Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First book by this author and I loved it! Between the cats, Ellie the main character, her business and just the whole town feel kept me intrigued and hooked.
I loved trying to figure this out as i was reading and I was way wrong! I hope this is a series as I want more
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great read with an easy-going vibe with a twist of a mystery that just satisfies the quick, fun book craving. As a cat lover, I thoroughly enjoyed the cats’ personalities in this book and how they are developed and are interwoven throughout a murder mystery. I love how the author, Ruth J. Hartman, incorporates the cats in such a way that they become parts of the clues to the mystery unfolding here.
Ellie, the owner of a cute cat café, runs across a very rude customer. That customer is Margaret, and she seems to hate cats with a passion and even wishes death to all cats. How ironic is it that Margaret is found dead later that day? Follow Ellie and her cats in this cute, cozy read to discover what has happened.
This is the first book in this series and I honestly cannot wait to read more!
Forbidden Mate by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Forbidden Mate is the second book in The Shadow Chronicles series by CR Robertson. I am stunned by this book. I liked the first one but I really like this second book. This book has even more paranormal elements with a bit of suspense thrown in. The characters have multiple depths to them. I fell in love with Tasha and Levi in book one, and it has grown with this book tenfold. Tasha and Levi’s relationship has sparked some bad blood between the vampires and Lycans. There will be a war but will Tasha and Levi stay together or will they be torn apart by the war? I highly recommend this book to see if the relationship between vampires and Lycans survives together and can save their species at the same time.
Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery BOOK 1) by Heather Silvio is an amazing, intriguing, one of a kind story that will leave you guessing until the very end. The plot is wonderfully woven to keep the reader on the edge of their seats, the characters are just as equally amazing and Ms. Silvio really captured a lot of great Hawai’ian lore and culture. I love how there is a paranormal twist and while I thought early on I had this book all figured out I was definitely wrong. So if your looking for a great book with a littler paranormal, and a little mystery this weekend then I highly recommend Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery BOOK 1) by Heather Silvio.
Forbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Forbidden Wolf is the first book in the series The Shadow Chronicles by CR Robertson. This is a paranormal story with vampires and Lycans. The storyline is captivating. I found myself flying through the pages because I wanted to know what was happening next. The characters are fully developed and complicated. These characters made the book. Vampires and Lycans are enemies and not to be in a relationship. That is until Tasha, a vampire, and Levi, a Lycan are in a relationship. They are seeking out answers to why they were kept apart, especially since their union could save both of their kinds. Will Tasha and Levi’s relationship become a problem or will it be the answer that they are looking for? I highly recommend this book to find out if vampires and Lycans can be bedfellows.
Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
HER DARK LOVE (DARK SPELL SERIES Book 4) by ISRA SRAVENHEART was a fantastic installment to this series. If you have read this whole series then this book really ties it all together, book 4 takes us back to the beginning of Isra’s story and gives us so many great details on how she got on this dark path. Once again Ms. Sravenheart gives us a fantastic plot, with a fairytale feel, drama, witches, betrayal, romance, and so much more. While most “fairytale” books focus on the hero Ms. Sravenheart focuses on the villain giving us a incredible and refreshing series.
Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stripped is the first book I’ve read by Stacy Deane and while I could follow along pretty well, I felt like I was missing something despite starting from book one. The interactions between Dee and Grayson made me curious about their history and how we got where we are. I looked into Stacy Deanne’s writing a little further since she’s new to me and realized that her Bruised series crosses over. Now, this might have been blatantly obvious when I downloaded the book, I have a tendency to see something, read the synopsis and forget it by the time I delve into the book (added suspense!).
No harm done though, I am just left with another book series I look forward to tackling. As for Stripped, I really liked it overall. Part of the reason I was drawn to this romantic suspense is because of the female main character being a detective. I feel like so often our female leading ladies are not portrayed as strong and independent as I’d like them to be and I was hopeful this would be a different case. Fortunately, I was right and really enjoyed Dee as a character.
What really pulled me in though was Stacy Deanne’s writing style. There was something unique about the writing style in the first two chapters that really grabbed my attention. Each chapter felt like a perfectly timed commercial break that made me
need to see what was next. The storyline was fluid and the book
was short so pages flew by. I would give the book 4 stars and will gladly continue on in the series.
