly Perfect Copy by Allison Amend: Where Art and Life Collide

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A Nearly Perfect Copy

When the news came out that scientists had successfully cloned a pet dog, I remember thinking it might be the same genetically but how could it be the same dog? Still, the whole subject fascinates me. That may explain why I was drawn to A Nearly Perfect Copy by award-winning author Allison Amend immediately. I [...]

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