Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There isn’t anything I didn’t like about this book. I loved all the plot twists and character development as well as the suspense and trying to figure out what happens next. I could not put it down! I also loved the addition of the ropes as that is something I am interested in as well. Cannot wait for Discipline to come out in September!
The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This Novella follows on from The Crown of Stones trilogy and it had me completely hooked from the first word!! I feel like you can read this even if you haven’t read the trilogy but I highly recommend reading them just because they are so damn good you won’t want to miss them.
This talented author expresses her worlds to readers so damn well you truly can see everything described. You truly feel completely in that that place and moment! It’s official if I see this authors name I am reading the book, it’s just that simple!!!
India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I know this book was written for kids, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it with my 11-year-old daughter! The author so expertly and flawlessly covers a very difficult topic for everyone, let alone kids, and that is grief. I enjoy the way they covered different cultures and really paints a beautiful picture of India as a whole. Tally definitely goes through some of the most difficult times in this story, but having a friend to lean on makes such a big difference. What a magnificent start to the series, we can’t wait to see what’s next!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series!! They are all great books but they can all stand alone as well. This book especially! I got sucked right in and I couldn’t stop til it was done. The situations are so realistic and it is so relatable I love love loved it!
Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love historical romance and this story did not disappoint! I found it to be a very sweet story with two wonderful main characters. I had not read the previous books before this, but I loved that the author gave us the different POV’s so we could see what the different characters were thinking and feeling. The author did a wonderful job of describing the characters and the scenery, so you feel like you are really there in the story. Lady Helen and her daughter Maeve were such a sweet pair and seeing how much she loved her daughter was so heartwarming. I loved how sweet Conway was with Helen and how amazing he was with Maeve. If you love sweet historical romances, this is the book for you!
The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Promised Plan was my first book by this author, and it was an absolute whirlwind of emotions for me. I loved the flow of this story and the way that the characters felt incredibly real. You really go on this journey the moment you open the book. I feel like every family has their own issues and works through them accordingly, but this story tells of a beautiful redemption and strong bonds. Prepare yourself for an amazingly woven journey where the deepest parts of their faith are tested. I highly recommend picking this one up. I can’t wait to see what Sharon Hughson has in store for us next!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holy Smokes! This author did it again! Another story that brings all the emotions and gave me chills! I am talking a tears streaming, snot flowing kind of read and I don’t cry while reading. This storyline is ..man just amazing! I loved it from the beginning all the way to the end. She really give her all to these characters and makes them pop out of the pages, become three dimensional and enact the story right in front of the reader. I have so many highlights and favorite passages
While I like Ella Mae…I loved Hank. He is a character I didn’t give much thought to in previous stories. He wasn’t too exciting and kinda did his own thing. In here I got a look into his thoughts and ideas. He has a lot going on. I LOVED when he met his idol!! How he went fan crazy and googly eyed with his big goofy grin plus the way he acted when he went to that infamous cafe in Nashville…same just in awe! His excitement was palpable! I can’t even imagine!
I really went through ALL the feels with this story. Even had chills..it is soo good! I love this one so much! I have so many passages highlighted in here! One of my favorite that I think encompasses the theme of this story.
“Family they are like a reflection of the WORST and the BEST of you”
I look forward to the next in the series….please don’t make me cry again 🙂
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m a sucker for a good second chance romance…and this one was pretty good.
Celia and Kyle run into each other at a friend’s wedding and the 8 years that they have spent trying to get over each other melts away. Their love and attraction is felt off the pages. But, when Celia reveals a secret that she has hidden since they went their separate ways, their reunion might be short lived. Can Kyle move past a secret like this? And can he forgive her for the choice she made (without him) all those years ago?
I enjoyed these characters. There were times when I wanted to bop each of them on the head…but overall they were good. This was a pretty quick read filled with the best parts of a second chance romance…deceit, surprises, and chemistry. Overall, a good book. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I have spent a long time trying to decide how to review this book. This author is talented and her writing style is good but on this occasion I really struggled to connect with the characters which then effected my overall enjoyment of the book. The Blurb drew me in and the potential storyline appealed to me greatly but without that connection that I was craving it fell short for me. Now having said that it doesn’t mean that the next person to pick up this book won’t highly enjoy it so I still recommend giving it a go.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Breathless Love by KG Fletcher is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Breathless Love is the third novel in the Bennetts of Langston Falls Series. Although part of a series, this installment can easily be read as a standalone. This novel tells the story of Hank Bennett, Ella Mae Miller, and Travis Miller. Breathless love will have you laughing, cursing under your breath at certain characters and their stupid actions, and crying all in the matter of one chapter. Each character has a heart of gold in their own individualized way making all of the characters lovable and relatable. I’m not much of a country music fan but this novel had my heart strumming to the beat of a guitar! It’s been awhile since I have read a book that gave me a good “ugly cry” but this one did it for me. I highly recommend this small town, friends to lovers romance.
Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Underneath the Whiskey
By: Chelsea Lauren
This is a fantastic story. It looks at Benjamin who at first glance seems to have everything. However, as we all know, there is more than meets the eye. When he meets Caden he is forced to face things that he thought he had put behind him, or at least he would be able to ignore. Benjamin is such a well written character who faces situations that are like those we face in our lives – those situations where there is no easy answer and where there is no way that everyone involved can be happy. Benjamin and the story are so wrought with emotion. I definitely found myself unable to put this book down, reading as fast as I could, as I felt I was riding every emotion that Benjamin was. I definitely recommend reading this, as I can guarantee you will be unable to put it down and will be taken on an emotional journey.
The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A middle child with two sisters and a mother that passed away from cancer this past October, you’d probably assume I would want to steer clear of this book but I was really drawn in by the synopsis. Adult relationships are complex, especially those of mother/daughter and sibling variety and I really felt like the characters were very well written with great depth to them. I really enjoyed that the story is written in multiple perspectives and allowed for a glimpse in each character’s mind. While an emotional read, this book was truly inspirational and uplifting with several glimpses of hope and lessons that while things might not work out like you planned them, they might just work out the way they’re meant to. I really found comfort in this author’s writing style and would read more from her again.
Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Living With Conviction
By: Toby Dorr
I was drawn to this book the second I saw that this is a True Crime Memoir. I, like many others, am deep down the True Crime rabbit hole. I watch every documentary, listen to every podcast, and follow everything true crime. So it was a no brainer that I was going to read this book. But the real question was, was I going to enjoy it? More often than not, I find that many of the True Crime books fall short of what I expect. This is NOT one of those. This book kept me reading and engaged throughout every page. This book truly shows how one person can make one decision that alters the course of their life. What Toby Dorr sets out to do is show that you are not defined by that decision but how you can find redemption afterwards. This is not your typical I was a female inmate story. Nor is it the typical I made a mistake and now I’m an inmate story. Rather this is a close look at one woman, her experiences, and how she is choosing to give back to others. I definitely recommend this one! It is such a different and amazing look at one woman. So great for those who love the true crime genre.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really good book! The circus aspect was very different from what I expected and nothing I’ve honestly ever read before. It was very easy for me to get immersed in this story. My one complaint is that the timelines changed pretty abruptly, so I kept losing my focus during chapters changes. There is a lot of mystery and untold things that take a while to get to the bottom of, and I’m ready to see what happens in book two for sure! This story does end on a cliffhanger, for anyone who doesn’t like that happening.
Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
Earl of Griffith
By; Aubrey Wynne
This book is such an amazingly sweet historical fiction. The kind that you have a hard time putting down, that you are disappointed when it ends. These characters are well written with such depth and believability.
Let me start by telling you that this is book 6 in the series. However, it definitely functions as a standalone. This is the first book in this series that I have read and I was not lost or confused at all. This is not the last book in this series that I will be reading though. I just ordered all of them to catch up.
This is a well written second chance romance with so much believability. There are many times when I read a second chance romance and I feel like it all is so unbelievable. However, this did not seem forced, rather I felt like I was transported back in time and it all made sense. I felt the chemistry between the characters and definitely found myself rooting for them. I definitely recommend picking up this story if you get a chance as you will not be disappointed.
Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rose Wolfbane is on Dutchmen lands, the Dutchmen are her covens enemy but she is there for a purpose. Several women have arrived seeking to be picked by Prince Titan as his bride, but Rose is there to find the moonstone as a full moon grows closer.
Titan is drawn to Rose, she is not what she appears. His father is dying and the magic he holds over the lands could end if he doesn’t find a solution soon. He should choose a bride, but his focus is on uncovering Rose’s secret.