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The battle between good and evil continues in this second novel by James Talisman.
I do recommend starting with the first book to gain some deeper levels of the characters before diving into this one, however it’s not mandatory and I could certainly have enjoyed this book as a stand-alone.
Readers will now begin to experience more detailed layers of the power in the All That Is explored through the theme of unity vs selfishness.
I loved following the fabulous trio of main characters through their journey of self discovery. They will literally travel through periods of time on Earth to collect pieces of an artifact that will be instrumental in protecting the planet.
Simultaneously, a violent reptilian race travels through space towards Earth with a new destructive power unlike anything before. Will the trio pass the challenges before them in time to save the planet?
If you love a good sci-fi novel that will touch on some of the most interesting time periods in our history, you will love Journeys Though TimeSpace.
Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra was a very interesting read for me, while police procedurals are not normally my thing I found the synopsis of this pulling me in. Hanging Softly in the Night is so full of tension, drama, mystery, and more that will have any interested reader glued to the edge of their seats. While this is my first read by this author I must say that I will be reading more thanks to her interesting plot, terrific characters, and how fast paced it all comes together. But probably the thing I loved the most is that she put so much effort into making this procedural as real as possible. So if your looking for a great read this weekend then I highly recommend Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra.
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hairballs and Homicide (Kitty Beret Café Mysteries Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman. This is such a fun cozy mystery. Its the story of Ellie Warren who owns a cafe and also likes to re home and help stray cats. The cafe is a cat friendly cafe and the customers love to interact with all of them. Templeton is one of Ellie’s favorite cats and he seems to know how to get into trouble without really trying! When a woman is found murdered right behind her cafe Ellie is thrown right in the middle of the investigation and the woman’s husband comes into her cafe and threatens her! Detective Simon Dare is on the case and he happens to be very cute. Ellie wants to find her own clues to help solve the murder but getting closer to the cute Detective is an added bonus. This fun and funny book about cats, humans and murder is so good. You won’t want to put it down!
Dakota Willink never ceases to amaze me with her storytelling. The Sound of Silence is a suspenseful, dark romance about a woman named Gia. Gia finally finds love to find out it is never the kind you want. She finds herself in a controlling, abusive relationship but in the end finds happiness. Reading of her struggles, courage, and perseverance really pulled at my heartstrings. While nothing to this severity, this reminded me of my own story. As a teenager, I found myself for 4 years, in an abusive, controlling relationship. I allowed this behavior because I thought I loved him and that he loved me. He would be a different person behind closed doors, but then find ways to weasel himself back into my heart every time. It wasn’t until I was 18 that I had had enough of feeling like I wasn’t worth anything. About a year later, I met an amazing man who I now call my husband. Like Derek (Gia’s saving grace), my husband was very patient with a girl who was broken. However, he saw something in me that I thought I had lost – a woman who deserved to be loved and cared for with respect. So, thank you Dakota Willink for writing this amazing story of survival – I truly believe that it gives hope to those individuals out there that are struggling with similar experiences, and hopeful it will also give them enough courage to find a different path because they are all worth it.
Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first time reading this author and it will not be the last! I loved the story from the get go!
Sarah, the main character, is so down to earth and relatable (sans the paranormal stuff) that I couldn’t help but relate to her! Her colleagues are just as easily relatable. I enjoyed how the author wrote the mystery like I was standing right beside Sarah watching everything happen with her. She described the areas she was at and transitioned well from one place to the next!
This is a clean read with no strong language or intimate moments. It did talk about other characters having affairs, but no details. I will be keeping an eye out for more Dr. Danger books since Sarah is technically “not yet!” a doctor!
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Her Three Immortals series. I love the support characters in this book, a mirror with an attitude that can let you see loved ones and a pillow that is a caterpillar that eats everything. Vanessa signs a contract with the Don of the Underworld to give up her life to save her brother. She didn’t think about the people left behind that would mourn her so deeply. Including her boyfriend, who is also a brother to Grey, the jerk of the Underworld. She lands in Grey’s apartment who doesn’t want her there.
