Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Uhm. I hate clowns. With a passion. But this book, oh gosh it was so so good. Abbey is a force, and at only 14, I sure wouldn’t be messing with her. This was my first book from this author, 10/10 stars for you! It was hard to leave it and I really want a second book…
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
The third book in this cozy mystery series sees Emma once again ensconced in murder and mayhem. You need to read the first two books as they follow on from each other. In doing so you get to know the characters in more depth and have a better understanding of where they have been and what shaped them. We meet up again with old friends and dig our way through suspense and mystery, kidnapping and drugs.
Our strong-minded sleuth is not one to step away from a challenge. So, stepping up to handle a charity is just what she will do and do well to help those in need. Add in a trip to Paris and a romance where they want more and the adventure ramps up.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a pretty good read! The writing was really good and immersive, and the character were…..interesting. I liked the female MC and the male MC at least. What I didn’t enjoy about this novel was the violence against the women and the human slaves. It felt excessive to me in a way. One thing I liked was that Jason, the male MC, didn’t seem to feel this way and wanted to change it. So there is that at least. While I personally didn’t enjoy some of the happenings in this novel, I know some people do and this book was really well written and I was easily captured into the story. I would read more from this author in the future, and I can’t wait to do so.
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Journeys Through Space Time
This was a journey I have never been on before. The author displays extensive knowledge in a multitude of areas or has done research to make the story life-like. I wondered at the beginning if I was going to be able to keep all the characters straight in my mind, however, that was not a problem as the book continued the story seamlessly into the many Multiverses you will find yourself enjoying. This book made me very introspective as I lay quiet at night. A book that can keep my mind pondering after I finish the book is a definite to be read book for sure.
Journeys Through Time Space
The book centralizes the characters from the first book to Matt and friends, Thomas Halloway, Master Hades faction, and the reptilian humanoid population. It is a battle for survival. Good vs evil. Who wins this battle is paramount to both sides. We see Matt continue to study ancient truths and come into himself as the ancient one. I really enjoyed how he was able to experience his past lives.
Journey Through AllCreation
I really loved this book the most because it tied the first two books together in a nail biter of a book. I loved that our favorite characters from book one are back and helping to keep the Multiverse from being destroyed. This book had you thinking on your toes as so much was happening. I was cheering for the heroes to win throughout and hoping all would end in their favor. The authors’ descriptive aptitude makes you feel like you are there with the characters. Who will win? Good or Evil?
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OMG I freaking love this book! It was definitely different than I was expecting even with the cover. I started reading it and it kept me reading more and more. I’m not a very big fan of clowns at all and when the ghost clowns happened I almost stopped but couldn’t. I had to finish the book. I’m so glad I did because it was so good. Abbey is such a wonderful character and heroine of the book. I truly hope that the author makes a second book.
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a really good read! I wasn’t sure how well I would actually enjoy this book, but like usual this author did not disappoint! It’s like a fairytale story, and it’s full of advice, confidence building, and cultural history. Or what I feel like is cultural history. The story telling was rich and very descriptive. It felt like I was right there in the story with Mercy. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did so I was pleasantly surprised. For such a short read this one packed quit a bang into it. I highly recommend and can’t wait to read more stories like this one from the author in the future!
Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was thoroughly surprised by this book. It hit me. I’m my feelings and I don’t know how I will recover. This author should definitely be in the angst category. I am just saying I bawled my eyes out.
Grace is sick and tired of her roommates activities. She has a plan and goals for herself that she needs to accomplish. Ian is her neighbor who just happens to be looking for a new roomie. The only thing he requires is a home cooked meal every night. A healthy home cooked meal I should say. Sweet deal if I do say so myself. Especially with all the chemistry they have.
When it’s decided that she will move in with Ian he has secrets that make her curious about who he really is. But Ian also has suspicions of his own. They both have skeletons in the closet.
When the chemistry between them heats up one night those skeletons start to unravel and they both have to decide if the past can be welcomed in the future.
