Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m starting to really enjoy this author. Her books are well written with great characters. You can really get into the story and feel the emotions.
Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is two prequels in one, to a series of books so I would recommend that you be aware of that before starting at least. They are both beautiful novels and wonderfully vivid reads that will set you up beautifully for the Logan McKenna Mystery books. I loved the sweet and heartwarming story of Norah and her violin in the first book and how that tied the gorgeous cover into the book. She is so relatable and I just loved everything about her. This book was deeply rooted in history and storytelling and I felt like I was taken on the most unique history lesson but in the most unique way. In book two we learned the background of Logan McKenna, who is the Great Granddaughter of Norah. How cool huh! The violin also plays more into this one as well. I really liked how the books were separate but not. I look forward to seeing if we will be getting more in this series of books or not, fingers crossed for the more!
Review by @lizaileen
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Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has a great storyline. It’s a well written paranormal romance. With well written characters, this book is definitely a page turner. I do suggest reading in order.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First of all, I have to say the cover of this book is outstanding and draws in the reader before you even read the title or the snappy synopsis, but once you do you want to know what the story is inside as well. I am personally a fan of the author and have followed and read her work before so I was anxious to get my hands on this sucker but I would have scooped this up as a new reader instantly based solely on the cover. Secondly, this book is short and fun. It packs a lot of really cool elements like magic and gumballs and octopus and romance and all the things into one neat, fun and relatable package that is fun to disappear into for a short time. I literally feel like I am lost into a whole new world when I read her work and that is the coolest thing ever and I love that. It is vivid and realistic in a way that is tangible. I can’t wait to see what we will get to disappear into next!
Review by @lizaileen
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Until there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Woah, this book took me on one heck of a ride in a whirlwind of an afternoon. I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down to read it on a cold and rainy Sunday. I knew I needed to disappear into something good and this was a new author with promising reviews and a gorgeous cover so I figured why not. I can’t even begin to describe the amount of sizzle and sass that I was greeted with, and the fun pull of the romance too! Everything with Regan and Jeremy was balanced in a way that was poetic and believable and I could only complain about wanting more. Seriously. I loved it all and I can’t wait to see what else is available and to come!
Review by @lizaileen
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Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
A whirlwind romance develops between real estate agent Elsa and movie star Anton in the second book of this series. While I didn’t find it as exciting to read as the first book, it was still a good story overall. There was some repetitiveness of the book’s title that got a bit obnoxious for me, and it seemed to contain a lot more intimate scenes than its predecessor, which I found to be a bit excessive at times, but I’m not sure it’s right to complain about such things in a romance novel.
The storyline was unexpected and interesting, though. Every time I thought it was going to head in one direction, I got thrown for a bit of a loop. Grueling work schedules, and physical distance while Anton films the latest blockbuster in the making, threaten to divide the couple; they also face some issues with communication and their past that they must overcome if they intend to stay married after a super rocky first year of marriage. Complications in their relationship only multiply when Anton takes the leading role in romantic comedy at a dark time for Elsa, and the pair faces problems that are both serious and not atypical for real-life couples.
While the themes felt realistic overall, especially the darker parts of the story, it’s still a romance novel with lots of flourishing steaminess.
Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
With a Pretty Woman-esque storyline, this book is about the rich and powerful Caspian who will disinherit the business he’s devoted himself to if he doesn’t find a wife and remain married for at least one year. Paisley is a struggling artist with looming medical bills for her mother and couldn’t be farther from the world in which Caspian lives.
Fate brings the two together at a chance encounter at the hospital, where Caspian is visiting his dying uncle and Paisley is visiting her comatose mother. Something in her eyes sparks recognition in Caspian, and they discover they’re not from completely different worlds after all, having befriended one another in childhood. As they catch up over coffee, Caspian decides it could be a mutually beneficial agreement if he can convince Paisley to marry him for the terms described in his uncle’s will.
Between social events with catty women, Caspian’s uncle’s disapproval in his choice for a wife, and some secrets Caspian is holding onto, the whole arrangement becomes fragile and threatens to fall apart.
