Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I absolutely love this book!!! If you’ve read the Manhattan’s Titans series and are in a bit of a book hangover from it, then seriously check this out! It’s a bit of a slow burn, with the guy who’s used to being used for his money falling for the independent girl that unexpectedly steals his heart. I 100% will be waiting for the other books in the series. Can’t wait!
Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Marissa was a character I adored, related to on certain levels and just gave the book exactly what it needed to surpass expectations. This was well written, easy to read, and easy to love! The suspense, drama and romance kept me on the edge of my seat waiting impatiently for what was to come. My first book read of the Postscript series but I can assure you I will be reading book 1 and 2 and any that follow this excellent book 3!
Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was a great start to an exciting and adventurous series, and personally I can’t wait to read more. While normally my fantasy stories involve wishes, vampires and fae, this one had a whole new outlook with the elemental aspect. The story as a whole was exciting, adventurous, suspenseful, and more. The characters were built perfectly and the plot as a whole had me on the edge of my seat. While I love all fantasy genres this one has quickly become one of my favorites and I can’t wait to see what our author gives us next.
Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kara is the focus of this book, while the other characters from this series also receive highlights throughout. Kara is coming of age and her mother and uncle are trying to find her a suitor. She’s not having the ones they are presenting and decides to run away. It’s the adventures that she faces that we read about in this story.
Cub and Thornfinn’s stories are also further developed. There is a lot of action with both of these boys involving trolls, witches, and more!
I enjoyed this book and the series so far. I do get a little bogged down in the multitude of characters introduced. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to keep them straight. This book also talks about certain characters at a time but their stories don’t necessarily always meet up with each other. I have a hard time staying focused on what’s happening with everyone with all the switching back and forth.
If you enjoy stories about Vikings, this series is for you!
The cover is very misleading. I thought this book would be a quick smash read while reading other books. This is not the case. I love time travel books, but this is more. This is a romance in the present and the past in two different lifetimes. The story takes place in Venice where Nick and Julia visit a museum. Nick begins to hear a voice, a faint voice, calling to him, from a very well-known painting. His wife Julia, is beside herself with confusion and worry for Nick. Throw in a conspiracy and mystery, romance and time travel, and you have yourself one of the best books ever to read. The characters in this story are so easy to get attached to. I loved this book. I cannot wait to read more about them in the coming books.
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nike and Julia head to Venice for vacation. While visiting the palace, Nick finds a painting he really likes by Tintorento. It’s intriguing because Nick hears the voice of a woman speaking from the painting. Then to make it even better, he can understand Venetian and finds he has memories of a past life.
This takes Julia and Nick into finding the story of the past which alerts the Venetian Order, who wants the eliminated from the story.
The story is full of danger and suspense and reminded me of reading Dan Brown.
Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such an inspiring series for young readers. Emma is a forward-thinking young woman. She enjoys learning about engineering from her father and especially loves detailing her observations in her black notebook. This leads to Emma actually recording observations of illegal activities and getting her in the middle of some very dangerous situations. Again, an inspiring story, I highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my second book from Wickstrom on this Mermaid and I fell in love all over again! This mermaid story takes to new discoveries using a cup, paper, cardboard, and a mirror. Such simple, everyday objects that young children can use for great scientific exploration! It is also a great story showing how a pair of human girls and a mermaid can share their knowledge and share what they know with one another to discover something new and exciting.
I’ve been so personally intrigued by these stories as a parent and an educator on how you can take such a popular character, a mermaid, and throw in the mix of scientific exploration with everyday items. It is such an important time for young children to harness that youthful discovery and imagination so this sense of inquiry can expand into their adulthood as they set their own path into the world. When a story can encompass the ability of exploration, it provides excitement and continued interest in the field. I would definitely recommend this story as well to families and educators of young children.
Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
Burn is a refreshing and original concept for a paranormal fantasy tale where the premise has a lot going for it. The story is a little slow in its development but at the same time felt a little rushed in the details. There are a lot of things that should/could have been expanded on and a lot of unanswered questions and wondering to be had as a reader. I hope that as the series progress, we get them.
This is only the first book to the series and it has the potential to become a great series. We don’t really see any action until about three quarters of the way through BUT this is the author building the characters and the world and setting the scene for us.