I was so shocked when the twists finally unraveled I cried my eyes out for Grace, for Ian. Everything they went through to get where they are hit you right in the gut. I will be honest that I started to piece together that they knew each other but I just wasn’t sure how. Grace is a strong character that you can’t help but cheer on. She has had a rough go of things that makes you want to wrap her up and never let her out. But at times I wanted to shake her and help her piece together how they are intertwined. Now Ian what a man. He just wants to be connected with Grace again.
This author has a way with words that sucks you into this book. It plays like a movie in your head and when it’s over you can’t help but feel like your life has no meaning. I am looking forward to many more books from this author.
Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis
Juliet’s Journey to Love is the first book in the Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Series. This is a Contemporary Romance/ Christian/ Inspirational clean Romance that I absolutely loved reading. This is just what I needed with all the chaos life has thrown at me lately. I was able to sit and relax for a few hours. This had my emotions all over the place and it was a very heart-felt read. This is a fairly new author and I can say she’s got a new fan. I’ve already recommended it to my mom This is a story about Juliet and Jake. She is a leader of a group through the church that is hiking a small portion of the Appalachian Trail. She finds herself becoming ill and needing to get some medical attention but what she wasn’t expecting was the grizzly mountain man Jake. He nurse her back to health only to fall ill with the same thing she had. Now it’s her turn to nurse him back. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book to find out. I don’t want to give to much away. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a quick read but it packed a punch. There is a lot happening in this story, and it’s told from multiple pov’s. I read this book in one sitting and when I was done I wanted more. There are so many good characters in this story. We got to see character growth and change in both Jason and Lilly which will help them with what they will be up against next. This book touches on some sensitive subjects that might be a trigger for some people. I found this story to be engaging, emotional, and written in a way that sucks you right into it. I cannot wait to read the next one! This is a must read.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is amazing to say the least! I love the sleuth Emma and her adventures she goes on I love the atmosphere the books take place on as well! I love how the mystery takes time to unravel and you have to use your own sleuth skills to figure out what the “culprit is”
Something I do love about this author, is they have created a wonderful heroine you can not help but love! I love Emma and her mind. She is bright as they come I would say. What I love about Emma is she never leaves her mind far from the truth. I also love how descriptive the author is when they are writing. I feel as if I am transported to a different time. The book was nothing short of amazing. Loved it, and I was just left wanting more. I loved the book, the characters, and how things led up to the end!
Amazing book, that truly is a ride of enjoyment! Love the author as well! I love their writing skill truly. I highly recommend this book, this author and this series! A must read!
Faithful in Love by Cecily K. Wolfe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins Book 1) by Cecily K. Wolfe
Faithful in Love is the first book in the Cliff Walk Cousins Series. This is a Historical Romance/Christian book that I absolutely loved reading. This is a fairly new author to me but I’ve already looked to see what other books she has. Im definitely going to check them out. I’m a huge fan of Historical Romance/Christian Romance and this book definitely checked all the boxes. I was pulled in from the beginning and had a terrible time putting it down. I caught myself saying one more chapter several times. This is a story about Faith and Nico. Faith finds herself starting to fall for her uncle’s apprentice who just happens to be Nico. He’s extremely happy with his apprenticeship for his uncle. but what will happen when their friendship turns more romantic? I loved these two especially Faith. I found myself a little emotional at times . I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author. I’m very excited about this series.
(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a good book to read for a break! Sophie even took a break! She’s a highly rated actress who has been non-stop working for her career. Gil, her actor friend who slowly starts to become more, convinces her to do the break. They go to France! During the break, romance begins and twists and llamas are involved. Take a look for yourself as you’ll love it too!
Bottom of the Chains by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
While this is a shorter novella I loved it just as much as the first book in this series. While this novella can be read as a stand alone I would recommend reading the first one just so you can get a fell for all of the wonderful characters that reappear in this second installment. While this story was shorter it still packed all the same great things that the first one did, the emotions, the drama, the romance was all incredible. I can’t wait to dig into the next installment.
Until there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read this book in an afternoon! Its an incredible, but not basic, romance story! The author did a wonderful job of giving us realistic characters who face twists and turns throughout the story. Jeremy and Regan had such a good connection and I kept wanting to read more. If you like contemporary romance novels, I suggest this book!
