Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari My rating: 4 of 5 stars Degrees of Innocence is the first book in the Prestian series, and debut novel by Via Mari. It is a romantic suspense that’s full of action, danger, secrets, hidden agendas, humour, and some mystery. Katerina Meilers (Kate) is a design consultant who […]
4 Stars Charlotte is the seventh book in the Dr. Richard’s Littles series by Pepper North. I will admit that this book isn’t something that I would normally read, but it showed up on my feed and curiosity got the better of me. This is part of a series that focuses on characters in […]
5 Stars My Fake Vegas Boyfriend by Lori Sizemore was a great find for me. Ms. Sizemore is a new to me author whose book piqued my curiosity when it showed up on my feed. I loved the idea that it is set in Las Vegas in 1958. I wasn’t sure if I would […]
4 Stars Rescued by the Spy is the second book in the Romancing the Spies series by Laura A. Barnes. It is an intriguing and action-packed historical romance that has kidnapping, romance, mystery, suspense, adventure, drama, revenge, espionage, treason, disguises, secrets, and lies. This is the second book in the series, but it can […]
5 Stars A Monster Like Me is the second and concluding instalment in the Heart of Darkness Duology by Pamela Sparkman. It is an incredibly good paranormal fantasy, full of despair, revenge, lies, secrets, depression, choices, fate, life and death, action, danger, drama, adventure, battles, tests, friendship, redemption, and forgiveness. Because this is the […]
4 Stars “There were many Native Americans that had been blessed by the Great Spirit, the Great Manitou, or whatever the particular tribe called their Supreme Being. As with all Native Americans, they had a spirit to guide them in their life’s journeys, to aid them in the path they should take, but the […]
Won’t Let You Down by Bree Kraemer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Won’t Let You Down is the eighth book in the Cedarville Novel Series by Bree Kraemer. This series seems to get better with each new instalment, and that’s saying something, especially since I was convinced that I wouldn’t like this book, […]
5 Stars The Dahlia Trilogy by Vivian Winslow is the enticing story that introduces us to Dahlia Baron, Lily’s twin sister (The Lily Trilogy Books #1-3) as we set off on a captivating journey full of drama, love, heartache, betrayal, complicated family dynamics, sizzle, secrets, choices, determination, and righting wrongs. This box set contains […]
4 Stars Wish I Had A Nickel is the second book in The Sand Dollar Series by J.D. Boudreaux. I recommend reading book one before starting on this one, because it will give you a better perspective of this story and the ‘feel’ for the series as a whole. There are also other relevant […]
Badge Bunny by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 5 of 5 stars Badge Bunny is the latest instalment in the ‘Romance in Rehoboth’ series by K.L Montgomery. It is such a great Rom Com/Enemies to Lovers story- and has taken top billing as my favourite of Ms. Montgomery’s books, so far. It could definitely be […]
The Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Last Keeper of Light is a wonderful dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell. Ms. Broadwell is a new-to-me author who came to my attention when her book showed up on my feed and the beautiful cover […]
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars “I want to punch him in the face. I want to apologize. I want him to know I regret what I did and that my heart beats only for him. But it wouldn’t change anything. No amount of apologizing will reverse the betrayal […]
5 Stars Famished is the first book in the Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. It in an intense, dark, gory, clever serial killer thriller/crime novel that had me completely gripped in its hold from beginning to end. There were times I thought I should have looked away, closed the book and stopped […]
5 Stars Unintentional is the second book in the Intentional series by M.K Harkins. I absolutely loved Intentional (Book #1) and was both happy and sad at the end of the book- happy because Mattie and Jeremy found their happiness- but sad because Cade was hurt in the process. I really loved him in […]
5 stars Unbreak This Heart by Betty Shreffler is a fantastic contemporary romance that captured my heart in so many ways. This is an exceptional story of love and loss- being broken and learning to live again! Oh my! This story broke me, tossed my heart from my chest, stomped on it- then scraped […]
