Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Karen Pearman

/0 Comments/in /by

Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another great book from this author. I have read a couple of her other books and it was just as heartwarming as the others. This one is about a couple of friends that become enemies and it’s not your typical friends to lover’s story. Far from it. She did a wonderful job pulling me into the story from the first chapter. I didn’t want to put this book down. I was quite surprised by the ending and hope that there is at least one more story to come in this story. If you enjoy romantic relationship stories with some forks in the road this is a book for you. I highly recommend it.

View all my reviews

Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Jennifer Gordon

/0 Comments/in /by

Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a captivating and gripping psychological thriller which had me hooked from start to finish. The dark storyline had me intrigued from the beginning and the plot twists and turns kept me guessing until the very last page. This was a real page turner of a novel which had me reading well into the night, as I just couldn’t put the book down. The wonderfully written narrative made the characters and the setting come vividly alive, making me feel completely immersed in the story. I felt especially engaged with the main character, Aria and she really brought the whole story together for me. This was an exciting read with an original storyline, which stayed with me long after I had finished it.

View all my reviews

Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

/0 Comments/in /by

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book! This read is for young and old and totally up my dystopian alley. With everything going on right now in real life with COVID, this story reminds me of our current times. My favorite character is Huck with being a bookworm like myself. I also loved how strong Kella was and protective to make sure her brother, Huck, stays safe and also along for the ride is her cousin Jumper while trying to outrun the “hyenas”. This book is truly a fun read and I highly recommend!

View all my reviews

Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

/0 Comments/in /by

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This book was great! It drew so many parallels to the time we are living in right now. It scared me to think that this could be a possible future we could be looking at. Kalla is a 17, just about to turn 18 year old girl who is trapped in a nightmare. The Apocalypse is happening. She and her brother Huckleberry and her cousin Jumper have survived the initial sweep of the disease that is ravaging the earth, gotten vaccinated only to continue on the run from cannibalistic humans they call hyenas. Kella keeps a running log book as they go, of her thoughts and feelings.

Jumper and Kella have been tasked by her uncle to deliver vital information to the CDC in regards to the pandemic. They must hike the Appalachian Trail, avoid the hyenas and avoid other groups who may or may not try to take the few supplies they have. Along the way they do find people who are willing to help.

This book had so many ups and downs, twists and turns. You will not be disappointed for a second! Bring on book 2.

View all my reviews

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Cindy Mayberry

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a Romantic story to get to read. This is a story of two unlikely people, Brant Billings and Colleen (C.C.) Chandler. Two young people who have never felt stable where they were, both in a small town in Parker Oklahoma. Brant, a Practitioner Nurse needs to stay for 3 years before his student loans will go away. This should be easy for him. But once C.C. comes into the picture things are bound to change. C.C. is the town hair stylist and loves her job. She is always helping others to look their best. But she tends to shy away from those who she thinks have more knowledge than she. This author brings two people together in her story. Not before you read more of who they are. I love Brant and Colleen’s story. I laughed, cried and watched these two unlikely people find their own way. This is the 3rd book in this series, it can be read by itself,but I recommend you read the first two books in this series. Get to know the town’s people and how they work together.

 

Review@Cinful

View all my reviews

Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Heidi Schoolman

/0 Comments/in /by

Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Contemporary Sports Romance novel and is 302 pages in length. This is the story of Brock and Kirsa, and the unfortunate addition of Victoria. Brock and Kirsa had been friends almost their entire lives. Now in high school, Kirsa is feeling their friendship may hold more and would love nothing more. Then comes Victoria into the picture. Friends quickly turn to enemies and Brock makes her life extremely hard for the next three years. Now Rylan comes in and after some hesitation, he and Kirsa become friends. But now Brock is becoming jealous. Can Kirsa and Brock resolve their issue?

View all my reviews

The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Diana Balderas

/0 Comments/in /by

The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh wow.
Man is very hard to describe a book with a few words without spoiling it. I believe that whoever wants to find a fine adventure will turn their heads into this direction.
The author did an amazing job with the story and h9onestly the description made a lot of noise in my head (the good kind) im stocked about the development on the story and the creation of this adventure that the Traveler has to achive. Great characters and super engaging story.