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fast paced paranormal romance, featuring wolf shifters, that had me gripped from start to finish. The very likeable and relatable heroine of the story Lily, has been a captive of the Huntington’s, the Wolf Hollow Royals for a year and has been working as their slave. Lily is a human among the Wolf Hollow Pack, of wolf shifters. The Royals have been away touring their pack lands but when they return Lily is surprised by her reaction to them, especially the Prince. The future Alpha and King of Wolf Hollow, Jason is biding his time until he can take over from his father, the Alpha and end his terrible regime. On returning home one sniff of Lily and he knows she’s his mate despite being a mere slave girl and a human. Jason is determined to be a good mate to Lily, but with his parents against the match, another wolf wanting to claim Lily, and the rebels at the gates, all conspiring to keep them apart, Lily and Jason may not get their HEA.
I liked the main characters, Lily and Jason and their chemistry came across in the writing. I was especially engaged with Lily, and really felt for her and the tragic circumstances she found herself in. The other characters and setting were brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, immersing me in the story. The storyline does deal with some sensitive issues, and although things happen ‘off page’, they do have a significant impact on the storyline. I hope some of the secondary characters mentioned will also get their own stories. I found myself engrossed in this story and was shocked by the cliffhanger ending, so I am now waiting impatiently for book two in this series!
Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an amazing read of another classic retelling! Natalina Reis’ rendition of the classic stories of Hans Christian Anderson and Grimm’s fairy tales will bring readers of these familiar tales and new readers towards curiosity to a new adventure.
This story takes us to the Kingdom of Nem, where King Rian is doing all that he can to ensure an heir to his throne. When his son is finally born, a witch casts an evil spell that when the child turns 18 years of age, everyone in the Kingdom including the King will fall into a deep slumber.
As the years go by, the reader is introduced to Cathal and his younger brother, Odhran. Now as young men, Cathal had grown up protecting the evil wrongdoings of his younger brother as a result of their mother’s dying wish. Odhran tended to have a hurtful and sadistic nature, while Cathal was the complete opposite of being gentle and kind to others. Encounters with some swans nearby had landed Odhran in a special prison while Cathal recovers from being attacked. Under the care of Queen Eala and her family, Cathal learns of his brother’s actions and tries to justify his lack of protection while his brother is under his watchful eye.
As Cathal heals physically and mentally from such a taxing ordeal of years long hardship he endured as a result of Odhran’s harmful actions, he starts appreciating the simple things of life, nature, and love. Such simple life experiences Cathal hasn’t had the opportunity to cherish being the protector to his brother. At the same time, secrets start to come to light when he learns where he is and the people taking care of him. Things he never knew such as magical creatures, witches, and most importantly, family secrets that intertwined the futures of these brothers.
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Titan, Mason Steele, is a life-long bachelor who owns a handful of nightclubs around the states. He is a man who has a different girl all the time until he meets Rhyann one night at his club, and indulges in a hot romance in the bathroom. Rhyann is a small town girl from Kansas with a dream of being a dancer. While trying to make her way through dance school, her girlfriend and her decide to get jobs as exotic dancers, at one of Masons’ clubs; little did she know he was the owner. Rhyann quickly became one of the favorites among the men in the club, which included Mason. Rhyann struggles with trying to find herself in this big city, follow her dreams, and find respect as a woman. Will the boundaries that need to be displayed work to fight their feelings of lust, or was their amazing one night stand way more than that?
Seductively Yours is one of my favorites in this series. The characters involved are dynamic, real, and seductive. Rhyann is a sweet, but badass, driven woman that catches the attention of Mason who is dangerous, but sweet. He is also driven, honest, and respectful all while being sexy as hell. The chemistry the two characters have reels you in to hope they each can figure it out and find a happy ending. I will say, while in all of this author’s Titan stories there are steamy story lines, this one takes the cake. I could have read about the romance between these two all day!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I read Class Clown because of the clown apocalypse. I have always enjoyed a dystopian fantasy read and adding something like clowns was super intriguing. The term apocalypse was a bit overstated for this book, as the clowns Abbey keeps seeing are ghost. Abbey has a unique ability to see and is a self titled spook magnet. Abbey begins at a new school and on a whim joins the girls soccer team. She makes fast friends but she also started the year off by going to a circus with her family, where the clowns have connected to her and now are following her. Abbey if faced with weird occurrences and her friends start going missing. Abbey now has the mission to face these clowns and find her friends before it is too late. This was a quick read and actually fun to get into. I would recommend for a fun, paranormal read. Just don’t take it as a literal apocalypse about to occur.