I really did enjoy the characters and the world building and this story and I can’t wait for Book 2.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Short and sweet… but also a little deadly! I loved this short story. It definitely made me think about what dating during a zombie apocalypse would be like… while also making me realize the dating world right now isn’t much better!
I loved how descriptive the writing was, and the unique storyline left me thinking about it long after I was finished reading. The ending left me with some hope for humanity… while also leaving any number of outcomes as a possibility.
The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I fell in love with Ava and Cole. A second chance romance that will give you all the feelings. They are conflicted because she wants or, or does she but he doesn’t. Can they work through this? I found the writing to modern and contemporary. It felt fresh and realistic. I loved the romance that showed love is hard, it does require work. The chemistry is there. I was intrigued from the start. It’s a quick story and I had to finish it once I started to see where they ended up. This is one of my favorite romance authors and I am a new fan to this series. I cannot wait to read the others.
Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom .This is an awesome storybook for children. My 4 and 9 year old nephews loved it. The first book is A Present for the Volcano and its about Spike and Conifer who are best friends. When they see a volcano Spike thinks its frowning because its sad so they decide to make it a necklace. The second book is Saving Conifer’s Eggs and its about the forest being on fire and Conifer having 3 eggs. Conifer is scared she can’t get out with all three eggs. Will they be able to devise a plan to save them all? The 2 stories are so sweet and full of lessons on friendship and working together. They will make any 4-9 year old happy!
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The premise was interesting. The characters were easy to connect to. Loved the helper/familiar character additions. A big bonus for me is that you get enough information about what’s going on, without a bunch of extraneous details. It keeps things right to the point of the story without a ton of fluff. This story doesn’t end on a cliffhanger per se, but it does leave you with questions that will make you want to keep reading the series.
If you want a quick, entertaining read, check out this story!
Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to read the next book in this series. Each book adds so much to it and it keeps getting better and better. I wish this weren’t the last in the series because it is that good. This book really pulls you straight back into this world you have become so familiar with and the characters you have grown to love.
This book is packed full of everything I have come to expect from this author. It was exciting to read but also kept the romance and emotional elements to it. I could not put this book down once I had started reading. This is a fantastic story that I thoroughly enjoyed and amazing series overall.
Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great second chance, billionaire romance that I really, really enjoyed. I had not read any of this author’s work before, but after reading this book, I’ll be sure to read more in future as I was impressed by the storytelling from this author and how well the story flowed.
Weston left Postscript Island after a false pregnancy scare with his girlfriend Marissa. When he comes back years later, he’s determined to win her over and that means telling her the real reason he left all those years ago.
I really enjoyed Weston and Marissa’s story. Weston is determined to win her over but Marissa is determined to keep him at arms length even though she really wants to wrap her arms around him and not let him go again.
I really liked both Weston and Marissa as characters. They are very well written and you can relate to them. The books also boasts a great cast of secondary characters who add so much to the story. I really hope that we get to see a lot more from these characters in future books from this author.
Definitely recommend.
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A trippy ride through the author’s head. It has been a long time since I needed a dictionary to get through a read, but be sure to bring yours while you dance along the cultural references and deep dives into Webster’s.
The jaunts through the author’s depression, love of music, dislike of certain local rap artists, and enjoyment of life are beautifully phrased. Though not my cup of tea (not a big fan of the Beatles), the words inspire, the images familiar, the feeling mirror.
I would willingly wander through this author’s wonderland again.
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If this is what dating is like, I am glad I don’t have to do it!!! This grim tale of dating brings to life all the pitfalls of dating in the modern world. Looking at the lifeless zombies that are only after you for what you can provide to them, your beating heart, your warm body.
I haven’t been in the dating world in awhile, but I love the description of the one date that mimicked her actions to appear alive. I completely imagine that it could feel as the author described. I hope that the cat and its person are everything she hopes them to be.
Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dinosaur Friends: A Present for the Volcano
This story was short and sweet. It’s a story of Spike and Conifer who are best friends. Spike sees an unhappy (erupting) volcano and wants to give it a present. The two friends build the volcano, a necklace of stones, which is made to look like a ring of stones around the base of the volcano. Eventually, the volcano fully erupts and the friends go running. When they stop to look back, they realize their necklace of stones is blocking any flowing lava.
