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  They fought courageously on the battlefield; now they're fighting for love. Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1 Genre: Military Romance Anthology with stories by Dania Voss, Laura M. Baird, Laurie Ryan, Sadira Stone & Lynn Spangler Sacrifice. Valor. Patriotism. They fought courageously on the battlefield, now they’re fighting for love. We are a group of Veterans and Veterans' family members who are also bestselling and award-winning romance authors! We put our group together to publish a yearly limited edition, military holiday romance collection that also supports military / veteran related charities. Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1 supports Fisher House (comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital). Our goal is to raise $3000 (or more) during our yearlong campaign. The stories in Volume1 are contemporary military romance, taking place

Book Review: Squirrels in Antarctica + GW

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  Book Details: Book Title :   Squirrels in Antarctica   by   Sari Karplus Category :   Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 32 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Sari Karplus Release date:    Mar 2024 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite,  Squirrels in Antarctica  sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and "Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting s

Book Review: Programmed for Love

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  Lela Talbot works on a long haul ore freighter, traveling between the Cloud and Earth. When someone aboard the ship tampers with the engines, Lela is called in to help—along with D-084, the cool, collected, kind android that Lela has been crushing on for weeks. While saving the day, it becomes clear that D returns Lela’s interest. But as things heat up between them, Lela fears exposing her feelings to an android who can’t possibly return them. When their saboteur returns, jeopardizing their trip home, D and Lela will have to work together to solve the mystery. Can she keep it casual, or will she give in to her love for an android who can’t love her back? My Review All I could picture is Data from Star Trek when it came to D. As a Trekkie, this is not a bad thing. So, it was easy to engage in this story and see it play out like a mini move in my head. I like the relationship that Lela and D formed together.  Yes, Lela may have come off a bit obsessed at first about D. Yet, what they s

Book Review: A Cup of Fate

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  Alexis Gorgun, the author of the 'Cup of' series, is back at it in this laugh-out-loud and steamy rom-com that throws Ruby, a sassy barista, into a cocktail competition where Theo, a suave bar owner, reluctantly becomes her mixology mentor. When I hit rock bottom, my well-meaning sister signs me up for a cocktail competition. The cash prize is life-changing, and I'll do anything for that money. There's just one problem: my expertise in cocktails extends to sipping, not mixing. And when I turn to my bartender friends for help, they all refuse to train me. In order to win, I have to turn to my old fling, Theo Watson. We ended on sour terms when he wanted something more than an occasional hookup. But his demand was downright impossible when I don't believe in love or relationships. Now I must swallow my pride and ask him for the impossible—to train me for the competition. What the hell has my sister gotten me into? My Review I have not read the other two books in thi

Book Review: Mahina

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  Two families – One follows the letter of the law, and the other… doesn’t. But somehow, they’ve made it work. Neighbors and friends. Bound by past generations of honor, trust, and even love. ~~~ As children, Mahina Tillman and Zeb Lehua were inseparable. Zeb was a protector. Her protector. Her best friend. But then one day, he wasn’t. Mahina had loved Zeb more than she ever thought was possible. But when he left, she was forced to move on with her life. And she did. But now he’s back and things are… complicated. Zeb walked away from Mahina, but she’d never been far from his thoughts. Or his heart. He’s finally returned home—after being gone for nearly two decades—and things aren’t always what they seem. What do you do when the love of your life has moved on? What happens if she needs you, when there’s literally no one else she can turn to? Zeb Lehua would burn the world down for Mahina Tillman. And this is only the beginning. Mahina is the first book in the Hawaiian Mafia Romance seri

Book Review: Between Never and Forever

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  As my best friend’s brother, Dex Hardy has always been my downfall—older, forbidden, and completely irresistible. Our paths were never supposed to cross, but they tangled up in the summer nights we exchanged forevers and I love yous under the stars. In secret. He knew it had to be that way. Yet he betrayed our relationship the day he chose to save me from that car wreck instead of her. I won’t forgive him for that. The only reason I’m at his casino now is because I need the money. If I can survive six months working and living in close proximity to him at the Black Diamond Resort and Casino, I’ll be able to pay off my mother’s medical bills and more. Not so bad. Until Dex finds out I’m engaged to a man I don’t love and wants to make his own deal with me—six months of being married to him instead. Or else. My Review Shain does it again. She knocked it out of the ballpark with this newest addition in this series. Once, I start reading a book by her, I can't stop. This book was no e

Book Review: Sip Happens

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  Love at first sight is only found in romance books… Right? A hot Scottish archeologist walks into a curator’s office—sounds like the set up for a bad joke. Yet, here I am, face-to-face with the flirtatious and ruggedly handsome, Dr. Cameron Jackson, delivering items to catalog and display for the museum. Falling prey to his charms should be the least of my worries. Except I want to give in, let him chase me. Since I am working on his brother’s upcoming excavation, spending time with him is a terrible idea. The last thing I should do is sleep with him, but I can’t deny the instant connection we share, or how I desperately want more than either of us can offer. What could go wrong if we had one night… or maybe two? Sip Happens is a deliciously spicy sequel novella, best read after Unexpectedly Ruined. It contains major spoilers for the Love At All Cost and Top Shelf Romances series. My Review I got to know Cameron a bit from Unexpectedly Ruined. So, I was excited to read his story. He