The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun and easy reading historical mystery story with some great characters involved. I didn’t find the story to be that complex which meant it was great just for getting lost in for a few hours. It is a pretty quick story to read, nothing too heavy but still an interesting book.
I thought the main character and her father were a good combination. The dynamic worked. This is a good book that is worth a read.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is not my usual genre to read. I find stories like this too much for me sometimes, but I thought I’d give it a go.
I’m glad that I tried it because it was a fantastic story following a 14-year-old Abbey and her paranormal abilities.
I did not realise that this story was one in a series, so I am glad to know that I can go back and read what happened before this part of her life. Before I found this out, I did feel like there was a few gaps at the beginning – but it can still be read as a first if you want to!
I enjoyed her ‘side story’ through sports too. A weird thing to point out? Maybe, but not enough stories for the younger reading age has girls doing sports! The realistic high school drama was the thing that grounded the story for me.
Like many others, I enjoyed reading about the different characters, but feel that there is definitely more to explore!
Bottom of the Chains by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading the first book I could not wait to get my hands on book two. And it did not disappoint. Thia is still a relatively new author to me but I really love how gritty and intense the feel of all the books are. It completely draws me in and I become engrossed with the story.
I can tell this series is going to be fantastic as both of the books so far have been amazing. I loved everything about this book from the story to the characters. I would highly recommend it!
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have followed this series from the start and this is a great continuation of the story. I have loved the originality of the series and this book is no different.
You are transported straight back into the characters and their lives. It is so easy to connect with them again as they embark on yet another adventure. The story is fast paced and exciting and has a lot going on. It took no time to fly through it as I was enjoying the story so much. This is a great book and great series and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The writing style is that if your typical teenage romance supernatural bein novel. Lily and Jason are well. Jason, I liked his character and the development I saw in his character through the book. Lily is subservient as a slave to the wolves. What happens when the wolf Prince mate is the servant girl. How will this work? There are many twists turns and Surprises in this book. I didn’t expect it to end like that. Leaves you wanting more.
(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Sophie and Gil are costarring in a movie together but have vowed to keep things in the “friend zone” even though the movie involves a lot of intimacy. After the movie wraps, things change and “G” and “Shee” take off to London to spend the summer with G’s family. My favorite part of the story was reading about Tornado, the llama!
I did not really enjoy this book, except for the previously mentioned llama. Maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s that I don’t use or appreciate the language used, or that the “romantic” scenes were way overdone and were really the focus of the entire book. The book seemed to be set up to read as a diary of sorts and at times I felt that vibe. Other times it seemed all over the place in terms of structure. I found Sophie to be way too immature and the matchup between her and Gil was almost comical at times to me. His family was a mess, but so was her’s as well. I guess I expected something with a little more sustenance to it.
I do think that those who enjoy reading social media posts and those who get wrapped up in the world of entertainment would find this book enjoyable. Maybe those of a younger mindset as well, although I’m sure that others could also find it enjoyable. Had I personally read this as a teenager/early 20’s, I’m sure my outlook would have been much different.
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
Call of the Alpha by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 2nd book in a great paranormal romance series. As much as I enjoyed the first book in the series, this one is even better. I loved Mason and Rylie’s story. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but I’d advise reading the whole series, in order, to get the most out of it. I assure you, you won’t be disappointed.
One of my favourite tropes has to be single dads. In my experience of reading many, many books, single dads are usually awesome dads with fantastic relationships with their kids. I could have spent hours reading about Mason and his little boy/werewolf Archer. Archer is absolutely adorable and he totally stole my heart. The final chapter, which is told from Archer’s POV just pulls on the heartstrings. I also loved reading his growing relationship with Rylie as she and Mason progress through their relationship.