Vanessa is very caring woman who is trying to get a handle on the Underworld. Grey has a soul connection to Vanessa that he fights hard against. I love how open Vanessa is to all the weird things in her new world. I really like this series and the ending leave me wanting the next book soon!
Who doesn’t like a great mystery thriller? Detectives Nick Larson and Victor Sacco are severely over worked since about half of their precinct is out with the flu. When they are handed a case that looks like a suicide, it looks that way until they take a closer look. Who had it out for the victim? There are other cases that start to pop up similar in nature. Maybe the perpetrator(s) got sloppy and left them a clue?
Laura Howard, a cake baking whiz, is still having problems with her crazy twin sister. Even though the woman is behind bars she is still doing a great job of wrecking Laura’s life. On top of that, she and Nick are in the midst of trying to figure out whether or not they should start a romantic relationship. Who should make the first move? They have both had tragedies in their lives recently, but their feelings are just too much to ignore. Will they get the chance to explore?
This being my first book by this author I wasn’t too sure what I was getting myself into, but the blurb drew me in. It was the perfect blend of mystery and romance. If you like books that you can get lost in and picture what is being described I highly recommend this book.
Repair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Wow! Wow! Repair: An Everyday Hereos book by Trish Williford was oh my Wow! AMAZING!!! A quick, easy to read, fun book with great characters, Charlie and Tank are easy to love. You are rooting for them from the beginning. I can’t wait to see more from this author and what she has in store for all of her characters!!
Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is really one of those books that you think you know what you are getting into when you pick it up and then the author surprises you and you get something even better. In HER DARK LOVE we get the back story of Isra and how she came to be all about the dark heart she has now in the books we previously read in the Dark Spell series, formerly known as Her Blackened Heart. I would personally recommend that you read these books in order and before you read this one in order to really enjoy and understand things as they are intended to be enjoyed and understood. This has something for everyone who loves magic, paranormal, and fantasy. I like how vivid Ms. Sravenheart writes her novels and I am sure that you will as well as you dive into the world she has created here. I cannot wait to see what we will get next!
Review by @lizaileen
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Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Allyson Ware
Hanging softly in the night… isn’t that the truth. Such a fitting title. Detective Nick Larson has his hands full with random suicides. Suicides by hanging. Are they random though? Detective Larson does not believe so. After his ex-wife’s suicide, these deaths are a constant reminder of that incident, which he unfortunately witnesses himself. Released by the police department’s psychiatrist, he takes on these challenging cases.
Not only will you appreciate Nick for his amazing detective skills, but you are greeted by Laura Howard who you cannot help but feel complete and utter sympathy for. The two are made for each other like biscuits are made for gravy.
Feeling queasy? I guarantee not like Nick at these crime scenes. This novel case has more twists and turns than a good rollercoaster. A crime novel that has you on the edge of your seat as you get closer to the end of the book. You can’t help but read until your eyes hurt. Or until you finish the book. Whichever comes first.
Reviewed by @aware
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a really lovely book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I am a recently converted cat-lover, and I about fell in love with the idea of a cat café. So many lovely kitties in this story, and their owner/protector extraordinaire Ellie Warren is a great protagonist. She has a huge heart, and doesn’t abide people taking advantage of her. I enjoyed trying to put the clues together about the identity of the murderer (I failed!) and seeing how the drama played out. The flirtation between Ellie and hottie officer Simon Ward spiced up the novel as well. A couple of the details of the case were a bit more convenient than I think would happen in real life, but honestly the writing and the story just charmed me. I just read the final page, and I’m still smiling about how adorable this book is. If this sounds like your cup of tea, I highly recommend it!
Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Erin’s latest patient comes in and she has to sew him up after being stabbed, her world will never be the same. There is something about Ripper that has caught her eye and made her feel things she hasn’t in a while. When he keeps crossing her path, she finds herself opening up to him. However, when someone else takes the liberty of telling her about Rippers past, Erin doesn’t know that Ripper is someone she needs in her life.