4 Stars Stepping It Up is the second book in the Liberty Lawrence series by Bea Stevens. This is a charming, light-hearted and fun read that is entirely entertaining. This is the second book in the series, but you could read it as a standalone. But, having said that, I really recommend reading the […]
4 Stars Never Fear the Reaper is the first book in the Never Fear the Reaper Series by Ashley Pagano. It is a great paranormal story with supernatural elements, action and adventure- and has a Buffy the Vampire Slayer vs Ghostbusters feel to it. Ms. Pagano is a new-to-me author and I have very […]
4 Stars Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine is the first book in The Green Room Chronicles series by J.D Frettier. I didn’t know what to expect going into this book because I had never read any of Ms. Frettier’s stories before now, and when I researched her (ok, I admit it- I stalked her?) to see […]
5 Stars Branches of Healing is an anthology of stories by eight accomplished authors; whose works here include stories about people serving in the armed forces, and their loved ones. These stories touched me, made me feel, at times made me smile- but most of all they engaged me from the beginning right through […]
5 Stars The House that Adelia Built by Mya O’Malley is so much more than a paranormal romance. There is so much going for this fascinating tale of love, lies, loss, betrayal, heartache, mystery, suspense, nightmares, discovery, surprises, isolation, madness, confusion, conflict, drama, adventure, happiness, tragedy, unravelling the truth, trust, and finding closure. The […]
4 Stars The Dirty Rooster by Kelly Mooney is a contemporary romance with drama, humour, secrets, lies, suspense, angst, a lot of push-pull, sexual tension, chemistry, jealousy, discoveries, truth, and romance. Summer Fallon and her best friend Jenny are spending the summer working at an upmarket hotel right on the beachfront of Hilton Head […]
4 Stars This book is a fun, flirty and hilarious romantic comedy by Ryan Ringbloom. It is a wonderful, light-hearted, feel good, laugh out loud story that kept me hooked right through till the end. I loved the characters- they really made this story shine. And I loved the quirky, original storyline, it really […]
5 Stars I Can Kill is a brilliant thriller by Angela Kay. The intense psychological aspects of this story are superb, I was completely gripped by the storyline, on the edge of my seat, heart palpitating and reading as quickly as my eyes would allow, to find out how it all plays out. There […]
4 Stars Taken by Surprise is the seventh book in the Marcy Series by Linda Burson. This story picks up from book six and has quite a lot going on between the covers that grabbed my attention. There are surprises, celebrations, birthdays, a wedding, hospital visits, stress, good news, unique family dynamics, past enemies, […]
4 Stars Truth Seer is the first book in the Truth Seer Trilogy and debut novel by Kay L. Moody. This is a young adult sci-fi novel, with fantasy, action, adventure, kidnapping, terrorists, danger, traps, discoveries, secrets, super-powers, futuristic, obstacles, drama, and life changing situations. The story is set 103 years into the future- […]
4 Stars Behind the Manor Door Lies the Reckoning by Debbie Zello is a historical romance that has a bit of unpredictability to the clever, multi-layered storyline- there is suspense, new beginnings, drama, secrets, tension, emotion, some upsetting scenes, and many surprising developments. Permelia Shaw’s world turns upside down when she loses the love […]
5 Stars Abducted is the second book in the Code Raven series by Lynda Filler. As we have discovered in the previous book/s, this series centres around the Raven Group, which is a top-secret special ops team- and the series chronicles the action-packed missions they embark on. Even though each book is a ‘new’ […]
5 Stars The Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow is the enthralling story that introduces us to Lily Baron and sets us off on a journey full of emotion, love, loss, heartache, betrayal, adventure, sexual awakening, family dynamics, responsibility, drama, spice, sizzle, tension… and so much more. This box set contains the entire Lily Trilogy, […]
4 Stars Awakening Avery is the third book in the Second Chance Romance Series by Laurie Lewis. I have read a few of Ms. Lewis’s books now and I can always count on her to give me something to sink my teeth into- something that will move me, and something that will keep me […]
4 Stars Primal Will is the third and final book in the Alterations series by Jane Suen. This has been such a great series to read- packing such a lot into a fairly short space. I am a little sad to say goodbye to these characters, and the intriguing story that was woven around […]