I really enjoyed this one, very different for a paranormal book. Reminded me of some of the older fairy tales but with a sexy twist. Would read more from this author for sure.
Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 14+
Trigger warnings for mentions of abuse.
Exceptionally good. the transitions between POV of Truly and Jeff caught me off guard but once I understood it flowed nicely.
The world building was moderately paced with the perfect unraveling.
If you love mystery, deities, supernatural, and strong female leads this is the book for you. Truly seems to be the unwanted child a black sheep. But she is far from that. Her memories were suppressed and only brought forth thanks to a cunningly deceptive therapist. Will truly unlock the secrets of her past? What does that mean for her future ?
Awaiting #2 to see where her journey goes.
The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta. This is such a emotional read. Its about a man at his lowest who is on the verge of bankruptcy, alone with his child and who begins to sink into the deepest despair possible afraid that he’s not a good enough dad to his child. He’s very angry at his wife and so very afraid of death that it is consuming his life. When he finally realizes that there is more to life than despair and tragedy he sets off on a journey of self awareness and finds that there is so much more to live for.He begins to open his heart to live and experiences that bring him joy. He learns that not everyone is out to get you and that some people do love unconditionally. This is such a deep, emotional read that shows you the very personal side of one man’s journey. Showing all of us that we too can dig out of that pit of despair if we really set our minds to it.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hooooooolllllllllllllllllllyyyyy Cow. Chandler could tie me up anytime. Oh, that voice. I am in for this series, be it two or twelve books.
Can we talk about, just for one second, how this book ended? I mean, all the unanswered questions. There is so much I need to know. So much I want to know. Will she forgive him for leaving her in the silks that way? How linked are their families? How much danger are they in? Why did they go after the ex-wife? So many questions!!!
The way this author describes the way things feel, smell, taste, sound, or look is absolutely impressive. This book was a feast for the senses. When does the 2nd one come out? Tomorrow? Yesterday?
People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ranger Marco takes a family of deer on an excursion to the world of humans. Baby Fawn discovers that she likes her life in the woods after seeing how humans live. This book was cute and made some great points. I believe children will love this book.
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In an ever changing world, this book gives new meaning to the word family. Family is not only about who you choose to love but who loves you. It is about the family you are born with as well as the family you choose to create. This beautiful, sometimes harsh, look at a true modern family is beautiful and heartwarming and wonderful and accepting.
This story is about Dane and Mike. Although they have dedicated their lives to each other, each is searching for something more. Dane wants to bring a woman into their relationship so that they can have a family. Mike is not sure and so he reacts by cruising for men. Dane meets a woman that he feels deeply connected to but she is not interested in his version of family. Mike finds and brings a woman to the relationship. Mike falls in love with her, while Dane grows to love her. She becomes what Dane always wanted, and adds children to their life. All the while, Dane continues to develop a relationship with his deep connection. Each partner finds their own version of happiness.
The honesty between Mike and Dane, the acceptance, the love, the desire, the ability to share their partner’s dreams while not stifling their own, the understanding, is relationship goals. This author has made my list to watch, a permanent spot on the TBR List.
Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third in the series but it can be read as a standalone. Personally I think it best to read the first two books to get some background of the people around them and the world they inhabit.
I wasn’t expecting this to be so heartfelt and affect me emotionally in the way that it did, and despite the book hangover I now have, I love how emotionally invested I was in the couple.
Angelo and Luciana’s story is a slow burn but it’s the sweetest and so worth all the tension and waiting. I love this couple so much.
The characters are lovable and feel real. As usual, I want so much more from these characters and this series.
Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read in the series. Even though it was book 3 I could still understand and enjoy the story. This book is suitable for all ages and helps readers to learn about Japan in a fun way. Tally and her dad are in Japan for business where she meets the Aikawas and their son, Yoshi, and his friend Miyu. The children get to explore Japan with museums, sumo wrestling, graves, and magic drums. I want to read the previous two adventures to learn exactly how Tally got her angel, Jophiel.
Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An entertaining and enjoyable cozy mystery drama which had me hooked from start to finish. The likeable and relatable main character, mystery editor and amateur sleuth Taylor Browning along with her “cantankerous cat” Oscar and Cheddar had me happily turning the pages. Taylor, an honorary member of the Santa Fe Wine and Crime book club, becomes involved in the search for the club president when she goes missing. Taylor goes undercover as a delivery driver who’s involved in the Mayan Death Pepper trafficking, but when the restaurateur who uses them in his dishes disappears things get more complicated. Whilst at the book publishing office, Taylor is dealing with numerous crisis’s after an employee is fired by CEO Jessica Endicott, leaving the publisher in financial trouble. Taylor and friend Jim Wells then find themselves in jeopardy in the Pecos Wilderness, not knowing who to trust. Detective Victor Sanchez races to their rescue but they are not in his area, causing jurisdiction issues. With Taylor and Jim in danger following their interfering, Victor needs to uncover the mastermind. Set in New Mexico this fun cozy mystery had me gripped throughout, and the intriguing chile storyline flowed well, whilst the plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the mystery. Both the characters and setting were brought to life by the descriptive narrative and I felt immersed in the story.
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Walk Off is an adorable second chance romance between Celia and Kyle. Celia broke Kyle’s heart 8 years ago to protect his future by telling him hurtful lies. They run into each other at a wedding, neither of them expecting it. Celia decides to come clean about the lies she told and uncovered one LARGE secret. They spent the last 8 years trying to get over one another but they couldn’t do it. Back in each other’s orbit, the steam and passion com back like it was yesterday. Kyle should hate Celia but even after all this time his love for her still out weighs everything else. Overall this was a good story, the characters at points were a tad annoying, but overall wasn’t that bad. The big secret was hard for me to believe that someone would forgive so easily for, but that is a me thing, not a everyone thing.
Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading the Prequel of Isla Vanughn I understand book 2. I love how Riley will always protect her mom but at times is hard when Cole tries to take her attention away.
In the book, it was when Riley wanted Cole to accept what he is dying for but his man ego does not allow it. Riley tries hard to get this game to the next level.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
I can’t believe what the author Isla Vaughn did in this series. I read the other one but this one Damon is the lead in Hidden Valley. Hot and plays hard, Damon only has eyes for one person and that is Sky, but Sky only wants to help her friend Gia to go out with Damon. Caught in the middle Sky tries hard not to be in the way but Damon wants her badly…
Isla Vaughn did it again to keep me coming back for more. I recommend her books to anyone.
Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 3 in the Tally & The Angel series. I do highly recommend reading these books from book one so that you get the full story of Tally and how she comes to have an angel called Jophiel living in a necklace around her neck. This is a great read for children as the story weaves a magical adventure as Tally and her father explore the world.
In this installment we see them visiting Japan as that’s where Tally’s fathers work takes them. As Tally gets to explore the area and make new friends she also comes across a ancient curse.
What follows is a story of magical beings, Paranormal happenings, friendships. It also has some history and Japanese culture which makes the story really come alive for me. This story is full of secrets and discoveries and Jophiel and Tally with the help of her 2 new friends try to solve this ancient curse.
I have loved watching Tally’s growth in these books. I can feel her maturity grow from the first book to know and its beautiful how she comes to rely on Jophiel’s presence to keep her safe and being the curious child that she is.
Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I read this book without reading the first two in the series. I feel like this book can be read alone, but readers would probably benefit from reading the first two books. I felt the writing was good, especially the dialogue and communication between characters.
Cecily Taylor Damone wants to be with her boyfriend, Andrew, and also have a successful acting career. Throughout their relationship, jealously threatens to keep Cecily and Andrew apart. I dislike how jealous the two characters are, but this is a young adult romance and I feel the characters are portrayed well for being young adults. I enjoyed this read even though I am much older than young adults. I look forward to seeing what is in store for Cecily in the next book.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hank Bennett is wallowing in his sorrows after cutting his tracks only to have his band implode and breakup. While Hank’s wanting his shot, he does not expect to have Ella Mae in his life. Ella Mae is a songwriter and sister to country idol Travis Miller. Ella Mae sees something in Hank and invites him to tour with her and her brother. Hank agrees and falls hard for Ella Mae, but life on tour is not all glamourous and Hank begins to see the pitfall of having everything you ever wanted. Ella Mae and Hank are building something special but can it withstand the storm swirling around them?
I think this is the best in the series so far. I liked the ease in which Hank and Ella Mae fall into. I thought this story had a couple of twists I did not see coming which only enhanced the story for me.
