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The Leviathan Chronicles: The Last Stand At Aeprion By: James Mascia **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction *Disclaimer* I received this book from Goddess Fish Promotions in return for a fair and honest review. Joel and Kate are on a journey of a lifetime. They are aboard a spaceship looking for the planet named Aeprion. During their journey they discovered a large, very large, boulder that had a secret map written on it, but it had to be decoded, per say. They weren’t the only ones looking for this planet, an Alien called Kraxem. He automatically made enemies out of anyone that stood in his way and stopped at nothing to eliminate his enemies. Would he be successful in this? Would Joel and Kate be able to meet their goal? I will be completely honest, I did not think I was going to like this book, but it sounded interesting so I wanted to give it a try. I am SO glad that I read it. It was a short and a fast read, but a fun read. I was afraid it would be hard to understand

The Nines (Book 1) By: Dakota Madison & Sierra Avalon **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction! I received a copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review. Roxie has a dark secret that she carries with her every day since she left Massachusetts. Her High School was bombed on the first day of school by the “Back to School Bomber” where many were killed and even more were hurt. That bomber was her brother. Since that very day, her life changed and people treated her like she was a criminal too. She left town and changed her name to start her life over but gave up the life of having boyfriends or good friends she could ever trust the secret with. Is there possibly one person that is connected with her past that can look past all the ugly and see the beautiful in her? Alexander had it all, the looks, the girlfriend, high school quarterback, and the popularity. That all changed on the first day of school as his entire left side of his body was burned so

Aimee and the Heartthrob By: Ophelia London **Review by Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction *Disclaimer* - I received this book from Xpresso Book Tours in return for a fair and honest review. Aimee had the ultimate crush on Miles until Nick crushed her hopes and dreams. In her free time with her best friend, she designed an elaborate blog with stories of her future life with Miles, the lead singer of Seconds To Juliet.  Once Nick dealt her the crushing blow of the truth of how Miles felt about her, she asked Becky to delete the blog completely and was on her way to forgetting Miles. Becky said she would delete the blog, but did she? How could Aimee spend two entire weeks traveling with STJ while her parents were overseas with Doctors without Borders until her grandma was free to babysit at home? She had a plan, she would just ignore Miles and keep away from the band. Would that plan really work? This book was the ultimate fan girl book. It was fun, silly,

Pleasured By You (Love in the City Book 3) By: Steph Nuss **Review by Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction! Bayler and Fletcher are a mess, in a good way. They are both very driven people and both like the fun, carefree, single lifestyle. That is, until New Years Eve where they are changed forever. Bayler doesn’t want to handle heartache or the motions of having a relationship. She has set rules for herself that she will not break, for anyone. Is it possible that one man has the capability of breaking her rules, breaking down the walls to her heart and loving her? She thinks not, especially not a play boy like Fletcher! He is a successful business owner, has a great body and personality, and rules the bedroom! Fletcher got Bayler to concede on her rule of no repeat nights of sex with the same person, but could he get her to concede to more, or give her heart away? This story was incredible! I caught myself laughing out loud in multiple parts of the book and getting strange lo

Private Encounters (The Private Serials Book #2) By: Anie Michaels *Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction **You must read book one, Private Affairs, before reading this book** Lena and Preston have a relationship that they shouldn’t have. Preston is supposed to be Lena’s private investigator to find proof that he is cheating to get her out of her prenuptial agreement. Lena needs to be staying as far away from any other man sexually as possible so that she doesn’t lose everything and have to pay her husband $100,000.00. Preston makes Lena want to say yes in all the wrong ways, but are they really wrong? Can Lena survive if she gives in and gets caught? Wow, another incredible book by Anie. Just a warning, she LOVES writing cliff hangers and boy does this book have a cliff hanger ending!  I just have to know what happens next. You might need a cold shower when you are done with this book because dang, let’s face it, Anie writes some incredibly hot sex scenes and this boo

A Witch’s Dream World By: Cheryllynn Dyess **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction! I received this book from Hot Tree Promotions in return for a fair and honest review. Elizabeth was dealt one of the worst blows one can be dealt: her mom died. Upon her mom dying, she started having bizarre dreams that seemed almost lifelike. Once she started living with her aunts, life as she knew it, ceased to exist. She learned she possessed some incredibly strong powers and had very large shoes to fill. Could she do it?  Would she have to do it all alone or would she have help from others? Who would all come together to fight the council and what side should she chose? Sire Wesley is a “prince” of the elves. Wesley is immediately attracted to Elizabeth. Wesley has the ability to transform into a Panther and further learns that his race is able to use telepathy. He teaches Elizabeth about his family’s history and knowledge that will aid Elizabeth in learning n