Dinosaur Friends: Saving Conifer’s Eggs
This is another short and sweet story about Spike and Conifer. When the forest where they live catches fire, Spike comes to warn his friend, Conifer. Conifer isn’t sure what to do since she can’t carry all 3 eggs with only 2 hands, and she has to be very careful that they don’t break. When Conifer is worried about her next, Spike waits impatiently and ends up knocking down a tree with his long tail. The two friends use the tree to safely escape the forest fire by using it to float down the river.
A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a page turner. Kylee Parker is a strong woman; dedicated to her job on the police force. Jayson Donovan, works for the wrong people, a drug peddling mobster. Under normal circumstances, these two probably wouldn’t meet; but fate has other ideas.
I enjoyed reading this book, the chemistry between the characters builds as does their romance.
Becky Flade has written a wonderful story that brings these two together, and while they try to navigate a relationship, will Jayson’s secrets and her vulnerability truly tear them apart?
A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a page turner. Kylee Parker is a strong woman; dedicated to her job on the police force. Jayson Donovan, works for the wrong people, a drug peddling mobster. Under normal circumstances, these two probably wouldn’t meet; but fate has other ideas.
I enjoyed reading this book, the chemistry between the characters builds as does their romance.
Becky Flade has written a wonderful story that brings these two together, and while they try to navigate a relationship, will Jayson’s secrets and her vulnerability truly tear them apart?
Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
I absolutely loved this book. It doesnt take away from the other installments of the series. If you need action, and everything that goes along with it. And also probably a good cry. seriously go read this RIGHT NOW!!
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Julia and her beau Nick take a trip to Venice. The city of romance, art, wine. All the things. Julia is there for the art, Nick seems to be more into the drinking aspect of their trip until they go look at paintings. Nick starts hearing a voice, Julia thinks he needs to be checked for a head injury.
Or does he? This book just kept going and it was such a great read.
True Colors: Book Three by K. R. Raye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have yet to read the previous books of this series, but I feel like I absolutely must. This book will have you feel every emotion you have on every.single.page. I read this while going through some things and let me just tell you this friendship has gone through it, and some how they all seem so much stronger.
THANK YOU seriously. Now go get all the books and go read this RIGHT NOW
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Totally unique storyline in this book! I was engrossed with the dual timelines, the incredible visuals, and the intrigue.
Nick O’Conner suffered a head injury in a hockey game, but he and his wife Julia decide to take their dream trip to Venice, regardless. Julia wants to see Tintoretto’s painting “Paradise”, the largest oil-painting in the world. When they see it, Nick starts to hear a voice – a woman’s voice. Julia is sure he is suffering repercussions from his head injury, but Nick becomes obsessed with Isabella, the woman from the painting.
Isabella is Nick’s soul mate from the past, when he was known as Angelo. While Nick researches to find more information about he and Isabella, he also discovers The Order, those responsible for imprisoning peoples souls in the painting over the centuries. Thousands of them! While Nick is only concerned about releasing Isabella, releasing her would release all of the souls trapped in this eternal Purgatory.
Meanwhile, Julia doesn’t know what to think, but she DOES know she seems to be losing him to this soul mate from his past – or this head trauma, whichever it ends up being. Her position on it doesn’t protect her from those that are a danger to them, nor does it protect her from the possibility of losing her husband in this century. Will Nick succeed in freeing Isabella? Will he choose his past love or his current love? Will they all be able to evade those that pursue them?
I loved the mystery, the thrill, the danger, the romance, the back and forth, pulling you in both directions for both relationships – I never quite knew where this story would go next. I am thrilled for another novel in this series and pursuing this unique style of story!
Felines and Fatalities by Addison Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Being a crazy cat lady, I read all things cat related. It’s no surprise that this is a series that I absolutely love. I have read each one and this was just as good. You can’t go wrong with a mystery book that includes cats. It’s a very quick read and I couldn’t put it down. This is another delightful and charming mystery mixed in with a little bit of comedy and romance. If you are a cat lady like me do yourself a favor and give this a read. I think you will become as addicted to them as I am.
Scepter Of Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am truly in love with this world and the characters LM Preston has created the intricacy in which characters from books, 0.5, 1 and 1.5 are consistent. They were introduced in one and each book you learn more things about them that were not known in the previous books. I have read the previous 3 books in this series so far, the 2 from EmVee and now both from Dexter. Once again, the half book Unbreakable Darkness is not required to read before Scepter of Fire, but it helps fill in a lot of the story and plot points. This book picks up where Unbreakable Darkness ends.
