Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book to enjoy during the holiday season and snuggle up with your hot cocoa. Great characters, great story and it all gives you the best feelings to enjoy. Don’t be disappointed and get your copy today!
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was an unexpected twist on the Santa Clause story, mixed with a happily-ever-after story. Holly Clause spends most of every year gathering cheer from the human world to power the North Pole. Everything Holly thinks she knows about the cheer and how it works changes when she finds a flyer for a festival in a small Oregon town, and decides to check it out, figuring that a festival is probably a good source of cheer. When Holly arrives, she quickly realizes that the town and the people in it are different, and the cheer works differently for some reason. Holly spends a little bit of time there, then has to go home, but decides to go back for their Christmas Faire to help the town and the friends that she’s made. What she doesn’t expect, is to fall in love with a human, a man named Ashe, and the effects it will have on her magic. There is a good bit of world building in this book, and the cliff hanger definitely leaves me curious what the future will bring for Holly, Ash, and the rest of the characters we’ve come to care about.
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story hit the spot with the cooler weather coming in! I am all about Hallmark Christmas movies and this book gives all the holiday vibes. I love the wholesome romances and then throwing in the holiday just makes that much better. Holly has taken over collecting Christmas Cheer for the North Pole. It is an important job that her dad made look effortless. She finds more than she expected in Emerald Hollow. When Ash comes into the picture everything changes. I loved how reading this book was like watching a movie. You will want to curl up with a fuzzy blanket and some hot cocoa to read Holly’s story! Looking forward to book 2!
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Chasing Cheer was such a fun, small town, clean romcom. It is such a great introduction to the Christmas season and it throws you headfirst into all the Christmas feels kind of like the comforting, cozy, joy that you get from a Hallmark movie. Chasing Cheer hit me at just the right time, even though it’s not quite Christmas yet, I appreciated how uplifting this story was. The characters were realistic and likable. Loved the Christmas magic!
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chasing Cheer is Book One in the Magical Emerald Hollow Series. It is a fun, whimsical, contemporary romance with a Christmas vibe. The story centers around the characters of Holly Claus and Ash Hayes. Holly is traveling the world to collect cheer to power the North Pole when she meets Ash in a small town in Oregon. The two have instant chemistry but she is not looking for love and he is not looking to have a relationship with someone who will not be sticking around. Holly and Ash are lovable characters that you know instantly are clearly meant to be together. The chemistry is instant and magical which kept me reading to see what would become of them and if they could make a relationship work. I loved the magical picture the author painted which really drew me into the story. The book was well written, and the scenes were so vividly described it was as though I was fully immersed in the scenes with the characters. It felt like I was watching a movie play out in front of me and I could visualize myself surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the Christmas season. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have loved everything I have read from this author! This book did not disappoint in its historical avenue. If you have read the Notebook Mysteries Series then you will recognize that Mark is someone Emma and the team has helped. That’s actually what drew me to this story. The fact those characters are branching out into their own adventures!
Mark is a reporter for the local paper and is always up to travel and keep writing. The Alien Crash in 1897 is the first stop on his adventure. Ultimately Mark finds himself traveling to the Yukon for the Gold! The accuracy of these stories is so great and the way its written makes you feel like you’re part of the story.
Mark of course has his challenges once there but not without surrounding himself with family/friends that will take care of him when he needs it. This story has some sad character stories within it but the happiness that comes out and wins is so great.
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
D.M. Earl writes the best MC club books and Fractured Hearts is no exception. I loved reading Dingo and Celestina’s story. I really like how we get to see all the other guys from the club books with their families/kids and how the author ties all her MC club books together by including the other clubs like the Devils Handmaidens. Celestina is actually Shadow’s cousin and they are trying to escape from the same mob family, The De’Luca’s, and trouble has come to call after Celestina’s brother survives an attack from Shadow. Dingo and the rest of the Grimm Wolves come to the rescue. I’m always so nervous with books like this when they introduce animals but I have always been able to count on this author to not let anything horrible happen to them, thank goodness, and they always play such an important part in the story, can’t say the same for the enemies of the Grimm Wolves and people who threaten their families though. It’s so wonderful to see a group of people who have adopted each other treat each other with such loyalty, commitment, respect, and protection. They always come out on top.
