Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a lover of nature and natural science, I very much appreciate this book for my little one. Not only is it educational, but also has a great message for little ones (and adults) to hear. This story reminds […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This turn-of-the-century historical fiction is a great mystery to cozy up with (don’t forget some piping hot tea and fuzzy blanket because you will want to read well past your bedtime!) Once I picked up this book, it was hard for me to put […]
River Witch by Cheryl Burman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Reading this book, it is very obvious that the author knows what they are doing with words. The imagery and detail in this book are wonderful. I found myself falling straight into Hester’s life and wanting to know more and more about Aaron and […]
Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book 5 of the Antipodes series keeps the action and intrigue going. You will fall into this story and forget you are reading! If you like dystopian thrillers that make you think and fall in love with the characters, this whole series is wonderful. The […]
Notebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Two of my favorite things are: the holidays and the supernatural. So, of course, I love Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and I love this book. Historical fiction with a twist of mystery and suspense, this book is just as good as the […]
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am not always one to pick up a book of poetry. I am not a poet, by any means, so in order to grab me and pull me […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve ever touched by this author…and I’m very upset with myself that it has taken me this long to discover this talent! This is one of those stories that, starting out, I wasn’t sure if it would […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of my favorite characters is back! Emma continues to solve mysteries in this fourth installment of the Notebook Mysteries series. This is the perfect series for anyone who likes Historical Fiction, mystery, intrigue, action, and so much more. The two […]
A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first installment in this series. I haven’t, until just recently, gotten into apocalyptic, end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it type books. I actually almost passed on this one. I am SO GLAD I didn’t!! If you like conspiracies and mile-a-minute action, […]
Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book Three of the War of Destiny series is just as compelling as the first two! Each one just gets better than the last. Julia is still a wonderful character that continues to appeal to me. I want this series to […]
Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first book in the War of Destiny series caught my attention right off the bat! Historical Fiction is my jam, and I pretty much inhaled this book. This paranormal historical romance was like diving head-first into nice, cold water on a hot […]
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo My rating: 5 of 5 stars As someone who struggles with anxiety, I very much appreciate the character of Evan Adler. A former NHL hockey player, he now trains a women’s gymnastics team and is struggling. Callie Pearce is a gymnast who realizes she needs to show him the […]
No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sergeant Grimm is faced with a horribly impossible split-second decision. A soldier on the war-front and now in his personal life. Dealing with PTSD, Grimm must find some way to re-enter his old life, which is now burdened with an […]
Pilot Who Knows the Waters by N.L. Holmes My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book 6 in the Lord Hani Mysteries series. I have read another one of this author’s series before, and I love the way she writes! N.L. Holmes is an archaeologist and her knowledge brings so much to the stories, […]
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book one of two in the Nurse Morgan series. Anyone who likes paranormal intrigue with romance and great storytelling should pick up this book. Main character Morgan Cutler survives a near-death experience, and it gives her psychic abilities. This book is […]
A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey My rating: 5 of 5 stars For anyone who loves a good Greek myth, this retelling of the Apollo and Prince Hyacinth is one you have to read. Also, if you love a good enemies to friends romance, this will hit the spot. Once I picked […]
The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love a good, strong female protagonist and Margaret Rose is one I have fallen head-over-heels for. In 1940s America, there is much turmoil swirling around and inside for Margaret Rose, and this story follows her as she overcomes not only war-torn […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in this series, and I cannot recommend this series enough! This book is set in 1885 Chicago/New York City/Paris and involves Emma Evans, a “Sherlock Holmesian” character who has quickly become one of my favorite […]
Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book 4 of a 5 book series. Dahlia continues hunting to keep the city safe from monsters while investigating a grisly mutilation done to Ella Chandler. Full of action and suspense, this book sweeps the reader into a flurry of action […]
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have a twenty-month-old daughter and a 7 year-old niece and they both loved this book. The vivid and bright pictures attracted my daughter and she loved going through them. My niece is “going to be a scientist” when she grows […]
Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve read by this author and – let me tell you – it will NOT be the last. This Young Adult Paranormal is led by a wonderful female character, Abbey, and is full of twists and turns that will […]
Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book seriously has everything to hold my attention. It is very easy-to-read. I can take the romance genre or leave it, but this author’s style of mixing in the paranormal hooked me. The characters of Hope and Russ are so enthralling and […]
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in the series. It CAN be read on its own, but I highly recommend reading the first two books first. Not only because the series should be read in its entirety to really get the full effect, but […]
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars You’re going to want to read this series. This isn’t a typical genre of book for me to pick up, but I am sure glad I did! These three books are so engrossing that it is hard to believe it’s a […]
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Realm Chronicles, and is just as good as the first! Just like the first book, I jumped right into this one and was swept away. For lovers of a good Fantasy story, this will […]
The Mesmerist by Claire Luana My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I have picked up by this author, and it will not be the last. Once again, I am late to the party, but I will not be leaving any time soon! This book is the perfect adventure to fall […]
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a budding genealogist, I must say this book was wonderful. I thrive on the retelling of family tales (good or bad), and never pass up an opportunity to tell or listen to one. History and great story-telling combine in this book to bring […]
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book starts off running with strong female characters, and I am here for it. Starting in 1965, this book centers around three women who are faced with tough decisions through impending motherhood and is based on real events. Sandy, […]
The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am a sucker for historical fiction, and this book is the best one I’ve come across in a LONG time. First of all, the author’s style of writing is so easy to follow that I just slipped right down […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is delightful! I had so much fun from start to finish, and the author is excellent at combining her real-life personal stories with magical encouragement. If you are interested in magic, or already practice, this […]
