No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Delilah is a weary demon seeking solace in the quaint town of Juniper Lake. Hoping for a break from her monotonous existence, Delilah instead finds herself entangled in a centuries-old history involving witches, demon hunters, and her own kind. As she […]
Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Christy writes stories for children about her cats Milton and Pearl, but in real life, they help her find clues when a dead body is found at her friend’s pastry shop. This is a cute story about Christy finding her place in […]
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story introduces readers to a world where the convergence of royal heirs at Bastion Academy promises more than just academic challenges. As the characters navigate through their education, the intricate game of power and manipulation unfolds, creating a backdrop for […]
A Journey for Dorothy by P. Creeden My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dorothy is a widow who believes that she will never need anyone again. This story is one of hardship, faith, and healing. It is an interesting time in history when those going West walk for months to get there. There were many […]
Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a sweet Mail Order Bride book. Joy is in an impossible situation. Pomeroy is a wealthy snake, determined to have her, and will stop at nothing to get her after her grandmother passes away, […]
Threads of Time: A Historical Time Travel Adventure by C. N. Jackson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wilda is a no-nonsense, take-charge time-traveling agent. She is forced to rely on her new trainee because of the times they travel to. This was a story of the wrong place, wrong time, and being left completely […]
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Adorable Christmas story, full of magic, love, and all the feels. When Holly Claus decides to check in on a small-town fall festival, she doesn’t know she is changing her life forever. This slow build love story is a good reminder to be present […]
The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brittany Tucker’s “The Calamities of Camden Callahan” is an emotional read that takes you on a journey through a world full of pirates, mad scientists, and individuals with extraordinary powers. It’s a story that effortlessly blends the elements of fantasy and […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Emma’s intuition is tingling again as an invitation to a party feels like a trap. As she navigates a new responsibility will it work as a distraction as the trap is sprung? Emma is a no-nonsense super smart lady […]
Granting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars Katelyn is a fierce hard worker who will fight for what she knows is right. As she heals the hurts of the horse, the man who captures her interest is entwined in that healing. There are years of emotional abuse to work through and […]
Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman My rating: 4 of 5 stars When her mom falls apart, Claire shelters their little family and takes on more responsibility than any 17-year-old should have to. She gives up her summer to care for her baby brother. She feels like all of her hopes and dreams are going down […]
Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars The adventures, or I should say Misadventures of Jarryd and Ian continue in this captivating story about fortune and misfortune. There are some seriously self-righteous Shinree that are wreaking havoc on so many lives. They think they are invincible, but they have bitten off […]
Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kimberly Mullins takes readers on a thrilling journey through the enchanting streets of Paris during the time of the 1889 Paris Exposition. With a strong protagonist like Emma, the story showcases her intelligence and resourcefulness, leaving readers eager to witness her next move. “Notebook […]
House of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The House of Arsceneaux” by Caterina Novelliere is a captivating blend of past lives, curses, vampires, and gods and goddesses. Gage and Caitlin share a mysterious connection, with Gage eagerly awaiting Caitlin’s lost memories. The book is filled with twists and turns on […]
A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a cute picture book about all the different kinds of teachers. From the way they teach to the way they look with the reminder that they all have a teacher’s heart. This would be a good story for a child going […]
Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reading about the horrible treatment of the Native Americans is a painful reminder of the history of our country. Experiencing it through Talks Like Thunder’s eyes is heartbreaking. The Strength she finds within herself is a testament to the resilience of her people […]
Obedience by Liza Snow My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book pushed me far beyond my comfort zone. Despite that, I decided to give it a chance and delve into its pages. The story it presented was undeniably captivating, but it often got tangled up in excessive details of Shibari and sexual encounters. It […]
The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars What happens when Jarryd and Ian find the Wandering Isles? I am so glad the Crown of Stones Series isn’t over and we can read about what comes next. As a trade is coerced there are many fears exposed, they can’t trust what […]
Raising Elle by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am still reeling from this heart-wrenching and steamy second-chance romance. Elle has been through so much heartache and so much pain. Blake has been drowning all his pain for a long time. Domestic violence is a tough thing to read about and knowing […]
Noah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an adorable YA adventure story. Full of Supers, Mutants and the mystery of them all unfolding in a destructive and exciting way. You don’t know who is on the side of the right but just might find your team […]
Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars The story of The Crown of Stones continues as Ian comes to accept who he is and what he is. There are times he loses his way, but he is still one with a conscience and is still trying to do what he feels is […]
Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ian Troy is haunted by the past, tempted constantly to repeat it and is bombarded by those who want to use him for their own confusing reasons. I liked Ian from the start, he has a good heart, a conscience and a need to do […]
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars The past, present and future are keys to this Crown of Stones story. Ian has endured really difficult things in this series and he is tested again in this one. There are many odds stacked against them and fate hasn’t been kind. I really didn’t […]
NonVerbal by Molly Zenk My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a glimpse into what it is like for Emerson to live with Autism. It is a very unique perspective to see things through her eyes and ears. I have a sister who is non-verbal and we have always wondered about what she understands […]
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a cute fairy tale, we get to see how Zarina learned to become more than just a pretty face. The journey and the magical dress helped her to know whom to trust so that she could […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Starting this book, I was a little worried because I haven’t read the previous 4 books in the series. But the author did a great job of sharing a little of the backstory as the new story unfolded. Emma is a strong, […]
Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another thrilling murder mystery in the Benoit and Dayne series. I listened to the first two and flew through reading the third as the case that looms in the background gets revealed more and more. It is not easy to stomach the […]
Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book is the first New Adult book I have read and it was a miss for me. Princess Mora is a contradiction, smart and responsible but doesn’t actually fulfill her responsibilities. There were many inconsistencies in the story that made me feel a […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a sweet love story that doesn’t start out on the most promising path. Rhia is determined to punish the prince for taking her chance at choosing for herself whom she will marry and Emerys is there to show […]