Ripper has led a life that most do not approve of. As a part of the Diamonds, he is still doing things that are not on the up-and-up. However, he is content with hook-ups and his dog Zeus. When he meets Erin, though, that all changes. He is drawn to her. However, when he finds out who her father is after a brutal attack…things start clicking into place for both of them. He knows he has to be honest with her…but someone beats him to it and he is pretty sure he has lost her for good.
This book tugged and my heartstrings and made me feel for these characters. They have both been through a lot…and are still going through things…but somehow they have found each other. When their pasts threaten to halt their futures, they must decide if they can move past it. When Erin’s past comes back and reveals their true self, they may not even have a future to work on.
This book has a lot going on…but I enjoyed it. Their pasts are both full of hurt and secrets that make themselves known throughout the story. I found myself rooting for them to make it work. I was surprised by the ending…and happy that it opens up the possibility of another book. Overall, a good book!
Dangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian Mysteries by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 1 – Betrayal At The Beach
This book is quite entertaining. Sunshine is the YA librarian in the Bryce Beach library. She has been in charge of putting together the annual gala. The night of the gala, the charitable donations and the town’s founding fathers bible are stolen. Who did it? Camille, the Mayor’s wife, and her evil clique? Maybe a coworker? Or someone you never would have thought of. Sunshine’s boss wants her to be the point person because she was in charge of putting it together. That means working with the handsome Chief James who tells her to stick with librarianship. With the help of Molly and God, Sunshine sets out to find the culprit. They have no qualms about snooping, spying, stalking or tricking; whatever it takes within legal limits. I found myself laughing because this is clean, funny and entertaining. The characters are quirky and a little stereotypical. I like to hang around libraries so they fit into what I’ve experienced. The book references are hilarious. Her parents are a hoot. The town is perfect for this type of mystery. I could not help but picture a town like Mayberry with the odd characters, though with a modern feel. The mystery was smooth, yet, challenging. I did not see that ending coming. Every time I thought I solved it, the author threw a twist. Perfect. Highly recommend.
Book 2 – Mystery At The Marina
Dead fish, a shark, and a whale, Sunshine wants to know what’s going on with this. There’s no reason for this and to her, there seems to be a coverup. Too many secrets and not enough answers. Sunshine and Molly again hit the trail looking for answers. Nothing is ever as it seems. Drugs, high school acquaintances, secrets, and many more. Sunshine will dig to the core. Chief James reminding her along the way to stick to librarianship while loosening up a bit towards her. I would love to see these two date. Along with asking Jesus to take the wheel, Sunshine just knows how to make a mystery fun and still get into danger and somehow come out in one piece. All I can say is “by the grace of God.”
Book 3 – Shooting On The Shore
Mrs. Monroe is found dead on the beach. Having been the last one to talk to her, Sunshine is shocked to hear this news. The ladies at the library want her to figure out who the murderer is. They will do anything to help. Family secrets are due to come out when Sunshine learns there is Mrs. Monroe wrote a memoir. The Boxbury’s and the Monroes have a long twisted history and Sunshine, the library ladies and Chief James will again sift through the town adventures and memories to get to the bottom of things. Things between the Chief and Sunshine seem a lot more relaxed. She has another admirer letter, who could it be???? You just must read this series. Good, clean, entertaining fun with a wonderful mystery that will keep you on your toes. The author leaves you thinking you solved but, nope, plot twist. I am loving this series. This author is now on my favorite list.
Great set. Highly recommend.
Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Ripper goes to the local clinic to avoid questions, nurse Erin is the one to stitch his gash back together. Both of them take notice of the other but Erin is at work and can’t flirt with a patient. Fate throws them back together again but both have issues in their current lives. Ripper has his best mate and his mate’s daughter that he is worried about as well as his not so legal work. Erin is trying to help her dad move on after the death of her mother but they keep running into each other and are inclined to give in to fate.
Opinion
This book is a great read. With short chapters, it is perfect for the person who is on the go and has to read in between tasks. The allure of the shady side of the law, for me, makes this book quite intersting. The rhythm of the words draw the reader in while Ripper’s mate’s daughter has the reader’s protective side jumping out.
This is the first book in a promising series.
Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nick Larson is a Detective in the Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan, New York where he is overworked thanks to the flu epidemic ripping its way through the entire PD, because of this, he and his partner Detective Victor Sacco are drowning in cases, some more easily solved than others, but all as harrowing as the other, it is in the midst of their sixteen plus hour days with little sleep that they are handed a case of a suicide, it beings back dark memories for Nick, but he knows that he has to keep the reactions to them under control. As they approach the crime scene, it looks like a typical suicide by hanging, but when they look deeper into the scene, they see that some things appear a little off, the suicide note is badly written with spelling mistakes and the victim looks too peaceful for the choice of method, there are no last minute attempts to live and the chair below them isn’t tipped over. As they continue looking at the crime scene, they notice other things that don’t quite tally, but there is nothing more that they can do for the moment, so they leave the scene and head into the precinct to write up their notes and get a start on the tedious amount of paperwork awaiting them, as well as dealing with another case which was thrust at them after attending the scene.
While the detectives are rushed off their feet, Laura Howard is preparing yet another piece of artwork for her bakery Les Gateaux Riches, she is doing her best to concentrate on this new creation, but her mind keeps wandering to a certain Detective Larson who helped to catch and put behind bars her twin sister whom up until a year ago, she knew nothing about, but who is now trying her best to ruin her life, work, reputation and everything else from behind bars despite having multiple sanctions and restrictions put on her. It is putting a strain on her and not to mention delaying her attempts at romance with Nick, albeit he is as bad as her for dancing around the edges and not fully saying yay or nay.
As the Detective pry deeper into the life of the suicide victim, more questions than answers surface during the interviews they conduct with her friends and others who know her, to all intensive purposes, she was an angel who didn’t put a foot wrong or keep many close relationships with those around her, apart from a select few and as they haven’t much to go on, things slow down and they look into their other cases, but after a gut feeling, Nick decides to look at similar cases in the New York area and this leads him on another trail where he fears that this is more wide reaching than he originally thought, especially when another suicide is called in which has too many similarities to be a coincidence. Will Nick and Victor be able to solve the crime before any more victims appear, or will they lose the race against time to catch the one responsible? This is a thrilling crime novel with a hint of romance to keep things interesting, it will draw you into the life and work of a New York Detective while you try and figure out the culprit along with the Detectives, it will reel you in hook, line and sinker until you reach its conclusion.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy mystery novel with a paranormal twist which had me hooked from start to finish. I loved the heroine of the story Sarah Danger, who is working towards her PhD and working as a Private Investigator Assistant. Sarah travels to the Big Island of Hawaii when locals begin to fall ill and one man has already died having been boiled alive from an unexplained fever-illness. To start with Sarah is just excited to have flown to a tropical paradise with her boss and thinks that there will be a perfectly good scientific reason behind this illness, but she starts to think that maybe it’s not a scientific explanation they are looking for. When her boss has a heart attack Sarah is forced into a leadership role and relies on her background in comparative mythology and her empath abilities to solve this intriguing case and save lives.
This is an enjoyable and engaging supernatural mystery with a fast paced storyline which has plenty of action, plot twists and quirky characters to keep any reader happily turning the pages. I loved Sarah as the main character and thought that she bought the story together and I felt like I was solving the mystery alongside her. The descriptive narrative really bought the beautiful setting of Hawaii to life and really set the seen of the mystery. I enjoyed learning about Hawaiian folklore which was sprinkled throughout the story. This was a fun read and a great introduction to Sarah Danger and the start of this new series by an author who is new to me, and I look forward to book two.
Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first book from Author Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra, but will not be my last. This book is full of mystery, with a plot of twists and complexity all wrapped in one. Detective Nick Larson was called to a crime scene that looks “to neat” per Forensic Investigator Tish Ramos. Originally thinking that it was a suicide whom took the victims life. But Tish Ramos has seen this crime before 2 months prior. Will the killer be caught? Definitely read to find out. This is a great book if you like a great murder mystery.
Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio is the first book in the A Doctor Danger Mystery series. This is a brilliant start to a new series and I fully enjoyed the book from start to finish. I really loved the main character of this book. Even before I started reading I got the sense that I would connect with her and I definitely did. She was so engaging and relatable. She definitely enhanced the whole story.
