Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow…this book is just…. I couldn’t put it down because of how good it was. I was a bit hesitant since I am not really into football… but I am so glad I gave this book a chance. While there […]
Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello My rating: 3 of 5 stars Love and Fate is the second book in the Braebeach Rockstar series and can be read as a stand-alone. So… I am not sure how to feel about this book. While it was a good read it does large time jumps within the […]
Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray My rating: 4 of 5 stars There is so much to say about this book… just wow! Normally the books I read are young adults or age gap…this one is with actual adults (40+) and my first one with this age for both MCs….but boy…. It did […]
A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am not sure how to feel about this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is nice. Its about a girl who stands her ground when it comes to a bully and does her best to push forward, even […]
Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 4 of 5 stars The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet. It was perfect for my kids, age-wise, (3& 6). It shows kids that waiting and having patience isn’t a bad thing, all good things come when […]
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 4 of 5 stars The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet. It was perfect for my kids, age-wise, (3& 6). It shows kids to accept themselves, no matter what anyone else says, and they are perfect just as they are. I love how this […]
Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 4 of 5 stars The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet. It was perfect for my kids, age-wise, (3& 6). It shows kids to always tell the truth and not let someone else take the blame for […]
Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read Deceptively Yours and loved it, so you know I had to read Forbiddenly Yours! This book has such good tropes: TeacherxStudent, secret relationship, forbidden love, and the spice *muah!* Chefs kiss! When I say this book is spicy… it is spicy!!! There […]
Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward My rating: 3 of 5 stars Wow… Just wow. I love a good fantasy and this hit the spot. Gillian- a poor 18-year-old girl who took a medallion from her mom (that was supposed to be for her) and ran off to the […]
Falling Down by Anne Mercier My rating: 3 of 5 stars Lucy- actress, model, can play instruments and sing… Has family in the mafia that keeps her safe. Everything is basically handed to her on a silver platter with no hard work put in. Jesse- a rockstar who Lucy has had a crush on since […]
The Rebirth: Part One by Crystal Dawn My rating: 3 of 5 stars Andrea- Loved the idea of going to the planet Amazon where she dedicated her life to finding the door and going through. Once there she meets two men who she has an instant attraction with. Between her training with Marcus and her […]
The Veil by Karli Rush My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holy cow!!! No words can even describe this book. This went from cute and tame one chapter to run for your life the next… to the point where I literally screamed “WHAT THE HELL” at work. (Thankfully no one was around lol) A veil […]
Taste of Honey by Julie Castle My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Gift: When I first started this book I was intrigued. The whole secret admirer and setting up for what could have been a good story. Now though, after reading it, I am not sure how I feel about this one. I love […]
The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry My rating: 5 of 5 stars Damien and Cadence definitely fit together like a puzzle piece! The growth of their relationship was perfect! Elijah- eff you! I did not like this guy and any time he and Cadence were together I would scream at […]
In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey My rating: 3 of 5 stars ** Make sure to read content warnings and Authors notes before reading ** I have never read The Epic of Gilgamesh, so not having read that I did enter this story blind, due to this being a retelling. I am glad […]
The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt My rating: 3 of 5 stars *READ TRIGGER WARNINGS* This was not what I expected. I have not read this genre before and should have tried something not as intense because… wow… I am not sure if I will continue to dip my […]
Toasted by Isobel Reed My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book had me at the dedication- For all the princesses, especially the ones battling frog infestations. Have you ever watched those Tiktok videos where the guy turns into a sexy firefighter and you instantly imagine an interaction? Well, this isn’t it! This was more […]
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Maddy- She is a goody little two-shoes who everyone trusts to always do the right thing. She NEVER likes breaking any rule, no matter how insignificant it may be. Leo- Football jock who does everything he can to protect Maddy. They have been […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dinopotamis Goes to School is the first Lois Wickstrom book I have gotten my girls where she is the author and illustrator. While the pictures weren’t as good as the others, you can tell Lois Wickstrom put a lot of love into […]
The Strategist by Nadia Han My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Strategist is the 5th book in the WaterFyre Rising book by Nadia Han and can be read as a stand-alone Arrow Holt- Abused by his alcoholic father for many years. When he got older he gained a fortune selling wine. Vivian Vo- A […]
Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann is such an adorable book. My girls loved counting the starfish and we even practiced colors as well. They had so much fun counting they even started counting other stuff […]
Ten Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ten Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann is a perfect book for young kids! Not only were my kids counting the Sandpipers but they wouldn’t let me go to the next page until they could count every little thing in the picture. From the […]
Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ten Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann is such a cute book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so much fun! There is a QR code in the back that will sing the […]
Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom is a wonderful book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is great for kids. It helps teach kids to keep calm, clean the cut, and let a parent put a bandage on it when you get […]
Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom is book 2 in the Kingdom of Mir series but there is no order in these books that need to be read. This book has beautiful illustrations […]
Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is such a cute story. My girls love PB&J sandwiches; this was a great way to interact (and relate) with the story and see others enjoying their favorite sandwich. The illustrations are so […]
The Rake by Ava Bond My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Rake is the first book in the Daughters of Dishonour series by Ava Bond. Margot- On the same day she meets her birth father for the first time he is murdered. Margot witnesses the murder and with his dying breath, he asks her […]
War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson My rating: 3 of 5 stars Book 3 in the Ruarnon Trilogy The final book in the trilogy- Should NOT be read as a stand-alone. A YA LGBTQIA+ fantasy book full of magic, drama, secrets plus so much more. All pronouns and relations to the main character are […]
What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout My rating: 3 of 5 stars The third book in the Bold Journey series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Multi POV- clearly labeled Barbara- A very strong woman who was taught from a very young age […]
Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars The third book I have gotten my girls from Lois Wickstrom and like always the illustrations are beautiful. I got this book because my youngest loves bunnies, hopping around like one, and thought that’s what it was about but there’s only a small part […]
