I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars I Am A Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmations Book For Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu is a cute and inspiring book that teaches children the benefits of daily affirmations. […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars “The first new teacher of the year reared his ugly face. Mr. Ogre looked much the same as storybooks described a male of the fantasy species his name implied. Inhumanly sized both in height and weight. Check. A […]
Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl (Jake the Growling Dog World) by Samantha Shannon is such a cute and feel-good children’s book- suitable for all ages. The illustrations are just delightful and really make this […]
Murky Murder by Hazel Smith My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars Murky Murder is the fourth book in the A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery series by Hazel Smith. This is my first read from Ms. Smith, so I didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories- but I love […]
Be True with Me by C.A. Miconi My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Be True With Me is the third book in the Be With Me Series by C.A Micon. It is a contemporary, second chance, small town romance- with interracial couple (BWWM), chemistry, some forced proiximity, trust issues, a complicated […]
The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars The Cannibal Caper is the second book in the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series by Rosalind Barden. It is another fun historical cozy mystery set in the 1930’s Las Angeles following along […]
Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars ‘Sometimes, you may not feel brave or confident. That’s ok. But it’s important that you know how special you are. Focus on […]
Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars ‘I had no idea how to be a witch, but I would learn. I couldn’t wait to get started and discover everything this new world opening up for me had to offer.’ Dark Moon Secrets is the first book […]
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, sweet illustrations, some adventure, a touch of drama, and even a science lesson at the back of the book. This cute story […]
Secrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Secrets At the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram proved to be a tense and engrossing mystery. It is also my favourite of all Ms. Specht Oram’s books so far. This story weaves a complex tale with plenty […]
Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler is a sweet and captivating Christmas romance. With a small-town setting, plenty of Christmas spirit, fate/destiny, community spirit, finding where you belong, a pinch of drama, wonderful characters, and a dash of angst, makes this […]
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Ok, confession time. I am not a huge fan of sports romance. I ‘like’ them at times, but rarely do they really ‘connect’ with me. So imagine my surprise reading this book to come out the other […]
Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Grave Digger Academy III is the third engrossing story in the Grave Digger Academy series by the talented C.A. King. It follows on from the previous two Grave Digger Academy stories and continues the adventures of Makayla and all […]
The Ocean in His Veins by A.R. Hadley My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars The Ocean In His Veins (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley is a companion novel for/with ‘Where the Ocean Meets the Sky’. It is a literary fiction/women’s fiction story with plenty of emotion, drama, angst, challenges, pain, […]
Doombringer by Marcel Liemant My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Doombringer by Marcel Liemant is a bit of an epic fantasy adventure with magic, prophecy, secrets, discovery, monsters, action, war/battles, challenges, dramatic developments, and high stakes. This story tells the tale of the lengths a father is willing to go to […]
Ghost Takes A Vacation by Carmen Radtke My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Ghost Takes A Vacation is the second book in the Genie and Adriana Darling Cozy Paranormal Ghost Mysteries series by Carmen Radtke. Even though it is the second book in the series, it can be read as a […]
Where the Ocean Meets the Sky by A.R. Hadley My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars Where the Ocean Meets the Sky (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley. This isn’t the first book that I have read by Ms. Hadley, so I thought I knew what to expect- something emotional and angsty…. […]
Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Baking A Bicycle is the seventh book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. Right from the get-go this book grabs your attention with the bright and interesting illustrations that accompany the storyline. […]
Finding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your Heart by Nadia Han My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars This is a book I didn’t even realise I needed in my life till it popped up and grabbed my attention. What a wonderfully motivational book to inspire spiritual healing, spiritual growth and […]
The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob My rating: 4 of 5 stars Stars The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob was a lot more intriguing than I expected. I mean I knew it would be good because I was quite engrossed by Ms. Jacob’s ‘Peddling Doomsday’ story- but this book is even […]
Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Lost and Found is the ninth book in the Logan McKenna Mystery series by Valerie Davisson. We follow Logan McKenna on another intriguing crime and investigation story with mystery, murder, danger, drama, a […]
Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Sea of Demons is the fifth book in the Blood and Sand series by Heidi Stark. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Stark- so I really didn’t […]
Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars Arriving Home (A Juniper Lake Series Novel) by Chelsea Lauren is a New Adult MM romance that’s woven with plenty of emotion, angst, heartache, family, past trauma, challenges, and drama. The story tugs on the heartstrings and has some raw […]
The Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars The Men of Eden Cove Manor by Naomi Valkyrie is yet another sublime paranormal MM romance with a bit of a ‘why-choose’ dynamic. It never ceases to amaze me at the abundance of creative ideas that […]
This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has a lesson on overcoming fear. This could almost be a ‘companion’ book to “Just One More Egg”- as they have the same style illustrations, and […]
Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Heart’s Escape is Book #3, and the fourth and final instalment in the Fallen Hearts series by Meredith Hart. As with the other books in the series this is a captivating romantic fantasy- with an enemies to lovers theme, action, […]
Mission Target by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Mission Target is the newest addition (Book #7) to the Jake Wolfe series by Mark Nolan. It is another incredibly clever, intensely gripping, and suspenseful read. Mr. Nolan has come up with yet more heart-pounding situations for Jake and Cody […]
The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden My rating: 4 of 5 stars Stars The Cold Kid Case is the first book in the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series by Rosalind Barden. It is an historical cozy mystery set in the 1930’s Las Angeles with a […]
Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail is the first book in A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, and debut novel, by M.J. Murray. Budding […]
Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Joy’s Christmas Escape is the first book in The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride series by new-to-me author P. Creeden. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Creeden, so […]