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The perfect weekend holiday read! I’m a huge fan of the Hallmark Christmas movies and this book could absolutely be made into a movie! It was a quick read that kept me interested the entire time. Holly’s character is so sweet. I felt bad for her not really understanding why she struggled more than her father. I was a bit surprised they didn’t teach her growing up. But if you want to be put in the Christmas spirit, grab this book and a cup of hot cocoa!
It’s another amazing book!!! This is book seven of the Grimm Wolves Mc Series. This is the third book of this series that I have read. I absolutely love the Grimm Wolves and how they work. This is Frank (Dingo) and Celee’s (Celestina) story. Dingo met her thru a dating app of all the places to meet someone, which it makes the story feel more like reality then a story. Celee is actually related to a member of the Devil Handmaiden’s MC. They both come from similar backgrounds and have been hurt so much. Can they love and keep Celee from getting killed? I promise you that this is a book you can’t put down. I literally started and finished reading it on the same day. But all of D.M. Earl’s book are like that for me.
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s another amazing book!!! This is book seven of the Grimm Wolves Mc Series. This is the third book of this series that I have read. I absolutely love the Grimm Wolves and how they work. This is Frank (Dingo) and Celee’s (Celestina) story. Dingo met her thru a dating app of all the places to meet someone, which it makes the story feel more like reality then a story. Celee is actually related to a member of the Devil Handmaiden’s MC. They both come from similar backgrounds and have been hurt so much. Can they love and keep Celee from getting killed? I promise you that this is a book you can’t put down. I literally started and finished reading it on the same day. But all of D.M. Earl’s book are like that for me.
Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks. I love this series. Its so fun and full of mystery and friends. Its the continuing story of Mia and her cat Gumshoe. It all begins when Mia and her friends are invited to their friend Tiffany’s Quinceanera. They are so excited and begin planning on what they are wanting to wear. While at the party someone is murdered and Mia and Gumshoe have to figure out who did it so Tiffany’s day won’t be spoiled. Since Gumshoe can be two places at one time being a ghost cat he listens to all the towns people when they don’t realize he’s there. Along with this and Mia’s witchy skills they work together to solve murders and they better get on it quick because there are more and more murders occurring. I do recommend reading the first book before this one to learn about all the characters. This is a fast paced young adult magical story!
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As the new(er) head of the Claus business, Holly has to work hard for the cheer to power the North Pole. It doesn’t help that she has to work harder than her father to gather cheer leading her to being out of range for most if the year.
When Holly visits a small Oregon town on a Cheer hunting whim, all she thought she knew about collecting Cheer goes out the window. Emerald Hollow is full of it. Cheer that is. So now she’s determined to figure out why and how she can use the small towns abundance of Cheer to help the North Pole.
Emerald House is more than just a business to Ash Hayes. It’s his world, and everything he’s ever known. After taking over the family business, Ash is determined to bring tourism up in Emerald Hollow, even if it means entering their tiny town into a Hallmark contest.
Holly’s not planning on staying but the amount of Cheer in Emerald Hollow could put Christmas at stake and leave her wanting more at the same time. Ash doesn’t want to love someone who leaves. Neither of them have a choice anymore.
I really struggled at the beginning, I felt that it was written in a very roundabout, odd manner for the first few pages, but it really cleaned up after the first chapter.
It turned out to be a super sweet and adorable holiday read that I’m really glad I stuck around for. A fast-paced storyline once it was in motion and plot that reads like a Hallmark movie and this girl is sold.
I loved the characters and I can’t wait to see what lore we can get from Emerald Hollow and I can only hope it’ll be a bit more holiday fun!
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great 5 star read. This author continues to pull me into her dark MC stories and I don’t want to put them down. The characters were great, their story had me all over the place. And the chemistry was intense to say the least. I also enjoyed seeing characters from past books as well. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time waiting to see what was coming next. Would Dingo be able to help Celee and keep her safe? The intensity and fierceness these men have when it comes to protecting people, especially their loved ones, really makes you want one for yourself. I can’t wait to read more from this series and author. If you like dark MC reads I highly recommend this series. 1-click and get started today.
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Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another gripping read in this series about the Grimm Wolves MC, and once again I loved being back in their world. For Dingo laughter is the best medicine, and he’s very good at hiding his pain behind his fun and crazy personality. As a prospect for the Grimm Wolves MC he works hard to prove himself to his MC brothers. Celee needs help and somewhere safe to go when her father’s enemies go after her, and a chance encounter in a chat room might be the answer she needed. Dingo along with his brothers are determined to keep Celee safe once she’s under their protection, even if it means going up against some really dangerous criminals. The more Dingo tries to protect Celee and the closer they become, she realises that she’s not the only one with a difficult past and that he’s hurting too. As usual the descriptive narrative brings the characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline and engaged with the characters. The chemistry between Dingo and Celee sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the story, and I found this to be an enjoyable and engaging read.
The Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Watching two people come together in romance is fun. However, watching Laramie and Trigger grow together. Is a whole other story. Wait, this is that story!
Trigger lives amongst the humans, but he helps those in Long Claw. He being a lion shifter has many obstacles to overcome and work through.. One of which is his mate claiming. Laramie has put her life on hold as she helps her family out. So when her call comes, she is ready to start her new journey. Or is she? Will Trigger and Laramie listen to the call before the haze moves in? This was such a fast paced emotional story for me. I Loved It! The romance between these two characters is so on point, I could see the story in my mind. The author really put her imagination into this story. I am looking forward to reading more paranormal stories from this author.
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Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Wolfbane Series. I could not put this book down. Jasmine has always followed the rules. When she finds her mate her whole world implodes. This book ran me through my emotions for sure. I will be running to get the next book in the series.
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Holly Claus collects cheer from around the world to bring back to the North Pole. While out, she sees a flyer for a festival in small town Emerald Hollow and decides to check it out. Holly finds so much cheer around Emerald Hollow and especially around townsmen Ash Hayes and she is determine to find out why the cheer in this town in off the charts and stronger than any concert, festival, or theme park she’s ever been. Ash is determine to make Emerald Hollow a destination town by entering the hallmark competition. Sparks fly when Ash and Holly meet. hopefully they both can get what they are looking for. Very cute book! my first by this author.
It didn’t even take the first page and I was hooked.
Between reading from Cade’s point of view and the killer’s, it was tense and quick paced. Very easy to read and enjoyable.
When Cade realized that these “car accidents” with nearly identical blonde women drivers was a pattern, he set off quickly looking for other patterns.
Discussing parts of the serial killers past and how he had gone from traditional animals-to-humans was interesting details to show how/why he believed he was going to keep getting away with the killings.
There were a few things that were obviously not going to happen in real life, like bringing in a minor civilian, who is related to the victims, into a high profile case.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book & can’t wait to read the next!
The perfect mix of mystery and comedy. This book had its intense parts and the fun parts.
I loved how it picked up right after Killer Blonde and kept that momentum.
With the introduction of some new characters and brought back the great ones from Killer Blonde to keep it going
As much as I love Cade, Rook is a great addition to the task force and keeps it interesting as Cade continues being very focused.
As you continue to read from both the killers’ and task force characters’ points of view you get to know more about each of them and how they interact.
I would absolutely read more of this series as it kept me interested and I truly enjoy the writing style.
1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is another great historical mystery from Kimberly Mullins. I have loved all the Notebook mystery series and was so excited to see another book from this author. The attention to detail that is placed in this story really brings the time period to life and transports the reader to that time and place making it a really engaging and immersive read. The author also does an amazing job with the characters making them all unique and believable you can actually imagine them living the lives she portrays in the stories.
In this story we are with Mark Sutherland. He is a journalist for a newspaper but he loves adventures and hates being stuck in one place. When he gets a job reporting on a supposed flying machine crash it is only the start of his adventures as he makes his way to Yukon on his quest for a story on the gold rush.
But this is a story that isn’t straight forward. It is full of twists and turns as Mark meets new people, some of them friends, some of them enemy’s and as he continues to investigate the story’s he finds it also leads him to discover things people would rather be kept secret.
This story is a historical mystery that is full of twists and turns you never know what to expect or what Mark will stumble across next. There is danger and excitement around every corner as well as friendships along the way.
This author creates an amazing multi layer story which will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. I was gripped from beginning to end.
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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved the first in this series. That said I did enjoy this one but not as much as the first. These are not stand alone in the sense that if you don’t read the first one you’ll miss a lot of details that help you understand more about Mia and Gumshoe. This story is still fun and entertaining, it didn’t hook me like the first one did.
Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve never read Laura Hawks before. I am glad this was my first story by her. It definitely opened my eyes to her writing style. Gumshoe and The Mysterious Mushroom is the first in this mystery thriller series. A fun youth adult novel with paranormal ties. I can’t wait to read the second in the series.