I found this to be an entertaining read with just enough drama and spice to keep me hooked until the end.
Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis. This is an awesome Christian romance. Its the story of Juliet who has decided that love is not in the cards for her. Her job is to heal her patients so she feels like that is what God wants her to do and not worry about love. She and her friends head out on a trip with her friends to hike the Appalachian Trail. While on the Hike she ends up getting sick and Jake a mountain man comes to her rescue. Jake has a reason for being a hermit but won’t explain himself. After he nurses her back to health he takes ill and Juliet ends up nursing him back to health. As they spend more and more time together they start to have feelings for each other but Jake doesn’t believe in God so Juliet is doing everything she can to convert him. Will she end up ruining their relationship or will Jake come around to her beliefs? Read Juliet’s Journey to love to find out!
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm
5 out of 5 Stars
I don’t know where to begin. Powerful, strong women going after their dreams. Crazy hot, sexy men that are captains of their industry. Steamy, lustful relationships between the two. This author has me wrung out again. Just when you think Rhyann and Mason are going to find the happiness they both deserve, a twist, a turn, a detour comes out of the blue!
Rhyann came to Manhattan to follow her dream of being a dancer. She was accepted and received a full scholarship at an elite dance academy. One night when she is out clubbing with her roommate who has given Rhyann the advice to ‘just have fun’, Rhyann acts out of character and flirts with a stranger that started dancing with her. The stranger and Rhyann share a hot but anonymous encounter. When Rhyann goes back to the same club applying for a job, she discovers her anonymous encounter is the club owner, Mason. Mason hasn’t stopped thinking about his encounter with Rhyann (now he knows her name) since it happened but he knows that it won’t happen again if he hires her. Mason almost doesn’t give her the job because of this.
As Mason’s past and Rhyann’s future throw roadblocks to their relationship, Mason and Rhyann just try to find ways to survive without each other. Their pull towards each other is undeniable.
Ahhh-mazing!!! Fantastic! Delicious! Wonderful!! I absolutely love this series. This author never lets me down. I wait on pins and needles for the next Titan!!
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book 3 in the Titans of Manhattan Series had me just as captivated as the first book. Rhyann is a college student and life-long dancer who wants to pursue a career in her passion. It looks like her dreams are coming true after getting accepted into dance school in Manhattan with a full scholarship. Mason is a wealthy “titan,” owning swanky clubs all over the world, and one of NYC’s most eligible bachelors with no intention of changing that anytime soon. A chance encounter in his newest Manhattan club has the two hooking up for a one-night stand with no names exchanged, but both can’t seem to shake the other from their minds. When Rhyann’s roommate convinces her to take a job at the same club, dancing for fast cash, she discovers not only the name of the guy, but that he’s going to be her new boss. While both internally fight their growing attraction, and are unsuccessful at hiding their true feelings from those closest to them, Mason contemplates breaking his own rules and Rhyann struggles with adjusting to her grueling school and work schedules. It’s a good balance of steam, build-up, and struggle.
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in a series that I’ve loved so far. I have read several of this author’s books and have always really enjoyed them and this book was no different. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone, although the main characters from other books do make an appearance.
I really enjoyed this book. The writer had me gripped from the very beginning and kept me engaged and entertained throughout, leaving me wanting more of Mason and Rhyann. I loved both of these characters. They couldn’t be any more different: from their upbringings to their current lifestyles. But, as they say, opposites attract and these 2 are attracted to each other from the first time they set eyes on each other.
I really like this author’s writing style. The story flows very well and there is plenty of action, most of a very hot and steamy nature, to keep you wanting to read more.
I really look forward to reading more of this great series and especially seeing what the author has in store for Jonas in the next book.
Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m already anxiously awaiting the next book in this series! I have read the first three so far and all of them could be read as stand-alone books. However, I really enjoy having the full family history! I feel like I’ve been able to get to know this family pretty well and we’d all get along just great.
Dr. Scott Caruthers is busy running his hospital as well as setting up his new foundation. He’s finding he needs more help and that’s where Dr. Franceen Lewis comes in. She’s the OB for the hospital and it’s a good thing because Scott’s twin sister, Sindy, is pregnant. Scott wants to focus on being the best uncle and not having to worry about being a doctor to his sister.
