Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Kneading A Winning Idea by Terri Sabol is a cute children’s picture book story with a bit of an educational component about the value of patience, practice, perseverance, not giving up, problem solving, recipes, and cooking. The story is […]
The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars The Christmas Carousel is the second book in The Brass Ring Series by K.L. Small. It is a wonderful children’s chapter book that weaves a wonderful fantasy adventure full of action, carousel horses/animals, a brass ring, magic, the Christmas […]
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars Rise of the Y is the first book in The Y Chronicles by Angela D. Shelton. It is a YA dystopian story with adventure, secrets, agendas, family dynamics, rebels, who-to-trust, a hidden diary that reveals long-held secrets, […]
Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4 Stars Dumpster Dying is the first book in the Hazardous Hoarding Mystery series by Michelle Bennington. It is a fun, madcap, cozy mystery woven around some very interesting, quirky characters. With a whodunnit feel, crime and investigation, humour, drama, emotion, paranormal […]
Threads of Time: A Historical Time Travel Adventure by C. N. Jackson My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Threads of Time is the second book in the Toronto Time Agents series by C.N. Jackson (aka-Christy Nicholas). It is another intriguing adventure, with a suspenseful plot, mystery, history, sci-fi elements, time travel, […]
Sweet Vengeance by Pamela Gibson My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Sweet Vengeance is the third book in the Mission Belles series by new-to-me author Pamela Gibson. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Gibson, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her […]
Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Wicked Games is Book #7 (but the 10th instalment) in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn. OMG- I can’t get enough of this series!! This is the first instalment in Shane and Winter’s story, which concludes in the next book, […]
The Inquisitor by Nadia Han My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars The Inquisitor is the fourth book in the WaterFyre Rising series by Nadia Han. It is a fantastic romantic suspense with a second chances/friends to lovers element, intrigue, danger, mystery, tension, chemistry, sizzle, drama, agendas, damsel in distress element, alpha-male […]
Master Sardinia by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars “ My hand touches his… I quickly pull my hand back as waves of desire snake down my spine and settle into my core. This raw ache for him just gets stronger and stronger as the day goes on. The […]
Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert is such a fantastic little gem that I discovered by chance on social media. I thought it looked like it could be a fun read, but little did I know when I one-clicked […]
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Shadow Bringer is the first book in the Raven Academy series by the supremely talented Brandi Elledge. I absolutely LOVE Ms. Elledge’s books- she is one of my favourite authors- so it was a given that I would […]
Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes is the first book in the new Hot Flash Hookups series by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart. This is a fun contemporary romantic comedy with a fake dating element, OWYM, holiday hookup, […]
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams is such a fun holiday romance about a holiday fling that might lead to finding love unexpectedly. Lizzie is down on her luck, losing her job and her apartment just before Christmas. So, what […]
Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story is the first book in the Inner Voice series by Winnie D. Pagora is raw and emotional story about overcoming trauma while also learning to ‘live’ again. This story is heavy, dark, gritty, […]
Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Jennie Chen & Giselle Nevada is not only a cute story, but is a great educational […]
Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars #lovealwayswins Reckless Love is the fourth book in the wonderful ‘The Bennetts of Langston Falls’ Series by K.G Fletcher. I feel like every time I review one of Ms. Fletcher’s books that I […]
Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic is the first book in an intriguing new series. I am always up for a good thriller, so I happily jumped right in. Imagine winning BIG in the lottery, but then find that […]
Themes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute Romance by A Akinosho My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars First, can we take a moment to fully appreciate this beautiful cover- it’s just stunning! Themes of Kismet by A. Akinosho is a sweet, ‘meet cute’ romance that tells a tale of fated love, […]
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Fractured Hearts is the seventh sublime book in the Grimm Wolves MC series by D.M Earl. Gah! Ms. Earl has once again hit this one out of the park. There is no picking favourites with her books, because every time […]
The Mating Haze by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars The Mating Haze is the second captivating book in the Long Claw Pride series by Brooke May. As with the first book, this follows members of the Long Claw Clan, a mountain lion shifter community- and makes for fantastic […]
My Big Red Monster by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars My Big Red Monster (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom is a bright and colourful illustrated children’s story book with learning/teaching opportunities, overcoming fear, monsters, intrigue, fun, and a little drama- to us a few lessons along the way. When […]
Saint Con by Seelie Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Saint Con by Seelie Kay is an engrossing mystery- a bit of a romantic suspense intermingled with tension, danger, chemistry, intrigue, angst, emotion, humour, banter, and dramatic developments. It is a short story, which makes for a very quick and […]
Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars Merry Christmas, Montana is the third (and final?) book in The Millers of Marietta series by Elsa Winckler. It is a Christmas romance with a small-town setting, emotion, family, chemistry, spice, a special Christmas wish, heartwarming/feelgood scenes, and finding […]
1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars 1897 by Kimberly Mullins is an intriguing adventure story set in the late 1800’s. The historical detailing, as expected from Ms. Mullins, was on point, her descriptions and attention to detail really setting the scene for her […]
Melt My Heart by Alicia Street My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Melt My Heart is the third book in the North Fork series by Alicia Street. This is a wonderful, heart-warming, and well-written contemporary holiday romance. As I was reading this, I realised that I knew the story because I […]
Almost and Forever by Angela K. Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Almost and Forever by Angela K. Parker is a contemporary romance with love, loss, pain, grief, chemistry, challenges, dramatic developments, second chances, forgiveness, and hope. This isn’t your typical hearts and flowers romance, this is a raw, heartbreaking, […]
Tracker by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Tracker is the seventh book in The Talisman series by Tam DeRudder Jackson. As with the rest of the series, this is another steamy paranormal romance with fated mates, action, adventure, danger, destiny, drama, intrigue, the supernatural, druids, tension, suspense, […]
Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Slay It With A Diamond is the third book in The Diamond District Mystery Series by Rob Bates. This is an intriguing cozy mystery with crime and investigation, drama, a snapshot of the diamond/jewellery industry, secrets, scandal, […]
Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 Stars Gah! You have no idea how excited I was to find that we were getting another Karina Cardinal mystery. I have adored her, and the series since the very beginning and I was starting to fret […]
Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 Stars Zibs For Sale (I Am An Alien) by Lois Wickstrom is another fun children’s fantasy story with Shirl and her alien friend Eeh-Ahh. This is a cute space adventure story with some STEM […]
