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Review: Witches of Ajax by Jordan Elizabeth

Synopsis She will finish what the past started. Seventeen-year-old pop star Lavender Stanhope, AKA Lily of the Valley, lives a life most teens could only dream of. When her dad dies in a freak accident, she agrees to visit his home town, knowing he had unfinished business there. But Canon Springs has an eerie, bloody history. And there are creatures there whose memories are long, and whose plans center on Lavender, whether she wants to be involved or not. As she tries to overcome grief, grudges, and mistrust, she realizes that escaping Canon Springs may require saving it. Add to Goodreads Shelf Buy on Amazon Review It's a captivating story where past and present clash. I love how the author has used history to put life into the story. The characters are all interesting and there are enough twists and turns to keep the readers entertained. It's a unique paranormal story unlike I have ever read and for that alone I love it. When Lavender's father dies in an accident, she is i...

Review: The Governess and the Duke by Lydia Drake

Synopsis Governess Miss Viola Winslow is quite familiar with the rules of society, and her place in it. Still, it hasn’t stopped her from being horribly in love with the Duke of Huntington for years. But while the duke knows little of her foolish passions, the same cannot be said of Viola’s charge—a precocious fourteen-year-old obsessed with her governess’s secret romance. A hilariously engaging romp of a romance, where a sensible governess must learn how to defy the rules… As a confirmed bachelor with no interest in marriage, the Duke of Huntington prefers his estate at Moorcliff Castle to the hustle, bustle, and utter nonsense of London society. He’s far more content with a glass of excellent whiskey and the calm of the country. Until his peace is shattered by the enchanting Miss Viola, and her injured young charge. Unable to travel or leave, Miss Viola has no choice but to remain at Moorcliff—where avoiding the duke is all but impossible. Somewhere between late night run-ins and a f...