The Griever’s Mark By: Katherine Hurley **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction! I received this book from YA Bound Book Tours in return for a fair and honest review. Astarti has had a rough childhood, to put it mild. She has been chained to Belos since she was seven and has done his bidding for him or received punishment for ten years.  Her mother cast her off as a baby and tried to kill her, failing, leaving Astarti with the Griver’s Mark. Her father is off enjoying life without her or maybe he is dead, she doesn’t know, and doesn’t care to know. She only knows the evil life of Belos but struggles to do his bidding.  Can she break away from Belos, knowing that she is leashed, and make a new life for herself?  Being sent to the physical world to convince Martel to join and leash himself to Belos might be the break she is looking for but is she strong enough? Logan, a Warden and Earthmaker, is after Martel but little does he know that a Drifte

Only For Us (Only Series Vol. 3) By Cristin Harber

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(I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.) She did it again. The third installment of Cristin Harber's new Only series, is just as amazing as the first two! Only For Us gives us just as much deep emotions and blinding surprises! Emma and Gray are deep with complex things eating at their chance of happiness. As I've said with the other two volumes, Emma and Gray are epic. I cannot get enough of this couple! I am hooked and already bouncing in my seat for Only Forever, and Us hasn't even been released yet. It will be a long wait for me, but totally worth it. And I can always read the first one's for the third time. Right? ;) Warnings in this book, basically the same as the other two. Still tons of deep emotions, explicit language and some graphic sex. However, this book features less violence. But, I'm sure we will be getting all of that we can handle in the next issue. The Only Series Volume 1: Only For Him Volume 2: On

Ten Year Crush By: Toshia Slade **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle  - Escaping Reality In Fiction! Gabby and Cam have been friends for as long as she can remember. He was best friends with her brother Josh and she had the gigantic school girl crush that never went away. She could not get him out of her mind, no matter who she was with. She thought maybe Brandon would be that guy who could give her everything she wanted and push Cam out of her life. She really didn’t want to just be friends with Cam and see him with other girls because she knew no one was ever going to be good enough. Could she swallow her pride so she could keep Cam in her life and just be his friend? Would she ever stop questioning herself about what if she and Cam could make it work? Would Josh allow his baby sister to be with his best friend? Cam was a great looking, head turning, built young man. He has been turning heads for as long as he can remember but never the head of the girl he really w

Hush Hush (Book #1) By Anneliese Vandell **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality In Fiction! I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. Anna, also known as Sophia, has lived a life of secrets, lies, deception, and confusion. Her parents were sent to jail for life for being con men, in which they pled guilty to their charges. Anna is hell bent on revenge against the people who “conspired” against her parents and treated them so poorly once their crimes came to light. Does Anna fully understand just how many people that might include? There are details to her parent’s case that aren’t clear to Anna, which could either open up her revenge pool or shut it down. Did her parents really deserve what they received as punishment or did others have a hand in the sentence? Liam Hawthorne is a bright young man who could have anything he wanted in life. He is from a very well to do family, has incredible looks, and a line of women tha

Worth the Wait By: Destiny Moon **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle - Escaping Reality In Fiction I received a copy of this book for an honest review. Monique has her life all together. She has a house, the corporate job with opportunities for advancement, great friends, and any man she could want, except for the one she really wants. She has the looks any woman would kill for and any man would chase after. Unfortunately, the man she wants to chase after her doesn’t seem to reciprocate those feelings, or does he? Does Monique really want to find the one, settle down, and have a family? She has spent much of her life playing the single game and having fun with the different suitors. It’s time to see just what pining after Jerome could offer her if only he would give her the time of day. Jerome is a quiet, reserved, incredibly handsome and smart corporate executive, or is there more to him than meets the eye? His number one rule is to not become involved at work.

Fathers House By: C. Edward Baldwin **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle - Escaping reality in Fiction! I received an ARC in exchange for a nonbiased review. Ben Lovison is at the peak of his life. He has a beautiful wife, is a well known and respected Assistant District Attorney, and has two twins on the way. Things are going great, until he reviews his most recent case and realizes he has something in common with the defendant, Fathers House. He doesn’t like to be connected to the defendants in anyway, in case someone tries to say he was giving away sweetheart deals because they had a connection. The twins were ready to make their grand entrance, 10 weeks early, all the while activity at Fathers House was about to be at an all time high. Mayo Fathers is in charge of Fathers House, a place that accepts and helps adolescent boys in need of help, a new home, or a place to stay while their parents get their act together. He is also the owner of a very successful funera

Oasis of Eden By: Genella deGray **Review By Amy

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Independent Reviewer for Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! And Readers Isle- Escaping Reality in Fiction I received this book from Totally Bound Book Publishing in return for a fair and honest review. Jaden is a wealthy, spoiled, daughter of a well known gentleman who headed up archaeological digs. He was quite successful in his work and it provided a nice allowance for Jaden to use as she pleased. She preferred to spend as much of her time dancing at the rubs, drinking outlawed alcohol, and spending as much with the boys as she could get away with. Suddenly her pops’ dream was taking too much money from her fortune left to her upon the death of her father. This resulted in an unwanted trip to North Africa, specifically Egypt. Will this excursion change Jaden’s mindset about the digs her father so passionately enjoyed and the history of the people who lived those lives that were now being uncovered? Would there be anyone she encounters that could make Jaden want to chan