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  • Another Thrilling Read — My First by Lorna Dounaeva!

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    Noel and Suzannah tried for years to start a family, when they turned to adoption. When they are given a chance to meet Orchid, in The Girl in the Woods by Lorna Dounaeva, they jump at the chance to have a family.

    However, it didn’t go as smoothly as they had imagined. Noel easily adjusts to becoming a father, but it doesn’t seem to be as smooth for Suzannah. She finds herself dealing with floods in their rooms, mirrors shattering, and other strange things. Orchid talks about an imaginary friend, who just may be Suzannah’s sister, who died years prior.

    When Suzannah gets hurt, she isn’t sure what is going on. But it just keeps getting worse. Is Orchid behind this? Or is someone else terrifying the new family?

    I couldn’t wait to find out who was torturing poor Suzannah and her family. Could a young girl really be behind it? The ending will surprise you! And then you will quickly go on Amazon and download a few more books by Lorna Dounaeva. Just like I did!

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  • What Would You Do If You Were Put in an Unthinkable Situation?

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    When Abbie Bernard learns that her daughter isn’t really hers, she is heartbroken. She has raised the girl for years, and loves her more than she ever imagined. However, what about her real daughter, the one she actually grew inside of her?

    She finds her real daughter, who is turning into a wonderful girl thanks to her parents. And she finds herself in a heartbreaking dilemma. Should she tell Logan O’Connell, who is struggling after his wife’s death? Or should she keep it to herself?

    How can she get into the life of her daughter, without losing the daughter that she has been raising? When Logan finds out, he is just as desperate to keep both of his daughters in his life. Will the two of them find a solution that works for everyone?

    I really enjoyed this book by Patricia Kay. I couldn’t wait to figure out how the two would figure out how to keep both of the girls in their lives. If you are looking for a good read about an impossible situation, look no further than The Wrong Child by Patricia Kay.

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  • Will Isabel Get the Ending that She Deserves?

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    Although Lauren is back, Isabel is still struggling to get her life back on track. She is pregnant and working on her marriage. She is also trying to fix her relationship with Lauren.

    Alicia is gone. Jody is dead. Life has got to calm down, right? There is nobody else left with a vendetta against her, right?

    When Deacon comes to her with a job opportunity in Canada, she is torn about whether to accept it. Can she leave her family and friends behind? Will starting over be good for their family? Going somewhere where nobody knows who they are?

    Unfortunately, their move is just the beginning of their journey; it is the beginning of the end. Will Isabel finally get the closure that she deserves?

    The Bitter End by Lorna Douvaeva was the ending that this series deserved. Now it is time for something lighter!

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  • Will Alicia Get Her Revenge?

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    You set fire to me and left me for dead. You even pronounced me dead, never noticing that I was still alive. Everyone left me, yet somehow I survived.

    When Alicia escaped the fire, she began a whole new life. She meets a man named Christopher, who is only happy to take care of her. She tried (though not very hard) to become an actress, while biding her time until she could take revenge on the people who left her for dead.

    Alicia decides that she will have her revenge. Or will she? Is she willing to give up her love, just to get even? Christopher won’t stay with her if he really knows who she is, so is she willing to risk it all?

    The Girl Who Caught Fire by Lorna Dounaeva: another compelling novel in the series. I can’t wait to see how it ends!

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  • Can You Really Trust Your New Friend?

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    When Isabel Frost almost hits Alicia, she doesn’t know what to do. So, she decides to help her. She finds her a job at the supermarket where she works. She introduces her to her friends, and they take to her right away. She even moves in with them, when the place where she is staying burns down.

    But then, fires start to break out all over town. Isabel thinks that something is up with Alicia. When the police start looking at Isabel, she doesn’t understand what is going on. Why do they think that Isabel is the one who is causing all of the problems, when it is Alicia? Can she help the police solve the mystery BEFORE they arrest her?

    If you are interested in a good thriller series that will keep you guessing until the VERY end, you need to check out the McBride Vendetta Thrillers.  Fry by Lorna Dounaeva was a very good start, and I am already halfway through the next book, which is just as intriquing as this one!