Sparks start flying immediately between Dr. Scott and Dr. Franceen. They keep running into each other and now he’s concerned about Dr. Franceen’s reactions after delivery Sindy’s babies. What’s going on with her? He’s hoping he doesn’t have to fire his new staff so soon but if she can’t get it together, they will have to look into options.
Like his other siblings, Scott works way too hard and doesn’t take a lot of time for himself. It’s starting to show and he’s afraid that his foundation may suffer for it as well. Could Dr. Franceen be the motivation he needs to get away more?
I fall more in love with this family with each passing story! Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Whatever in the world is a new bride doing in my pub??? Can you imagine what Jonas thought when he saw this beautiful, yet apparently heartbroken woman, rush into his business?
This story is my favorite of the three books in this series so far. This book can be read as a stand-alone but you’ll get more of Jonas’s family background by reading book 1.
Jonas is a pub owner who is dedicated to his work. He rarely takes any time off and keeps the pub open 7 days a week. Out of the blue, Pandora shows up in a wedding dress looking lost. Why is she here? Come to find out, she’s not an actual bride but Jonas, having just met her, loves what he sees. Can he open this pandora box that Pandora is showcasing? Hopefully together they can find some resolutions to the time they spend working!
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just found a new favorite author!!
Sindy Carruthers is a busy nurse working for Dr. Colin McCarthy when he faces an untimely death. Unsure of how to go about running the practice, Sindy is a world of hurt. She’s lost her confidant and her boss. She made a call to Dr. Ryan Flanigan to let him know about Dr. Colin’s accident and asked him to be there. Dr. Ryan was able to say his goodbyes to Dr. Colin. Then came the kicker….when the will was read, Dr. Ryan had a huge decision to make. Should he leave his life behind in the city to take over the practice of his mentor? He was a well-known plastic surgeon after all. What did he know about general medicine?
It doesn’t take long for sparks to fly between Dr. Ryan and nurse Sindy, but are they the right kind of sparks? Did Dr. Colin know what he was actually doing when he willed that they should run the practice together? I’d like to think that he did!
I really enjoyed this story for several reasons. It was set in Australia (I hope to visit one day), involved a doctor and a nurse, as well as a love connection. I recommend this book as well as the others in this series! I will be looking for more books by this new-to-me author to read!
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I always love anything this gifted author creates and writes. This one follows in the author’s past footsteps. This one brought a new story to light and characters that you can dream about truly. I loved how the characters come to life and bring the story to be what it was meant to be.
I loved Rhyann! She was a strong characters that had dreams and goals, and most of all rules. Mason is someone who is strong and powerful as well. The two of them in the same room could literally make my kindle melt. I loved watching them interreacting together. What I loved was Rhyann and her dreams, but when you get the taste of something different, will it over power what you really thought you wanted? The book was full of suspense and very heated moments. Temptation was strong and a sweeter fruit when it came to more than one thing. Loved it. Really amazing read. Would expect nothing less!
Loved this author’s amazing writing skills. Anything that they write, I never am left disappointed. I am always on the edge of my seat with every book they write. Highly recommend this amazing author and defiantly highly recommend this amazing read. Its an adventure you do not want to miss out on!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wild ride! Class Clown takes readers into the life of Abbey. She seems like your normal high school soccer player at first glance. As we travel through her life with her we realize that Abbey has the unique ability to communicate with those that have died. In a new high school, with a new group of friends, Abbey finds herself facing off against an army of dead clowns that have a vengeance. She brings her friends into her chaos to try to calm the storm and create peace again within the walls of high school.