This book is quite a bit longer than the first book in the series and I’m so glad that I got more of Mason, Rylie and Archer is I was really enthralled by their story.
One thing that I really want now is Mason’s brother Miles’ story. I really need to know what’s going on with him and Alexa.
100% recommend this book.
The Traveler: Book 2 by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really need to make sure I start at the beginning of a series moving forward, as this was singularly the most unique read, and it’s unfortunate that I didn’t get to become one with the Traveler before moving onto this installment. Despite not reading the first novel in this series, I found myself entwined in the authors writing and the adventures/emotions, as well as the peaks and valleys that come to pass through the timeline in which this takes place. Lately, I have been picking up easy to read, quick novels to pass the time, and this certainly was not one of those. It is a very involved, deep literary adventure, that is best if you take your time to really commit to what is going on within these pages.
I’m a huge time travel fan, when it comes to movies/shows/novels, and this one did not disappoint, nor did the authors ability to weave the fantasy and science fiction into the readers imagination as well as the characters as well. There is always good and bad out there, and it’s up to us to really do all that we can do face our fears and do all that we can to be able to get through this life, and perhaps our afterlife/lives as well. The novel may seem a little jumpy at times, though it could just be me, and I really need to read the beginning to follow the way this is done! Very much look forward to reading the first installment and coming back to this one. If you have the time to commit to this series, do it!
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Wolf Hallow Pack series and wow what a beginning. I love shape-shifter romances stories anyway. I love the protectivness and the passion that is involved but this goes beyond that with danger as well.
Lily is a human servant to the Huntington wolves. She wants a normal quiet life but when one of the guards decides to force her to be his it changes her life and her position in that household forever.
Jason is Prince of the pack. His destiny is to become Alpha to the pack. But one meeting with Lily changes all that. Knowing he has no found his fated mate he now needs to prove to her that they belong together, something that he and his wolf already know. However he also needs to protect her from the guard who seeks to own her.
Can Jason save Lily and be with her? What will the consequences of their love be?
The story ends on a cliff hanger and i cannot wait for the next book in this series.
The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jenny has her hands full covering for her father, trying to keep his business running; she also types for a local attorney, all to keep them afloat. While covering for her father she visits her dying Uncle in jail. As she follows through on his request, she finds herself a case. Will she be able to solve it?
This is the first book by C.H. Sessums that I have read. The Killer Jack Mystery is the second book in the JD Pierson Case Files series. As I, for the most part, did not feel lost or confuse would say this story can be read as a stand alone. This not my go to genre, but I can say, I was not disappointed and will be going back to read the first and then the rest of this series. The story was well written and the characters were engaging. I recommend giving this book a read.
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #3) by Anise Storm
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. This is the third book in the Titans of Manhattan Series. Seductively Yours is a great read and will keep you entertained.
Rhyann is moving from Manhattan, Kansas to Manhattan, New York. She loves dancing and gets into a school for it in New York. Leaving her family behind she soon finds herself a new one in New York. The quote I chose for Rhyann is: “Then my name wouldn’t matter. As long as I was moaning out ‘more,’ ‘please,’ or ‘oh God,’ then you wouldn’t really give a damn. Am I wrong? I might not be from around here, but I know your type. It’s the same in any city.”
Mason is finally back in Manhattan and gets a show when he goes to his club, The Vault. A new girl shows her stuff on the dance floor and they get it on in the bathroom. Mason doesn’t expect to see her again. The quote I chose for Mason is: “You’re going to be the f***ing death of me yet.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Emma and her colleagues are busy once again solving cases. Emma inherits an estate and the wealth that comes with it. She sets up a foundation to help different charities. Someone else wants that money, as well, and it’s up to the gang to find out who. In the meantime, Emma’s friend, Tony, requests her help finding a colleague who has gone missing in Paris, While Emma is in Paris, Jeremy works to stop a killer who has been tracking Emma. If you’ve read the previous books in the series, you won’t be disappointed in this one.
Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister