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  • Hannah’s Story As a Mail-Order Bride

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    Hannah Frank’s sister ran off as a mail-order bride to get away from her greedy grandmother. Now that Hannah is of age to marry, she is thinking about doing the same. She accepts an offer from the odd Mr. Jones to take her out west and find her a husband.

    Soon, she finds herself married to Victor Bates, a kind and handsome man who has a young baby daughter. She is happy with the match, knowing that he is a good man, though he is hiding something from her. This makes it hard for her to open up to him, knowing that she isn’t sure what he is hiding.

    When she finds out about his secret, both of them argue in a way that they never have before. Will they find their way back to each other? Or will this tear them apart?

    I have flown through these mail-order bride novels, like Baby’s New Mother by Faith Johnson, and you will find yourself enjoying any of Johnson’s novels!

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  • How Can A Husband and Teenager Move on From Suicide?

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    Maddy is a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother. She keeps everything going smoothly for her husband, Brady and her daughter, Eve. She is always there when they need her until she commits suicide.

    Both Brady and Eve are heartbroken. They had no idea that Maddy was so unhappy. They thought that they loved each other and had everything that they needed. They just can’t understand what would cause her to jump off of the library building. They even started reading her journal to see if they could figure out what was going on in her head!

    That being said, Maddy is not ready to leave her family. In fact, as she watches above, she starts to look for her replacement. She finds Rory, a beautiful woman who is caring.

    She talks to her husband and her daughter to help them through this difficult time. However, as time passes, it gets harder and harder to get their attention.

    I LOVED I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi. It is a must-read debut novel from an author that I can’t wait to read what she puts out next!

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  • An Ending I Never Expected

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    When Natasha met Daniel, her life began to change quickly. She went from working hard and barely surviving to moving into a nice apartment with a man she barely knew. When he proposed, she dreamed of the day she didn’t have to work so hard and worry about money. Daniel had the means to support her. Even better, he fit right into her group of friends and their husbands. She finally was a wife.

    When Daniel found a cruise and offered to take all of her friends, she was thrilled. A whole week sounded perfect. But instead of being excited, all of her friends were a bit unsure about the trip.

    And as soon as the ship set sail, she realized the trip might not be all they wanted. In fact, the secrets shared between the friends might tear them all apart!

    I thoroughly enjoyed  The Wives of Valerie Keogh! I never realized that I would enjoy thrillers the way that I do. I have downloaded two more of Koegh’s books. I can’t wait to get started.

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  • Will a Baby Be The Gift It Should Be? Or A Big Mistake?

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    Sarah Westfield realizes that just because her husband Nick is perfect doesn’t mean that her marriage is. He is handsome and devoted to her. He is prepared to do anything for her, but she is still unhappy in her marriage.

    Nick wants the marriage to work and asks for a baby. Sarah can’t imagine that having a baby would help, but she is willing to try.

    After a terrible pregnancy, Sarah finds herself struggling as a mother. She doesn’t feel the maternal instinct and love kick in. In fact, she feels more trapped in her marriage than ever.

    Then, her baby goes taken, and everything changes! Weeks go by, and the couple falls apart. Then, Sarah gets thrown another curveball.

    I could NOT put The Mother by Valerie Keogh down. It was one exciting thing after another, and the ending will have you gasping and wondering how you couldn’t figure it out. I think I found another favorite author and will download more of her books.

    You can’t go wrong with this one!

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  • Must Read Follow Up From Kate Hewitt

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    Though it has been awhile, I read the first book in the Lost Lake Series. If you are interested in my review, you can check it out right here.

    The Midnight Hour starts right where the previous book left off. Someone has attacked Alex’s family’s home, and they have to flee. Where to go? Nobody really knows? Nobody knows if any place is safe from the radiation. Nobody knows where they can find a peaceful home like they had made at the cabin. They just know that they have to move!

    Alex worries about her children. Each seems so affected in ways, yet not in others. Sam, her oldest son, won’t even look at her. Her oldest daughter is taking care of a child who only wants her. Her youngest daughter is determined to find whatever she can to feed everyone.

    Alex is determined to keep her children safe, as they navigate the new world that they are a part of!

    Like any other book by Hewitt, you won’t be able to put it down! I can’t wait for the final book in the series to come out (and I have to wait an entire year)!

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