View all my reviews

Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Karyn Taylor

/0 Comments/in /by

Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great contemporary romance by an author who I’ve read several times before and always enjoyed their writing. Set in a high school it is a great example of just how terrifying and awful high school can be if you are not one of the ‘in’ crowd; even worse in this case, as the ‘in’ crowd are out to make her life as miserable and hard as possible.
My heart broke so many times for Kirsa during this book. I admired her amazing bravery to continue going to school every day not knowing what horrors awaited her. I do have one little misgiving with the story: I struggle with how Brock never gave her a chance to give her side of the story and chose to believe the rumours. If he truly was her best friend then surely he would have known she was not capable of what she was accused of. Of course, if that was the case then we wouldn’t have this great story that had me hooked.
The author does a great job of making the reader hate some characters and for me that is one thig that makes a good writer: the ability to make you really hate a character.
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to others.

View all my reviews

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Debi Kircher

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 ++++ Stars

Oh my goodness, I love this series so so much! I love this author and will read anything she decides to write. I love her way of adding in humorous dialogue between her characters and the way she keeps things real throughout.

Her stories flow so easily that you don’t even realize you are at the end until it happens. I read this in one sitting, I enjoyed it so much I just couldn’t put it down. I have absolutely fallen in love with this town and its residents. Some are almost too quirky but I absolutely love them and am so glad they are the way they are. I found myself with a smile on my face and laughing out loud many times, yes I also got very emotional at times because a few of the stories about these people absolutely broke my heart. Brant and CC were an amazing lead couple, I loved them both and Brants Mom, omg she was a hoot!

The friendship and family aspect of this story was my favorite part, which is why I will go back and read these all again. I highly recommend reading these in order, even though each focuses on a different couple, the history of these friends makes every book that much more enjoyable!

I am so very much looking forward to the next in this series and anything that this author comes up with. She is awesome and an absolute one click for me.

I loved every single word!

View all my reviews

Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Debi Kircher

/0 Comments/in /by

Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 ++++ Stars

I have no words to describe what I was feeling while reading this book then when I finished. I was in awe of the writing, it was an open the book and forgetting you exist outside of it kind of book! I read it in 2 sittings and although I had a small problem connecting with Aria at first, I enjoyed every second of this read. As you read you can start to feel the building of the why in this story. Why Aria is Aria, why the spiraling loss of control.

I love books that have jaw dropping twists that you don’t see coming. This one had that in spades. Perfectly placed twists! I still don’t have my thoughts straight so writing this review is not easy. I 100% loved this book. I love this genre and reading ones that are written like this make me love it even more!

This is my first read by this author and I’m blown away. I already have her page up so that I can read even more. I love the style, I love the way she handles character dialogue and my favorite is that I truly got lost in this book. I already want to read it again, and will soon!

I have added this author to my watchlist and can’t wait to read more!!

LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!

View all my reviews

Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Sara Oxton

/0 Comments/in /by

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A world altering five-star read. This is my first by this author and the first in the Pox series, but I am excited for more. This is a young adult, but Kella is so much more mature than I expected her to be, her attitude to the world falling apart is great. The whole story is so much more than you expect, it really made me stop and think, I had started it in the evening and had to stop as I needed sleep, then I had to work, and all day at work I was thinking of this story. What was going to happen next, and what was really going on. I really loved this story and it makes you realise just how bad it could get, and makes every day a little easier.

Review by @saraoxo

View all my reviews

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Sara Oxton

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that will stay with you longer than the last page. This is the third book in the Parker Lake series and in my eyes it may just be the best, I have loved having the opportunity to visit Parker and meeting the people who call it home each character brings their own uniqueness to the story and Brant Billings is one of those characters you know seems so boring on the surface with his braces and smile but when you read his story you realise there is more to Brant than the snaps he wears, he may think that it was a student loan deal that brought him to Parker but I like to think it was Fate. CC Chandler was always the girl I adored her hair colouring talents and the sheer joy she brings to people’s lives but like many who bring joy she has a pain held deep and maybe, just maybe a pair of snaps can help with that. Thank you to this author for your amazing talents you make me believe I’m in small town America and not a small village on the other side of the world.

Review by @saraoxo

View all my reviews

States of Grace (Grace Locke Mystery Series) by Mandy Miller – Review by Sara Oxton

/0 Comments/in /by

States of GraceStates of Grace by Mandy Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that packs a punch. This was my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last, as I am so eager to see where the author will take the Grace Locke series and the character herself. I don’t know what I was expecting with this one, maybe something that would pick me out of my pre-Christmas slump, and wow it has done so much more. The details in this story are sublime, and it is so intense and interesting you won’t be able to put it down. Grace is really at the bottom, but sometimes the bottom is a good place to be, as you can only go up.