This isn’t the first book that I have read by this author and I like how this felt completely different to her other series. I could see the clear writing style but the story and the characters were all their own. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series brings.
Sweet Nightmares by Chynna Pace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet Nightmares by Chynna Pace is the first book in the Dream World Chronicles. This is a well developed and great YA fantasy story that keeps the pages turning. I liked how the author has tried to put a twist on this usual topic to create something new and exciting. At times I think the story needed to be pushed a little more however the whole idea is great and made for an interesting read. The characters fit the story well and they seemed to grow together.
This is a new author to me and I enjoyed the overall writing style. I think the story, and the twists, were set up well and added to the details. This was a great introduction to this author and I can’t wait to see what happens in book two.
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
While there were some things I liked about the book, I felt like the story could have better flow, overall. The quirks about the cats and their personalities, as well as Ellie’s little comments about them, were cute, fun, and interesting; I really loved Templeton and all of the shenanigans he pulled. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel like most of the human characters felt very realistic or had much depth to them. A group of cat-haters protesting inside a cat cafe didn’t strike me as very plausible, and some of the dialogue between the various characters who seemed to harbor unknown grudges against Ellie seemed stiff and awkward. The mystery did keep me guessing, and I’d suspect someone who loves cats would really gobble this book up with delight; they are certainly the stars of the story. In the end, it wasn’t really my cup of tea, but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the book to some of my cat-loving friends.
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
To be frank, I only just really became a cat lover over the last couple of years. I grew up always having dogs and have always favored them by far. I picked up this novel initially because I was feeling like I needed a change of pace with respect to the genre I have been quite keen on, and also I thought this was one of the most thought out titles I’ve come across as of late. Mysteries, especially murder mysteries are typically not something I’ve ever shown any interest in before, but I’m quite glad to have started on this Kitty Beret Café Mystery adventure.
Ruth J. Hartman does a spectacular job at setting the scene in which we explore within this novel, and an even better one at allowing the reader to get to know each of the characters involved. Ellie Warren is the owner of the Kitty Beret Café which is what and who the whole plot line revolves around. She is a sweet, single, cat loving café owner and operator that adores her dear fur babies and enjoys supporting and contributing to her community. You can tell right from the get-go that she has a big heart and will do everything she can to nurture and protect her loved ones. Unfortunately, the warm fuzzy feeling you get from visualizing this sweet cat café is short lived, as things start to get sideways for Ellie, and a murder victim is discovered right out behind her business, and she suddenly finds herself in the middle of the murder investigation. How intriguing!
I love the way that Ruth puts the time and effort into bringing new ideas, and scenery into this book, and the way she makes you want to keep reading, because so many questions are left unanswered. I personally look forward to the next Kitty Beret Café Mystery installment, as I want to know more about Ellie, her special furry friend Templeton, her Nana, and the detective that was on the murder case. The only thing I did find, was that there seemed to be A LOT happening at times, and I felt as though I was reading a series, rather than just one book. I did find it took away from the primary plot, but did find it to be quite enjoyable, nonetheless. Keep them coming, I’ll be keeping an eye out for the next book. Thank you, Ruth!
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading book 1 in this series, I was very excited to get my hand on this second instalment and I was not disappointed! Again, the pace was good and the authors writing so exciting to read with amazing attention to detail – I devoured this book in only a few hours! I loved reading about Christian and Delilah – amazing characters to read about. I loved the connection that these two characters had, there was a definite genuine love between them. I really liked Christian! He was definitely my favourite character out of this book! I am very excited to read about more of the vampires in this series!! Another fantastic 5 star read and again highly recommend!
Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Whilst I do like paranormal it’s not my usual genre but something about this book really stood out for me, the cover, the synopsis everything just made me want to pick it up and I am SO glad that I did – it was an amazing read! I was sucked in (no pun intended) from the very first page, the characters were exciting to read about and I loved the dual POV. The pace and flow of the story was amazing and the chemistry between Salvatore and Lucianna was off the charts! I liked that it wasn’t your typical vampire story, it had a nice original feel to it! I am so excited to read the second book in the series!! I cannot recommend this book enough!! It’s a definite one click for me!