At every turn this book surprised me. Woven together with 80’s music, sarcasm, and whitt this story takes you on an adventure you’re not soon to forget! If you love everything that goes bump in the night I highly suggest this book! It will have you turning the pages so quickly, you won’t even realize that you have finished it. I’m sad this is over but I will be looking for more from this author!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale About Ancestral Hauntings
By: Maria DeBlassie
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 stars
Even a whisper of the name La Llorona is enough to chill the bones of the women of Sueno, New Mexico. The Weeping Woman who stalks the waterways come nightfall waiting to drag her next victim into its murky depths, to baptize them, and leave them with red rimmed eyes and tears unshed. Sorrow is what attracts her, the generational traumas that mark themselves on a woman’s soul, making her a perfect victim for La Llorona. Mercy has already escaped the watery clutches of this Weeping Woman once while trying to save her best friend. She lost her best friend and part of herself that night but Mercy knows that La Llorona wants the rest of her as well. Will Mercy be able to break free of her bonds of generational trauma and reclaim her soul from the hauntings of La Llorona or will her sorrows drown her?
The tale of La Llorona is as eerie as it is engaging. This book was so beautifully chilling and suspenseful. Such a powerful read from the first line to the last!!! I felt such a whirlwind of emotions throughout. It moved me to tears. This book makes you think about how easy it would be to let our sorrows rule our lives. How only through hard work and patience will the pain subside. So many good metaphors for holding on to pain and finally letting it go and building your own future. It filled me with such overwhelming hope. I also loved Santos and Mercy’s relationship and how it naturally developed over time. I can’t say enough about this book. It is a must read!!!!
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
He did it again!!! This author is one of my favorites and he changed my mind about this genre of novels. I thoroughly enjoyed this third novel in the series! It has a great ebb and flow. The characters are deep. There is truly no stone unturned when it comes to the characters. While the plot line is amazing and does drive the story some I truly think the characters are about seventy five percent of the driving factor to this story. Not only are the characters well developed, they leave you wanting more and you find yourself (well I find myself) talking to them while I read.. or yelling at them lol). While this book could be read as a stand alone I would not recommend it. You won’t regret getting the box set.
Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
Unchecked is the first book in the MetroGen Downtown Kiss and Tell series by Carina Alyce. This is a very steamy contemporary romance- think Grey’s anatomy on Viagra. This story definitely steamed up the screen on my Kindle with all the sexy details- then left me hanging on the edge of a mighty cliffhanger that comes with a bit of a twist.
Dr. Stella Magi might be a highly educated surgeon, but hat hasn’t prevented her from making more than a few bad decisions when it came to romance. So when she finds herself juggling three guys, as well as her medical career- things get….. interesting.
This is a short, quick, and easy read (under 200 pages). So, I zipped through the story in my lunch break. I would have loved to read a longer version of this story, with even more details to sink my teeth into.
Looking forward to finding out what happens when we get the answer to the cliffhanger.
Happy reading!
Thank you, Carina Alyce!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cate and Patti have been best friends for 31 years. Closer than best friends, they are more like sisters. After a traumatic incident 20 years prior, they began to fall away from each other. Often going years without seeing each other. When something from that night comes back up, they need to go home and figure out what they need to do to prevent anymore harm from coming to those they care about. Written in a way that you start in present time, fall back to 1998 and then back to the present, you are able to follow the story quite well. An easy, quick, enjoyable read.
Behemoth by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love books about motorcycle clubs! This one is great! Francis M Stein aka Stitch is a man with two very different lives, a firefighter and a nomad in a motorcycle club. Once he meets Grace and Damien he world is forever changed. Can they come together through all the trials? I love the characters in this book. I can’t wait to continue the series.
Doctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Emily is a new orderly at Eastport General Hospital and is hearing some gossip about Doctor Desmond, aka Doctor D. Since Emily has never met Doctor D, she imagines he is that almost too perfect kind of Doctor who seems to have everything and really doesn’t believe he really exists. In all honesty, Doctor Desmond does exist and sure sounds like everyone’s dream. What the gossips don’t talk about is how much Doctor D cares for his patients and how hard he works to help the children under his care.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. It’s a short novella type story for Doctors of Eastport General. I am looking forward to checking out some of the stories written by other authors for this series.
Behemoth by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I can safely and fully honestly say it’s been a good while since I’ve immediately bought an entire series based off the first book. I COULD NOT read this fast enough. I fell in love with these characters so quick, I needed more, and right then. 10/10 gold stars for you author. This was my first book I’ve read written by this author also, not a shred of disappointment in sight.
Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this story very much. It read much like a fairy tale romance where you rooted for that happy ending. Carthal was that prince charming and Eala was very much his princess. All obstacles that stood between them were dashed down at some point on their road to HEA.
The story itself was romantic, dramatic, and beautifully told.
Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I literally just finished this book and I RAN to do this review!! Wow!! This is the first I’ve read of this author so I have nothing else to base it on, but I can tell you I’m about to start digging up everything she’s written so far. This book was so good! Grace REALLY needs to move out of her apartment she shares with her roommate and move quick. She responds to the ad from the guy across the hall looking for a roommate. In exchange for living with him rent free, he wants someone to just cook him dinner at HIS expense. That’s a pretty sweet sounding deal! After meeting with the gorgeous guy (Ian) and going over all of the rules and expectations she agrees. The chemistry is there from the beginning and it slowly grows between the two. They both have some skeletons in their closets, but the mystery of what happened just adds that much more anticipation to the book. I’m telling you this book has it all, the spice, the sweetness, sadness and pain, but really the author did it in the best way. I can’t compliment this book enough. And don’t even get me started on the huge surprise at the end! I didn’t see that coming!! I will be buying this in paperback thank you very much! All I can say is READ.IT.NOW.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Faithful in Love by Cecily K. Wolfe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was an awesome beginning to what I am sure will be a great series. I generally do not read Christian based books, as I find most of them to be overbearing on the religion, but that was not the case with this one. Historical fiction is also not a common choice for me, but this one was so well done that other than the occasional reference to carriages and period specific things, it was easy to forget that it even was a historical based book. My only issue with this book is that sometimes the scene changes were a bit abrupt and without warning, but otherwise, this book and this author were well worth the time and effort to read. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book covers a lot of real life issues that most people don’t want to talk about or if they do, they gloss over it and don’t get to the heart of the issues. This book may not be a true story, but it is real for many families.
It’s a beautiful story about Rourke, a 12 year old, who suffers from anxiety. As with most kids his age he worries about fitting in at school, and girls (although his crush comes with extra worries). He also worries about his brother (who has ASD) and the responsibilities his parents give him to help care for his brother.
I recommend this book to people of all ages, not just young adults. It’s a wonderful story that shows that there’s nothing wrong with being imperfect and different.
The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first time reading this author but trust me when I say that it won’t be last. Our author has given us a fantastic, and intriguing plot, perfectly developed characters, and enough action to keep us flipping the pages. This storyline was so suspenseful and full of passion that I didn’t want to put it down. Layla and Sam are supposed to be enemies but when Sam is the only one that can save Layla’s sister what will she do? Is the chemistry between them too great for Layla to turn Sam in or will the chemistry keep her from doing her job. You’ll have to read this amazing story to find out for yourself.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The book Class Clown brings a new meaning to the phrase class clown. I didn’t read what it was about and was thrilled to get a story about the clown apocalypse. Abbey is a fun, snarky teen who is a magnet for ghosts and is in part responsible for the clowns. I really enjoyed this paranormal YA story. I found out it is the second in the series but read easily as a standalone book. I will have to watch if Abbey’s story continues and catch up with what I have missed.
I think this book could be enjoyed by many young teens to adults. The teen angst is relatable, and the paranormal aspects add another layer that adds a lot to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was pleasently surprised by this book! It was unpredictable, and spooky. Given the synopsis, I expected the plot to be pretty self explanatory and deal with the clown apolcolypse. What I found is that there is more to this book than only that. I found myself totally immersed and really enjoying the spooky atmosphere that this book gives off. I particularly enjoyed the way the light and funny nature of a sarcastic teen went with a spooky clown appocolypse. Abbey is a great MC to follow. She is brave, and easily creates relationships that make the book an enjoyable ride. I love how she lives with this crazy ability, and not only does she make the best of it, she never backs down from helping. I also love the found family aspects of this book. I am definitely looking for more from this author.
Reviewed by @asanabr1