Dex remembers the car accident, the family car going off the bridge and hitting the water. He worked to get his siblings free of their seatbelts starting with his older sister EmVee, her friend Kayson appears and pulls her from the water, and then darkness. Waking up in a hospital room held down by chains, he overhears people talking about the hospital is going to be coming down. A doctor comes in and informs him that his older sister and father are on the same floor as him but that they couldn’t save everyone. His goal becomes clear, get his sister out of the hospital. Seeing Kayson, the memories return he pushes him into EmVee’s room and tells him he must get his sister out of the hospital now, and the window is the only option. Kayson is shocked saying they are on the 6th floor when Dex says, “You go this, you’re different. I see it in you.” With a nod Dex leaves, surprises the guards with his strength for a “human” before he is hit with a dart in the neck. Trey, Dex’s elite initiation friend that he saves is bringing him food, in his cell, he attempts to escape and is stabbed by a dagger made from the Scepter Stone. Suddenly a month has passed, Dex gets some cellmates, and mysterious cocoon that Trey reveals is a girl, and a silver haired Siphoner that has escaped from 3 different holding locations. A gift from Trey, befriend him and he will get him and the girl out. But the ultimate shock is learning that the Void is not on Earth. Everyone that was human at one point was stolen from Earth to be the test subjects of a scientist named Sybil.
Will Dex succeed in his mission to be free again? Who is the girl in the cocoon and what makes the Siphoner the most dangerous experiment? The author is not telling the same story over and over again she is enhancing the story, adding layers to it with each new perspective that fills in the holes of the previous point of view.
Huntress: Love and revenge entwine in this dark MC romance by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars on
Wow! This is one of those books that you just cannot put down until it’s done. I was sucked in right from the start. Sofie, aka Dior, finds herself deeply involved with the Wolves MC. Buzz, the acting Pres, gets her notice and the chemistry is there. Combustion goes off. The problem is her parents were part of a rival club that could be killed by this club. She can’t afford to have him find that out. Mud, Buzz’s father is the killer. Can they get through this? Man, there is some rough stuff. Action, romance, drama, and mystery abound. The writing is attention-grabbing. You have to keep going. You want to know what’s coming next. The characters are interesting. Strong women do abound. It was nice to see old faces, as well as new. It’s definitely a story for the over 18 crowd. It is an enticing MC book that shows strong women that will fight for what they want. Powerful! Challenging! A book that leaves you thinking. Well done, author. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
Friends with Benies: An AMBW Paranormal Romance by T.B. Bond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. This is a new author to me. Because Wen and Ryker have been BFF’s forever, their chemistry is off the charts. I can get with why Wen doesn’t want to mate with him but I’m glad that was basically ignored. Ryker has wanted her for so long. She has had it for him. This was written in the charts. Just because he’s a shifter doesn’t mean it can’t happen. They are adorable, as are their parents. I found the story to be fun and quite entertaining. The boat trip was a hoot. The romance and the adventures just all pulled everything together. The writing was fresh and contemporary. It was also nice to read a new story with an AMBW flair. Shifter tales add so much to the story. Overall, a fun and romantic story (with some steam), that’s quite enjoyable and a great read.
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dang, Hunter Devine is one of the hottest former U.S. Marshalls out there. This author has written one of the best series I have come across yet and I have been so excited to read this book, the second in this series. Hunter Devine is a man of action, yet has a conscience to keep him honest. These characters are so real that you feel like you are right there. The action keeps you turning the page. You just have to know what’s coming next. The story just grabbed you. I was glued from page one. I’ve not often come across ebooks that keep me glued to my phone but this author does. The action and drama are just nonstop. There is nothing I don’t love. Denver and the Front Range are my old stomping grounds so it’s also fun to try to look for places I may know in his writing as I go along. Who needs James Bond? Hunter Devine and his team are my favorite agents.
Notebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas is the next installment in Notebook Mysteries. I’m a huge fan of not only this author but this series. I love me a wonderfully written Historical Cozy Mystery and this author tops my list. This is a standalone and you don’t have to have read the others to enjoy this one but id highly recommend reading them as they give you a idea pf what has been going on and you get to know the characters better. Emma is once again back and this time we are prepping for the Christmas Holiday . What will happen when Emma is asked to investigate a haunted mansion? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. This is a short story that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.
