Netgalley Reviews, Romance, Series

Just A Kiss by Denise Hunter

Ages 14+

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Just A Kiss, the third book in the Summer Harbor series, was heartwarming and inspiring. Riley went to bootcamp to become a marine when he couldn’t handle the fact that the love of his life was with his brother. Now, Riley’s tour in Afghanistan is up, and he returns with every intention of telling Paige how he feels. However, an IED leaves him an amputee, but Paige is all too happy to take care of him, her best friend. Will Riley be able to come clean and tell Paige that he loves her? Or will he fall apart at the seams?

Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.

Adventure, Middle Grade Fiction, Series

Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Grades 3-6

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This is the female version of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series and it was filled with puzzles that the kids had to crack. The premise of the game is this: there are books hidden all over the country and clues online to find them. But when the game’s creator is left in a coma, Emily and her friends have to figure out what the idea is for his next game. Can they do it?

Science Fiction, Series, YA Fiction

Oceanborn by Amalie Howard

Grades 9-12

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In this sequel to Amalie Howard’s Waterfell, Nerissa Marin has her crown, and she is now struggling to keep it. She is torn between her ties to the human realm and that of her people. Nerissa’s part-human prince consort, Lo has been poisoned, so she goes back to land to save him. However, when she gets there, she finds out that he has no memory of who she is. Will Lo ever remember Nerissa and help her be the queen she was meant to be?

Adventure, Middle Grade Fiction, Series

The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island

Grades 4-7

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The Fletcher family is back in this sequel to The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher. There are two dads, four adopted boys and 3 pets. They all go to Rock Island, whose tag line is “Welcome to Rock Island: Where time stands still.” However, this summer, things are a little different on Rock Island. The family’s favorite lighthouse is boarded up, and the boys can’t figure out how to save it. Their vacation just gets crazier from there! I recommend this middle grade novel for readers who love a good adventure!

Adult Fiction, Mystery, Series

Dishonorable Intentions by Stuart Woods

Ages 18+

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The 38th book in the Stone Barrington series, Dishonorable Intentions is a fun and quick read. In this installment of the series, Stone Barrington is involved with a woman named Gala Wilde. She’s great, but unfortunately she was involved with a man who she has unfinished business with she can’t quite shake. On top of all that, the book has a surprise ending! Definitely worth reading.

Adult Fiction, Series, Thriller

Criminal Utopia: Fear the Hacker by J. Arthur Squiers

Ages 18+

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Criminal Utopia: Fear the Hacker was gripping from beginning to end. Jim and Emily are in love and engaged to be married. Jim loves to run, especially marathons, and Emily is always there to cheer him on. Until Jim finds out that he has a stalker: a cyber genius who won’t leave him or Emily alone. Read this fast-paced suspense novel for a thrilling ride!

Thanks to the author for sending me a review e-copy of this book.