Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the fifth book in a series. Like the others in this series, I would not read as a stand alone book or out of order. That being said, I have read all five books and loved this book and the […]
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was a fast read and easy to get sucked into the story. However, you must be willing to set aside reality and the likelihood of the story actually happening. I struggled a bit with that aspect of the story. On that […]
A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love historical fiction; while this book was a bit different from your normal historical fiction, it was a lot of fun to read! The book takes place in 1876 and is like a reimagined CInderella story, complete with a […]
White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow, this book was so good. It was emotional; it was fast paced; it was relatable as a mom; it was all the things. A lot of feelings that a mom has, both good and bad, are expressed so well. The main […]
The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the first in a series. While I definitely want to read the next books, this book works well as a stand alone. It takes place in the early 1900s and follows the Romanov sisters. This book is mostly about the […]
Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the fourth in a series. While this technically could be read without reading the other books, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are a lot of characters, and it is a continuation of an overall story. This book is almost a […]
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book so much! It was a wonderful historical fiction that takes place in 1665. I also really enjoyed how clean the story was. Kenna Somerled is the granddaughter of an Earl. She is devastated when her sister dies. She is […]
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is part of a series, however it reads as a stand alone. The writing for this book was really good. The author does a good job developing the characters and making them relatable. I wasn’t a huge fan of the plot […]
Real Movie Hero by Debra Parmley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the second in a series. It reads just fine as a stand alone. I enjoyed the story, but I definitely wished there was more! Christie Anderson attends a movie premiere and meets Reed Tindal. Reed’s protective nature takes over when […]
Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a book! This story is a psychological thriller or suspense. Jacklyn Stone is a grieving widow. Her husband died eight months earlier, and she has struggled to get her feet under her and find a new normal. Her […]
The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the sixth book in a series. I would highly recommend reading the series in order. Of all the books, this one is the only one that could possibly work as a stand alone. Whereas the rest of the series is […]
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the second in a series, but it reads well as a stand alone. I had not read the previous book and had no trouble with the characters or following along. Grace Anderson is set to take over the farm from […]
Chasing Redemption by Shannon Nikole My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the second in a series. I read the first one and loved the continuation of the characters. However, this book can definitely be read as a stand alone. One of the main characters is Max Quinn, and he owns a bar […]
Falling Home by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a sweet book. It was enjoyable, sweet, and whimsical. Ginny Myer goes to her hometown in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Her father is having surgery, so she is going home to take care of him. She tries to ignore her ex-husband, Max […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book so much!! Everything about it appealed to me from the inner dialogue to the quirky sayings to the overall story. One time she said fart in a jam jar, and I laughed so hard at that! […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the second in a series. It works quite well on its own and is easily followed. But it does pick up from the first book and would be enjoyed following it. After the initial set up, the story is fast paced […]
Revenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the second in a series. I did not read the first book, and I was able to follow along just fine. There was some struggle to get everyone straight, but nothing I wouldn’t have expected. My favorite part of […]
Beast by Leslie Georgeson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is part of a series, but it works as a stand alone book. I have not read any of the other books yet, but I still enjoyed this one. The main characters are Adrik and Annika. Adrik has facial disfiguration from his childhood […]
Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen My rating: 4 of 5 stars What’s not to love about gunslingers and time travel? Like others have mentioned, I hope there is a sequel or maybe just a continuation or side novel. I enjoyed how details of the past were woven artfully into the story. I found myself thinking […]
The Kidnapping by Linda Burson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a sweet romance. Jenna Ladson is a wealthy woman who has learned that most people are only interested in her for her money. She breaks up with her fiance Steven after he cheats on her. Even so, she can hardly believe that […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love this series, and I was so excited for this book! It did not disappoint, and I really enjoyed reading more of the backstories of Liliana, Emiliana, Sofia, and Eva. But it was disappointing that it was so short! Reading about Marissa’s death […]
War Horses Book 1: Chevalier by Scott Warren My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book one in a series and was definitely not what I was expecting. I don’t think I have ever read a sci-fi book with a military theme. It doesn’t take place on Earth. The main character is Rande “Vandal” […]
After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love historical fiction, and this one did not disappoint. My only complaint is that the story seemed short and not completely fleshed out. Even so, I still really enjoyed it. 17 year old Laurel marries her flame, Robert Laningham. They […]
The Intruders by Brett McKay My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was completely different from many other books that I have read. To be quite honest, I didn’t know if I liked it or didn’t like it, but at the same time, I could not put it down. Dex Sanders and his wife […]
The Veil by Wanda Luthman My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book Is an uplifting, short story! The story is about Samuel as he turns 13 years old in the first century AD. He turns 13 and is invited to serve in the Tabernacle as an understudy to the priest. This is a high […]
Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the 5th book in a series and brings the series to conclusion. I enjoyed this book as I did the entire series. I highly recommend reading the other books in order first, before reading this one. There are a lot of characters […]
Necrosis by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars I absolutely hated this book! You might be asking why I gave it 4 stars then? Ok fine; I hated that it ended with a mother’s sacrifice for her daughter! The writing was so good, and it pulled me in right from the beginning. This […]
Gathering of the Four by A.E. Bennett My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the first in a series, and I cannot wait until the next one comes out! It will be on my calendar! This book was unique in its story while still having a Hunger Games Capitol vibe. The main characters […]
In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is book 8 in a series. I had not read the previous ones, and I was able to follow along. There were a lot of characters which would have been less confusing had I read […]
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a powerful riveting story. This book was based on a true story and follows Michelle Naget’s story and the French amidst the Nazi invasion. It was powerful yet so tasteful and well done. I loved that graphic details were not necessary […]
