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 […]
Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I seriously could not stop turning these pages! This story was far too short, and I could have kept reading for another 500 pages, I’m sure. That being said, even though this is a shorter read, it is not lacking in any […]
The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars Vanessa is back in the last book of this series, and this is my favorite adventure yet. Vanessa must steal eternal beauty for Alfie (Aroz’s mother, who also happens to be the Goddess of Beauty), and she must […]
The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody My rating: 4 of 5 stars I knew that The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody was going to be a book that’s right up my alley, and it did NOT disappoint! This Young Adult Fantasy novel is […]
Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine is the second installment in the Crawford Mystery series. In book 2 we continue to follow Lauren, court stenographer, further into her new job as she now works for her ex-husband who takes his […]
Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine My rating: 4 of 5 stars Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine is the page-turning opener of a two book courtroom series. Lauren Besoner is a courtroom stenographer and, after moving to Wyoming, finds herself in the middle of a murder that she did not commit. […]
Ashes of Aldyr by Russell Archey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ashes of Aldyr (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Russell Archey is the first book in this new trilogy, and I couldn’t have picked a better time to read it! The author is wonderful at writing compelling descriptions and including multi-dimensional characters […]
Rock Me To The Top by Victoria Zak My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rock Me to the Top: A Gracefall Rock Star Romance by Victoria Zak is such a fun read! The characters, Joe and Melody, are fantastic together. I love the chemistry they bring to this Rock and Roll romance. Best friends since […]
Born to Fight by Brittany Anne My rating: 4 of 5 stars Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne is the first of two books in this Can’t Resist You series. It is also the first book I’ve picked up by this author, and I have to say it was enjoyable. […]
The Guardian’s Legacy by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you are a fan of action/adventure, history, and suspense, you will LOVE The Guardian’s Legacy (The Coin of Time Series Book 1) by Luciana Cavallaro. I am a fan of authors like Dan Brown, and movies like National Treasure, and this book […]
The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews is the follow-up to The Cross of Ciaran, the tale of a fifth century Irish priest who is exhumed and awakens in modern day Ireland. I am drawn to […]
The Bow by Hazel Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars I waited patiently (sort of) for The Bow (Her Three Immortals Book 3) by Hazel Storm, and I was not disappointed. After becoming hooked by the first two (I started with 2 and then went to 1 and still enjoyed it immensely), as soon […]
Why we don’t die in Dreams by Debbie Zello My rating: 5 of 5 stars Why We Don’t Die in Dreams by Debbie Zello is a thrill ride! Gavin McLean is a homicide detective who is awesome at what he does, but struggles in his life after work hours. One thing in particular, he has […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie is a fast read, but it is SUCH a good one. The story is set in New Mexico and centers around Mercy and the Latin American myth of La Llorona. It […]
Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III My rating: 4 of 5 stars Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III is the perfect book to read as summer turns into the spooky season. I am a fan of supernatural horror, and this book is an excellent one. […]
Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman is the second book following Rocky after his father’s suicide. In this installment, Rocky’s mother has decided to remarry a man by the name of Ted. Rocky, however, has other plans. He doesn’t very much […]
