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The Girls of Maple Close Author Amanda Brittany

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Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! Releasing April 13, 2026 "They're a funny lot, the Maple Close residents. They always were, even before the awful murders."  Daisy has had to flee back to the safety of her Grandad's home in a gated cul-de-sac community. Her last true crime podcast unearthed some truths and sent the correct man to jail. But not everyone was thrilled with the outcome of justice. Daisy tries to take it easy and unwind in this familiar home and area not willing to dive into a new podcast. Until a neighbor approaches Daisy with a plea for help. Wanting Daisy to figure out the truth behind The Wise Monkey Murders and possibly find her guilty teenage girl, now woman, innocent! Daisy tries to stand her ground; she really does, but curiosity is such an alluring mistress. She soon finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole and wondering if any of the Maple Close residents can be trusted. Someone really doesn't want this case to be reopened. . . I love a goo...
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Artificial Author/Artist Maria Llovet

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Comic/Graphic Novel Review Complete Edition of Issues #1-4 4 out of 5 stars! "Why can't guys be like they are in the novels?" - Clara Coming off a breakup and ignoring the "let's talk messages", Clara wants a passionate romance. One that rivals the fictional novels she reads! Deciding to test out the new and advanced AI dating service she creates the man who stars in her spicy books! Getting encouragement from her friends she subscribes and soon forgets all about her ex. Technology is great until it malfunctions. . . A glitch causes things to go south as Clara starts to realize there's a reason one should separate fiction from reality. But can she stop her possessive, stalker Android in time?! I was scrolling through NetGalley when I saw Maria had a new comic up for review! I had to read it! I love the simplicity and beauty of the artwork and how so much is conveyed through addition of lines and colors! And the psychology Maria presents in her works, thi...
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So I Married Two Aliens: Mail-Order Alien Grooms Book 2 Author Lyonne Riley

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Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! "I came here for one alien husband. I think you have me confused with someone else." - Fiona Fiona decides to follow in the footsteps of her friend, Amara, and take the plunge! Applying for the Galactic Matching Program and hoping to find her forever, even if her forever may look a bit nonhuman. Only when a "clinical error" occurs, she finds herself with TWO alien husbands!? And she has to pick one of them?! Through many trials and errors Fiona finds herself falling for both of her husbands. Frills, tails, and all. Though both are claiming Fiona's their fated mate and accusing the other of lying. Will this be happy, don't have to choose ending? Or will the guys make the choice easier for her with all their bickering. I was excited for the next book in the series and the fact that there are two aliens! I'm a sucker for a why choose romance. You do not have to read the books in order! Brief recap of what's going on, why ...
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Love at First Memory Vol 1 Mangaka Narumi Hasegaki

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Manga Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I knew I was right about you. You're the perfect target." - Issei Truck-kun strikes again! Mia's about to make the biggest decision of her life and announce who her husband to be is, only that famous truck got her first. Waking from a coma, Mia finds that she has lost all her memories. Suffering from amnesia she has to try and retrace her steps to figure out who the man she fell for was. Lucky for Mia the man of her dreams will be right by her side every step of the way. Problem is there are four of them?! One of them being a con artist who is very upfront about that and Mia being his mark. Is that really all she is to Issei? Mia will reestablish her past and unlock everything but, in the meantime, she may just fall in love with these men all over again. ". . .I'm the one who decides who I get to be from now on." - Mia I wanted a cutesy manga to read, and I ran across this one. The cover and description had me, not to ment...
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I Saw You Sweetheart: A Bleeding Hearts Valley Thriller Author Erica Damon

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Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "Her brain was protecting her, just not from what everyone assumed." A missing, teenage, girl case has been resolved and with a happy ending! Hazel has escaped her captor and fled to safety. Finding herself back at home with her parents where she is safe. But everyone wants to know what happened to her four years ago! Who took her? And the biggest question of all: where are the other two girls? Hazel can't remember and doesn't want to remember that night. It was all her fault and the biggest mistake of her life. But as she starts to sift through her memories and ignoring his haunting words of "don't remember". Hazel finds that the images are taking on a new light that don't seem to add up to the story she knows or thought she knew. . . What really occurred that night!? I enjoy reads from this author and how she weaves in suspense while keeping up that tension of a thriller until the very end. I was so engrossed I didn...
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Jamie Genius Writes a Novel Author Will Raywood

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "So, what are you gonna write?" - Maddie "Details later. Not important. I can write anything." - Jamie Let's be honest, all of us have taken an online IQ test once in our lives. Seeing the results and how high of a number it is and being ecstatic. Until you realize the test isn't a legitimate test and you come back down to earth. Only for Jamie he did not come back down nor question the shady website. Instead, he took his number of 191.66 and ran with it reminding all on a daily basis how much of a genius he is. And what does a genius do? They immortalize their brilliance! Jamie will write a legendary book that will bring generations to their knees! Does he have a plan? Of course, but it isn't the plan you're thinking. . . This is a very comical read about everything a blossoming author shouldn't do whether aiming for self-publishing or traditional. "Yeah, I'll write words so beautiful they aren't even i...
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(a girl called) Karma Author SM Thomas

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Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! "The reason I'd been so keen to take on this job hadn't just been to tell her story, it had been to get to know a woman who fascinated me. Who attracted me." - Zoe Zoe gets the opportunity of a lifetime! Her small true-crime podcast platform is about to explode with this new person she will be interviewing! Karma Jones, the famed girl now woman who escaped a cult! Getting to ask her questions about her life and being the one to get Karma's full, uncensored story one last time.  But amidst getting to travel with Karma is a bond the two form over The Medusa Network. The Network taking out those guilty individuals whom the justice system couldn't apprehend. . . Only when a victim that Zoe knew and looked up to fondly is killed, she begins questioning everything with the Network. Namely they made a mistake! Right?! And as she gets closer to Karma red flags begin popping up. Surely those are wrong as well, did she bite off more than ...
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The Obsession Author Natasha Preston

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Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "I'd never thought I'd crave phone-free time but that honestly sounds so good. I crave being off-grid. Not in a "go live in a forest and bathe in a stream" way but a "not showing the internet what I'm doing every second" way." - Connie Every teenager prays and hopes for the days or even a week of freedom from parents. Being home alone with no rules or siblings to report back to parents! No one looks forward to two weeks without mom in the house more than Connie! Since her mom has become an extremely active vlogger and social media celebrity, Connie and her sister have had zero privacy. Forcing smiles on their faces and playing the part, though Connie wonders if Isla isn't trying so hard and possibly turning into mom 2.0. But whatever, this time alone Connie's going to do what she wants! Only things begin going wrong when an accident happens right in front of her. And she may have a stalker who is a little t...
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Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound, Vol. 1

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Manga Review 4 out of 5 stars! Releasing Jan. 20, 2026 Step on a LEGO Original Author S.arang Artist TO WALK(REDICE TO WALK(REDICE STUDIO Adapter "The Baskerville Family is often referred to as the House of Berserkers."  Vikir's served the family faithfully for years, knowing nothing other than being a loyal dog. Until his accomplishments and services land him in a betrayal plot against him and his execution. Before the blade falls he vows that if he were to redo it all he would do it better and serve justice to his "father". Something hears his resolve because he is thrust back in time to his baby self. Vikir realizes he truly does get a redo at this storyline, only all his memories from his past life are with him. Causing him to know things and adapt faster than before! Some things remain the same while there are other plotlines he wasn't prepared for. Will he be able to accomplish his revenge plot? I was intrigued by this title because I grew up with the ...
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