OMG!!!!! This book literally had me on edge from the middle to the end. Logan McKenna is an amazing character but I feel like she just puts herself in these positions instead of being thrown into them. Logan and her family are finally on vacation, however it turns into a very scary situation for Logan. I don’t know if I could do what Logan did though. The murder of a local outsider named Adam pulls Logan and a few others at risk of possible losing their own lives. There are moments of “What?? She didn’t” to “The cops are so going in the wrong direction”. I should tell you that this is the 2nd book that I have read of the Logan McKenna series and the author never seems to lose me in them. I absolutely loved this book!!!! There are more of this series so I am definitely going to read them.
SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
OMG!!!!! This book literally had me on edge from the middle to the end. Logan McKenna is an amazing character but I feel like she just puts herself in these positions instead of being thrown into them. Logan and her family are finally on vacation, however it turns into a very scary situation for Logan. I don’t know if I could do what Logan did though. The murder of a local outsider named Adam pulls Logan and a few others at risk of possible losing their own lives. There are moments of “What?? She didn’t” to “The cops are so going in the wrong direction”. I should tell you that this is the 2nd book that I have read of the Logan McKenna series and the author never seems to lose me in them. I absolutely loved this book!!!! There are more of this series so I am definitely going to read them.
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dingo and Celee’s story is quite the page-turner. She’s on the run from her mob-related family. He and the Grimm wolves are trying to protect her. This adventure started in Texas and the “fun” just kept rolling in. Shootings, bombs, “gifts” left at Fury’s fence and other items made for quite the unpredictable story. Let’s say that Karma, the tech guy, earned his keep in this story. Watching Dingo and Celee try to work through the baggage they brought to the relationship in order to make their relationship work really had you rooting for them. They both have good hearts. It was great to see how that developed. I love watching the Grimm Wolves kick butt. Familiar faces chimed in. Fury placed a large role taking over while Brick and Emmie had the triplets. Shadow and her men come down to help. Many other wonderful items show up. Chains and his family show up. I enjoyed seeing the snippets of the whole gang. This is a book you really should read. The whole series is wonderfully good and well worth reading. It’ sone of my favorites. This author writes in a way that will have you diving in and not coming up for air until the story is over. I only came up to write the review because the story is over and I’ll be here eagerly awaiting the next one…..
Truck Stopped by Manda Mellett
Narrated by Sierra Kline and Logan McAllister
Five Stars
Truck Stopped is the eleventh book in the Satan’s Devils MC Series by Manda Mellett. This is my new favorite book in this series. It was gut wrenching and heartwarming with my emotions flying between laughing and crying throughout. This is Truck and Allie’s story and I love the way it was presented. I especially love the flash forwards into the future as Drummer relates the story and fills in information on other members of the MC. I highly recommend this book, series and author.
This story is narrated by Sierra and Logan as all the books in this series so far. They do an awesome job bringing the characters to life. Their voices complement each other for an all around great listening experience.
Review by @sunbarn
No Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
No Amends by Angela Lam
No Amends is a Psychological Suspense/ Romance Suspense that had me turning the pages till the end. Its packed with drama, secrets, suspense, lies and so much more. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. The characters are relatable, fully developed and made the story come to life. This is a fast paced story about an accident and a stranger, but are they really a stranger? This is my first book by this author , but it’s definitely not my last. I highly recommend this reading this suspenseful story to find out what happens next. Looking forward to reading more from this Author soon.
The Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5
The Mating Haze by Brooke May is the fantastic second book in the Long Claw Pride paranormal series. I loved the first book and this one is just as good, and I never pass up a chance to dig into anything Brooke has written.
This paranormal romance story is set in a small town where there are shifters and fated soul mates. Brooke’s narrative makes it so easy to imagine and get lost in. There is action, drama, secrets, hopes, needs, wants, longing, laughter and love and you have yourself an enticing great read.
The characters of Long Claw pride are positively crazy, most definitely fun and a lot wild, but you can’t help but fall in love with them good or bad. I love the unpredictability of what these wonderful and colourful shifters get up to. It is often mayhem and madness.
Laramie never wanted anything more than her mate. She swore that she did not want to end up like her mother. But when a stranger comes to town and the Haze kicks in everything goes out the window.
Trigger is a shifter but raised among humans. His life is helping communities of shifters. So, when he turns up in Long Claw things may not be as they seem.
Make sure you grab it and settle in for the journey. You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait for more.
Reviewed by @jennadb