Review by @saraoxo

View all my reviews

Nite Fire: Chain Reaction (Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

/0 Comments/in /by

Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Action, mystery and more
This is the second book in the Nite Fire series and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed book 1 and was ready to delve back into the world of dragons and monsters. I recommend reading book 1 first as it will help to orient the story. The author is brilliant with the world building and bringing a story with so much action, emotion and mystery but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The story has a natural flow that kept me turning the pages. So good to see Dahlia with her crew. Intrigued to see what adventure awaits in book 3.

View all my reviews

Nite Fire: Chain Reaction (Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Corine Lombardi

/0 Comments/in /by

Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is a slow burning love that I don’t want to let go of.
Thank goodness I read book one.
This story picks up right where it left off, and it drags you into the story one page at a time.
It does not disappoint.
There is a new threat, new strategies and adventures.
You really cannot go wrong with a female lead.
I am so looking forward to book three. Give me more.
The way the author uses words to draw you in and create this world.
I always love dragons.
This is long and thrilling and full of mystery and OMG moments.
Another five stars to this author, I recommend this,
Read book one first.

View all my reviews

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Beverly Finnie

/0 Comments/in /by

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Stay was different. It was good, but definitely different. The character growth of the main two characters was like watching magic unfold. It looks like I will be going back to read books 1 & 2 to see how they turned out. Not that I feel it’s needed; this book could very well be a stand-alone novel. I really am interested in seeing if this is how the author develops all their characters, with exceptional growth.
CC a stubborn salon owner who has come to terms of leading a lonely life. Her upbringing leads her to believe she’s an outcast, despite the fact the town loves her. She notices Brant Billings and immediately judges a book by it’s cover. That he’s out of her league and too good for her, a daughter of free spirited hippies.
Brant Billings has been in Parker OK for over 2 years now. He’s become a creature of habit, and a hermit. CC catches his eye with her beautiful bright red hair, and he really wants to know more. For some reason though CC hates him, or so he thought. She avoids it at all costs.
Until one bachelor auction finally sends these on the date they so very much needed. CC confronted with her assumptions, Brant realizing CC is a breath of fresh air he can be himself with.
What happens between them after that initial first date? Well that’s where I’m going to leave you in suspense, and say get this book now to read and find out. If I keep going I’m going to post spoilers and that’s not my goal. So just read it! It’s worth it!

@placexba

View all my reviews

Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays – Review by M Policicchio

/0 Comments/in /by

Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in OthersPriscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays

4 out of 5 Stars

Priscida is no stranger to hardship, growing up a stray. One day she is captured and taken to an animal shelter. Luckily, she is adopted by a loving family!

Through the love of the family, Priscida comes to realize that her gift is giving love. Purring when getting petted, being a friend, curling up on a lonely lap, and all the little things that she can do to show that she loves someone. This is how she can be great.

Sweet family tale about realizing you are enough! Keep loving and learning, Priscida!!

View all my reviews

Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Betsy Melano

/0 Comments/in /by

Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is so wonderful to read. I love Becky’s strength and her belief in others. I can relate to the characters and the faith they have in each other. This installment in the series is my favorite. Starting in the opening pages, you feel the love Becky and her family shares. Although I did not read the fist book in the series, I remembered many of the characters from the second book and liked meeting the new characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

View all my reviews

Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra- Review by Lauren West

/0 Comments/in , /by

I dreaded every moment I had to pause listening to get back to my everyday existence. This was a story that was good to read, but amazing to hear. The narrator had the perfect voice to fuel your imagination of a detective on the hunt. I was enraptured with this book, and felt transformed into the story itself the more I read. The mystery, romance, suspense, and dramatic intensity only help to draw you in more. As the story unfolds you see Detective Larson become more entangled in the complexities of the suicide case, handling issues with his lady love, and becoming a man pushed to the limits. Can he solve this puzzle and will it be in time?

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Michelle Mulvey

/0 Comments/in /by

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, Embracing Jared was such a great read. This book had me feeling so many different emotions. It was a very emotional read. Jared has his father Mr. Christopher in a home where he gets around the clock care and he donates a very large sum to the facility. When Jared decided he must go visit to find out why this nurse Madison is. It following his directions he is knocked on his behind. He overhears Cookie in his dads room singing to him and treating him amazingly. He soon finds out that Cookie and Madison is one in the same. No one cares for his dad like Madison has and he will stop at nothing to keep his dad happy and as healthy as can be.
Jared is a big time rockstar and basically has everything as his disposal. A lot happens in this book and makes you feel happy, sad and everything in between.
I definitely recommend this book if your in the mood for a sweet, emotional read.

Review by @xchellex

View all my reviews

Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Erica Fish

/0 Comments/in /by

Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

CR Robertson is a mastermind. I love all the books in this series.I was captured from the first word until the last word of this book. Her description of her world paints a picture that is easily seen in my mind’s eye. Her characters are fully developed and believable. It is filled with vampires, Lycans, demons, witches, and magic. It has a fast pace, politics, danger, and drama. This book is about Tasha and Levi’s story. They are a strong force together. They need to have faith in one another to make it through this fight. I highly recommend this book. If you have not I would go back and read books 1 and 2. I am hoping to see more from this series.

View all my reviews

Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by April McCoy

/0 Comments/in /by

BlindsidedBlindsided by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was incredible. I truly can’t remember a time where a book illicited the whole reel of feels from me but I laughed, I cried, I was angry and sad. It was so well written with such a relatable story line! While “bully” romances aren’t for everyone, this book checked all the boxes! I cannot wait to get more from the author and couldn’t reccomend enough! Grab it and read the jagged tale of Krista, Brock, and Victoria.

View all my reviews

Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Paula R Sayers

/0 Comments/in /by

Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an amazing psychological thriller!! I was totally shocked by the twists and turns this dark story took. It began a little slow but picked up quickly and had me hooked!! I want to read more by this author as soon as possible.

View all my reviews

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jessica Leombruno

/0 Comments/in /by

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Dark Mafia that will have you wanting to join the fight. A Mob Boss and Mafia Princess that have always been in love but never found the perfect moments to declare their feelings. Stefano and Emiliana have to tackle twists and backstabbing just to find the happiness they deserve.

This might be the third book in this series, but you can read it without feeling lost and disconnected from the other stories. Great characters and a page-turning dark romance.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
View all my reviews

Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by stephanie nicole

/0 Comments/in /by

Tally and the Angel Book Two, CanadaTally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was even more amazing then the first. We once again follow our main character Tally but this time we’re following her and her angel on a race against time in Canada. Once again full of drama, this one has so much more then the first book including ancient curses, gold hunters, and beautiful mystical wolves. While this story could be read as a standalone I highly recommend you read the first book in this series to get the back story as to who Tally is and how she came to possess her angel. This book like the previous one had me gripped from the beginning and I just simply could not put it down.

View all my reviews

Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Shelly Kittell

/0 Comments/in /by

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

s a YA book, I found this to be fascinating! For an end of times, virus ridden world, full of hyenas; it grabbed my emotions, caught my attention, and I fell for Huck. Huck had to be my favorite character. Now, I’m a grandmother but I have a son and grandson unique like Huck. I found his personality so very relatable. I’m a bookworm too. We could be going for a walk. Oh, a break, I’ll read.lol. The book has such a realistic view, not sappy like some other books. It was worth reading. Whether you are 16 or 56, you ought give this a shot, especially with today’s world. It’s kind of refreshing. Hey, their world is out of coffee. *shudder* I would give it more than a 5 star if I could. LOVED IT.

View all my reviews

Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon – Review by stephanie nicole

/0 Comments/in /by

Tally and the Angel : Book One IndiaTally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was one simple word Amazing! A perfect paranormal fantasy, with danger, bravery, drama, mystery, and more. Tally is our main character, and being a teenage girl who just lost her mother, your heart just breaks for her. Until she is given her angel pendant and then everything changes. There is just so much packed into this short book, but the author did a phenomenal job pulling their readers in and then keeping them on a roller coaster ride full of drama, mystery, and a race against time until the very last page. I personally loved this book so much that I can’t wait to read the next one.

View all my reviews

Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Kerry Baker

/0 Comments/in /by

<span;>This is a book that I had already read but and intrigued to see how it works translate to audio book. With such a complex story I wanted to really immerse myself in it and the audio version did just that. It really helped to elevate the imagery and the whole experience. Hearing the story play out made me feel like I was part of it even more and I felt engaged in a different way.
<span;>The story still felt exciting even though it were familiar and I think that credit has to go to the narrator. I become so invested in what they were saying I almost forgot I knew they story. This is a fantastic audio book and any fan of this genre should pick it up today.

Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Nikita Lesperance

/0 Comments/in /by

LimboLimbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good book overall. Interesting characters in the book. Neat idea of limbo. You never really figure out why they are there though. Jumps from character to character. I didnt understand their limits on interacting with objects.

View all my reviews

Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Nikita Lesperance

/0 Comments/in /by

Thief of Magic (Heiress of Magic Trilogy #2)Thief of Magic by H.D. Gordon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I liked all of the different powers. The characters were interesting and unique. The world building was well done. The writing was very descriptive. Great fantasy book. I look forward to more in the series.

View all my reviews